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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 77836

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 77836 from March 20, 1957 through March 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 77836 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 77836

60 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
8:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.5 S Caldwell, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
8:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Somerville, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
8:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Caldwell, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
7:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Caldwell, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
7:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Caldwell, TX
2.00″ hail
Dec 25, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 7 NE Caldwell. Public report of 1.5-2 inch hail in Cooks Point from KBTX media - photos indicate hail measuring 2 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Caldwell, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Caldwell, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL WAS OBSERVED ALONG CR 216 IN COOKS POINT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Caldwell, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL WAS OBSERVED ALONG CR 216 IN COOKS POINT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Caldwell, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR CALDWELL (FROM SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Caldwell, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2019
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG CR 112 NEAR HIGHWAY 21.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE San Antonio Prairi, TX
4.25″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GRAPEFRUIT TO SOFTBALL SIZE HAIL WAS PICTURED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Caldwell, TX
2.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL HAIL FALLING AT THE SHERIFFS OFFICE IN CALDWELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Caldwell, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MIX OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL 2 MILES NORTHWEST OF CALDWELL AIRPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Caldwell, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF 15 MINUTES OF HAIL RANGING FROM MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WNW Caldwell, 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 77836

61 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 21, 2023
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES WERE DOWNED ON CR 216 IN COOKS POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2023
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES WERE DOWNED ON CR 216 IN COOKS POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR CR 128 AND FM 976 INTERSECTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Oct 25, 2022
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIUM TO LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN IN CALDWELL. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2021
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED NEAR TEMPLE ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caldwell, TX
71 mph
Apr 30, 2020
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2020
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A METAL BARN STRUCTURE WAS BADLY DAMAGED WITH A COUPLE OF DOWNED POWER LINES IN DEANVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSW Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2020
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED AROUND THE TOWN OF CALDWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A BUSINESS OFFICE TRAILER WAS DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWNED IN THE CR 322 AND CR 324 AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 WSW Caldwell, TX
61 mph
Apr 18, 2019
6:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA MEASURED 61 MPH ON NORTH SIDE OF CALDWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
6:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 21 AND FM 2000.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 100 YEAR OLD OAK TREE BLOWN DOWN IN CALDWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN... AND SOME DOWN ON POWERLINES WEST OF CALDWELL AND IN WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY
NWS Wind Report Location: Caldwell, TX
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST REPORTED DAMAGE AT CALDWELL AND TO ITS WEST SUCH AS TREES DOWN... CAMPER TRAILERS FLIPPED OVER... POWER LINES DOWN... BARNS FLATTENED... AND ONE HOME HAD PIECE OF BARN STUCK IN THEIR BRICK HOME. THE STORM ALSO PRODUCED DIME SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caldwell, 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 77836

21 reports
UNK category
Mar 22, 2022
2:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER RECORDED FOOTAGE OF A TORNADO NEAR IOLA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Iola, TX
UNK category
Mar 22, 2022
1:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED NEAR SNOOK AT HIGHWAY 50 AT HIGHWAY 60 BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Snook, TX
UNK category
Jan 11, 2020
3:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED A SHORT-LIVED EF1 TORNADO (PATH LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 0.11 MILES AND PATH WIDTH APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS) DESTROYED A SHED AND SNAPPED NUMEROUS TREES. THE TORNADO THREW A TRAILER SOUTHWARD AROUND 40 YARDS WHILE OTHER DEBRIS WAS THROWN TOWARD THE NORTHEAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WSW Caldwell, TX
EF1 category
Jan 25, 2012
6:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado cut a swath of damage that extended from just northeast of Deanville to just southeast of Caldwell with damage along the southern portion of that area where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. One house was pushed off a cinder block base then dragged along a curved path for about 100 feet. A feed trailer was lifted over a fence then rolled about 150 feet. Several sheds and barns were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.85 NE Deanville, TX
EF0 category
Apr 25, 2007
1:15 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado sheared the roof off one vacant mobile home on FM 60. Another mobile home on CR 269 and a few metal sheds also sustained some roof damage and trees were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Snook, TX
F0 category
May 16, 2003
8:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado along I-45 and Highway 21.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Madisonville, TX
F3 category
Mar 10, 2000
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near Harmony at 1955 CST with significant tree damage including an 18 inch diameter tree blown down. A trailer was also significantly damaged. Tornado then tracked to just south of Center Line with mostly F0 tree damage along its path. Tornado then reached the Pin Oak subdivision at about 2022 CST. Several trailers, including a double-wide, were destroyed. A total of 7 homes were destroyed and another 10 severely damaged in this area, with damage reaching F2 status. Tornado then struck a ranch on the south side of FM 1361 with large trees uprooted or cut in half and windows blown out and portion of roof torn off large frame house. Several rural outbuildings at the ranch which had been bolted down were destroyed. Damage in this area was rated F3 with damage swath up to a half mile wide. Tornado then tracked to just north of Clay by 2051 CST with a narrow swath of F0 to F1 tree damage along the path. When tornado passed north of Clay before dissipating, car was blown off road and damage swath reached 200 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Caldwell, TX
F2 category
Oct 17, 1998
2:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Caldwell, TX
F1 category
Oct 17, 1998
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Caldwell, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
3:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second short-lived tornado was sighted just northeast of Lexington by several members of the public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Lexington, TX
F0 category
Sep 20, 1996
6:56 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Caldwell, TX
F0 category
Sep 20, 1996
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Chriesman, TX
F0 category
Sep 20, 1996
6:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chriesman, TX
F2 category
Jun 7, 1989
6:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Nov 15, 1987
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77836
Milam County · 8,658 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 77836 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,469
Households5,103
Housing units5,990
Income
Median household income$79,567
$100k+ households44.2%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,984
Attached single-family53
Small multifamily259
Large multifamily24
Mobile homes1,604
Housing mix
Single-family share66.5%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share4.7%
Mobile-home share26.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,233
Renter-occupied870
Vacant units887
Home value & age
Median home value$199,000
Owner homes $300k+28.5%
Owner homes $500k+10.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1992
Older-home share26.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,940
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 77836 have on record?

Our records show 60 hail, 61 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near ZIP 77836, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 77836?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 77836 is 4.25″. It was reported near Caldwell, TX on March 18, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 77836 — 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 77836 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 77836 — 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 77836 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 77836 — 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 77836 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 77836 — 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 77836, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 77836, 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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