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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79045

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79045 from May 29, 1956 through August 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
286
Wind Reports
140
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79045 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79045

286 reports
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2.25″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
8:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Dimmitt, TX
1.50″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mping report received of Ping Pong Ball size hail just east of Highway 385 and north of County Road 1 in Deaf Smith County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Hereford, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2025
1:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Bootleg, TX
2.50″ hail
Jun 5, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly quarter size to ping pong ball size hail. But there were some rogue 2 inch to tennis ball sized mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 S Vega, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 5, 2025
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Simms, TX
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2025
2:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hereford, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2025
9:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Hereford, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2025
2:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Bootleg, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media report of several golf ball to hen egg sized hailstones along TX Highway 214 received via live stream.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Bootleg, TX
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Hereford, TX
2.00″ hail
May 28, 2024
8:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Hereford, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2023
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media. Time and location estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Hereford, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report was via social media with hail up to ping pong ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Dawn, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media with hail between half-dollar to ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Dawn, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Hereford, 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 79045

140 reports
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59 mph
Aug 25, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Hereford, TX
60 mph
Aug 1, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ene Hereford, TX
77 mph
Aug 1, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts exceeding 59 mph from 2024CDT to 2028CDT and reached a peak wind speed of 77 mph. Also_ a report and picture of a tree uprooted in someones front yard was received via social media. The tree up
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Hereford, TX
77 mph
Aug 1, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts exceeding 59 mph from 2024CDT to 2028CDT and reached a peak wind speed of 77 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Hereford, TX
59 mph
Jun 25, 2026
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Hereford, TX
63 mph
May 14, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 63 MPH recorded at the WT Mesonet site 2 miles NW of Hereford. Severe gusts lasted from 5:05 to 5:15 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hereford, TX
61 mph
May 14, 2026
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 61 MPH recorded at the WT Mesonet site 2 miles NW of Hereford. Severe gusts lasted from 5:05 to 5:07 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hereford, TX
61 mph
Sep 23, 2025
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KHRX Hereford (AWOS).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Hereford, TX
59 mph
Sep 23, 2025
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hereford, TX
68 mph
May 27, 2025
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds gusting between 59 and 68 mph between 2054CDT and 2059CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hereford, TX
59 mph
Aug 4, 2024
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hereford, TX
66 mph
Sep 16, 2023
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Hereford, TX
60 mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Hereford, TX
62 mph
Jun 13, 2022
1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Hereford, TX
62 mph
May 10, 2022
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Hereford, 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 79045

45 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2026
4:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Emergency manager relayed several reports of a land spout in Hereford as a weak storm developed over town. This was visually confirmed via nearby observation cameras and local video footage. No damage has been reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hereford, TX
UNK category
Apr 26, 2025
3:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire fighter dispatch reports a tornado viewing from the intersection of FM 1058 and FM 1057.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ENE Bootleg, TX
UNK category
Jun 23, 2020
1:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN A RURAL AREA NORTHWEST OF DAWN... TX. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. TORNDADO WAS RATED EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Dawn, TX
UNK category
Jun 15, 2019
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NSSL-TORUS REPORT OF BRIEF TORNADO 3-4 MILES SOUTH OF SUMMERFIELD. ALSO RECEIVED A PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA OF A FUNNEL AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Summerfield, TX
UNK category
Oct 7, 2018
7:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Dimmitt, TX
UNK category
Oct 7, 2018
7:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED BY A MOTORIST TO S.O.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Dimmitt, TX
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2015
2:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several reports of a brief tornado were received from emergency management, storm chasers and the public just west of Farm to Market 1057 near County Road 2. No damage was reported and so the tornado was rated EF-0. The indicated path width and length are estimates. A storm survey was not conducted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.97 WSW Hereford, TX
EF0 category
May 28, 2013
8:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A discrete supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado over northwest Deaf Smith County during the evening hours on the 28th. An eye witness on County Road RR west of Simms (Deaf Smith County) reported seeing the thunderstorm produce a funnel cloud which touched down, widened quickly, shrunk, and then lifted off the ground. A National Weather Service survey team located the path of this brief tornado and found that the tornado traveled a little over 2 miles in the 5 minutes it was connected with the ground. The max wind speed was estimated to be 80 mph. No injuries or fatalities were associated with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.77 NW Walcott, TX
F0 category
Jul 28, 2006
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado occurred over open country and the path length and path width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 WSW Hereford, TX
F0 category
Jun 21, 2006
4:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small landspout tornado was confirmed by photographs. No damage and no injuries were reported. Path length and path width were estimated. The tornado remained over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Spearman, TX
F0 category
Jun 11, 2005
6:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small and brief tornado remained over open country and was verified by storm chaser's video. The tornado caused no damage or injuries. The tornado path length and path width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N Dawn, TX
F0 category
Jun 3, 2003
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two tornadoes were reported over open country with no damage or injuries reported. The path length and path width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 26 NW Hereford, TX
F0 category
Apr 15, 2003
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Wheeler County · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado remained over open country. The tornado path length and width were estimated. No damgae or injuries occurred from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Wheeler, TX
F0 category
Aug 30, 2002
6:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. The path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NW Hereford, TX
F0 category
May 5, 2002
5:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79045
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser reported a tornado west of Arney. The tornado remained over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NNW Nazareth, 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 79045 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,441
Households5,946
Housing units7,026
Income
Median household income$54,207
$100k+ households32.2%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,548
Attached single-family62
Small multifamily533
Large multifamily260
Mobile homes623
Housing mix
Single-family share79.0%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share11.3%
Mobile-home share8.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,918
Renter-occupied2,028
Vacant units1,080
Home value & age
Median home value$111,800
Owner homes $300k+4.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1969
Older-home share73.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,717
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79045 have on record?

Our records show 286 hail, 140 wind, and 45 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79045, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79045?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79045 is 4.50″. It was reported near N Hereford, TX on June 8, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79045 — 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 79045 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79045 — 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 79045 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79045 — 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 79045 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79045 — 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 79045, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79045, 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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