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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79097

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79097 from October 11, 1960 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
107
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79097 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79097

107 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2023
2:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Panhandle, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2021
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE White Deer, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR SKELLYTOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 6:10 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Skellytown, TX
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUITE A BIT OF NICKEL SIZED HAIL... BUT A FEW LARGER STONES NOTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Skellytown, TX
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2019
5:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Gray County · 8,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT. NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL. VERY FEW HAIL STONES IN GENERAL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Kingsmill, TX
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2017
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IN WHITEDEER
NWS Hail Report Location: White Deer, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2016
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: White Deer, TX
2.50″ hail
Apr 11, 2015
6:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to tennis ball size hail was reported by law enforcement in White Deer.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E White Deer, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2015
6:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two reports of hail estimated to be golf ball size were received from White Deer.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E White Deer, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2015
6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail estimated to be the size of golf balls occurred approximately 5 miles northwest of White Deer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.83 NW White Deer, TX
2.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2014
7:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A supercell moved across Carson County during the evening hours of the 9th. As the storm moved over the town of White Deer (Carson County), a member of the public reported baseball size hail (2.75 inches) in town. After producing this hail, the supercell continued to moved eastward across the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E White Deer, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2013
5:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A discrete supercell moved southeastward across Carson County during the morning hours of the 19th. As the storm moved south of Skellytown (Carson County) it produced golfball size hail (1.75 inches). The thunderstorm weakened slightly after producing this hail, and continued to move across the county to the southeast.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.86 SSW Skellytown, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2012
7:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE White Deer, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2010
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.65 WNW White Deer, TX
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2010
11:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.67 SW White Deer, 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 79097

35 reports
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69 mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust has been kept to estimated as the mesonet is privately own with unverified calibration to its system.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wnw Kingsmill, TX
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds did damage to a barn roof... with part of the roof removed and hanging off the side.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Skellytown, TX
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2025
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds estimated around 70-75 mph violently shook and pivoted a medium sized camper trailer about 30 degrees folding under the jack stands supporting the tongue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW White Deer, TX
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree limbs downed and flag pole snapped in half. Report received via social media. Time of event estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: White Deer, TX
58 mph
May 20, 2023
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 WSW WHITE DEER. STORM CHASER MEASURED WITH ANEMOMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW White Deer, TX
60 mph
May 20, 2023
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM CHASER MEASURED WITH HIS ANEMOMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Panhandle, TX
58 mph
May 19, 2023
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM CHASER MEASURED WITH ANEMOMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW White Deer, TX
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2021
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Gray County · 8,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS 1 TO 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Kingsmill, TX
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2021
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND FLIPPED OVER A LARGE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT MOUNTED ON THE ROOF OF WHITE DEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: White Deer, TX
61 mph
Aug 30, 2020
1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND FARM WITH 10 METER WIND SENSOR REPORTED 61 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW White Deer, TX
60 mph
May 29, 2019
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW White Deer, TX
60 mph
May 29, 2019
3:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Kingsmill, TX
60 mph
Jun 24, 2018
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES ARE DOWN WITH THE 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: White Deer, TX
UNK mph
Oct 7, 2017
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN IN WHITE DEER. POWER OUT. TIME IS ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: White Deer, TX
UNK mph
May 3, 2017
6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 POWER POLES KNOCKED DOWN CAUSING TRANSFORMER FIRES. ON COUNTY ROAD Y. 2 OTHER POWER POLES LEANING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Skellytown, 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 79097

18 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2025
11:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several photos and videos were submitted of a brief circulation that occurred east of FM 294 and south of County Road 13. The circulation lasted around a minute to a minute and a half. No damage was noted and this tornado will be rated an EFU.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S White Deer, TX
UNK category
Jun 19, 2019
1:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Gray County · 8,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO WEST OF PAMPA NEAR HIGHWAY 152 REPORTED BY SEVERAL TRAINED SPOTTERS. TORNADO ON THE GROUND LESS THAN ONE MINUTE. LOCATION BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Kingsmill, TX
EF2 category
Nov 16, 2015
6:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Gray County · 8,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the first of two tornadoes produced by this supercell. The most significant damage occurred in Carson County which caused the tornado to be rated EF-2 with an estimated peak wind of 115 mph. The tornado ended shortly after crossing into Gray County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.65 S Kings Mill, TX
F0 category
Jun 25, 2000
4:23 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado remained over open country and the path was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Skellytown, TX
F0 category
Jun 14, 1997
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado remained over open country and track was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Skellytown, TX
F0 category
May 29, 1997
9:04 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado remained over open country and the track was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 NE Panhandle, TX
F0 category
Jun 2, 1996
4:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W White Deer, TX
F0 category
May 24, 1996
4:33 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Skellytown, TX
F0 category
May 22, 1995
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW White Deer, TX
F2 category
Jul 1, 1987
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 23, 1982
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 14, 1982
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 14, 1977
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Apr 30, 1973
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Oct 17, 1971
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79097
Carson County · 2,423 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 79097 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,319
Households488
Housing units617
Income
Median household income$86,800
$100k+ households44.3%
$150k+ households19.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached591
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes13
Housing mix
Single-family share95.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied382
Renter-occupied106
Vacant units129
Home value & age
Median home value$182,400
Owner homes $300k+9.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1957
Older-home share72.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars478
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79097 have on record?

Our records show 107 hail, 35 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79097, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79097?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79097 is 2.75″. It was reported near .56 E White Deer, TX on October 9, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79097 — 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 79097 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79097 — 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 79097 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79097 — 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 79097 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79097 — 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 79097, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79097, 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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