Washington County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Washington County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 16 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 2 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Washington County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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.
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Washington to near Industry to near Weimar. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Burton to near Bellville. Movement was southwest at 15 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 353 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Magnolia, or near Pinehurst, moving west to southwest at 15 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1224 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Millican to 7 miles northeast of Bellville to 7 miles southeast of Eagle Lake. Movement was east at 25 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over northwestern College Station, moving northeast at 30 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brenham, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1118 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Hearne to near Caldwell to near Fayetteville. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“Trained spotter reported nickel and quarter size hail near Brenham... TX. (HGX)”
“At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Millican, or 9 miles northwest of Navasota, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 1" Brenham SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees reported down by law enforcement near the intersection of Hwy 36 N and Christmas Rd. (HGX)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SSE Somerville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Washington County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Washington County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Washington County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.