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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 77979

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 77979 from June 5, 1955 through June 1, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 77979 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 77979

6 reports
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0.75″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by sheriff in the Six Mile area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Port Lavaca, TX
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2001
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Lavaca, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1990
1:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 1984
5:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Jan 26, 1983
7:25 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1980
12:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 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 77979

44 reports
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64 mph
Jun 1, 2024
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public tempest weather station Co Rd 312 measured a wind gust of 64 mph at 10:30 AM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Point Comfort, TX
100 mph
Jun 1, 2024
3:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two boats were capsized just offshore. An RV and shed were completely destroyed along State Highway 316. A home along Brighton Ave lost a few shingles and farther south along Comal St... a power pole was snapped in half and others were damaged to a lesser extent. All damage over land was strewn to the southeast... consistent with straight-line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Magnolia Beach, TX
62 mph
Jun 1, 2024
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tempest weather station in southwest Port Lavaca measured a wind gust of 62 mph at 9:55 AM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Port Lavaca, TX
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** EM confirms at least 9 RVs flipped with two confirmed injuries. Time estimated from radar and surrounding observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Lavaca, TX
58 mph
May 13, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Kamay, TX
85 mph
May 13, 2024
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** An RV Park suffered the worst damage... with 12 RV`s either damaged or completely destroyed. There were two injuries here. One additional RV was flipped near Magnolia Beach. There was also some sporadic tree damage and a couple power poles were significantly leaning. Additionally... one house lost a number of shingles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Lavaca, TX
60 mph
Oct 5, 2023
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSE La Ward, TX
59 mph
Sep 14, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Calhoun County Airport AWOS measured a gust to 59 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Kamay, TX
61 mph
Jun 14, 2021
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION DW8849 PORT LAVACA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Kamay, TX
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2021
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE 3 TO 6 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN... HEAVY MACHINERY IN YARD MOVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Port Lavaca, TX
59 mph
Apr 29, 2020
12:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Kamay, TX
68 mph
Apr 16, 2018
7:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 59 KT WIND GUSTS MEASURED AT ALAMO BEACH
NWS Wind Report Location: Alamo Beach, TX
60 mph
May 12, 2015
8:18 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TCOON site at Port Lavaca measured a gust to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 NNE Port Lavaca, TX
58 mph
May 12, 2015
7:24 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TCOON site at Port Lavaca measured a gust to 58 mph. Power lines were blown down in Port Lavaca causing a power outage for the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: .81 NNW Port Lavaca, TX
64 mph
Apr 16, 2015
4:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 77979
Jackson County · 5,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A new electrical pole was snapped off twenty feet above the ground at the intersection of Highway 35 and FM 172.
NWS Wind Report Location: .24 WNW Weedhaven, 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 77979

21 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Survey confirmed EF-1 tornado with max winds of 105 mph began just north of Port Lavaca and continued SE. Damage to several structures as well as widespread tree damage was noted. Some trees uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Port Lavaca, TX
EF0 category
Sep 29, 2012
4:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey concluded an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down just west of Highway 35 at Farm to Market Road 3084. A Tractor Supply store experienced minor damage which included losing gutters off the building and a rooftop air conditioning unit being flipped. Winds were estimated at 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .76 WSW Port Lavaca, TX
EF0 category
Aug 25, 2011
12:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey concluded a short lived tornado touched down near Alamo Beach Street and Lee Street in Alamo Beach. Near this point two homes were observed with small portions of their roofs peeled back. Sheet metal was also torn off the side of one of the homes and a window was broken. A third home near the area was observed to have missing shingles. The tornado continued west to a point near F. M. 2717 between Fannin and East Sunrise Streets. At this point, a poorly constructed mobile home with two floors was observed to have significant damage. The top floor was taken off and deposited to the west-southwest. The bottom floor was partially shifted off the blocks but remained upright. A brick facade on the west side of the home collapsed. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 75 mph with a path length of one quarter of a mile and path width of 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 NNW Magnolia Beach, TX
F0 category
Oct 16, 2006
3:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm which produced a brief tornado over the Magnolia Beach area continued north across Matagorda Bay and back into Calhoun County, producing another tornado near Olivia. Damage was primarily observed around C.R. 311, where a trampoline was ripped apart and left hanging on a utility pole guide wire, a boat was overturned on top of a truck, and windows were blown out of another truck and mobile home.|
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.95 WSW Palo Alto Beach, TX
F1 category
Oct 16, 2006
2:45 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado formed just south of Magnolia Beach, near C.R. 2760 and Highway 316. The tornado moved quickly north into northwest Magnolia Beach. Damage was primarily observed along La Lucia Street. Roughly 12 homes received damage, 2 of which suffered major damage and loss of roofs. Three trapped residents had to be rescued from their homes, however no injuries were reported. Approximately 6 power poles were downed and several cars were damaged. Some trees were completely stripped of foliage and limbs.|
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Magnolia Beach, TX
F0 category
Apr 6, 2004
10:41 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey concluded tornado touched down in Long Mott and crossed Highway 185. Tornado damaged a home and adjacent barn as well as uprooted several large trees. Eleven power poles along Highway 185 were downed. An ultra-light aircraft also sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Long Mott, TX
F0 category
Jul 15, 2003
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown associated with Hurricane Claudette. NWS Post Storm Survey Team concluded no direct damage associated with tornado. All damage around the area was associated with Hurricane Force winds from Claudette.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Lavaca, TX
F0 category
May 5, 2001
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported on highway 283. Several telephone poles downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Lavaca, TX
F0 category
Mar 17, 1997
6:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Indianola, TX
F1 category
May 13, 1982
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 13, 1973
7:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 29, 1972
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Sep 22, 1972
10:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Sep 22, 1972
10:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 7, 1972
6:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 77979
Calhoun County · 7,946 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 77979 area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,179
Households6,710
Housing units7,797
Income
Median household income$68,877
$100k+ households40.3%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,840
Attached single-family140
Small multifamily573
Large multifamily317
Mobile homes907
Housing mix
Single-family share74.9%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share11.4%
Mobile-home share11.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,101
Renter-occupied1,609
Vacant units1,087
Home value & age
Median home value$137,700
Owner homes $300k+18.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,332
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 77979 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 44 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near ZIP 77979, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 77979?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 77979 is 1.75″. It was reported near Seadrift, TX on March 29, 1990.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 77979 — 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 77979 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 77979 — 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 77979 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 77979 — 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 77979 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 77979 — 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 77979, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 77979, 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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