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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78640

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78640 from September 20, 1967 through May 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78640 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78640

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 23, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Caldwell County · 10,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Niederwald, TX
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2025
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Uhland, TX
2.75″ hail
May 23, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Uhland, TX
2.00″ hail
May 23, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported via Slack from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Uhland, TX
2.50″ hail
May 23, 2025
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near Simon Middle School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Uhland, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time estimated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mountain City, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kyle, TX
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2021
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER HAIL REPORTED IN KYLE WITH HEAVY RAINFALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Kyle, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2019
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Caldwell County · 10,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Uhland, TX
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2014
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Kyle, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2014
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Kyle, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2014
7:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 ENE Kyle, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2014
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 E Kyle, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2007
6:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kyle, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 20, 2002
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kyle, 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 78640

18 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 2, 2020
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN AT A RESIDENCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Kyle, TX
60 mph
Aug 2, 2020
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE ESTIMATES WINDS GREATER THAN 60MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Kyle, TX
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS LOCATION OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNE KYLE. SIDING BLOWN OFF SIDE OF HOME AND STORAGE POD FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Kyle, TX
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNE KYLE. SIDING BLOWN OFF SIDE OF HOME AND STORAGE POD FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Kyle, TX
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2019
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE SECTION OF A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Niederwald, TX
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2019
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN IN KYLE... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kyle, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA THE WEB REPORTING ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF AND DEBRIS SCATTERED OVER 5 ACRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Uhland, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA VIEWER REPORTED SHED DESTROYED... POWER LINES DOWN... ROOF BUSTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Kyle, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF DAMAGED FROM A LARGE SHOP
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Niederwald, TX
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2016
9:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LANES OF NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 35 ARE CLOSED NEAR MILE MARKER 217 DUE TO OVERTURNED 18 WHEELER LIKELY CAUSED BY STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Kyle, TX
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2016
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Kyle, TX
60 mph
Jun 12, 2014
10:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew down numerous trees and power lines between Kyle, Buda, and Dripping Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.76 N Kyle, TX
64 mph
Jun 12, 2014
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that blew down a wood privacy fence, a large Arizona Ash, a large Red Oak, and many six inch diameter tree branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.3 NNW Kyle, TX
49 mph
Jun 13, 2013
2:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph that caused the partial collapse of a building under construction. Wind gusts of 46 mph were measured at the San Marcos Airport, about seven miles to the southwest, around this time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.49 WSW Niederwald, TX
49 mph
Apr 2, 2013
4:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph that knocked down large tree branches along Highway 21 in Niederwald.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Neiderwald, 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 78640

9 reports
F1 category
Nov 15, 2001
3:21 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This first F1 tornado was observed by a Department of Public Safety Trooper as it formed some 2.5 miles north of Kyle. It moved across I-35 between mile markers 215 and 217 to 5 miles northeast of Kyle. The trooper also reported a second tornado that formed in the same vicinity as the first and moved alongside the first for several minutes. The two tornadoes caused extensive tree damage along the frontage road with tops of trees sheared off. Large oak tree branches 5 to 8 inches round were twisted and scattered across the area. Numerous road signs bent over and twisted at the base along with uprooted trees. Some downed trees were pointing south, others were pointing north. The same held true with the bent over highway signs. Power line poles were snapped. They damaged the truck stop at exit #217 sustained extensive damage to the awnings and roof. Several 18-wheelers were knocked over the by tornadoes. A hotel under construction also was damaged along with a restaurant across I-35 from the GAS station. The Hays County Independent School District Headquarters building was also damaged. In all, over 100 homes were damaged by the tornadoes and two were destroyed. Almost 20 businesses suffered damage. Repair costs to area roads and bridges were estimated at near 1/2 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Kyle, TX
F1 category
Nov 15, 2001
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This F1 tornado formed immediately after a previous F1 tornado that had been observed by a Department of Public Safety Trooper along I-35 between mile markers 215 and 217 from 2.5 miles north of Kyle to 5 miles northeast of Kyle. The two tornadoes continued together for several minutes, causing extensive tree damage along the frontage road with tops of trees sheared off. Large oak tree branches 5 to 8 inches round were twisted and scattered across the area. Numerous road signs bent over and twisted at the base along with uprooted trees. Some downed trees were pointing south, others were pointing north. The same held true with the bent over highway signs. Power line poles were snapped. They damaged the truck stop at exit #217 sustained extensive damage to the awnings and roof. Several 18-wheelers were knocked over the by tornadoes. A hotel under construction also was damaged along with a restaurant across I-35 from the GAS station. The Hays County Independent School District Headquarters building was also damaged. In all, over 100 homes were damaged by the tornadoes and two were destroyed. Almost 20 businesses suffered damage. Repair costs to area roads and bridges were estimated at near 1/2 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Kyle, TX
F1 category
May 27, 1997
4:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado knocked over trees and power lines in the area just north and west of Kyle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Kyle, TX
F2 category
Apr 22, 1985
7:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Aug 10, 1980
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Travis County · 310,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 7, 1976
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Caldwell County · 10,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Mar 30, 1976
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78640
Hays County · 64,529 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 78640 area census snapshot

People & households
Population71,460
Households24,360
Housing units25,236
Income
Median household income$88,533
$100k+ households54.1%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,323
Attached single-family478
Small multifamily487
Large multifamily3,111
Mobile homes3,837
Housing mix
Single-family share68.6%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share15.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,519
Renter-occupied6,841
Vacant units876
Home value & age
Median home value$291,100
Owner homes $300k+46.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built2008
Older-home share4.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars23,853
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78640 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 18 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78640, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78640?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78640 is 4.50″. It was reported near San Marcos, TX on March 16, 2000.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78640 — 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 78640 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78640 — 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 78640 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78640 — 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 78640 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78640 — 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 78640, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78640, 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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