Hail in Goliad County, TX
NOAA radar has confirmed 3 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Goliad County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on November 2, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was May 1, 2026.
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About Goliad County, TX
Goliad County lies on the South Texas coastal plain inland from the Gulf, gently rolling brush and ranch country along the San Antonio River. Hail is rare here in the warm, moist Gulf air, which tends to favor heavy rain, so the occasional stone comes when a strong cool-season front pushes storms across the region. The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP) sits about 60 miles to the south, near the edge of close coverage where it begins to favor storm tops over surface detail.
The hail record for Goliad County, TX
This year has run hot: 2 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
May is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Goliad County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.5″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Goliad County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 3 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Goliad County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Goliad County?
Hail in Goliad County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Goliad County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on November 2, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Goliad County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Goliad County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Is hail getting worse in Goliad County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Goliad County, 2 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Did it hail in Goliad County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 1, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Goliad County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Goliad County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.