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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78393

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78393 from November 8, 1963 through April 27, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78393 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78393

10 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
2:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS MOSTLY QUARTER SIZE BUT SOME WERE AS LARGE AS PING PONG BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Woodsboro, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2017
5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COUNTY SHERRIF RECEIVED A CALL OF GOLF BALL SIZED FALLING IN WOODSBORO
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodsboro, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Television station relayed a report of golf ball sized hail in the community of Bonnie View.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bonnie View, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2015
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 E Bonnie View, TX
2.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2015
8:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters reported tennis ball sized hail near Highway 77 south of Woodsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 W Cranell, TX
0.88″ hail
Nov 3, 2012
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported 4 miles south of Woodsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.51 NNW Bonnie View, TX
0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2005
3:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Woodsboro, TX
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2004
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball sized hail damaged windshield of Sheriff Officer's vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodsboro, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2004
3:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodsboro, TX
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1996
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodsboro, 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 78393

7 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 9, 2016
2:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REFUGIO LAW ENFORECMENT REPORTED WIND DAMAGE TO A BARN IN THE BONNIE VIEW AREA. RANCHER ESTIMATED WINDS OF 60 TO 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Woodsboro, TX
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2016
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REFUGIO LAW ENFORECMENT REPORTED WIND DAMAGE TO A BARN IN THE BONNIE VIEW AREA. RANCHER ESTIMATED WINDS OF 60 TO 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Woodsboro, TX
64 mph
May 24, 2015
1:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were snapped from south of Woodsboro to northeast of Woodsboro. Limbs were estimated to be up to a foot in diameter. A few power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 NNW Bonnie View, TX
58 mph
Nov 3, 2012
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew small tree limbs down 4 miles south of Woodsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 NNW Bonnie View, TX
70 mph
Jun 2, 2010
10:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 150-200 foot barn was destroyed and blown downwind, 1/4 mile was of FM 629 and Boenig Rd. Several trees were also damaged nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: .29 SE Bonnie View, TX
59 mph
Jun 2, 2010
10:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree was uprooted at Hwy 136 and 3rd Street. A 59 mph wind gust was also measured from a nearby home weather station. Pea sized hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .32 N Woodsboro, TX
60 mph
Jun 2, 1968
10:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 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 78393

10 reports
UNK category
Jul 25, 2020
5:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED BETWEEN SINTON AND REFUGIO. LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Woodsboro, TX
UNK category
Mar 29, 2018
5:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PRELIMINARY EF0 TORNADO. SEVERAL HOMES WITH BLOWN OUT WINDOWS AND MISSING/DAMAGED ROOFS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Woodsboro, TX
EF0 category
May 10, 2012
9:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey concluded a tornado touched down in an open field just east of Levien Road. The tornado traveled east crossing Gin Road where it snapped 5 utility poles and blew the roof off of a shed. The tornado dissipated before crossing Farm to Market Road 136 north of Bayside.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 SSE Bonnie View, TX
EF0 category
Sep 15, 2010
9:49 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff reported a tornado briefly touched down at the intersection of Locke Street and Kasten Avenue in Woodsboro. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 NE Woodsboro, TX
EF0 category
Jun 2, 2010
10:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS concluded and EF-0 tornado touched down in a grain field roughly 5 miles southeast of Woodsboro, near Levien Road and FM 3037. The tornado was roughly 20 yards wide and on the ground for approximately 1/4 mile. Crops were flattened along the path. Winds speed of 70-80 mph were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.47 NE Bonnie View, TX
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: County sheriff report of a tornado which had overturned two tractor-semitrailer resulting in one injury.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Refugio, TX
F0 category
Aug 11, 1981
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 22, 1967
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Nov 8, 1963
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Nov 8, 1963
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78393
Refugio County · 2,747 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 78393 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,932
Households633
Housing units860
Income
Median household income$60,642
$100k+ households31.9%
$150k+ households7.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached664
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily12
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes169
Housing mix
Single-family share77.2%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share1.4%
Mobile-home share19.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied561
Renter-occupied72
Vacant units227
Home value & age
Median home value$93,900
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share53.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars618
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78393 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 7 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78393, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78393?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78393 is 2.50″. It was reported near .61 W Cranell, TX on April 13, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78393 — 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 78393 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78393 — 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 78393 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78393 — 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 78393 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78393 — 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 78393, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78393, 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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