Fort Bend County Hail History, 2016 to 2026
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 28 hail reports on 10 separate days in Fort Bend County, Texas, from January 2016 through July 2026. 27 of the 28 were 1.00 inch or larger, 8 were 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger, and the largest was 2.75 inches on March 16, 2024, near Kendleton and Needville.
Reported events only — un-reported hail is common. Data verified November 12, 2026. Questions about your roof? Call (281) 202-4382 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm
How many storms has Fort Bend County had since 2016?
The NOAA record for Fort Bend County holds 76 hail, thunderstorm wind and tornado events from 2016 through July 2026. That is 28 hail reports, 37 thunderstorm wind reports and 11 tornadoes.
| Hail reports | 28, on 10 separate days |
|---|---|
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 37 |
| Tornadoes | 11, including an EF2 near Crabb on February 14, 2017 (NOAA damage estimate $1.0M) and EF1 tornadoes during Hurricane Harvey on August 25–26, 2017, including one at Hobby (NOAA damage estimate $2.0M) |
| Total | 76 events |
Which days did hail fall in Fort Bend County?
Hail was reported on 10 days, and the biggest stones came on March 16, 2024, at 2.75 inches. The table lists every day, how many reports were filed, the largest size reported that day, and the National Weather Service locations named in the reports.
| Date | Reports | Largest | NWS locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2016 | 3 | 1.25 in | Katy, Needville, Sugar Land |
| June 18, 2016 | 1 | 1.00 in | DeWalt |
| May 23, 2017 | 1 | 1.75 in | Crabb |
| April 13, 2019 | 2 | 1.25 in | Clodine |
| May 9, 2019 | 3 | 2.50 in | Katy |
| April 5, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | Richmond, Katy, Clodine |
| March 15, 2024 | 7 | 1.75 in | Pleak, Crabb, Smada, Sugar Land, Stafford, Missouri City |
| March 16, 2024 | 4 | 2.75 in | Kendleton, Needville |
| April 30, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | Sugar Land, Smada, DeWalt |
| May 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | Clodine |
Location names are National Weather Service reference points (Crabb, Smada and Clodine are examples), not exact strike paths. A named town does not mean every street in it was hit.
What time of year does hail hit Fort Bend County?
In this record hail arrives in spring: 11 reports in March, 11 in April, 5 in May and 1 in June, with none from July through February.
2024 stands out with 11 reports, followed by 2019 with 5. The pattern is uneven: five of the years in this window have no recorded hail at all, which is why one quiet season says little about the next.
What does hail size mean for an asphalt shingle roof?
Larger hail hits harder, and most hail reported in Fort Bend County was not small: 27 of the 28 reports were 1.00 inch or larger. Size alone does not decide whether a roof is damaged, because roof age, shingle type and the slope facing the storm all matter.
Hail falls directionally, so one slope can be bruised while another is untouched. The damage is often invisible from the ground. We describe what we look for on our storm and hail damage page, and a targeted roof repair is sometimes all a roof needs. When impact is widespread, roof replacement is the honest answer.
How do I check whether my street was hit?
Start with the NOAA Storm Events Database, then confirm on your own roof, because the database lists reported events only.
- Search the recordUse the NOAA Storm Events Database and choose Texas, then Fort Bend County. Forecasts and local storm summaries are at the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office.
- Look for corroborationDimples on gutter tops, vents, flashing and fence caps date a storm and show what the roof took.
- Check the downspoutsPiles of shingle granules at downspout outlets after a storm point to surface damage.
- Get the roof photographedA free inspection gives you dated photos of every slope and a written report that is yours to keep.
Which Fort Bend towns appear in the hail reports?
Towns named in hail reports include Katy, Sugar Land, Needville, Richmond, Stafford and Missouri City. Each has its own page with local roofing notes: Katy, Sugar Land, Needville, Richmond, Stafford and Missouri City. The full list is on our service areas page.
Where does this data come from, and how current is it?
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events bulk files, filtered to Texas, Fort Bend County, and the event types Hail, Thunderstorm Wind and Tornado. The window starts January 1, 2016. The database covers events through July 2026, and the most recent hail report in it is May 9, 2026. We checked it on November 12, 2026.
NWS Storm Data lists reported events only. Hail that nobody reported does not appear, so this page understates how often hail actually fell. Source files: NOAA NCEI Storm Events bulk data.
Common Questions
What size hail will damage a roof?
There is no single size that applies to every roof, because age, material and slope direction all matter. In Fort Bend County, 27 of the 28 hail reports since 2016 were 1.00 inch or larger, so most reported hail here was not small. An inspection of each slope is the way to know.
What does hail damage look like on shingles?
Soft, dark circles where hail knocked the granules off and compressed the mat underneath. These bruises are often invisible from the ground. Granules piled at downspout outlets and dented vents, flashing and gutter tops point to the same storm, since soft metal shows hail impacts clearly.
Can hail damage cause roof leaks?
Yes, though often not right away. Impact damage removes the protective granule layer and leaves the asphalt exposed to UV. It can degrade through a Texas summer and start leaking the following spring, by which point the damage may have reached the decking. Active leaks go to the front of our line.
How do I know if hail hit my area?
Check the NOAA Storm Events Database for Fort Bend County, then look for dented gutter tops, vents and fence caps. Remember the database lists reported hail only. Our free inspection photographs every slope and gives you a dated written report, whether or not the roof needs anything.
Can hail damaged shingles be repaired?
Sometimes. A targeted repair of a ridge cap run, a section of flashing or the worst-hit slope can be enough. When the impact is widespread, replacement is the honest recommendation, because patching a roof that will fail again next season wastes money. The photographs show which route fits.
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