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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79081

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79081 from May 22, 1955 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
171
Wind Reports
85
Tornado Reports
61
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79081 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79081

171 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received pictures of hail stones up against a soda can... which appeared to be slightly less wide than the top of the can which is 2 inches in diameter. Location was 2 miles east of Palo Duro Feeders near Morse after a storm went through.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Morse, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo submitted via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Spearman, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
5:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Spearman, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Spearman, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Spearman, TX
3.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Spearman, TX
2.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hutchinson County · 8,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 E Pringle, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Waka, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spearman, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video sent on social media of a few inches of accumulated hail with the largest hailstone around the size of a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 NNE Gruver, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report came from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spearman, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Timing was adjusted by radar due to call being after leaving the area of the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Gruver, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report received from mPing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Spearman, TX
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2024
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Waka, TX
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2024
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Spearman, 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 79081

85 reports
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61 mph
Aug 7, 2026
5:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Nw Waka, TX
62 mph
Aug 7, 2026
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Nw Waka, TX
70 mph
Jun 27, 2026
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TX mesonet measured wind gust of 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Waka, TX
58 mph
May 24, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Spearman, TX
60 mph
Sep 5, 2025
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Most likely caused by virga as winds gusted from the west-southwest with the only near by thunderstorm to the northeast.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Waka, TX
61 mph
Jun 15, 2025
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Spearman, TX
66 mph
Jun 15, 2025
8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts over 60 mph continued until 3:54 AM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Waka, TX
61 mph
May 20, 2025
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 NNW Spearman. AWOS station KE42 1 NNW Spearman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Spearman, TX
67 mph
May 20, 2025
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 9 NW Waka. Multiple wind gusts in excess of 58 mph occurred between 1934CDT and 2114CDT. Peak wind gusts of 67 mph occurred at 1939CDT under dying thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Waka, TX
58 mph
May 20, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KE42 1 NNW Spearman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Spearman, TX
67 mph
May 19, 2025
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 119 Palo Duro Reservoir 1NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Waka, TX
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four power poles were snapped by thunderstorms winds along FM 51 near the Adobe Walls Gin all laying towards the road. Based on this damage winds are estimated between 70 and 80 mph most likely from a localized microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Spearman, TX
60 mph
Jul 4, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Palo Duro Reservoi, TX
UNK mph
May 1, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received images of a large tree downed onto a brick fence which also suffered damage from the collision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Spearman, TX
62 mph
Sep 12, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Spearman, 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 79081

61 reports
UNK category
Jun 7, 2025
2:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Ochiltree County · 3,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Picture on social media shows tornado 10 miles southeast of Spearman.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Spearman, TX
UNK category
Jun 7, 2025
2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of tornado on ground crossing HWY 15 west of Spearman some time between 2102CDT and 2115CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Spearman, TX
UNK category
Jun 7, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief weak tornado crossed HWY 207 at 2047CDT. Ground circulation noted under a funnel passing 1 mile north of storm chasers location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Gruver, TX
UNK category
May 1, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This very brief tornado began at 6:55 PM and lasted around 15 to 20 seconds... confirmed by video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Spearman, TX
UNK category
May 1, 2024
11:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado occurred on the northeast side of the Spearman. It initially touched down near Brandt Street and Kenneth Avenue(FM 759 760). Here it snapped some tree branches... lifted some carports and caused minor fence damage. It then traveled north along County Road 25... where it snapped a few power poles and this is where it was given its highest rating. As it neared Highway 15... it collapsed an empty grain silo and caused some minor shingle damage to a few roofs along County Road 25. The tornado turned east... crossing Highway 15 and caused additional minor roof damage and snapped branches to hardwood trees. It finally lifted just to the east of Highway 15. Max estimated winds were 98 mph. Rating was EF1. Estimated length was 1.51 miles... width was 75 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Spearman, TX
UNK category
May 1, 2024
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began at 6:46 PM. The path length was 0.22 mile and the path width was around 15 yards. The tornado moved east across the Spearman High School football field and into open country. The tornado damaged one small shed and pushed a utility trailer onto its side but did not damage power lines along the road. The tornado lifted around 6:48 PM approximately 1 mile south southeast of Spearman. The estimated peak wind speed was 80 mph... which yields a rating of EF0 for this tornado. This tornado was also confirmed by multiple videos.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Spearman, TX
UNK category
May 1, 2024
11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down to the west of County Road 24 where it snapped the top branches and trunk of a couple of hardwood trees. It then traveled south... crossing County Road 24 and lifting the roof off of a building at the Storage Depot. It continued south and caused minor damage to a nearby shed. The tornado lifted before it reached Highway 207. Max estimated winds were 85mph. Path length was 0.34 miles and width was 30 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Spearman, TX
UNK category
Mar 24, 2024
7:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Ochiltree County · 3,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was photographed and filmed by multiple sources. It remained in a field and resulted in no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSE Waka, TX
UNK category
May 7, 2019
10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hutchinson County · 8,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY INFORMATION FOUND THAT A CONE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES IN THE CANADIAN RIVER VALLEY. THE TORNADO RECEIVED WAS GIVEN AN EF-0 RATING... WITH TIME AND TRACK BASED ON TRAINED SPOTTER INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ENE Plemons, TX
UNK category
May 7, 2019
8:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN 6 MILES SOUTH OF SPEARMAN TEXAS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Spearman, TX
UNK category
May 7, 2019
8:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY INFORMATION FOUND THAT A TORNADO TOUCHDOWN FIRST OCCURRED ABOUT 9 MILES SSW OF SPEARMAN AT 0342 PM AND LIFTED AT 0349 PM APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES SSW OF SPEARMAN. THE TORNADO WAS RATED EF-0... WITH TRACK AND TIMES BASED ON EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSW Spearman, TX
UNK category
May 7, 2019
8:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hutchinson County · 8,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY INFORMATION FOUND THAT A TORNADO TOUCHDOWN FIRST OCCURRED ABOUT 11 MILES SSW OF SPEARMAN AT 0336 PM AND LIFTED AT 0349 PM APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES SSW OF SPEARMAN. THE TORNADO WAS RATED EF-UNKNOWN... WITH TRACK AND TIMES BASED ON EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SSW Spearman, TX
UNK category
Mar 20, 2018
12:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAND SPOUT TORNADO REPORTED WITH MULTIPLE PHOTOS. WAS ON GROUND FOR AROUND 5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Spearman, TX
UNK category
May 16, 2017
8:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN FOR 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Waka, TX
UNK category
May 16, 2017
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79081
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN FOR 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Waka, 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 79081 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,224
Households1,173
Housing units1,525
Income
Median household income$67,474
$100k+ households41.9%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,319
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily102
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes92
Housing mix
Single-family share86.5%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share6.7%
Mobile-home share6.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied870
Renter-occupied303
Vacant units352
Home value & age
Median home value$135,900
Owner homes $300k+18.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share74.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,104
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79081 have on record?

Our records show 171 hail, 85 wind, and 61 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79081, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79081?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79081 is 4.50″. It was reported near Spearman, TX on May 14, 1989.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79081 — 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 79081 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79081 — 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 79081 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79081 — 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 79081 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79081 — 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 79081, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79081, 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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