Hail history for Katy, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Katy since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Katy
- Last hail
- Apr 5, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 19, 2020
25 reports on 19 days since 1983 · #408 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Katy
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Katy
The latest hail report in and around Katy is from April 5, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 5, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Katy logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #408 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Katy accounts for 4% of the 608 reports filed in Harris County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 19, 2020 near 3.51 N Katy.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2020, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (48% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Katy 0.5
- Harris County 13.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Katy 6
- Harris County 96
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Katy 0%
- Harris County 5%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 N Katy | Harris | — | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aldine | Harris | $40K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Harris | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Harris | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.15 S Katy | Fort Bend | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 44%
- 1–2 in 14 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 W Katy | Harris | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.15 S Katy | Fort Bend | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 N Katy | Harris | — | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Katy | Waller | — | 08:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.33 W Katy | Harris | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.2 E Katy | Harris | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Katy | Harris | — | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Katy | Harris | $3K | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Dec 21, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 5 NE Katy | Harris | $4K | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aldine | Harris | $40K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Katy | Harris | $6K | 09:07 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Katy | Harris | $5K | 13:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Katy
- Cinco Ranch 10 km · 12
- Mission Bend 20 km · 15
- Rosenberg 27 km · 15
- Jersey Village 28 km · 11
- Sugar Land 30 km · 23
- Tomball 40 km · 27
- Hempstead 41 km · 12
- Houston 44 km · 317
Questions about hail in Katy
How often does it hail in Katy, Texas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Katy since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #408 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Katy?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Katy?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 19, 2020 near 3.51 N Katy. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Katy?
The most recent report in this data is from April 5, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Katy had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 5, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.