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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78566

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78566 from May 19, 1965 through May 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78566 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78566

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
3:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported hail of 1.00 inch 1 mile east of Los Fresnos... TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Los Fresnos, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail falling across Los Fresnos.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 W Los Fresnos, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail near Laureles.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 NNE Laureles, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2009
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Family of a National Weather Service Employee reported hail up to golf ball size|during an intense thunderstorm just northwest of the center of Los Fresnos.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 WSW Laureles, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1977
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78566
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
Mar 8, 1972
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78566
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 78566
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 78566

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61 mph
May 27, 2026
2:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At 9:32 AM... ASOS/AWOS site at Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport measured a wind gust of 61 mph associated with a thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Bayview, TX
64 mph
May 20, 2026
12:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Port Isabel-Cameron Country Airport measured a wind gust of 64 mph associated with a thunderstorm at 7:26 AM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Bayview, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *delayed report* reports of damage to several trees... with multiple tree branches down across several homes off of FM 1575 between Stanford Rd and Cardinal Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Los Fresnos, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *delayed report* Report of fence damage and tree branches snapped at the intersection of FM 1575 and Kretz Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Los Fresnos, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *delayed report* Report of multiple trees snapped/damaged and fence damage in neighborhood on Cactus Flower Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Los Fresnos, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2.5 NNW Los Fresnos. Public shared video of roof being blown off of home in Laureles... TX at 10:30 AM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Los Fresnos, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public shared video of roof being blown off of home in Laureles... TX at 10:30 AM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.5 Nnw Los Fresnos, TX
59 mph
May 15, 2024
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bayview, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL CARPORT BLOWN OVER AND ACROSS STREET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Los Fresnos, TX
62 mph
May 1, 2023
6:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAMERON COUNTY AIRPORT ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Holly Beach, TX
60 mph
Apr 29, 2023
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REALITOS PENINSULA TCOON STATION/BUOY RLIT2
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Buena Vista, TX
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2023
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE METAL STRUCTURE DESTROYED AND BLOWN ONTO HIGHWAY 100 ABOUT A MILE OR TWO WEST OF DOWNTOWN LOS FRESNOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Los Fresnos, TX
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIDING DAMAGE TO HOUSE IN NORTH LOS FRESNOS. LOCATION AND TIMING ARE APPROXIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Los Fresnos, TX
68 mph
Apr 23, 2023
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Bayview, TX
58 mph
May 26, 2022
11:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Bayview, 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 78566

4 reports
F0 category
May 31, 2001
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An airplane pilot and an emergency technician both sighted a tornado between San Benito and Rancho Viejo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Rancho Viejo, TX
F0 category
Nov 4, 1998
3:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Los Fresnos, TX
F0 category
Apr 4, 1997
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78566
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Off duty commercial pilot reported tornado on ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Bayview, TX
F0 category
May 2, 1972
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78566
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 78566 area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,927
Households7,214
Housing units8,275
Income
Median household income$64,385
$100k+ households41.1%
$150k+ households16.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,262
Attached single-family93
Small multifamily387
Large multifamily419
Mobile homes1,114
Housing mix
Single-family share75.7%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share9.7%
Mobile-home share13.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,362
Renter-occupied1,852
Vacant units1,061
Home value & age
Median home value$138,100
Owner homes $300k+15.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built2000
Older-home share20%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,856
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78566 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 29 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78566, 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 78566?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78566 is 1.75″. It was reported near Laureles, TX on May 27, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78566 — 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 78566 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78566 — 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 78566 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78566 — 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 78566 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78566 — 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 78566, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78566, 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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