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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78390

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78390 from November 2, 1959 through September 8, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
0.88″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78390 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 8, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78390

2 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 29, 2002
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taft, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
12:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taft, 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 78390

16 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 8, 2022
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE SOUTHSIDE OF TAFT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Taft Southwest, TX
UNK mph
May 24, 2017
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IMAGES SUBMITTED OF POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS HWY 181
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Gregory, TX
UNK mph
May 24, 2017
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IMAGES SUBMITTED OF RADIO TOWER DAMAGED/PARTIALLY DOWNED EAST OF TAFT
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Taft, TX
UNK mph
May 24, 2017
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DAMAGED IN TAFT. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Wind Report Location: Taft, TX
UNK mph
Mar 21, 2016
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE SECTION OF METAL ROOFING ON OUT BUILDING WAS PEELED AWAY ALONG RT 81.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Portland, TX
UNK mph
Mar 21, 2016
5:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FOUR WOOD TELEPHONE POLES SNAPPED NEAR BASE ON MIDWAY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Taft, TX
58 mph
Sep 26, 2015
5:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down on Farm to Market Road 893 west of Portland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 WNW Portland Hunt Arpt, TX
64 mph
Sep 26, 2015
5:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six power poles were blown down along County Road 3567 near Palm Memorial Garden cemetery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 SSW Midway, TX
60 mph
Aug 25, 2011
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds blew power pole down on to railroad track near Highway 181 northwest of Taft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.92 NE Sodville, TX
100 mph
Jan 9, 2011
4:09 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS storm survey team observed 3 mobile homes destroyed at a mobile home park just north of Gregory-Portland High School with several others damaged. Minor damage to moveable bleachers occurred at Gregory-Portland High School with wood and tin debris littering the area. Trees, fences, signs, and power lines were downed on north side of Portland. A barn was destroyed, also. Straight-line winds were estimated to be as high as 100 mph on the northwest side of Portland. Winds of 60 to 70 mph along with marble sized hail produced widespread roof damage to homes throughout Portland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 NNW Portland Hunt Arpt, TX
64 mph
Jun 2, 2010
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles were snapped at Bravo Street. A large tree and power pole were snapped at Victoria Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 W Taft, TX
58 mph
Aug 22, 1998
4:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Taft, TX
UNK mph
Apr 17, 1992
1:00 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Aug 1, 1988
8:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Mar 23, 1983
11:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 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 78390

15 reports
UNK category
May 30, 2016
2:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONCLUDED A WEAK EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON SOUTHWEST SIDE OF TAFT AT INTERSECTION OF WILBURN AND MEXICO STREET AND TRAVELLED EAST FOR SIX TENTHS OF A MILE SNAPPING SEVERAL LARGE TREES AT THEIR BASE...LIFTING SHINGLES FROM A FEW HOMES AND TOSSING OUTDOOR FURNITURE. MULTIPLE VIDEOS/IMAGES OF A WELL DEFINED FUNNEL WERE ALSO RECORDED BY THE PUBLIC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Taft, TX
UNK category
May 30, 2016
2:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE VIDEOS/IMAGES OF A WELL DEVELOPED FUNNEL CLOUD NEAR TAFT. THIS IS AN UPDATE FROM THE PREVIOUS LSR CONFIRMING A WEAK TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN TAFT PRODUCING MINOR DAMAGE TO TREES AND TOSSING OUTDOOR FURNITURE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Taft, TX
EF0 category
Apr 29, 2013
12:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Local law enforcement reported a brief touchdown 8 miles north of Taft. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Taft, TX
EF0 category
Apr 29, 2013
12:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several eyewitnesses observed a tornado near the intersection of State Highway 188 and Farm to Market Road 631. The tornado remained over open field and produced no significant damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.15 N Taft, TX
EF0 category
Jul 23, 2008
11:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in an open cotton field in the outer rainbands of Hurricane Dolly. No damage was reported. This tornado moved northeast to southwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.07 NE Midway, TX
EF0 category
Jul 23, 2008
11:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed just south of the intersection of Highway 136 and Highway 188. An RV trailer was blown over and large tree limbs were broken along the path. Three sheds also collapsed. This tornado moved northeast to southwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.99 NE Gregory, TX
EF0 category
Sep 11, 2007
6:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
Aransas County · 10,255 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado orginally began as a waterspout over Copano Bay. The tornado dissipated shortly after making landfall.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.9 WNW Rockport, TX
EF0 category
Jul 25, 2007
8:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down over open country, near Hwy 188 northeast of Taft.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.8 NNE Taft, TX
F0 category
Jun 7, 1991
11:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Mar 23, 1983
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Nov 26, 1969
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 7, 1968
9:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Sep 22, 1967
1:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 3, 1967
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Nov 2, 1959
11:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78390
San Patricio County · 21,443 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 78390 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,620
Households1,777
Housing units2,364
Income
Median household income$71,940
$100k+ households41.5%
$150k+ households12.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,909
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily109
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes328
Housing mix
Single-family share80.8%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share5.3%
Mobile-home share13.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,230
Renter-occupied547
Vacant units587
Home value & age
Median home value$134,200
Owner homes $300k+11.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1969
Older-home share69.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,631
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78390 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 16 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78390, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78390?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78390 is 0.88″. It was reported near Taft, TX on May 29, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78390 — 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 78390 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78390 — 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 78390 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78390 — 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 78390 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78390 — 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 78390, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78390, 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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