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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 76471

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 76471 from June 12, 1969 through May 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 76471 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 76471

44 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 6, 2025
12:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of half dollar size hail near Cross Plains. Location estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Rising Star, TX
2.50″ hail
May 25, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of tennis ball hail 10 E of Cross Plains shared on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Rising Star, TX
1.25″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
8:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via Facebook. Time estimated based on radar. Also reported some window damage from the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Of Rising Star, TX
2.50″ hail
May 19, 2017
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2.5 INCH HAIL REPORTED IN THE CITY OF RISING STAR
NWS Hail Report Location: Rising Star, TX
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2017
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL JUST SOUTH OF RISING STAR
NWS Hail Report Location: Rising Star, TX
4.50″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.95 WNW May, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2015
4:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local spotters reported ping pong ball sized hail in Rising Star during the event but a newspaper article after the event reported the hail in and around Rising Star was as big as baseballs.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2015
2:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.25 N May, TX
1.50″ hail
Oct 26, 2013
3:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail was reported 5 miles north of Rising Star.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Rising Star, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 10, 2013
1:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Rising Star.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2011
6:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Comanche County · 5,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported 17 miles northwest of Comanche.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 NW Comanche, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2011
6:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail fell 4 miles west of Rising Star.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 ESE Pioneer, TX
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2009
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail was reported in Rising Star.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
0.88″ hail
Aug 27, 2009
7:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the community of Pioneer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 SE Pioneer, TX
4.00″ hail
May 8, 2009
6:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Softball size fell in Rising Star. The newspaper reported that the hail broke car windows, tore limbs off trees, damaged outbuildings, knocked out power, damaged gardens and knocked fruit off trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising Star, 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 76471

21 reports
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UNK mph
May 23, 2025
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines downed on N. Anderson. Blocking roadway. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rising Star, TX
UNK mph
May 23, 2025
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fifth wheel trailer blown over off FM 2731. Scattered tree damage. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Rising Star, TX
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2019
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF POWER LINES DOWN JUST NORTH OF RISING STAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Rising Star, TX
70 mph
Apr 26, 2015
4:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and a few trees were knocked down by thunderstorm winds in and around Rising Star. Homes and vehicles were also damaged by the winds and hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
60 mph
Jun 12, 2012
12:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph wind gust was estimated in Rising Star.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
64 mph
Aug 24, 2010
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered tree damage was reported in Rising Star where large tree limbs and small trees were knocked over by thunderstorm winds. One large tree was uprooted and fell onto part of a manufactured home. Another tree fell on a parked minivan.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
63 mph
Jan 28, 2010
1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a barn was torn off and a large tree was uprooted. Several structures also suffered minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 W Chuckville, TX
70 mph
May 8, 2009
6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree several feet in diameter was uprooted on HWY 36 East in Rising Star.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 ESE Rising Star, TX
75 mph
Feb 10, 2009
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a residence in Rising Star.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
58 mph
May 14, 2008
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn roofs were damaged and tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rising Star, TX
80 mph
Mar 4, 2004
11:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a grocery store was blown off in the town of Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
60 mph
Feb 9, 2001
3:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Fannin County · 11,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home was blown over. Two persons were injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: Telephone, TX
70 mph
Jun 3, 1996
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rising Star, TX
UNK mph
Mar 3, 1992
7:50 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Mar 21, 1991
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 76471

18 reports
UNK category
May 25, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported by trained spotter 6 W of Rising Star.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Rising Star, TX
UNK category
May 25, 2024
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Finalizing previous tornado report from 6 W Rising Star. Tornado initially reported by trained spotter 6 W of Rising Star. This tornado was rated EF-2 with maximum winds of 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Rising Star, TX
UNK category
May 19, 2017
1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED REPORT OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW May, TX
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2015
2:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Comanche County · 5,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Amateur radio operators and storm chasers observed a tornado in the far northwestern corner of Comanche County. This tornado occurred over ranch land and caused little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.85 SW Sipe Spgs, TX
F0 category
May 5, 2006
11:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Coryell County · 19,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: USAF forecaster reported a tornado near KGRK radar. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Copperas Cove, TX
F1 category
Mar 4, 2004
1:21 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Jack County from Young County approximately 3 miles southwest of Bryson then moved east northeast to about .5 miles south of Bryson before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Bryson, TX
F0 category
Mar 30, 2002
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a brief touchdown with no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Rising Star, TX
F1 category
Mar 30, 2002
3:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three barns were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Rising Star, TX
F0 category
Jun 16, 1997
7:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotters reported a brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pioneer, TX
F0 category
May 30, 1996
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Rising Star, TX
F0 category
Jun 7, 1989
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jul 3, 1988
11:28 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jul 3, 1988
10:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Mar 3, 1983
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Mar 14, 1982
3:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 76471
Eastland County · 7,122 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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ZIP 76471 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,530
Households674
Housing units1,004
Income
Median household income$42,333
$100k+ households28.6%
$150k+ households12.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached787
Attached single-family36
Small multifamily41
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes111
Housing mix
Single-family share78.4%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share5.7%
Mobile-home share11.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied467
Renter-occupied207
Vacant units330
Home value & age
Median home value$122,400
Owner homes $300k+21.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1956
Older-home share72.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars593
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 76471 have on record?

Our records show 44 hail, 21 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 76471, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 76471?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 76471 is 4.50″. It was reported near May, TX on May 7, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 76471 — 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 76471 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 76471 — 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 76471 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 76471 — 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 76471 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 76471 — 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 76471, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 76471, 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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