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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78629

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78629 from August 3, 1955 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78629 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78629

25 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jan 8, 2024
8:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail west of Gonzales on Hwy 90.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Gonzales, TX
2.50″ hail
Jan 8, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of tennis balls dented a car in Gonzales. The average hail stones were golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Gonzales, TX
3.00″ hail
Jan 8, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of several hail stones ranging from 2 to 3 inches in diameter via X. Location approximately 6 miles west of Gonzalez. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Gonzales, TX
2.50″ hail
Jan 8, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball size hail near H-4 Dam on Lake Gonzales.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Belmont, TX
2.25″ hail
Jan 8, 2024
7:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager sent a picture of 2.25 inch hail in Belmont.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belmont, TX
2.00″ hail
May 9, 2019
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Gonzales, TX
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2019
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Gonzales, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AT LEAST AS BIG AS QUARTERS ON THE EAST SIDE OF GONZALES NEAR GONZALES HIGH SCHOOL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Gonzales, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 5, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO PUBLIC REPORTS IN BELMONT OF HAIL RANGING FROM QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED. TIME ESTIMATED WITH RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belmont, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2016
4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 1116 AND CR 195 SOUTH OF GONZALES
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Wrightsboro, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2010
8:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced hail up to two inches in diameter which damaged several cars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.39 ENE Gonzales, TX
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2009
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.39 ENE Cheapside, TX
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2006
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Gonzales, TX
0.75″ hail
Nov 2, 2000
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gonzales, TX
1.50″ hail
Jul 14, 1998
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Gonzales, 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 78629

28 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four grain elevators damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gonzales, TX
67 mph
Aug 27, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gonzales Municipal Airport gusted to 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tin garage barn located off County Road 239 collapsed. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and branches reported throughout Gonzales. A stall tent for the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals at JB Wells Park was damaged. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED HALFWAY UP THE TRUNK IN GONZALES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage picture from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
Jan 8, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a downed and sparking power line near Business US 183 North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
Jan 8, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Traffic light signal down at the intersection of Saint Joseph and Saint Lawrence. TxDOT on scene. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2020
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIEWER REPORT OF ROOF RIPPED OFF A HORSE BARN NEAR ALT HWY 90 AND CR 345.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN IN COST. TIME OF EVENT ESTIMATED WITH RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2019
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF POWER LINES KNOCKED DOWN AND PEA SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2018
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MPING REPORT OF WIND DAMAGE WITH 1 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN AND SOME SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Gonzales, TX
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78629
DeWitt County · 7,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES ALONG FM 766 JUST SOUTH OF THE RIVERCREST LANE INTERSECTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Hochheim, TX
58 mph
Nov 22, 2014
9:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that broke off some large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.39 ESE Gonzales, TX
58 mph
Nov 15, 2011
11:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph which snapped numerous trees, damaged several buildings, and blew down some power line poles in Gonzales.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.39 ENE Gonzales, 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 78629

7 reports
EF0 category
Sep 4, 2007
5:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down twice near SH97. It destroyed some chicken houses. The tornado was rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Gonzales, TX
F0 category
Nov 12, 2000
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small and short-lived tornado was observed by the public as it touched down in an open field. It caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dilworth, TX
F1 category
Jul 14, 1998
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small and short-lived tornado struck just east of Gonzales, destroying one mobile home while also damaging 5 homes and wrapping tin roofs around poles. The tornado was preceded by severe winds that also damaged sheds and the roofs of outbuildings, as well as by large hail.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Gonzales, TX
F0 category
Jun 6, 1984
7:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78629
Gonzales County · 5,915 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 78629 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,380
Households4,671
Housing units5,335
Income
Median household income$65,638
$100k+ households33.6%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,590
Attached single-family51
Small multifamily672
Large multifamily65
Mobile homes874
Housing mix
Single-family share67.3%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share13.8%
Mobile-home share16.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,027
Renter-occupied1,644
Vacant units664
Home value & age
Median home value$193,200
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,054
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78629 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 28 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78629, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78629?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78629 is 4.50″. It was reported near Gonzales, TX on May 16, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78629 — 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 78629 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78629 — 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 78629 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78629 — 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 78629 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78629 — 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 78629, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78629, 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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