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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78873

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78873 from April 24, 1957 through March 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
61
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78873 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78873

61 reports
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4.50″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Leakey, TX
3.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Leakey, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
4:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA TWITTER PHOTO OF SEVERAL PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR IMAGERY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Leakey, TX
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2021
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Lost Maples State, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2021
3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Leakey, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2021
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 10 N LEAKEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Leakey, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2021
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Leakey, TX
2.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
6:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF SEVERAL HAIL STONES OF 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Leakey, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
6:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FALLING IN LEAKEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Leakey, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
6:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN LEAKEY WITH A FEW PING PONG SIZED HAIL MIXED IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leakey, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
6:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL STONES REPORTED IN LEAKEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Leakey, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2021
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL 5 MILES NE OF LEAKEY. PICTURE SHOWS 1/2 INCH TO 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Leakey, TX
3.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2021
4:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEW MEASUREMENT OF A 3 INCH HAILSTONE. CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 N LEAKEY. PUBLIC REPORT WITH PICTURES OF APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH HAIL THAT OCCURRED JUST NORTH OF LEAKEY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Leakey, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2019
5:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Leakey, TX
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2019
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SHERIFFS DEPT REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN LEAKEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leakey, 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 78873

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UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ON THE PRADER RANCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 N Leakey, TX
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 83 ROUGHLY 1 MILE NORTH OF LEAKEY. HAIL ALSO REPORTED... UNKNOWN SIZE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Leakey, TX
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2017
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED LARGE PECAN TREES BLOWN DOWN SOUTH OF LEAKEY
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Leakey, TX
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2017
10:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REAL COUNTY DEPUTY REPORTED HIS CARPORT WAS BLOWN OFF AND FLAG POLE BLOWN OVER. ALSO 2 NEIGHBORS DOWN THE ROAD HAD TIN ROOFS BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Leakey, TX
60 mph
May 11, 2015
5:13 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.26 W Rio Frio, TX
64 mph
Jun 12, 2014
6:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 to 70 mph that downed several good size trees and limbs up to six inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.16 SSW Leakey, TX
58 mph
May 1, 2010
1:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced estimated wind gusts of 50 kts which knocked down numerous tree limbs in Leakey near County Road 337 and FM 83.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 SW Leakey, TX
60 mph
May 25, 2009
9:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Uvalde County · 7,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a wind gust of 60 mph north of Regan Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.22 N Reagan Wells, TX
69 mph
Mar 19, 2006
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage from a severe thunderstorm was reported by a trained spotter near Leakey. The storm had blown down several trees along FM337 just west of the town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Leakey, TX
59 mph
Aug 9, 2005
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The sheriff's department reported that high winds blew down trees near Leakey.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leakey, TX
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2001
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew over trees just north of Leakey.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Leakey, TX
UNK mph
Jun 16, 1997
7:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread damage was reported to trees, with many trees blown down at Prade Ranch in the northern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prade Ranch, TX
UNK mph
Mar 3, 1992
4:40 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
May 2, 1972
4:06 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78873
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 78873

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 78873 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,498
Households621
Housing units1,147
Income
Median household income$44,688
$100k+ households24.5%
$150k+ households2.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached747
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily18
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes376
Housing mix
Single-family share65.1%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share1.8%
Mobile-home share32.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied508
Renter-occupied113
Vacant units526
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+27.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1991
Older-home share34.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars621
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78873 have on record?

Our records show 61 hail, 14 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78873, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78873?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78873 is 4.50″. It was reported near Leakey, TX on March 11, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78873 — 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 78873 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78873 — 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 78873 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78873 — 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 78873 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78873 — 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 78873, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78873, 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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