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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78541

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78541 from September 20, 1955 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Max Hail Size

2.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 78541 · 1955–present Updated Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78541

24 reports

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0.70″ hail

Aug 17, 2026
9:50 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Public reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ene Edinburg, TX

1.75″ hail

May 15, 2024
12:30 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Web Report Along FM 490 near Faysville.

NWS Hail Report Location: Edinburg, TX

1.75″ hail

May 13, 2024
11:10 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Mccook, TX

1.00″ hail

May 13, 2024
11:00 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Mccook, TX

2.75″ hail

May 13, 2024
11:00 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Mccook, TX

1.50″ hail

Apr 21, 2023
9:15 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: FARMER REPORTED CORN CROP DAMAGE (CORN TASSLES TORN COMPLETELY OFF)

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Mccook, TX

2.00″ hail

Apr 21, 2023
9:15 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: OBSERVER REPORTED HAIL LARGER THAN GOLF BALLS

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Mccook, TX

1.50″ hail

Apr 21, 2023
9:00 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mccook, TX

1.75″ hail

Apr 20, 2012
4:15 PM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office reported quarter to golfball size hail fell in the vicinity of McCook.

NWS Hail Report Location: .61 ENE Mc Cook, TX

0.88″ hail

Apr 18, 2009
1:42 PM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: The Hidalgo County Fire Department reported marble to nickel size hail fell approximately 2 miles east of McCook on Farm to Market Road 681. The hail core intensified briefly as the parent thunderstorm moved east-southeast toward Highway 281.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 E Mc Cook, TX

0.88″ hail

May 3, 2007
12:00 AM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: E Mc Cook, TX

1.00″ hail

Sep 18, 2006
3:15 AM CST

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Edinburg, TX

0.88″ hail

Jan 28, 2005
1:00 AM CST

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Mc Cook, TX

0.75″ hail

Jan 28, 2005
1:00 AM CST

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Mc Cook, TX

0.75″ hail

Jun 7, 2001
4:00 PM CST

Hail report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail at least the size of dimes was reported by officials at a state prison in Hidalgo County.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Edinburg, 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 78541

42 reports

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UNK mph

Jun 12, 2025
11:56 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Hidalgo County Fire Marshal reported a power pole leaning along FM 490 just west of US 281/IH-69C. Time and duration estimated by radar.

NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW San Manuel, TX

UNK mph

May 9, 2025
12:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Member of the public posted Facebook video of downed fence and trees.

NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Edinburg, TX

UNK mph

May 8, 2025
10:40 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: 500 acres of corn destroyed.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4.5 Wsw Mccook, TX

UNK mph

May 25, 2022
4:15 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A MANUFACTURED HOME RESTING ON CINDER BLOCKS WAS BLOWN OFF OF THE CINDER BLOCKS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 65 MPH CAUSED THIS DAMAGE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Mccook, TX

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May 25, 2022
4:13 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A METAL ROOF WAS PEELED BACK AND PUSHED BETWEEN HOUSES. THERE WAS ALSO METAL SIDING THAT WAS PUSHED BACK... WHICH EXPOSED THE INSIDE WALLS AND INSULATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 65 MPH CAUSED THIS DAMAGE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Mccook, TX

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May 25, 2022
4:10 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS... IN EXCESS OF 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER... WERE SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 60 MPH CAUSED THIS DAMAGE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Mccook, TX

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May 25, 2022
4:05 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A MANUFACTURED HOME WAS ROLLED ONTO THE SIDE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 65 MPH CAUSED THIS DAMAGE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Mccook, TX

UNK mph

May 25, 2022
4:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN AND CROP DAMAGE (LIGHT TO SEVERE). PEA TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL. ESTIMATED 65 MPH WIND GUSTS.

NWS Wind Report Location: Mccook, TX

UNK mph

May 24, 2022
4:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF TREE DOWN NEAR HIGHWAY 69 AND DAVIS RD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Edinburg, TX

61 mph

Jul 28, 2021
8:45 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: ALSO REPORTED PEA TO DIME SIZE HAIL.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Mccook, TX

60 mph

May 15, 2021
6:35 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KEBG EDINBURG INTL.

NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S San Manuel, TX

UNK mph

Jun 7, 2019
9:12 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: MCCOOK CO-OP OBSERVER REPORTED DOWNED POWER LINES 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF THE TOWN OF MCCOOK.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Mccook, TX

58 mph

Jun 7, 2019
9:08 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Mccook, TX

UNK mph

Jun 7, 2019
9:08 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: MCCOOK CO-OP OBSERVER REPORTED SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS AND STREET SIGNS BLOWN DOWN IN THE TOWN OF MCCOOK.

NWS Wind Report Location: Mccook, TX

UNK mph

Oct 20, 2016
10:25 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: HIDALGO COUNTY EM REPORTED DAMAGE IN THE LAS CANAS SUBDIVISION. A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A CARPORT...A SHEET OF A TIN ROOF WAS LIFTED ON A MOBILE HOME AND POWER LINES WERE DOWN.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Cjrs Colonia, TX

70 mph

May 16, 2008
2:02 AM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A microburst descending from a potent severe thunderstorm first produced damage just north of Alton, at a mobile home park near the intersection of Moorefield (Farm to Market Road 681) and Monte Cristo (Farm to Market Road 1925). In this neighborhood, at least six mobile homes were overturned by the winds, generally along and near the intersecion of 9 1/2 Mile Road and Inspiration Road. Just to the northeast, in the Las Ca��as colonia along and north of Monte Cristo, the combination of a pulse microburst striking a number of very poorly constructed homes led to the destruction of 14 mainly trailer-type residences, near the intersection of Monte Cristo (Farm to Market Road 1925) and Farm to Market (FM) 681. ||In a number of cases, the residences were completely demolished. A total of 13 persons sustained minor injuries requiring transport to local hospitals. By mid afternoon on the 16th, all were released. While the majority of injuries were minor, in one instance, a 3 year old girl had to be rescued from a pile of rubble that was once an unanchored trailer home. In addition to the building damage, at least eight wooden telephone poles were pulled down.||The damage track continued to the east southeast, generally along and north of FM 1925, at least to the intersection of FM 1925 and Federal Highway 281, twelve miles away. The vast majority of damage beyond the Las Ca��as neighborhood was hundreds of downed limbs from mesquite trees. Based on assessment from an NWS survey team, peak winds were between 65 and 70 mph, with the highest values likely where the telephone poles were pulled down in the Las Canas colonia, and again in the mesquite stand about two miles east. ||Based on radar signatures, it is possible that winds of 60 mph or greater continued into rural locations of eastern Hidalgo County, north of Edcouch and Elsa.

NWS Wind Report Location: 6.37 N Lindsay Gardens, 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 78541

7 reports

F0 category

May 10, 2006
5:34 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 78541

Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Tornado was reported by the U.S. Border Patrol near Armstrong. The tornado touched down over open ranch land and produced no damage.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 25 S Sarita, TX

F1 category

Jun 14, 1994
11:30 AM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: The small tornado was described as having a long, gray funnel-shape. It struck an abandoned house. It lifted up the roof and knocked down the interior walls. The tornado then moved across a nearby baseball field where it tore the corrugated metal roof off a spectators' pavilion. Shortly afterward, it dissipated.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Nr Mccook, TX

F0 category

Sep 16, 1988
11:30 AM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F0 category

Aug 29, 1981
3:20 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

UNK category

Sep 20, 1967
5:00 AM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 78541

Colorado County · 7,456 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

UNK category

Sep 19, 1967
2:00 AM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F1 category

Sep 20, 1955
3:00 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 78541

Hidalgo County · 196,428 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 78541 area census snapshot

People & households

Population49,395

Households15,773

Housing units17,669

Income

Median household income$50,567

$100k+ households29.5%

$150k+ households11.6%

Housing stock

Single-family detached9,443

Attached single-family191

Small multifamily5,114

Large multifamily1,456

Mobile homes1,417

Housing mix

Single-family share53.4%

Attached-home share1.1%

Multifamily share37.2%

Mobile-home share8.0%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied8,075

Renter-occupied7,698

Vacant units1,896

Home value & age

Median home value$142,600

Owner homes $300k+12.6%

Owner homes $500k+3.9%

Owner homes $750k+1.1%

Median year built2003

Older-home share11.9%

Vehicle context

Households with cars15,068

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78541 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 42 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78541, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78541?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78541 is 2.75″. It was reported near Mccook, TX on May 13, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78541 — 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 78541 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78541 — 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 78541 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78541 — 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 78541 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78541 — 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 78541, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78541, 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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