Hail history for Wharton, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wharton since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wharton
- Last hail
- Dec 5, 2016
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Oct 30, 1969
27 reports on 20 days since 1969 · #372 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Wharton
- 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 Wharton
The latest hail report in and around Wharton is from December 5, 2016, 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, Wharton logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #372 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wharton accounts for 34% of the 80 reports filed in Wharton County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on October 30, 1969.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1997, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wharton 0.6
- Wharton County 1.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wharton 9
- Wharton County 17
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wharton 4%
- Wharton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 1969 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wharton | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.18 SE Dinsmore | Wharton | — | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wharton | Wharton | $3K | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Wharton | Wharton | $15K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wharton | Wharton | $20K | 10:10 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 9 33%
- 1–2 in 17 63%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.18 SE Dinsmore | Wharton | — | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.51 N Dinsmore | Wharton | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Wharton | Wharton | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.89 NE Wharton Muni Arpt | Wharton | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Dinsmore | Wharton | — | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Wharton | Wharton | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Wharton | Wharton | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Wharton | Wharton | $9K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wharton | Wharton | $3K | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Wharton | Wharton | $1K | 05:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Wharton | Wharton | $15K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Needville | Fort Bend | $5K | 01:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wharton
- El Campo 21 km · 16
- Needville 27 km · 12
- Rosenberg 38 km · 15
- Bay City 40 km · 12
- Ganado 50 km · 11
- Sugar Land 55 km · 23
- Cinco Ranch 57 km · 12
- Katy 58 km · 25
Questions about hail in Wharton
How often does it hail in Wharton, Texas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wharton since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #372 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wharton?
Most reports come in April, March, September. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wharton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on October 30, 1969. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wharton?
The most recent report in this data is from December 5, 2016 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wharton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wharton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on December 5, 2016.
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.