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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79043

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79043 from June 15, 1967 through August 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 79043 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79043 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79043

54 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also slightly over one inch of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Hart, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2026
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from 2 SE Hart.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Hart, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2022
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL FOUND ON GROUND. PHOTO RECEIVED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hart, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2022
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL RECEIVED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hart, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 13, 2021
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Dimmitt, TX
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2020
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mulkey, TX
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2019
3:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE FALLING AT THIS TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Hart, TX
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2019
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWITTER PHOTO. TIME ADJUSTED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Hart, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2018
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hart, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2017
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hart, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 11, 2016
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hart, TX
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2010
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media relayed reports of golfball size hail east of Hart. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Hart, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2010
6:16 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained weather spotters reported quarter size hail in Hart. The hail was additionally accompanied by damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Hart, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 2009
3:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Newspaper reports indicate that nickel size hail fell in Hart for five minutes around 21:15 CST.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hart, TX
0.88″ hail
Sep 5, 2008
3:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A National Weather Service cooperative observer reported nickel size hail just southeast of Hart. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Hart, 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 79043

49 reports
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77 mph
Aug 1, 2026
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
64 mph
Jul 1, 2026
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hart WTM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
62 mph
Jun 25, 2026
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Also gusted to 60 mph at 1154 PM. Measured by West Texas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
63 mph
May 14, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West Texas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
61 mph
Aug 12, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
60 mph
Jun 8, 2025
8:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
69 mph
Sep 21, 2024
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the TTU mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
59 mph
Aug 17, 2024
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
61 mph
Jun 7, 2024
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe gusts intermittently occurred between 8:55 pm and 8:58 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
59 mph
Jul 7, 2023
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West Texas Mesonet report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
70 mph
May 27, 2023
7:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY THE TTU WEST TEXAS MESONET
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
58 mph
Apr 17, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
60 mph
Apr 17, 2023
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
63 mph
Aug 5, 2022
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, TX
86 mph
May 10, 2022
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET HAS BEEN REPORTING OTHER SEVERE GUSTS CONTINOUSLY BETWEEN 6:27 PM AND 6:40 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hart, 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 79043

14 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Spotter report of a landspout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Hart, TX
UNK category
Apr 26, 2025
8:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Hart, TX
UNK category
Apr 26, 2025
7:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Hart, TX
UNK category
Mar 13, 2021
9:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Hart, TX
UNK category
May 27, 2019
3:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CONFIRMED CROSSING FM 194 BETWEEN DIMMITT AND HART. LOCATION IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. TORNADO WAS MOVING NORTHEAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Hart, TX
EF2 category
Apr 21, 2007
6:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large and long-tracked tornado cut a path of damage twenty-nine miles in length and at times nearly three-quarters of a mile wide across portions of Lamb, Hale, Castro and Swisher Counties between 17:57 and 18:36 CST on the 21st. Total damages from the tornado were estimated to exceed $1.2 million, and one person was injured.|The large tornado caused damage to center pivot irrigation systems and utility lines as it tracked over southeastern Castro County between 18:18 and 18:33 CST. Local newspapers reported that numerous irrigation systems were destroyed, and utility poles were downed along Texas Highway 194 and Farm to Market Road 145 southeast and east of Hart.|Damage caused by the tornado east of Olton (Lamb County) supported an EF-2 rating with winds estimated between 110 and 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.75 SSE Hart, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Hart, TX
F0 category
May 22, 1997
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Swisher County · 2,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 W Kress, TX
F1 category
Jun 2, 1995
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Skywarn spotters reported little movement with the tornado east of Hart, which was over open country. Tornado path is an estimate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Hart, TX
F0 category
May 11, 1991
6:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 25, 1987
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Mar 27, 1980
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 10, 1972
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 17, 1971
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79043
Castro County · 2,317 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 79043 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,511
Households482
Housing units609
Income
Median household income$55,301
$100k+ households18.1%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached484
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes125
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share20.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied266
Renter-occupied216
Vacant units127
Home value & age
Median home value$62,700
Owner homes $300k+7.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share75.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars431
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79043 have on record?

Our records show 54 hail, 49 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79043, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79043?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79043 is 4.00″. It was reported near Hart, TX on June 15, 1967.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79043 — 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 79043 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79043 — 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 79043 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79043 — 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 79043 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79043 — 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 79043, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79043, 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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