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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78542

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78542 from October 7, 1960 through June 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78542 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78542

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Edinburg, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2023
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the public recorded a video showing quarter sized hail and gusty winds at a self car wash at the intersection of Canton and Raul Longoria.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Edinburg, TX
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail 10 mile NE of Edinburg near Elsa at the intersection of FM2812 and Val Verde Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.79 NNE La Blanca, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2012
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several residents of a colonia in Doolittle reported at least five minutes of hail, up to the size of quarters, with a severe thunderstorm that also produced a damaging microburst in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.41 SSE Faysville, TX
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2010
7:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in San Carlos, 4 miles east of Edinburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N San Carlos, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hidalgo County Emergency Manager reported penny to nickel size hail fell along East Wisconsin Road during another severe thunderstorm on June 1.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 SW San Carlos, TX
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2007
12:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N San Manuel, TX
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2006
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by a CO-OP observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N San Manuel, TX
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2004
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by local broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: San Manuel, TX
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2004
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by a National Weather Service Co-op observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: San Manuel, TX
2.75″ hail
Jun 6, 1983
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.00″ hail
May 8, 1969
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 7, 1960
1:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 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 78542

19 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 15, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hidalgo County Fire Marshal reported at least two large trees blown down... including into onto the road... along FM 2825 near the intersections of Sunshine and Val Verde Road. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Elsa, TX
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Correction: A NWS Employee reported metal roofing structures and a fence blown over near the intersection of Benito Ramirez and Terry Road in Edinburg... TX. Time radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Edinburg, TX
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Microburst from a severe thunderstorm caused the roof of a single-family residential home to be ripped off on Roman Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Alamo, TX
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS Employee reported metal roofing structures and a fence blown over near the intersection of Benito Ramirez and Terry Road in Edinburg... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Edinburg, TX
UNK mph
May 25, 2022
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE METAL ROOF OF THE SEGOVIA PRISON UNIT STRUCTURE WAS PEELED BACK. THERE WAS ALSO A LARGE METAL SHIPPING CONTAINER THAT WAS ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE WIND. TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 80 MPH CAUSED THIS DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNE Edinburg, TX
UNK mph
May 24, 2022
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEGOVIA UNIT PRISON NORTH OF EDINBURG REPORTED A ROOF BLOWN OFF PRISON BUILDING. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED 60 TO 70 MPH BASED ON RADAR. TIME ESTIMATED 1115 TO 1145 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNE Edinburg, TX
60 mph
May 13, 2021
5:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT THE LINN-SAN MANUEL RAWS SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE San Manuel, TX
UNK mph
May 13, 2021
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF TREES DAMAGED OR UPROOTED NEAR THE LINN-SAN MANUEL AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW San Manuel, TX
UNK mph
May 13, 2021
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF A DAMAGED CARPORT AND BARN ROOF TORN OFF IN THE LINN AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW San Manuel, TX
UNK mph
May 14, 2016
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DONNA POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTED A POWER LINE DOWN ON NOEMI STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rambo Estates Colon, TX
UNK mph
May 14, 2016
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE DOWN ON RAVEN CIRCLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Owassa Estates Colonia, TX
UNK mph
May 14, 2016
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF STRUCTURE AND BROKE POWER LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: San Carlos Farms Coloni, TX
UNK mph
May 14, 2016
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER LINES AND POWER POLES KNOCKED DOWN NEAR INTESECTION OF FM490 AND BRUSH LINE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E La Coma Heights Col, TX
60 mph
Aug 13, 2014
3:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a church near Lopezville and a mobile home had a roof overhang removed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.23 SW San Carlos, TX
60 mph
Nov 1, 2013
7:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78542
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four mobile homes, in poor condition and not anchored, were damaged in Doolittle near the intersection of Ingle Road and Doolittle Road. Two mobile homes lost tin roofs, one was moved off of its foundation, and one rolled over on its side. Estimated winds of 55 to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.08 SSE Faysville, 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 78542

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 78542 area census snapshot

People & households
Population86,111
Households22,928
Housing units25,198
Income
Median household income$52,962
$100k+ households33.1%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,986
Attached single-family153
Small multifamily2,141
Large multifamily647
Mobile homes5,162
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share11.1%
Mobile-home share20.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,136
Renter-occupied5,792
Vacant units2,270
Home value & age
Median home value$123,500
Owner homes $300k+7.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built2004
Older-home share9.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars22,053
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78542 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 19 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78542, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 15, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78542?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78542 is 2.75″. It was reported near Doolittle, TX on June 6, 1983.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78542 — 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 78542 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78542 — 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 78542 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78542 — 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 78542 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78542 — 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 78542, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78542, 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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