Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 56 hail storms within 25 miles of Friendswood, TX. Of those, 53 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2024 was the most active year on record locally, with 22 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Friendswood| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 6 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 10 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 37 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 3 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 events |
| 2025 | 2 events |
| 2024 | 22 events |
| 2023 | 17 events |
| 2022 | 1 event |
2024 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Friendswood, with 22 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Friendswood typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Missouri City, TX | Significant | 1.25" | Reported near the intersection of Turtle Creek Dr and Point Clear Dr. Large volume of nickel sized hail, but largest stones were over 1 inch but less than 1.5 inches. |
| 2026-05-01 | 3 NE Pearland, TX | Significant | 1.25" | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). Corroborated with nearby spotter reports. |
| 2026-05-01 | 4 E Pearland, TX | Significant | 1.00" | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Corroborated with nearby spotter reports. |
| 2026-05-01 | 4 ENE Pearland, TX | Significant | 1.25" | Report of hail near the intersection of Scarsdale Blvd and Beamer Rd in SE Harris County. |
| 2026-05-01 | 2 N Pearland, TX | Significant | 1.00" | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Corroborated with nearby spotter reports. |
| 2026-05-01 | 2 WSW Brookside Village, TX | Significant | 1.00" | Report of 1 inch hail near the intersection of Cullen Blvd and Hawk Rd. |
| 2026-04-30 | DEWALT, TX | Significant | 1.25" | Broadcast media reported hail near the intersection of Turtle Creek Dr and Point Clear Dr. A large volume of the hail was nickel sized. The largest stones were over 1 inch but less than 1.5 inches. |
| 2026-04-30 | PEARLAND, TX | Significant | 1.00" | A trained storm spotter reported 1 inch hail near the intersection of Cullen Blvd and Hawk Rd. |
| 2026-04-30 | PEARLAND, TX | Significant | 1.25" | A member of the public submitted a mPING report for half dollar size hail around 1.25 inches in the area. |
| 2026-04-30 | IOWA COLONY, TX | Significant | 1.00" | 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. |
| 2026-04-30 | OLCOTT, TX | Significant | 1.25" | Radio operator reported hail near the intersection of Scarsdale Blvd and Beamer Rd in SE Harris County. Hail was measured at 1.25 inches. |
| 2026-04-30 | PEARLAND, TX | Significant | 1.00" | A member of the public submitted a mPING report for quarter size hail around 1 inch in the area. |
| 2026-04-30 | OLCOTT, TX | Significant | 1.00" | A member of the public submitted a mPING report for quarter size hail around 1 inch in the area. |
| 2026-04-30 | IOWA COLONY, TX | Significant | 1.00" | 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. |
| 2025-08-18 | HEDWIG VLG, TX | Significant | 1.25" | An mPING reported indicated 1.25 inch hail in the area. |
| 2025-05-05 | IOWA COLONY, TX | Significant | 1.00" | A relative of an NWS employee reported quarter size hail. |
| 2024-12-25 | DANBURY, TX | Severe | 1.50" | A video posted on social media showed large hail in Danbury. |
| 2024-05-31 | LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT, TX | Destructive | 2.00" | Half dollar to hen egg sized hail was observed. |
| 2024-05-31 | DICKINSON, TX | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was observed at the intersection of FM 646 and FM 517. Report came from a Spaceflight Meteorology Group (SMG) meteorologist. |
| 2024-05-31 | DICKINSON, TX | Destructive | 2.00" | Hen egg size hail was observed. |
NOAA has recorded 85 high-wind events within 25 miles of Friendswood, TX in the past five years. Of those, 85 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 92 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 26 events |
| Significant | 59 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | 1 ENE Bacliff, TX | 64 | Severe | — |
| 2026-05-23 | LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT, TX | 60 | Significant | A member of the public reported that trees were blown down in the West Ranch neighborhood. |
| 2026-05-23 | LYNCHBURG, TX | 58 | Significant | Mesonet station HLNT2 G103 San Jacinto River at I-10 measured a 58 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-02-14 | LIVERPOOL, TX | 59 | Significant | Mesonet station 028CE16 near Rosharon measured a 59 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-02-14 | CHOCOLATE BAYOU, TX | 59 | Significant | Mesonet station 024CE39 near Chocolate Springs measured a 59 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-02-14 | ROSHARON, TX | 64 | Severe | Mesonet station 141CE143 near Rosharon measured a 65 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-02-14 | TEXAS CITY, TX | 69 | Severe | Mesonet station XLEV Levee measured a 69 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-02-14 | WEBSTER, TX | 66 | Severe | Broadcast media reported that a staircase was damaged at a motel in Webster near the intersection of NASA Parkway and North Kobayashi Road. |
| 2026-02-14 | PEARLAND, TX | 60 | Significant | Broadcast media reported damage near Barbara Cockrell Elementary in Pearland. Fences were blown down and trampolines had blown onto structures. |
| 2026-02-14 | MYKAWA, TX | 70 | Severe | County officials reported damage to an apartment complex in the Crestmont Park area after severe storms moved through the area on Valentines day. Photos shared showed roofing and siding damage throughout most of the apartment complex. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 70 mph, based on ACT with 1 DOD. |
| 2026-02-14 | WEBSTER, TX | 58 | Significant | A member of the public reported a downed tree at apartment complex near intersection of Bay Area Blvd and Glenwest Dr. |
| 2026-02-14 | WALLIS, TX | 70 | Severe | In the aftermath of severe storms on Valentines day, the NWS surveyed damage in the Cloverland area. The damage surveyed occurred in a neighborhood south of Airport boulevard and east of SH-288. Tree branches were snapped and fences were knocked over with roofing damage to multiple homes. All wind damage and debris indicated an ESE wind direction according to the survey team, indicative of straight line winds. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 70 mph, based on a FR12 with a DOD of 1. |
| 2025-10-25 | EAST HAVEN, TX | 63 | Significant | ASOS station KHOU Houston Hobby measured a 63 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-10-25 | HOUSTON, TX | 59 | Significant | AWOS station KMCJ Houston Univ measured a 59 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-08-04 | HOUSTON, TX | 63 | Significant | AWOS station KMCJ Houston Univ measured a 63 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-05-30 | HIGHLAND BAYOU, TX | 60 | Significant | Galveston county dispatch relayed a report of roof damage to a home around the Bayou Vista area. Wind speeds were estimated to be around 60 mph. |
| 2025-05-27 | LEAGUE CITY S S ARPT, TX | 58 | Significant | A member of the public reported that a tree was blown down near Friendswood. |
| 2025-03-24 | SAN LEON, TX | 74 | Severe | Galveston County emergency manager reported damage to a manufactured home at 427 9th street in San Leon. Photos shared showed siding peeled off with a corner wall blown out. Part of the metal roofing was also peeled off. The raised foundation also appeared to be bent and or warped from the strong winds. |
| 2025-03-24 | LA PORTE, TX | 58 | Significant | Mesonet station 9221D at Morgan's Point measured a 58 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-03-24 | (HOU)HOBBY ARPT, TX | 61 | Significant | KHOU ASOS station recorded a 61 mph wind gust. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Friendswood was on May 1, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Friendswood averages roughly 11 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 53 of the 56 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Friendswood in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Friendswood-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in TX cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Friendswood. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Friendswood took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationFriendswood sits inside the central United States hail belt, where warm Gulf moisture collides with cold continental air to produce supercell thunderstorms capable of dropping the hail documented above. Properties in this zone typically see at least one significant hail event every two to four years.