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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 76426

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 76426 from April 28, 1956 through April 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
78
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 76426 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 76426

78 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1.25 inch hail southeast of Bridgeport from mPing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Bridgeport, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING of 1 inch hail in Bridgeport.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgeport, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Bridgeport, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and video on X showed up to quarter size hail fell in Runaway Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Runaway Bay, TX
2.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail just south of Runaway Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
3.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Stormchaser photo showed a hail stone approximately 3.25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide fell in Joplin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail in Joplin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
9:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bridgeport, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
4:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail reported in Bridgeport.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgeport, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
10:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near Boonesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Runaway Bay, 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 76426

62 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Lake Bridgeport. Part of roof was reportedly blown off a house and a bay door was blown in at the fire department.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reports show numerous trees were blown down across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. 20 large trees were blown down at the Bridgeport Country club.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2025
1:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs blown down at a home near CR 3336 at FM 2123.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bridgeport, TX
60 mph
Sep 4, 2022
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NICKEL AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG WITH 60 MPH WINDS REPORTED IN RUNAWAY BAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Runaway Bay, TX
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 200 BLK RUNAWAY BAY DR HAS A HOUSE WITH MAJOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE; OTHER REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM RUNAWAY BAY. 200 BLK RUNAWAY BAY DR HAS A HOUSE WITH MAJOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE; OTHER REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE. HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY AT 6PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOME DAMAGE WAS REPORTED IN LAKE BRIDGEPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF HOMES IN LAKE BRIDGEPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lake Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 MPH WIND GUST WITH TREE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES IN BRIDGEPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: (DELAYED REPORT) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS LARGE TREES DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD NORTH OF BRIDGEPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2020
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREES DOWN IN BRIDGEPORT
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeport, TX
70 mph
May 29, 2016
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST SIDE OF RUNAWAY BAY
NWS Wind Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2015
7:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported power flashes near Runaway Bay, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt, TX
60 mph
Aug 12, 2012
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported that a large metal roof was blown off of a building in downtown Bridgeport.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bridgeport, TX
60 mph
Aug 12, 2012
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported that a roof was blown off of a 4 unit apartment complex.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni 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 76426

15 reports
UNK category
Apr 29, 2026
2:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** A NWS survey team confirms an EF 2 tornado that impacted the town of Runaway Bay in Wise County Texas. One fatality was attributed to this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
EF1 category
May 19, 2015
8:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found tornado damage along a two and a half mile path across western Wise County. The tornado began on the west side of Farm to Market Road 920, west of the Balsora community. As the tornado moved eastward, several homes, mobile homes, and farm buildings were damaged or destroyed. The most significant damage was done to a mobile home, where the roof was completely taken off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.04 N Balsora, TX
EF1 category
May 19, 2015
8:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found tornado damage consistent with EF-1 damage in the city of Runaway Bay. This was the second of two tornadoes to affect Runaway Bay on the 19th. This tornado began over Lake Bridgeport before moving southwest into the city. Several homes were damaged, with damage ranging from superficial shingle damage to complete roof loss. One home had the second story balcony removed, and the two apartment units were considered a total loss.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Bridgeport Muni Arpt, TX
EF0 category
May 7, 2015
8:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Amateur radio operators reported a brief tornado to the north-northwest of Runaway Bay, near the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Camp. The tornado was on the ground for a brief time, and produced minimal damage to a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.45 SW Lake Bridgeport, TX
F0 category
May 7, 1995
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The supercell east of Wizard Wells continued to move northeast and produced another tornado near the Cid Richardson Boy Scout Ranch west of Lake Bridgeport. The tornado then moved northeast across the Lake before lifting. There was damage to a maintenance yard at the boy scout ranch and a few trees 12 inches in diameter were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Bridgeport, TX
F2 category
Oct 30, 1979
8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Apr 19, 1976
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Apr 15, 1976
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Apr 15, 1976
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Sep 18, 1975
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 13, 1975
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 10, 1971
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
May 10, 1971
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
May 10, 1971
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Apr 28, 1958
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76426
Wise County · 19,421 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 76426 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,065
Households3,798
Housing units4,435
Income
Median household income$84,759
$100k+ households51.1%
$150k+ households19.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,367
Attached single-family42
Small multifamily389
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes586
Housing mix
Single-family share75.9%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share13.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,939
Renter-occupied859
Vacant units637
Home value & age
Median home value$257,500
Owner homes $300k+29.9%
Owner homes $500k+5.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1983
Older-home share46.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,786
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 76426 have on record?

Our records show 78 hail, 62 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near ZIP 76426, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 76426?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 76426 is 4.00″. It was reported near Bridgeport, TX on April 24, 1964.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 76426 — 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 76426 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 76426 — 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 76426 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 76426 — 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 76426 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 76426 — 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 76426, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 76426, 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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