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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 75803

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 75803 from April 19, 1965 through November 21, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
62
Wind Reports
63
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 75803 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 21, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 75803

62 reports
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3.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2025
1:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Images of measured three inch hailstone. Two other hailstones in photo approximately golf ball sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Palestine, TX
3.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2025
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Images of measured three inch hailstone. Two other hailstones in photo approximately golf ball sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Palestine, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Montalba VFD reports golf ball hail. Relayed by emergency management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNW Palestine, TX
2.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2023
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 4 WNW Palestine. Hail up to 2 inches was reported near the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Palestine, TX
1.25″ hail
Sep 4, 2023
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Palestine, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2023
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Palestine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2023
4:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF 1 HAIL JUST NORTH OF PALESTINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Palestine, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2021
2:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNW Palestine, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2020
2:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AT FM 645 AND ACR 2908.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Palestine, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2019
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Neches, TX
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
5:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL AT THE COLUMBIA BALLOON RESEARCH FACILITY
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Palestine, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
7:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Anderson County emergency manager reported nickel to quarter sized hail in the city of Palestine, near Bassett Road, about 1 mile west of Loop 256.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 WSW Palestine, TX
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2014
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported approximately 4 miles north of Palestine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 N Palestine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported at FM 320 and FM 425.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 ESE Palestine Arpt, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
12:52 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported on the west side of Palestine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 WSW Palestine, 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 75803

63 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 21, 2025
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WSW Palestine. Facebook report of tree down on CR 2202 one half mile from Westwood Elementary School. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Palestine, TX
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on FM 837 blocking the road between Hwy 19 and Hwy 155. Reported via VFD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSW Poynor, TX
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
1:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage was reported in the Elmwood area near ACR 445. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSW Poynor, TX
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
12:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage was reported in the Elmwood area near ACR 445. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSW Poynor, TX
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2023
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. Roof of a barn damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Palestine, TX
63 mph
Jun 10, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Palestine ASOS measured 55 kt wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Palestine, TX
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2023
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VFD CONFIRMED DOWNED TREES AND DAMAGE TO A WELL HOUSE ON ANDERSON COUNTY ROAD 485 JUST SOUTH OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Poynor, TX
59 mph
Oct 25, 2022
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED GUST TO 59 MPH AT PALESTINE AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Palestine, TX
60 mph
May 22, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED 60 MPH WIND GUST AT WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER SOUTHWEST OF PALESTINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Palestine, TX
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
12:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD 321 AND FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD 315 IN THE ELMWOOD AREA JUST NORTH OF PALESTINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Palestine, TX
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON FM 315.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, TX
58 mph
Jul 9, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Henderson County · 26,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED WIND GUST AROUND 50 KT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Poynor, TX
68 mph
Feb 20, 2017
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT - COLUMBIA SCIENTIFIC BALLOON FACILITY RECORDED WIND GUST OF 68 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Palestine, TX
58 mph
May 25, 2015
5:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A public report of large trees down on Hwy 79 was received approximately 1 mile east-northeast of Neches, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Elmtown, TX
68 mph
Oct 13, 2014
5:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Columbia Scientific Baloon Facility in Palestine recorded a peak gust of 68 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Palestine Arpt, 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 75803

8 reports
F1 category
Dec 29, 2006
7:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed near the intersection of CR 403 and CR 404 and moved north to near Elmwood, causing damage to homes, trees, sheds, and power lines. Trees were split, twisted, and uprooted. The county judge surveyed the damage and found the worst to be between FM 315 and CR 404.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Palestine, TX
F0 category
May 4, 1999
6:14 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down north of Palestine. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Palestine, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1999
8:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees and outbuildings were destroyed by a brief tornado in Broyles Chapel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Palestine, TX
F0 category
Apr 28, 1996
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Montalba, TX
F1 category
Oct 20, 1993
2:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at Neches, and then moved northeast for approximately five miles in Anderson County before reaching the Cherokee County line. Trailers were destroyed, mobile homes damaged, windows in a house were broken, and trees were blown down. The tornado moved into western Cherokee County at seven miles south of Cuney, and remained on the ground for approximately two miles before lifting at miles west of Jacksonville. In Cherokee County, mobile homes were damaged, and trees and power lines were down, causing several roads to be closed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Neches To, TX
F0 category
May 2, 1984
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Feb 11, 1984
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 9, 1981
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 75803
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 75803 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,390
Households5,900
Housing units7,046
Income
Median household income$59,947
$100k+ households35.1%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,673
Attached single-family204
Small multifamily184
Large multifamily258
Mobile homes1,645
Housing mix
Single-family share66.3%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share23.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,340
Renter-occupied1,560
Vacant units1,146
Home value & age
Median home value$197,800
Owner homes $300k+17.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1984
Older-home share40.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,485
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 75803 have on record?

Our records show 62 hail, 63 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 75803, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 21, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 75803?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 75803 is 4.50″. It was reported near Neches, TX on April 29, 1989.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 75803 — 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 75803 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 75803 — 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 75803 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 75803 — 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 75803 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 75803 — 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 75803, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 75803, 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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