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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78851

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78851 from May 15, 1955 through June 2, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78851 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 2, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78851

34 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 16, 2021
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRUCK DRIVER REPORTED SEEING 2 INCH HAIL AT US HWY 90 AND CEDAR RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 ESE Dryden, TX
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2019
1:09 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dryden, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2017
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dryden, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG TO GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL JUST OFF OF HIGHWAY 349. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Dryden, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Dryden, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2015
2:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 31.13 NNE Dryden, TX
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2015
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 26.79 N Malvado, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 10, 2014
8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced golf ball hail in Dryden. The hail broke a window in a home. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dryden, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 2, 2013
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Terrell County and produced nickel sized hail ten miles southeast of Dryden.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Dryden, TX
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2012
5:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 33 NNE Dryden, TX
4.25″ hail
Apr 29, 2009
4:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The time and duration of the hail was estimated according to radar. The fire department arrived after the hail had fallen.
NWS Hail Report Location: 31.4 NNE Dryden, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2009
3:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.
NWS Hail Report Location: 27.67 NE Dryden, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 11, 2009
10:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 32.88 NNE Dryden, TX
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2006
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS cooperative observer reported nickel to quarter size hail and 60 mph winds. A trucker at the intersection of Texas Highway 349 and Farm to Market Road 2400 reported golfball size hail covering the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 34 NE Dryden, TX
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2006
7:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 78851
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Lenorah, 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 78851

18 reports
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65 mph
Jun 2, 2024
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UR206 16.5 NW Langtry (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 22 ESE Dryden, TX
UNK mph
Sep 26, 2023
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Dryden, TX
61 mph
Sep 14, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UR247 11.9 E Dryden (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 ESE Dryden, TX
71 mph
Sep 30, 2021
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dryden, TX
59 mph
Sep 12, 2016
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dryden, TX
58 mph
Jul 26, 2016
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT K6R6 ASOS
NWS Wind Report Location: Dryden, TX
68 mph
Apr 12, 2015
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dryden, TX
68 mph
Apr 12, 2015
3:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 68 mph wind gust at the Dryden ASOS site.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dryden, TX
68 mph
Apr 12, 2015
3:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 68 mph wind gust at the Dryden ASOS site.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dryden, TX
60 mph
Apr 2, 2013
4:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Terrell County and produced a 60 mph wind gust ten miles southeast of Dryden.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Dryden, TX
60 mph
May 7, 2012
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved through Terrell County and produced 60 mph winds and nickel sized hail 27 miles northeast of Dryden. The power was knocked out at the Terrell Gas Plant due to the winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 27 NE Dryden, TX
58 mph
Apr 21, 2011
6:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dryden, TX
58 mph
Aug 31, 2007
2:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Automated Surface Observing System at Dryden(K6R6) recorded a 58 mph wind gust. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dryden, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2006
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS cooperative observer reported nickel to quarter size hail and 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 34 NE Dryden, TX
60 mph
Jun 26, 2003
2:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported at the Terrell County Gas Plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: 28 NNE Dryden, 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 78851

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2023
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chaser shared photo of ongoing tornado south of Highway 90.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSE Dryden, TX
UNK category
Jun 2, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Due to the rural location and lack of damage indicators... no damage was found and the tornado was rated an EF-Unknown. Photos and radar were used to estimate path length and time. The tornado continued for nearly 45 minutes before crossing the international border into Mexico where it likely continued on. Ending Lat/Lon: 29.793/-101.839.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Dryden, TX
F0 category
Oct 12, 1993
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported 70 mph winds in Dryden, and a brief touchdown of a rope-like tornado in an open field near Dryden.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Dryden, TX
F3 category
Sep 21, 1965
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78851
Terrell County · 628 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 78851 area census snapshot

People & households
Population47
Households47
Housing units68
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached68
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied47
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units21
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1953
Older-home share100%
Vehicle context
Households with cars47
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78851 have on record?

Our records show 34 hail, 18 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78851, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 2, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78851?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78851 is 4.25″. It was reported near Dryden, TX on April 29, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78851 — 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 78851 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78851 — 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 78851 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78851 — 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 78851 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78851 — 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 78851, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78851, 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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