Preliminary NWS reports for Houston on May 31, 2024 via the Storm Prediction Center. NCEI check for Houston on May 31, 2024: NCEI final record: confirmed (StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2024_c20260728.csv.gz, compiled July 28, 2026). The Houston record that holds May 31, 2024 last changed October 10, 2026.
The Day In Numbers
| Reports of 1 inch or larger | 1 |
|---|---|
| Counties reporting | 1: Galveston |
| Largest stone (inches) | 2.75 |
| Reports 1.75 inches or larger | 1 |
For Houston, the Storm Prediction Center date runs from 12:00 UTC on May 31, 2024 to 12:00 UTC the next day, soHouston reports timed 00:00 to 11:59 UTC happened on the evening of May 31, 2024 in Texas. For Houston on May 31, 2024, stone size is the diameter in inches as reported to the National Weather Service.
Every Report
| Time (UTC) | Size (inches) | Location | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:10 | 2.75 | 2 NW Dickinson | Galveston |
Largest Report On May 31, 2024
The largest stone reported on May 31, 2024 was 2.75 inches at 2 NW Dickinson, Galveston County, timed 12:10 UTC.No other Houston report on May 31, 2024 matched 2.75 inches. The note the Houston area forecast office attached to it on May 31, 2024 reads: “NWS forecasters collected numerous hailstones around the forecast office; The largest piece of hail was measured at 2.75 inches; (HGX)”
Reports By County On May 31, 2024
| County | Reports | Largest (inches) | Sizes in report order (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 1 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
All 1 report on May 31, 2024 came from Galveston County. Galveston County logged 1 report with a largest stone of 2.75 inches on May 31, 2024.
What The Reporters Wrote
- 12:10 UTC, 2 NW Dickinson, Galveston County, 2.75 inches: NWS forecasters collected numerous hailstones around the forecast office; The largest piece of hail was measured at 2.75 inches; (HGX)
Other Hail Days Within 30 Days Of May 31, 2024
5 other days in the Houston record had hail of 1 inch or larger within 30 days of May 31, 2024. A Houston roof hit on May 31, 2024 and again on one of these dates can carry damage from both, which matters when a claim is filed for only one date.
- Houston, 1 day before May 31, 2024: May 30, 2024, 6 reports, largest 2 inches.
- Houston, 2 days before May 31, 2024: May 29, 2024, 1 report, largest 1.5 inches.
- Houston, 3 days before May 31, 2024: May 28, 2024, 10 reports, largest 1.75 inches.
- Houston, 19 days before May 31, 2024: May 12, 2024, 1 report, largest 2 inches.
- Houston, 29 days before May 31, 2024: May 2, 2024, 1 report, largest 1 inch.
Reading A Preliminary Record Against The Final One
The reports above come from the Storm Prediction Center file for Houston on May 31, 2024, pulled October 10, 2026. The Houston file for May 31, 2024 is preliminary: forecast offices logged its 1 report as they arrived, and a spotter, a broadcaster or a social media post can each be the source. The NCEI Storm Events record is the reviewed version, and for Houston on May 31, 2024 it is checked against a file that reaches June 2, 2026, 732 days later. For May 31, 2024 in Houston the NCEI record does list hail, so a reviewed entry exists for this date. Sizes and counts for Houston on May 31, 2024 can still differ between the two records, so use the NCEI entry when the two disagree.
If Your Roof Was Under This
Compare the Houston report locations for May 31, 2024 with your address, then get a documented inspection before you file anything. See the Houston hail history for how May 31, 2024 compares. For a Houston roof after May 31, 2024, the hail claim calculator shows whether a claim nets anything after your deductible. Before you sign anything in Houston after May 31, 2024, use the check-a-roofer guide. For a Houston roof hit on May 31, 2024, chapter 707 bars a Texas contractor from negotiating the claim for you. After May 31, 2024, see the Houston roofing company ranking and the company directory.
Previous storm day: May 30, 2024 | Next storm day: December 24, 2024 | All Houston storm days | Earliest storm day: March 15, 2024 | Latest storm day: June 2, 2026
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Sources
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, preliminary local storm reports for Houston on May 31, 2024, pulled October 10, 2026, preliminary and subject to review. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/240531_rpts.html.
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database bulk files, the record the Houston May 31, 2024 status line above checks (record reaches June 2, 2026, pulled October 10, 2026, reviewed record). https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/swdi/stormevents/csvfiles/.