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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 75754

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 75754 from May 11, 1978 through June 6, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 75754 · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 6, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 75754

14 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Edom, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo of a field of ping pongs to golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Van, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN BEN WHEELER
NWS Hail Report Location: Ben Wheller, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2009
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Edom.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Edom, TX
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Primrose, TX
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2006
10:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ben Wheeler, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 1997
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Edom, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 21, 1997
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ben Wheeler, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 1997
11:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Van, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 1997
11:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ben Wheeler, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 1997
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Ben Wheeler, TX
0.50″ hail
Mar 17, 1996
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Smith County · 67,889 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 WNW Tyler, TX
0.88″ hail
Nov 15, 1988
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
May 13, 1981
8:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 75754
Henderson County · 26,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 75754

19 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 6, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 1 INJ *** Delayed Report - Tree uprooted. Fell on top of car traveling westbound on 279 causing one fatality. Wind estimated between 75-80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Edom, TX
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reports of many trees down and blocking portions of FM 279 between Edom and Ben Wheeler. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Edom, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
12:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down on houses and vehicles west of Van near FM 16 and CR 4414. Widespread trees knocked down were reported across the county. Some trees fell on homes and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Van, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports trees around 18 inches in diameter uprooted along HWY 64 beginning in Downtown Ben Wheeler (FM 858). Tree damage continued for 3 miles east along HWY 64. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Van, TX
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2023
8:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Email report with photos of significant tree damage in Ben Wheeler. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Van, TX
UNK mph
May 7, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT---SEVERAL TREES DOWN WITH MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS AND A SUN ROOM NEAR BEN WHEELER ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNBURST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ben Wheeler, TX
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VAN ZANDT SO REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN FROM EARLIER STORMS NEAR FM 773. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Van, TX
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOUSE COLLAPSED ON RESIDENTS NEAR FM1256 JUST OUTSIDE OF MARTINS MILL
NWS Wind Report Location: Martins Mills, TX
55 mph
Dec 13, 2015
5:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A metal barn and carport that were attached to a house in the Ben Wheeler area were destroyed by thunderstorm winds. The roof of the house where the carport was attached was partially lifted and damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ben Wheeler, TX
64 mph
Mar 3, 2008
6:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hundreds trees were blown down throughout the county...with the most concentrated damage near Edom and Midway. Several of the trees fell on cars or houses. A damage path approximately 2 miles wide began just northeast of Edom and continued for 5 miles to the northeast...terminating near the Neches River. The vast majority of the damage resulted from a downburst...which formed as a bow echo developed along a fast moving squall line.||In addition...a total of four outbuildings were destroyed. Steel I-beams from a barn just east of Edom were carried beyond 100 feet with some aluminum sheets carried north of Highway 279 for a distance of more than 100 yards. Farther to the north...two large sheds were destroyed along CR 4807. Wind speeds in the downburst swath ranged from 60-65 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: .79 NE Edom, TX
75 mph
Apr 29, 2006
3:57 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaging downburst winds affected parts of southern Van Zandt County near the community of Ben Wheeler. Three structures were destroyed or badly damaged. Numerous trees were also blown down near Highway 64. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SE Canton, TX
69 mph
Mar 31, 2005
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a carport and part of a house blown into a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SE Canton, TX
UNK mph
Apr 26, 1999
8:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the southeast part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Primrose, TX
UNK mph
Aug 11, 1998
4:04 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Edom, TX
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1997
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Van, TX
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 75754

4 reports
EF3 category
May 10, 2015
7:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team found EF-3 damage in the city of Van. This tornado began near highway 64, near Edom before moving in a northerly direction. The storm crossed Interstate 20 on the southeast side of Van, before carving a destructive path over the eastern side of the city. The greatest damage was done in a housing development to the north of the public school administration building, where over 50 homes were damaged or destroyed. Two fatalities occurred with this tornado, as a married couple was apparently asleep in their mobile home when the tornado hit.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 SW Primrose, TX
EF1 category
Apr 26, 2011
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-1 tornado began approximately 2 miles south of Ben Wheeler and tracked northeast across Van Zandt County before continuing into Smith County. This tornado had a path length of approximately 7.5 miles in Van Zandt County and was estimated to be a 1/2 mile wide. A mobile home south of Ben Wheeler was rolled onto its side, and several homes were damaged 4 miles northeast of Ben Wheeler. The Friendly Center Baptist Church also sustained major damage. Wind speeds were estimated to be 100 MPH. A lady in the rolled mobile home sustained minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.3 S Ben Wheeler, TX
EF1 category
Mar 3, 2008
6:36 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a survey and found that a tornado formed near the northwestern edge of a downburst damage swath. The tornado damaged a sturdy dwelling which lost a door and windows about a fourth of a mile southeast of the intersection of FM 314 and Highway 64. Also, a nearby garage had its doors removed. Numerous trees were damaged with some of them snapped near their bases. Maximum winds were between 85 to 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.08 SSE Primrose, TX
F0 category
May 27, 1994
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75754
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ben Wheeler, TX
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 75754 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,297
Households2,595
Housing units2,904
Income
Median household income$84,014
$100k+ households48.3%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,137
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily13
Mobile homes717
Housing mix
Single-family share73.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.5%
Mobile-home share24.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,211
Renter-occupied384
Vacant units309
Home value & age
Median home value$249,500
Owner homes $300k+38.0%
Owner homes $500k+21.0%
Owner homes $750k+7.8%
Median year built1998
Older-home share23.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,581
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 75754 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 19 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 75754, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 6, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 75754?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 75754 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ben Wheeler, TX on April 21, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 75754 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 75754 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 75754 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 75754 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 75754 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 75754 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 75754 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 75754, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 75754, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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