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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 78945

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 78945 from April 29, 1963 through May 2, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 78945 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last May 2, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 78945

36 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail ongoing in La Grange. Heavy rain is also causing ponding on the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, TX
2.75″ hail
Dec 25, 2024
4:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball hail reported on FM 609 between Mach Road and Black Jack Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Muldoon, TX
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SIZE ESTIMATED VIA PUBLIC PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW La Grange, TX
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN LA GRANGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE IN LA GRANGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST HAILSTONE OBSERVED MEASURED 2.00 INCHES IN DIAMETER WITH MOST BEING SMALLER. DENTS OBSERVED TO VEHICLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S La Grange, TX
2.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY QUARTER SIZED HAIL WITH SOME STONES AS BIG AS 2 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Smithville, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF HAIL THAT IS LARGER THAN 1 INCH IN DIAMETER AND GETTING BIGGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Smithville, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2017
4:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE La Grange, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2017
4:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE La Grange, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
4:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along highway 77 north of the city of La Grange.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 NNW La Grange, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
5:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Winchester, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced hail ranging from half to an inch for 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Winchester, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2013
3:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S La Grange Rky Crk Ar, TX
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced hail from pea to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N La Grange, 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 78945

22 reports
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UNK mph
May 16, 2024
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE La Grange, TX
UNK mph
May 16, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of wind damage in addition to power outages in Fayette County... including the city of La Grange.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, TX
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2023
3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the westbound lane on state highway 159 before it becomes state highway 237 around 5 miles to the east-northeast of La Grange.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE La Grange, TX
UNK mph
May 29, 2021
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN OVER SOUTHBOUND LANES OF U.S. 77.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW La Grange, TX
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE OAK TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW La Grange, TX
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE CITY OF LA GRANGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, TX
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO ROOF OF A HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Muldoon, TX
58 mph
Apr 16, 2015
6:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees were downed blocking a roadway in the city of La Grange. Special equipment was required in order to move the trees off the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW La Grange, TX
49 mph
Apr 7, 2014
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph that blew down numerous trees across the northern half of Fayette County. The AWOS at La Grange Airport measured a gust of 47 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.16 SSW Rabbs Prairie, TX
58 mph
May 12, 2011
10:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 knots which knocked down some large tree limbs in La Grange.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW La Grange, TX
60 mph
Feb 10, 2009
11:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported trees down in Plum.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Plum, TX
81 mph
Mar 31, 2007
3:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down from just northeast of LaGrange to Round Top by high winds from thunderstorms. The information was obtained from a damage survey conducted by a Texas DPS Regional Liaison Officer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE La Grange, TX
71 mph
Nov 23, 2004
8:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, TX
69 mph
Aug 11, 2004
5:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Fayette County Sheriff's Department reported numerous trees blown down between LaGrange and Round Top.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W La Grange, TX
104 mph
Aug 11, 2003
2:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 78945
Medina County · 13,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds struck just east of Castroville and moved southwestward through the town. Damage was first indicated approximately 2 miles east of Castroville, along the north side of US90, where 8 to 10 telephone poles had been snapped near the base. The estimated wind gusts at this point were between 80 to 100 miles per hour. The damage path was between one-quarter and one-half mile in width, with no indication of rotation or twisting. The storm continued to move toward the southwest where it damaged several mobile homes in the valley mobile home park along FM471. Much of the damage was minor, and confined to outbuildings. Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted, with limbs up to 8 inches in diameter snapped off. Several vehicle were also damaged. Wind gusts in this area were estimated in the 50 to 60 mile per hour range. As the storm continued southwestward into the Castroville area, it struck a little league baseball field complex north of the Castroville Airport. Here chain link fence was bent over in sections along the outfield fence line. Only the sections with plywood signs attached were damaged. The severe winds continued southwestward to the Airport, where they destroyed most of the The Fixed Base Operator hanger, and damaged or destroyed five aircraft and equipment housed inside hanger. Several adjacent hangers located at the airport received minor or no damage. Estimated damages from the downburst were $250,000 to aircraft, $100,000 to the hangars, and $500,000 to equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Castroville, 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 78945

10 reports
UNK category
May 3, 2019
2:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS ALONG HWY 71.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW La Grange, TX
F0 category
Nov 23, 2004
1:34 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Fayette County Sheriff's Department reported that a small tornado had touched down very briefly in LaGrange and had knocked over a small structure on Reynolds St. Minor damage was also reported to cars and windows of buildings in the area. The tornado remained on the ground for approximately one quarter mile, then lifted and dissipated. It was rated F0 on the Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW La Grange, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado, as surveyed by the Fayette County Emergency Manager, touched down along East Radhost School Road, approximately 6 miles south of LaGrange at 1735 CST and moved for three-fourths of a mile toward the northeast. It was estimated at 50 yards wide and damaged a 20 foot by 20 foot carport and a 15 foot by 20 foot wooden building before dissipating near 1740CST. The tornado was rated F0 on the Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S La Grange, TX
F0 category
Mar 13, 1995
3:19 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado struck an outbuilding and moved mobile homes off their pads a it struck briefly near La Grange. The tornado moved southeastward, doing minor roof damage and knocking over some street signs before lifting up and disappearing. It picked up a two-by-four and propelled it through a window in the unused bedroom of a home, but caused no injuries. Persons near the path of the tornado reported hearing a "roaring sound."
NWS Tornado Report Location: W La Grange, TX
F0 category
Sep 17, 1988
6:44 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Feb 25, 1971
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Feb 25, 1971
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Feb 25, 1971
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 22, 1967
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 78945
Fayette County · 10,392 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 78945 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,459
Households4,268
Housing units5,461
Income
Median household income$76,221
$100k+ households45.4%
$150k+ households18.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,128
Attached single-family44
Small multifamily361
Large multifamily362
Mobile homes546
Housing mix
Single-family share75.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share13.2%
Mobile-home share10%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,328
Renter-occupied940
Vacant units1,193
Home value & age
Median home value$299,500
Owner homes $300k+49.9%
Owner homes $500k+18.6%
Owner homes $750k+8.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,983
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 78945 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 22 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 78945, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 2, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 78945?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 78945 is 2.75″. It was reported near Muldoon, TX on December 25, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 78945 — 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 78945 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 78945 — 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 78945 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 78945 — 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 78945 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 78945 — 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 78945, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 78945, 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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