Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Kingsport, TN • Huntsville, AL • Gadsden, AL • Colorado Springs, CO • Denver, CO      ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Johnson City, TN • Grand Junction, CO • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Raleigh, NC • Saint Louis, MO • Rawlins, WY • Champaign, IL • Mattoon, IL • Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fort Myers, FL • Tampa, FL • Hickory, NC • Charlotte, NC • Owensboro, KY • Knoxville, TN • Evansville, IN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UT      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Galveston, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Galveston, TX from May 2, 1956 through May 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 77550 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
92
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Galveston, TX · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Galveston, TX

18 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
5:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS OBSERVED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 20TH STREET AND MARKET STREET.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Galveston, TX
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT 67TH AND HEARDS LANE IN GALVESTON
NWS Hail Report Location: Galveston, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported close to the intersection of Heards Lane and 68th Street on Galveston Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 NE (Gls)Scholes Fld Gal, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
10:13 AM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galveston, TX
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2002
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galveston, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galveston, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 1997
4:45 AM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galveston, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 5, 1995
11:50 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galveston, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 1992
11:03 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1991
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 1990
9:50 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 1990
9:15 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1990
9:30 AM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 1990
1:15 PM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1989
11:20 AM CST
Hail report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
Showing 15 of 18
Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Galveston, TX

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
58 mph
May 27, 2026
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KGVW 21 ESE Galveston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 22 ESE Galveston, TX
58 mph
Oct 25, 2025
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KGVW 21 ESE Galveston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 22 ESE Galveston, TX
59 mph
Jun 5, 2024
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Avenue N Mesonet Site measured another strong wind gust to 59 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Galveston, TX
63 mph
Jun 5, 2024
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Avenue N Mesonet site measured a 63 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Galveston, TX
62 mph
May 28, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The KGLS (Scholes Field) ASOS in Galveston recorded a gust of 62 mph (54 knots) as a line of strong thunderstorms moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Galveston, TX
61 mph
Jun 9, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KGLS ASOS measured 61 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Galveston, TX
61 mph
Nov 24, 2022
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KGLS GALVESTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Galveston, TX
64 mph
May 27, 2022
9:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 64 MPH REPORTED AT KGLS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Galveston, TX
69 mph
May 27, 2022
9:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GALVESTON FISHING PIER MESONET SITE REPORTED WIND GUST OF 69 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Galveston, TX
64 mph
May 25, 2022
9:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KGLS GALVESTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Galveston, TX
58 mph
Jun 16, 2021
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION XGPR GALVESTON FISHING PIER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Galveston, TX
63 mph
Apr 24, 2021
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW STATION AT GALVESTON FISHING PIER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Galveston, TX
71 mph
May 27, 2020
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT THE HARBORSIDE WEATHERFLOW SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Galveston, TX
70 mph
May 27, 2020
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT SCHOLES FIELD AIRPORT ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Galveston, TX
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2020
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE POLES SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Galveston, TX
Showing 15 of 30
Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Galveston, TX

24 reports
UNK category
Aug 25, 2017
8:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGED MCDONALDS SIGN AT SEAWALL BLVD AND BROADWAY AVE. ALSO DAMAGE TO AWNINGS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NE Galveston, TX
UNK category
Aug 25, 2017
7:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS A FUNNEL CLOUD AND A METAL FENCE DAMAGED NEAR FERRY RD IN GALVESTON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NE Galveston, TX
UNK category
May 22, 2017
4:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGED TO A HOLIDAY INN ALONG TERMINI-SAN LUIS PASS ROAD INCLUDED WINDOWS BLOWN OUT AND LATTICE DAMAGE. WITNESSES INDICATED THIS WAS A WATERSPOUT THAT MOVED ONSHORE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galveston, TX
UNK category
Jul 17, 2016
1:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WATERSPOUT MOVED ONSHORE JUST EAST OF GALVESTON FISHING PIER ON THE SEAWALL. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galveston, TX
EF1 category
Aug 30, 2009
8:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began as a waterspout moved onto the beach near 29th Street and Seawall Blvd. A police cruiser had its windows blown out and the roof of a souvenir shop at 29th and Seawall was blown off. Further inland, a house on stilts was blown over and the roof of a mobile home was peeled back. A two-story home at the intersection of 31st Street and Avenue Q 1/2 at the end of the damage track had its roof completely removed. Numerous trees and fences also sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.84 ESE Galveston, TX
F0 category
Oct 16, 2006
2:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado blew out garage doors and tossed around some port covers on Tiki Island.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW (Gls)Scholes Fld Gal, TX
F0 category
Aug 28, 2004
10:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown on North Galveston Island along Old Port Industrial Road just north of 61st Street. No reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galveston, TX
F0 category
Jun 17, 2003
12:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was between Scholes Field and the Causway; no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW (Gls)Scholes Fld Gal, TX
F0 category
Oct 8, 2002
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved onshore and did F0 damage on the east end of Galveston Island. Damage included fences down, a carport damaged, and part of an apartment brick facade down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE (Gls)Scholes Fld Gal, TX
F0 category
Sep 10, 1998
7:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown on the west end of Galveston Island. House sustained structural damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galveston, TX
F0 category
Feb 12, 1997
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galveston, TX
F0 category
Sep 1, 1996
5:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galveston, TX
F0 category
May 4, 1992
12:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Oct 15, 1989
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Oct 15, 1989
6:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Galveston, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
Showing 15 of 24
Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Galveston, TX on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

Browse ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Galveston

77550 40
Galveston, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
77551 13
Galveston, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
77554 99
Galveston, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
77555 19
Galveston, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Galveston, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,348
Households24,518
Housing units34,921
Income
Median household income$57,216
$100k+ households30.6%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached19,853
Attached single-family764
Small multifamily5,748
Large multifamily8,370
Mobile homes170
Housing mix
Single-family share56.9%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share40.4%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,458
Renter-occupied13,060
Vacant units10,403
Home value & age
Median home value$294,300
Owner homes $300k+48.3%
Owner homes $500k+20.4%
Owner homes $750k+9.5%
Median year built1973
Older-home share61.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,750
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Galveston have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 92 wind, and 24 tornado reports in and near Galveston, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Galveston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Galveston, TX is 1.75″. It was reported near .71 NE (Gls)Scholes Fld Gal, TX on April 25, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in Galveston — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Galveston and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Galveston — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Galveston address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Galveston — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Galveston address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Galveston — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Galveston, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Galveston, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.