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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78521

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78521 from April 10, 1968 through May 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78521 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78521

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail 5 miles east of Brownsville... TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Brownsville, TX
1.25″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
3:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 E Brownsville to 4 E. NWS Brownsville observed and measured hail of 1.25 inches at the weather forecast office just northeast of the Brownsville South Padre International Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Brownsville, TX
1.25″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
3:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS Brownsville observed and measured hail of 1.25 inches at the weather forecast office just northeast of the Brownsville South Padre International Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Brownsville, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail at the intersection of Southmost and International Blvd in Brownsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 SSW Portway Acres, TX
0.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2009
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail up to three quarters of an inch in size fell during a thunderstorm. The hail was observed near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Central Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 NNE Brownsville, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2009
4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The manager of the Port of Brownsville reported golf ball size hail on the grounds as a severe thunderstorm moved slowly through.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Port Brownsville, TX
4.00″ hail
May 11, 1971
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.00″ hail
May 15, 1969
1:14 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
May 4, 1968
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
May 4, 1968
9:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 10, 1968
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 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 78521

29 reports
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61 mph
May 27, 2026
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At 1015 AM... a SpaceX employee reported a 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust at Starbase.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW South Padre Islan, TX
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2023
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS employee reported sign damage at Dunkin Donuts and Popeyes on Boca Chica Blvd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brownsville, TX
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2023
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Member of the public shared a picture of a large palm tree down across the westbound lane of Coffee Road... just west of Casa de Oro. Timing based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Brownsville, TX
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2023
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Member of the public shared a picture of a telephone pole snapped in half near Perez Elementary School at the corner of Renfro Blvd and Shidler Drive in Brownsville. Timing based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brownsville, TX
73 mph
May 9, 2023
6:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 6 S SOUTH PADRE ISLAND FOR TIME AND MAGNITUDE. WIND GUST OF 73MPH RECORDED AT 100 FT. ELEVATION NEAR BOCA CHICA BEACH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S South Padre Island, TX
66 mph
May 9, 2023
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PRIVATE METEOROLOGIST REPORTED WIND GUST OF 66MPH AT 100 FT. ELEVATION NEAR BOCA CHICA BEACH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S South Padre Island, TX
64 mph
May 9, 2023
6:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE ASOS STATION AT BROWNSVILLE-SOUTH PADRE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GUSTED TO 64 MPH AT 1:19AM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Brownsville, TX
63 mph
May 9, 2023
6:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KBRO BROWNSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Brownsville, TX
61 mph
May 1, 2023
6:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROWNSVILLE/SPI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brownsville, TX
UNK mph
May 1, 2023
6:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN OFFICIAL WITH THE BROWNSVILLE-SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTED SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO A FEW HANGERS... INCLUDING A PORTION OF THE ROOF OF A HANGER CAVED IN SLIGHTLY... ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE HANGER. THE GARAGE DOOR ON ANOTHER HANGER ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE AIRPORT CAVED IN. THEY ALSO REPORTED SOME MINOR FLOODING OF THE TERMINAL DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE HEAVY RAIN LAST NIGHT. TIMING BASED ON WHEN THE STRONGEST WINDS AT THE KBRO ASOS OCCURRED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Brownsville, TX
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2023
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN IN RESIDENTIAL AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Brownsville, TX
59 mph
Apr 23, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Brownsville, TX
72 mph
May 25, 2022
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT FROM SPACEX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S South Padre Island, TX
UNK mph
Oct 2, 2021
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS TREE DOWN ON N INDIANA AVE JUST NORTH OF BOCA CHICA BLVD NEAR RICKS AUTO SERVICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Brownsville, TX
60 mph
Sep 30, 2021
10:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KBRO BROWNSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Brownsville, 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 78521

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 27, 2020
8:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AIRPORT MANAGER REPORTS DAMAGE ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF BROWNSVILLE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. AIRCRAFT WAS MOVED... WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF BUILDING(S) AND DAMAGE TO PERIMETER FENCE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Brownsville, TX
UNK category
Jul 27, 2020
8:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF HOUSE AND TREES DOWN ON IOWA STREET. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Brownsville, TX
UNK category
Jul 7, 2017
5:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT REPORTED ON HIGHWAY 48 NEAR KEPPEL AMFELLS AT APPROXIMATELY 1230 PM... LASTING 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Port Brownsville, TX
EF0 category
Aug 12, 2010
11:15 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Travelers along Padre Boulevard (State Highway 48), workers at the Port of Brownsville, and the Tower Controller at the Cameron County Airport near Bayview all witnessed a relatively long lived landspout tornado, several miles southwest of Port Isabel in the sand flats. No damage was reported from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.93 WSW Del Mar, TX
F0 category
Nov 17, 1989
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Apr 16, 1977
6:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Jun 4, 1976
9:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 1, 1975
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78521
Cameron County · 101,430 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 78521 area census snapshot

People & households
Population87,860
Households27,475
Housing units29,576
Income
Median household income$41,276
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households6.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,885
Attached single-family951
Small multifamily3,900
Large multifamily3,224
Mobile homes2,454
Housing mix
Single-family share63.9%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share24.1%
Mobile-home share8.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,312
Renter-occupied11,163
Vacant units2,101
Home value & age
Median home value$90,500
Owner homes $300k+4.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1989
Older-home share35.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars25,513
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78521 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 29 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78521, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78521?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78521 is 4.00″. It was reported near Brownsville, TX on May 11, 1971.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78521 — 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 78521 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78521 — 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 78521 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78521 — 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 78521 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78521 — 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 78521, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78521, 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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