Hailstory

Hail in Galveston County, Texas

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Galveston County on 23 days since October 2020. That is more than 47% of US counties. It ranks 230 of 254 in Texas.

The largest radar estimate was 3.8 inches on April 12, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was August 23, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20218
20222
20236
20244
20251
20262

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 12, 20213.8 in
April 7, 20212.7 in
June 11, 20231.95 in
April 2, 20221.9 in
April 8, 20211.8 in
June 10, 20211.8 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 1 hail reports since October 2020, and 44 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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