Preliminary NWS reports for Houston on April 30, 2026 via the Storm Prediction Center. NCEI check for Houston on Apr 30, 2026: NCEI final record: confirmed (StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2026_c20260918.csv.gz, compiled September 18, 2026). The Houston record that holds Apr 30, 2026 last changed October 10, 2026.
The Day In Numbers
| Reports of 1 inch or larger | 10 |
|---|---|
| Counties reporting | 3: Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris |
| Largest stone (inches) | 1.5 |
| Reports 1.75 inches or larger | 0 |
For Houston, the Storm Prediction Center date runs from 12:00 UTC on April 30, 2026 to 12:00 UTC the next day, soHouston reports timed 00:00 to 11:59 UTC happened on the evening of April 30, 2026 in Texas. For Houston on Apr 30, 2026, stone size is the diameter in inches as reported to the National Weather Service.
Every Report
| Time (UTC) | Size (inches) | Location | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:55 | 1 | 4 WNW First Colony | Fort Bend |
| 05:00 | 1.5 | First Colony | Fort Bend |
| 05:05 | 1.25 | Missouri City | Fort Bend |
| 05:11 | 1 | 3 NE Fresno | Brazoria |
| 05:12 | 1 | 4 NE Fresno | Brazoria |
| 05:15 | 1 | 2 WSW Brookside Village | Brazoria |
| 05:26 | 1.25 | 4 ENE Pearland | Harris |
| 05:28 | 1 | 4 E Pearland | Harris |
| 05:28 | 1 | 2 N Pearland | Brazoria |
| 05:31 | 1.25 | 3 NE Pearland | Harris |
Largest Report On April 30, 2026
The largest stone reported on April 30, 2026 was 1.5 inches at First Colony, Fort Bend County, timed 05:00 UTC.No other Houston report on Apr 30, 2026 matched 1.5 inches. The note the Houston area forecast office attached to it on April 30, 2026 reads: “Report of estimated ping pong sized hail near the intersection of Austin Parkway and Sweetwater Blvd; (HGX)”
Reports By County On Apr 30, 2026
| County | Reports | Largest (inches) | Sizes in report order (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend | 3 | 1.5 | 1, 1.5, 1.25 |
| Harris | 3 | 1.25 | 1.25, 1, 1.25 |
| Brazoria | 4 | 1 | 1, 1, 1, 1 |
The 10 reports on April 30, 2026 were spread over 3 counties, and Fort Bend County held the largest stone at 1.5 inches. Fort Bend County logged 3 reports with a largest stone of 1.5 inches on April 30, 2026. Harris County logged 3 reports with a largest stone of 1.25 inches on April 30, 2026. Brazoria County logged 4 reports with a largest stone of 1 inch on April 30, 2026.
What The Reporters Wrote
- 04:55 UTC, 4 WNW First Colony, Fort Bend County, 1 inch: Public reports of estimated 1 inch hail in Sugar Land; (HGX)
- 05:00 UTC, First Colony, Fort Bend County, 1.5 inches: Report of estimated ping pong sized hail near the intersection of Austin Parkway and Sweetwater Blvd; (HGX)
- 05:05 UTC, Missouri City, Fort Bend County, 1.25 inches: 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; (HGX)
- 05:11 UTC, 3 NE Fresno, Brazoria County, 1 inch: Corrects previous hail report from 3 NE Fresno; A news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin; The story mentioned that Alvi (HGX)
- 05:12 UTC, 4 NE Fresno, Brazoria County, 1 inch: 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 Mar (HGX)
- 05:15 UTC, 2 WSW Brookside Village, Brazoria County, 1 inch: Report of 1 inch hail near the intersection of Cullen Blvd and Hawk Rd; (HGX)
- 05:26 UTC, 4 ENE Pearland, Harris County, 1.25 inches: Report of hail near the intersection of Scarsdale Blvd and Beamer Rd in SE Harris County; (HGX)
- 05:28 UTC, 4 E Pearland, Harris County, 1 inch: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.); Corroborated with nearby spotter reports; (HGX)
- 05:28 UTC, 2 N Pearland, Brazoria County, 1 inch: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.); Corroborated with nearby spotter reports; (HGX)
- 05:31 UTC, 3 NE Pearland, Harris County, 1.25 inches: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.); Corroborated with nearby spotter reports; (HGX)
Other Hail Days Within 30 Days Of Apr 30, 2026
1 other day in the Houston record had hail of 1 inch or larger within 30 days of April 30, 2026. A Houston roof hit on April 30, 2026 and again on one of these dates can carry damage from both, which matters when a claim is filed for only one date.
- Houston, 9 days after Apr 30, 2026: May 9, 2026, 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 April 30, 2026, pulled October 10, 2026. The Houston file for Apr 30, 2026 is preliminary: forecast offices logged its 10 reports 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 Apr 30, 2026 it is checked against a file that reaches June 2, 2026, 33 days later. For April 30, 2026 in Houston the NCEI record does list hail, so a reviewed entry exists for this date. Sizes and counts for Houston on Apr 30, 2026 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 April 30, 2026 with your address, then get a documented inspection before you file anything. See the Houston hail history for how Apr 30, 2026 compares. For a Houston roof after April 30, 2026, the hail claim calculator shows whether a claim nets anything after your deductible. Before you sign anything in Houston after Apr 30, 2026, use the check-a-roofer guide. For a Houston roof hit on April 30, 2026, chapter 707 bars a Texas contractor from negotiating the claim for you. After Apr 30, 2026, see the Houston roofing company ranking and the company directory.
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Sources
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, preliminary local storm reports for Houston on April 30, 2026, pulled October 10, 2026, preliminary and subject to review. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/260430_rpts.html.
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database bulk files, the record the Houston April 30, 2026 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/.