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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79329

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79329 from April 8, 1978 through August 31, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79329 · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 31, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79329

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Idalou, TX
3.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2019
12:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E New Deal, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2009
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed reports of large hail up to the size of quarters in Idalou. The hail was preceded by severe thunderstorm wind gusts up to 62 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Idalou, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 17, 2007
12:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Idalou Fire Department reported ping pong ball size hail in Idalou as a second severe storm impacted northeastern Lubbock County.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Idalou Police Department reported large hail that ranged in size from nickels to golfballs from near the intersection of County Road 400 and U.S. Highway 62/82 eastward to Idalou. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Lubbock Intl Arpt, TX
0.88″ hail
Mar 3, 2005
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
3:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
3:04 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
2:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
2:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
1.75″ hail
May 26, 1999
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Idalou, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 11, 1996
8:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Idalou, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 1996
8:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE New Deal, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1996
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Idalou, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 1992
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 79329

19 reports
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65 mph
Aug 31, 2025
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust. Also gusted to 60 mph at 8:17 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2025
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and roof damage reported from severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Idalou, TX
63 mph
Jun 1, 2024
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
59 mph
May 2, 2024
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West Texas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
64 mph
Jul 6, 2023
8:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
64 mph
Jul 6, 2023
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
59 mph
Jun 2, 2023
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. It also gusted to 58 mph at 3:38 pm and 59 mph at 3:40 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
70 mph
Sep 15, 2022
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
68 mph
Aug 29, 2022
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
58 mph
Aug 28, 2022
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST TEXAS MESONET REPORT
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E New Deal, TX
UNK mph
May 20, 2019
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Idalou, TX
73 mph
Sep 26, 2012
5:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A KAMC weather station near Idalou measured a 73 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW Heckville, TX
60 mph
Jun 10, 2011
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A city official from the city of Idalou reported an estimated wind gust of 60 mph. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Idalou, TX
60 mph
Aug 17, 2010
4:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a swath of damaging winds from just northwest of Idalou along Farm to Market Road 1729 to Idalou. A large tree was reportedly blown down along that highway at 16:42 CST. Around 16:50 CST local authorities and the public estimated thunderstorm winds in excess of 60 mph in Idalou. Numerous large tree limbs were downed in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Idalou, TX
62 mph
May 26, 2009
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of damaging winds from just east of New Deal to Idalou shortly after 19:30 CST on the 26th. Initial reports indicated that the winds broke a utility pole four miles east of New Deal along Farm to Market Road 1729. As the damaging winds spread southeastward, broadcast television automated reporting sites measured intermittent gusts up to 62 mph in the Idalou vicinity where severe wind gusts preceded large hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E New Deal, 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 79329

5 reports
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2009
4:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The next tornado associated with the eastern Lubbock County supercell developed immediately south of U.S. Highway 82 and quickly crossed the highway about four miles east of Idalou. This tornado, filmed by veteran storm chasers, was briefly ongoing simultaneously to the first tornado. A business sustained minor damage when tin panels were raised on the structures roof as the tornado crossed U.S. Highway 82. The tornado then continued north-northwestward as the parent mesocyclone occluded, intermittently touching down and at times taking on a multi-vortex structure. No significant damage was found by local officials or during a post-storm National Weather Service survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.08 E Idalou, TX
F0 category
Nov 3, 2001
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A citizen traveling on I-27 reported a stationary, weak tornado over open country east of New Deal. This tornado was confirmed by an off-duty NWS employee.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E New Deal, TX
F1 category
Jun 2, 1989
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 15, 1978
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79329
Dickens County · 1,039 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Apr 8, 1978
5:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79329
Lubbock County · 89,558 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 79329 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,549
Households1,251
Housing units1,473
Income
Median household income$74,150
$100k+ households38.3%
$150k+ households17.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,211
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily78
Large multifamily49
Mobile homes135
Housing mix
Single-family share82.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share8.6%
Mobile-home share9.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied960
Renter-occupied291
Vacant units222
Home value & age
Median home value$194,500
Owner homes $300k+24.4%
Owner homes $500k+4.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,171
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79329 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 19 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79329, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 31, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79329?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79329 is 3.00″. It was reported near New Deal, TX on June 25, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79329 — 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 79329 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79329 — 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 79329 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79329 — 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 79329 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79329 — 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 79329, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79329, 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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