134
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
$728K
Property damage
Hail in Brazoria County, Texas: 134 recorded events between 1960 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 2.75. That places the county #1,057 nationally and #151 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Hail in Brazoria County, Texas: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for hail in Brazoria County is the 1990s, when 49 of the county's 134 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Brazoria County archive, hail makes up 24.4% of all recorded severe weather across 8 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #1,057 for this hazard and #151 within Texas, putting it in the 65.9 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Apr is the peak month for hail in Brazoria County with 47 recorded events, while Aug is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | PEARLAND | 1 | $0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | PEARLAND | 1 | $0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | IOWA COLONY | 1 | $0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | IOWA COLONY | 1 | $0 |
| May 5, 2025 | IOWA COLONY | 1 | $0 |
| May 5, 2025 | WEST COLUMBIA | 1 | $0 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | DANBURY | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mar 16, 2024 | DAMON | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | ANGLETON BAILES ARPT | 1.75 | $0 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | ANGLETON CAMERON ARP | 1 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Brazoria County
- Thunderstorm Wind 199
- Tornado 96
- Flash Flood 61
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Residence damaged by near racqetball-size hail. Damage to home's front windows and screens with damage to 2 vehicles in yard. Roof damage to a city facility. 43 vehicle windshields were shattered with back windshield damage to 3 other vehicles at a local automotive dealership. Damage reported to two other businesses in the town of Brazoria with reports of damage to a few residential homes.
A news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin. The story mentioned that Alvin ISD superintendent reported roof damage to Mary Marek Elementary School, likely caused by a robust hailstorm that moved over the school. Leaks in the roof caused water damage, resulting in the school closing in the final days of the 2026 school year. Time estimated from radar.
A news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin. The story mentioned that Alvin ISD superintendent had reported roof damage to Wilder Elementary School, likely caused by a robust hailstorm that moved over the school. Leaks in the roof caused water damage, resulting in the school closing in the final days of the 2026 school year. Time estimated from radar.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many hail events are on record in Brazoria County, Texas?
134 hail events are recorded in Brazoria County between 1960 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest hail recorded in Brazoria County?
The strongest hail on record in Brazoria County measured 2.75.
Where does the hail data for Brazoria County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Hail in Brazoria County, Texas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/texas/brazoria-county/hail/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.