Refugio County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Refugio County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 21 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 26 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 5 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 16, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 329 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Seadrift, moving north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Port Lavaca, Seadrift, Alamo Beach, Long Mott, and Magnolia Beach.”
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
8 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 127 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tivoli to near Holiday Beach to near Copano Village. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 127 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tivoli to near Holiday Beach to near Copano Village. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charco to Berclair to near Skidmore. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charco to Berclair to near Skidmore. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Berclair to 8 miles southwest of Blanconia to near Skidmore to near Papalote to near West Sinton. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...East wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Aransas Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Kleberg Islands, and Nueces Islands Counties. WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...East wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Aransas Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Kleberg Islands, and Nueces Islands Counties. WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 340 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Key Allegro to near Waldron Field. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 241 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Sinton to near Robstown to 6 miles northeast of Driscoll to near Kingsville Naval Air Station to 9 miles west of Sarita. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Cuero to 6 miles north of Tulsita to near George West to near Loma Alta to near Gilson Groves to 24 miles west of Chupadera Ranch Airport. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.”
- Hail 0.5" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Measured 1 inch hail at the high school. (CRP)”
- Hail 1" 2 NNW Tivoli SPC verified report
Saturday, November 1, 2025
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, or 8 miles south of Seadrift, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 831 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Green Lake, or 9 miles east of McFaddin, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Refugio County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Refugio County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 16, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 26 severe weather events in Refugio County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Refugio County recently?
Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
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