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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78832

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78832 from October 18, 1956 through March 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
77
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78832 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78832

77 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Texas Parks and Wildlife reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kickapoo Cavern State P, TX
2.00″ hail
May 3, 2025
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured using caliper via picture on social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Alamo Village, TX
1.50″ hail
May 3, 2025
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Alamo Village, TX
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2024
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brackettville, TX
1.25″ hail
Feb 3, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public video showing hailstones falling... some of which appear larger than quarters... at Fort Clark Springs in Brackettville... TX. Video was relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Clark Springs, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 3, 2023
3:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A 1.5 inch hail report from Brackettville (from a viewer/CJS).
NWS Hail Report Location: Brackettville, TX
2.75″ hail
May 5, 2022
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF BASEBALL SIZED HAIL RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA NEAR SPOFFORD. TIME OF REPORT ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Spofford, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2021
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Brackettville, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2021
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA MEDIA OF PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL WITH 2ND SUPERCELL OF THE NIGHT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brackettville, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2021
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL AGAIN IN BRACKETTVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brackettville, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2021
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL RELAYED VIA MEDIA. GOT A 2ND REPORT FROM A GAS STATION OF THE SAME.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brackettville, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2021
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Brackettville, TX
1.50″ hail
May 28, 2020
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Kickapoo Cavern St, TX
4.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2020
2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF SOFTBALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brackettville, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2020
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED GOLF BALL HAIL IN BRACKETVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Brackettville, 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 78832

38 reports
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68 mph
Sep 27, 2023
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Laughlin Air Force Base ASOS/AWOS system recorded a 68 mph wind gusts associated with strong to severe storm downdraft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Spofford, TX
UNK mph
May 5, 2022
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 POWER POLES DOWNED IN BRACKETVILLE FROM THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brackettville, TX
70 mph
May 5, 2022
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 70 MPH WINDS AND PICTURE OF DAMAGED TRAMPOLINE AFTER FLYING FROM WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Fort Clark Spring, TX
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2020
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE KINNEY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN IN FORT CLARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Clark Springs, TX
UNK mph
Oct 11, 2018
10:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE KINNEY COUNTY TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE REPORTED LARGE LIMBS DOWN ALONG FM 2804 NORTHWEST OF BRACKETTVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Brackettville, TX
62 mph
Sep 5, 2017
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOFFORD AWOS T70 REPORTED PEAK WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Spofford, TX
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2016
4:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Brackettville, TX
70 mph
Dec 12, 2015
11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that downed power lines causing power outages in Brackettville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Brackettville, TX
66 mph
Oct 30, 2015
6:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a wind gusts measured at 66 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20.12 N Brackettville, TX
82 mph
Oct 30, 2015
6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured at 82 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16.59 N Brackettville, TX
70 mph
Aug 12, 2015
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew some large trees onto roads, downed powerlines, and blew the roof off a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Brackettville, TX
69 mph
Apr 28, 2006
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees and knocked over power lines in Brackettville. Power was out in the town for about 3 hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brackettville, TX
69 mph
Jul 23, 2003
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As the east-west oriented line of thunderstorms associated with the cold front moved southward through Kinney County, it produced a downburst that damaged the roofs of homes in Fort Clark Springs in the south part of Brackettville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brackettville, TX
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2002
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds spread across much of the the town, knocking down trees and blowing down numerous tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brackettville, TX
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2002
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds estimated at 50 to 60 knots, caused widespread minor damage to buildings and vehicles across much of Kinney County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, 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 78832

14 reports
UNK category
Mar 10, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Picture received of brief tornado touchdown over open county... north of U.S. 90. Location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ENE Laughlin Afb, TX
F0 category
May 27, 2004
6:31 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Shortly afterward, the Val Verde County Sheriff saw a second small F0 tornado touch down just east of Sycamore Creek. It was also short-lived. The time of occurrence for it would have been around 731 pm. Again, no damage was indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18 W Brackettville, TX
F0 category
May 27, 2004
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two more touchdowns were reported after this. The Val Verde County Sheriff, an Amateur Radio Operator and trained Skywarn spotter, was approaching Del Rio from the east when he spotted the first of two small tornadoes touching down just east of Sycamore Creek in Kinney County near the Val Verde County line. It was a small F0 and was short-lived. Time of occurrence would have been around 730 pm. No damage was indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18 W Brackettville, TX
F0 category
Apr 28, 2004
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The small tornado was spotted by a Amateur Radio Skywarn Spotter west of his home in Brackettville. It dropped to the ground for just over a minutes in an open area, causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Brackettville, TX
F0 category
Apr 7, 2002
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Skywarn Amateur Radio Operators spotted a tornado as it touched down in open country to the west of Brackettville, near US 90, and tracked toward the east. It caused no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 E Brackettville, TX
F0 category
Mar 19, 2002
4:04 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small and short-lived tornado was observed in southwest Kinney County by members of the Eagle Pass Fire Department.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Spofford, TX
F0 category
Apr 29, 1994
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was spotted as it lowered slowly from the base of a thunderstorm near Fort Clark Springs. It touched down very briefly, then dissipated. No significant damage was indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Clark Springs, TX
F4 category
May 16, 1989
11:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 11, 1982
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 15, 1980
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Mar 23, 1973
11:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Jun 26, 1970
5:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 5, 1965
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 29, 1964
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78832
Kinney County · 1,209 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 78832 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,140
Households1,180
Housing units1,548
Income
Median household income$66,341
$100k+ households22.7%
$150k+ households2.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,209
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily72
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes267
Housing mix
Single-family share78.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.7%
Mobile-home share17.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied904
Renter-occupied276
Vacant units368
Home value & age
Median home value$88,500
Owner homes $300k+4.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,079
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78832 have on record?

Our records show 77 hail, 38 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78832, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78832?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78832 is 4.50″. It was reported near Brackettville, TX on March 16, 1987.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78832 — 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 78832 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78832 — 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 78832 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78832 — 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 78832 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78832 — 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 78832, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78832, 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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