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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78132

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78132 from March 12, 1957 through May 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
51
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78132 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78132

51 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2024
5:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW New Braunfels, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 22, 2024
5:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW New Braunfels, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2024
5:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW New Braunfels, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2024
2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE New Braunfels, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
4:13 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC ESTIMATED PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL JUST SOUTH OF CANYON LAKE OFF FM 2673.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Canyon Lake, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
9:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE New Braunfels, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
9:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE New Braunfels, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
9:39 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW New Braunfels, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
9:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Smithson Valley, TX
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2022
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT THE INTERSECTION OF I-35 AND RUECKLE ROAD IN NEW BRAUNFELS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT RELAYED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW New Braunfels, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2022
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW New Braunfels, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2022
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA THE PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Cibolo, TX
2.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2022
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW New Braunfels, TX
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2021
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTERS AND LARGER SIZED HAIL ON THE WEST SIDE OF NEW BRUANFELS FROM AN NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW New Braunfels, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2021
3:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE New Braunfels, 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 78132

13 reports
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UNK mph
May 23, 2025
7:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large uprooted tree at corner of Beaver Lane and Deer Run Way. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WNW Zorn, TX
65 mph
May 2, 2025
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 65 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW New Braunfels, TX
UNK mph
Oct 5, 2023
10:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 7 SE Canyon Lake. Emergency Manager reports trees down on River Road in Comal County. Time estimated via radar... location marker is approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Canyon Lake, TX
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2022
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED IN MISSION HILLS RANCH SUBDIVISION. MICROBURST EVIDENT ON RADAR AT THE TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW New Braunfels, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MOSTLY JUNIPER AND CEDAR TREE DAMAGE. DIAMETER OF LIMBS FROM 5 INCHES UP TO OVER 1 FOOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Solms, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGE IN THIS AREA ALONG A HALF MILE STRETCH OF CEDAR CREEK DRIVE. SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWN WITH SMALL TREES ON ROOFS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Garden Ridge, TX
60 mph
May 31, 2016
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 TO 60 MPH THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Hunter, TX
58 mph
Jul 19, 2011
4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced straightline microburst wind gusts estimated at 58 mph which uprooted numerous large trees and knocked down large tree branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 WNW Gruene, TX
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2001
9:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee reported trees blown down with widespread damage to the roofs and windows of homes just west of New Braunfels.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW New Braunfels, TX
UNK mph
Sep 3, 1997
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, TX
UNK mph
Apr 26, 1990
4:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Mar 30, 1983
8:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
78 mph
Jul 10, 1979
2:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 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 78132

5 reports
UNK category
Feb 21, 2017
5:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 DAMAGE WAS FOUND ALONG A PATH FROM 3NE OF GARDEN RIDGE TO 4NE OF GARDEN RIDGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Garden Ridge, TX
F1 category
Nov 16, 2004
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado struck near Garden Ridge along FM3009. Damage to the trophy oaks subdivision was very concentrated...with 40 or more trees snapped off or pulled out of the ground laid down in all directions. Some of the trees were large with diameters in excess of 12 inches. The tornado appears to have touched briefly along a path less than one mile long. A review of the damage suggested the tornado was approximately 200 yards wide. Homeowners where the damage occurred reported hearing only a brief noise as it struck. It dissipated near 2105CST and was rated F1 on the Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Bracken, TX
F0 category
May 9, 1993
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A pilot reported two tornados over the north part of Comal County. No damage was reported. The Bulverde Police Department reported dime-size hail in town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N New Braunfels, TX
F0 category
May 9, 1993
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A pilot reported two tornados over the north part of Comal County. No damage was reported. The Bulverde Police Department reported dime-size hail in town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Sattler, TX
F1 category
Apr 13, 1977
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78132
Comal County · 55,080 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 78132 area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,383
Households14,458
Housing units15,356
Income
Median household income$126,934
$100k+ households47.6%
$150k+ households22.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,963
Attached single-family61
Small multifamily201
Large multifamily1,256
Mobile homes875
Housing mix
Single-family share84.4%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share9.5%
Mobile-home share5.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,537
Renter-occupied1,921
Vacant units898
Home value & age
Median home value$570,900
Owner homes $300k+86.5%
Owner homes $500k+58.1%
Owner homes $750k+29.5%
Median year built2011
Older-home share8.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,118
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78132 have on record?

Our records show 51 hail, 13 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78132, 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 78132?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78132 is 2.00″. It was reported near New Braunfels, TX on March 21, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78132 — 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 78132 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78132 — 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 78132 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78132 — 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 78132 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78132 — 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 78132, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78132, 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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