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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 77640

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 77640 from June 9, 1955 through February 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 77640 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 77640

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 12, 2024
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Call from the public about 3/4 to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Acres, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN PORT ARTHUR
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL MOSTLY DIME SIZE WITH A FEW QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.25″ hail
Jan 9, 2016
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC SENT IN PICTURE VIA FACEBOOK OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NEAR PORT ARTHUR. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Port Acres.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Ft Acres, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2011
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2004
2:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
5:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2003
2:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
11:24 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sabine Pass, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, 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 77640

47 reports
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64 mph
Feb 15, 2026
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KFDM mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Nederland, TX
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2024
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Six RVs were flipped along the west bank of Sabine Lake... Pleasure Island. Two people were injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
75 mph
Dec 28, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe wind gust measured by NOS site at 4:00PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
59 mph
May 28, 2024
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Buoy station PORT2 Port Arthur... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
63 mph
Apr 11, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Buoy station PORT2 Port Arthur... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
UNK mph
Jan 24, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED AND WENT THROUGH THE ROOF ON THE HOUSE IN POINT ACRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Port Arthur, TX
64 mph
Jan 24, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST TO 64 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Nederland, TX
UNK mph
Oct 27, 2021
1:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO 4 HOMES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NICK AVENUE AND 63RD STREET. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Nederland, TX
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2018
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RICHMOND AVE. AND BLUEBONNET AVE. IN PORT ARTHUR... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Groves, TX
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2017
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AT A LAW OFFICE AND APARTMENT COMPLEX NEAR CENTRAL MALL IN PORT ARTHUR. ALSO REPORT OF A CAR BEING MOVED FROM ONE PARKING LOT TO ANOTHER IN THE MALL PARKING LOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Port Arthur, TX
60 mph
Aug 16, 2010
1:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Port Arthur Daily News reported large tree branches blown down in Port Arthur.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
64 mph
Jul 18, 2009
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated 65 mph winds in Port Arthur.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
58 mph
Jun 18, 2005
4:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
UNK mph
Dec 30, 2002
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
UNK mph
Dec 23, 2002
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Arthur, 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 77640

21 reports
UNK category
Apr 11, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage became apparent near the intersection of 17th Street and Savannah Ave southeast of Motiva. The tornado path traveled east... peaking out near the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church where a large portion of the masonry walls collapsed. Another home near 11th Street and Orange Ave had the roof completely removed and some walls collapsed. Numerous homes sustained roof damage along the path along many trees downed or damaged. The path continued across Rose Hill Park and onto Pleasure Island. The tornado may have continued into Sabine Lake. The tornado lasted for roughly 4 minutes with peak winds estimated near 120 mph... making it an EF2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Port Arthur, TX
UNK category
Jul 22, 2022
4:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RECEIVED SEVERAL PHOTOS AND REPORTS OF A LANDSPOUT NEAR MOTIVA AND VALERO. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Port Arthur, TX
UNK category
Aug 7, 2018
4:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A LANDSPOUT BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHEAST OF GROVES AS EVIDENCED BY A PUBLIC VIDEO. NO DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Groves, TX
F0 category
Jul 14, 1997
3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
F0 category
Jun 30, 1992
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 10, 1984
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 20, 1983
2:01 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 7, 1976
5:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 10, 1975
12:42 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 28, 1974
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 9, 1973
12:46 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Nov 13, 1972
5:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Sep 5, 1972
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Oct 11, 1970
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jul 30, 1969
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77640
Jefferson County · 77,430 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 77640 area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,480
Households6,995
Housing units9,020
Income
Median household income$50,832
$100k+ households27.3%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,522
Attached single-family94
Small multifamily801
Large multifamily387
Mobile homes208
Housing mix
Single-family share83.4%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share13.2%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,678
Renter-occupied2,317
Vacant units2,025
Home value & age
Median home value$97,200
Owner homes $300k+9.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1972
Older-home share59.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,110
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 77640 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 47 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near ZIP 77640, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 77640?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 77640 is 2.75″. It was reported near Sabine Pass, TX on April 7, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 77640 — 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 77640 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 77640 — 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 77640 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 77640 — 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 77640 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 77640 — 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 77640, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 77640, 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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