Hail could accompany cold front on Thursday Beaumont Enterprise Copyright 2013 Beaumont Enterprise. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:30 am, Monday, April 15, 2013 The storm, which could produce between 1-2 inches of rain, has the potential for large hail and damaging winds, according to the NWS. The lakes region is at a more significant risk for hail damage than the Beaumont-Port Arthur area, the NWS reported.