Hail history for Orange, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Orange since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Orange
- Last hail
- Jan 20, 2017
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jan 20, 2017
15 reports on 13 days since 1976 · #648 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Orange
- 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 Orange
The latest hail report in and around Orange is from January 20, 2017, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Orange logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #648 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Orange accounts for 19% of the 77 reports filed in Orange 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 January 20, 2017 near 1.79 W Orange.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Orange 0.4
- Orange County 1.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Orange 6
- Orange County 22
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Orange 0%
- Orange County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 04:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Orange | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Orange | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Orange | Orange | $5K | 15:30 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Peveto | Orange | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 23:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ENE West Orange | Orange | — | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 12:06 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 W Orange | Orange | — | 04:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Orange | Orange | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Orange | Orange | — | 03:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Orange | Orange | $5K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Orange | Orange | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Orange
- Bridge City 13 km · 11
- Mauriceville 16 km · 10
- Vidor 23 km · 32
- Port Arthur 28 km · 29
- Nederland 29 km · 12
- Beaumont 38 km · 48
- Lumberton 46 km · 16
Questions about hail in Orange
How often does it hail in Orange, Texas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Orange since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #648 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Orange?
Most reports come in May, April, January. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Orange?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on January 20, 2017 near 1.79 W Orange. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Orange?
The most recent report in this data is from January 20, 2017 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Orange had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Orange since November 3, 2021. The last one was on January 20, 2017.
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.