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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79072

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79072 from June 1, 1955 through September 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
131
Wind Reports
129
Tornado Reports
56
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79072 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79072

131 reports
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0.25″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Light accumulations of pea size hail in Plainview.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainview, TX
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Petersburg, TX
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture reported on social.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Aiken, TX
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Aiken, TX
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Aiken, TX
3.00″ hail
May 26, 2025
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo shows several hailstones about half the size of a dollar bill. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 E Olton, TX
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Plainview, TX
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2024
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Plainview, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Plainview, TX
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Plainview, TX
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2023
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL ALONG I-27 BETWEEN HALE CENTER AND PLAINVIEW.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Plainview, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
3:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainview, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
3:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL SHARED ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainview, TX
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2021
3:54 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Petersburg, TX
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2021
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: Halfway, 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 79072

129 reports
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60 mph
Sep 11, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Aiken, TX
65 mph
Sep 11, 2026
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Plainview, TX
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of snapped power poles and overturned vehicles in Plainview.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Plainview, TX
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported construction trailer flipped over_ 6-8 vehicles damaged by flying debris from nearby construction site_ and fences down. Additional wind damage videos from the public in this area includi
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Plainview, TX
72 mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Plainview, TX
71 mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Plainview, TX
63 mph
Jun 27, 2026
4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the TTU mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Aiken, TX
70 mph
Jun 27, 2026
4:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the TTU mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Plainview, TX
59 mph
Jun 27, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Plainview, TX
85 mph
Jun 26, 2026
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Plainview, TX
58 mph
Jun 26, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Plainview, TX
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2026
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portions of roof blown off a gas station in Plainview. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Plainview, TX
64 mph
Apr 4, 2026
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe gust associated with outflow from approaching storm. Additional gust to 59 mph measured at 1056 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Aiken, TX
61 mph
Jun 6, 2025
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 79 3WSW Aiken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Aiken, TX
61 mph
Jun 6, 2025
7:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 79 3WSW Aiken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Aiken, 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 79072

56 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Multiple reports on X from chasers of landspouts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Plainview, TX
UNK category
Mar 13, 2021
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF A TORNADO NEAR WIND FARM TO THE EAST OF HALE CENTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Hale Center, TX
UNK category
May 25, 2019
10:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONE TORNADO SPOTTED ABOUT 6 MILES WEST OF THE FM 2301 AND FM 788 INTERSECTION. TORNADO WAS OBSERVED FROM 5:57 TO 5:59 PM BEFORE BECOMING RAIN WRAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Plainview, TX
EF0 category
Oct 12, 2012
6:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers documented a narrow and very brief EF0 tornado in a field. A small amount of debris was observed rotating in a tight fashion underneath a condensation funnel. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.29 SSE Furguson Sta, TX
F0 category
May 12, 2005
5:24 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Floyd County · 2,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado in South Plains.A multi-vortex tornado associated with the previous circulation. This tornado was much weaker in comparison to the primary and stronger tornadic circulation mentioned earlier. This tornado was reported approximately one-half mile south of FM 689 and 7 miles east of State Highway 207.
NWS Tornado Report Location: South Plains, TX
F2 category
May 12, 2005
5:13 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Floyd County · 2,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F2 Tornado South Plains.Several power poles were snapped in half or blown over. The telephone poles surveyed were blown over in a variety of patterns, south to north direction, southwest to northeast direction, and a west to east direction. In addition, several center pivots were either blown over or twisted and two vehicles were flipped over in a field from a south to north direction. The Tornado produced the most damage shortly before and after crossing State Highway 207.This tornado was the parent or main tornado involved in what is known as a multi-vortex tornado. At times, this tornado was greater than one-half mile in width. Large tornadoes sometimes undergo a process where the flow inside the tornado becomes disrupted, but does not dissipate. The result is a turbulent circulation, or vortex, where smaller and typically weaker tornadoes develop and rotate around the parent or much broader circulation. The following South Plains tornado was one of these smaller and weaker tornadoes associated with this multi-vortex tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: South Plains, TX
F0 category
May 25, 1999
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty NWS meteorologist reported a brief and apparently weak tornado in open country west of Halfway. No survey was conducted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Halfway, TX
F0 category
Oct 1, 1998
3:04 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainview, TX
F0 category
Apr 10, 1997
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Plainview, TX
F1 category
Apr 10, 1997
5:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Plainview, TX
F1 category
Jun 11, 1992
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 8, 1992
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 16, 1992
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 16, 1992
4:29 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 15, 1992
5:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79072
Hale County · 10,140 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 79072 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,596
Households8,351
Housing units10,093
Income
Median household income$50,766
$100k+ households27.4%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,226
Attached single-family281
Small multifamily1,022
Large multifamily798
Mobile homes766
Housing mix
Single-family share71.6%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share18.0%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,595
Renter-occupied3,756
Vacant units1,742
Home value & age
Median home value$106,400
Owner homes $300k+10.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1968
Older-home share71.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,904
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79072 have on record?

Our records show 131 hail, 129 wind, and 56 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79072, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79072?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79072 is 4.50″. It was reported near Plainview, TX on July 9, 1979.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79072 — 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 79072 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79072 — 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 79072 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79072 — 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 79072 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79072 — 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 79072, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79072, 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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