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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 77461

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 77461 from September 20, 1967 through August 21, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 77461 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 77461

16 reports
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2.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
10:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photos showed widespread hail near the intersection of Hwy 36 and School St in Needville... with a measured maximum diameter of 2.5 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Needville, TX
2.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
8:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Needville, TX
2.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
8:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported hail damage to homes across Needville. Hail size was estimated based on nearby photos received near time of the damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Needville, TX
2.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
7:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNE Needville. Social media photos showed widespread hail near the intersection of Hwy 36 and School St in Needville... with a measured maximum diameter of 2.5 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Needville, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2016
6:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Needville, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2016
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA TWITTER REPORT OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN NEEDVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Needville, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2014
3:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of dime to penny sized hail in the Needville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .43 WSW Needville, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2013
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Needville, TX
1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2009
5:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golfball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Needville, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed in the town of Needville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Needville, TX
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2007
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Needville, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2007
5:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Needville, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2005
1:25 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Jackson County · 5,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on State Highway 111.
NWS Hail Report Location: Edna, TX
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 1998
5:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covering 90% of the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Needville, TX
0.75″ hail
Feb 5, 1986
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 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 77461

12 reports
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66 mph
Aug 21, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 053CE 22 Brazos Bend.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Thompsons, TX
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Needville, TX
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power lines down between Beasley and Needville. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Needville, TX
UNK mph
May 24, 2017
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREES DOWN IN NEEDVILLE SUBDIVISION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Thompsons, TX
58 mph
Aug 12, 2009
5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage due to high wind around the town of Needville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Needville, TX
58 mph
Mar 12, 2007
3:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn roof blown off in Needville off of Paden Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 W Needville, TX
60 mph
Mar 12, 2007
3:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple of trees downed in and around Needville, one down on Violet Street and another at the SPJST Hall. Minor structural damage at Needville City Hall and tin roof damage to a business just north of Needville. Damage also reported to a rice dryer. A bank across Highway 36 received minor damage from the rice dryer's debris.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Needville, TX
63 mph
May 8, 2005
4:22 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: Needville, TX
66 mph
Sep 12, 2003
1:18 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong wind gusts downed some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Needville, TX
UNK mph
May 2, 2000
2:25 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Horse trailers overturned and shed destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Needville, TX
UNK mph
Aug 20, 1998
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down and damage to a mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Needville, TX
UNK mph
Feb 24, 1992
4:00 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 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 77461

9 reports
UNK category
Jan 24, 2023
7:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RADAR CONFIRMED TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Thompsons, TX
UNK category
Aug 27, 2017
5:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SPOTTED BY A DEPUTY NEAR FM 442 AND FM 360.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Needville, TX
UNK category
Feb 14, 2017
2:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN SSW OF ROSENBURG
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Rosenberg, TX
F0 category
Oct 16, 2006
5:45 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Four Corners, TX
F0 category
May 10, 2006
3:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado at FM 360 and Old Needville-Fairchilds Road caused little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Needville, TX
F1 category
Sep 7, 2002
2:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado injured three when mobile home was destroyed; numerous trees down too.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Needville, TX
F0 category
Oct 6, 1998
6:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees down in Needville. Trees and powerlines down across eastern portions of the county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Needville, TX
F0 category
Mar 12, 1997
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Needville, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77461
Fort Bend County · 245,863 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 77461 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,397
Households4,106
Housing units4,380
Income
Median household income$89,360
$100k+ households40.7%
$150k+ households18.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,469
Attached single-family60
Small multifamily193
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes625
Housing mix
Single-family share79.2%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share4.6%
Mobile-home share14.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,146
Renter-occupied960
Vacant units274
Home value & age
Median home value$262,600
Owner homes $300k+40.2%
Owner homes $500k+17.5%
Owner homes $750k+6.3%
Median year built1990
Older-home share34.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,931
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 77461 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 12 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 77461, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 77461?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 77461 is 2.75″. It was reported near Needville, TX on March 16, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 77461 — 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 77461 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 77461 — 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 77461 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 77461 — 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 77461 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 77461 — 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 77461, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 77461, 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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