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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79356

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79356 from June 14, 1955 through July 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

158

Wind Reports

117

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

5.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 79356 · 1955–present Updated Daily · last Jul 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79356

158 reports

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1.00″ hail

Apr 28, 2026
10:00 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Report from social media relayed by broadcast media.

NWS Hail Report Location: Post, TX

2.00″ hail

Apr 28, 2026
10:00 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail estimated slightly larger than golf balls.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Post, TX

1.75″ hail

Jun 7, 2025
2:24 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Picture from social media.

NWS Hail Report Location: Post, TX

2.50″ hail

Apr 29, 2025
8:28 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Garza County SO.

NWS Hail Report Location: Post, TX

3.50″ hail

Apr 29, 2025
8:26 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Media relayed public report. Time estimated from radar.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Post, TX

2.00″ hail

Apr 29, 2025
8:11 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Tahoka FD.

NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Post, TX

1.75″ hail

Apr 29, 2025
7:42 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Lynn County · 2,303 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Tahoka FD.

NWS Hail Report Location: 11 E Tahoka, TX

1.00″ hail

Nov 4, 2024
7:01 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Post, TX

1.00″ hail

Nov 4, 2024
6:59 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail slightly larger than quarter size.

NWS Hail Report Location: Post, TX

1.75″ hail

Apr 8, 2024
11:33 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Post, TX

1.75″ hail

Jun 24, 2023
12:45 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Southland, TX

1.00″ hail

May 25, 2020
12:43 AM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Graham, TX

2.50″ hail

May 20, 2020
11:10 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: SIZE ESTIMATE TAKEN FROM CHASER LIVE STREAM

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Post, TX

2.50″ hail

May 20, 2020
11:00 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Post, TX

1.00″ hail

May 24, 2019
8:23 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Southland, 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 79356

117 reports

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62 mph

Jul 18, 2026
10:39 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. Additional severe-caliber gusts occurred at 5:40 PM and 5:43 PM.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Graham, TX

71 mph

Jul 2, 2026
9:11 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Post WTM.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Post, TX

59 mph

May 31, 2026
11:48 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Post, TX

65 mph

May 16, 2026
12:39 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Also gusted to 60 mph at 738 PM and again at 743 PM.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Post, TX

70 mph

May 16, 2026
12:25 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Additional gusts ranging from 59 to 62 mph measured from 723 PM to 724 PM.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

67 mph

Jun 9, 2025
3:33 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

65 mph

Jun 9, 2025
3:07 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

60 mph

Jun 9, 2025
2:57 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

61 mph

Jun 7, 2025
12:57 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: West Texas Mesonet Report.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

60 mph

May 25, 2025
2:19 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Measured by TTU mesonet.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

64 mph

Apr 29, 2025
6:33 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Measured by TTU mesonet.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Post, TX

59 mph

Nov 18, 2024
6:06 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Reported by the West Texas Mesonet.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

67 mph

Jul 8, 2024
1:00 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 5 SSW Graham.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

73 mph

Jul 8, 2024
12:56 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 NE Post.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Post, TX

61 mph

Jun 1, 2024
4:50 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Graham, TX

75 mph

Aug 27, 2005
6:30 PM CST

Wind report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: The National Weather Service in Lubbock, Texas conducted a damage survey of impacts resultant from severe thunderstorm activity occurring across the area on Saturday, August 27 2005.An outbreak of severe thunderstorms developed across the NWS Lubbock forecast and warning area of responsibility during the late afternoon on Saturday and continued through the pre-midnight hours. A mesoscale convective system, or a large and organized complex of intense thunderstorms, developed as upper level energy pushed into the Texas Panhandle from the northwest and combined with numerous surface fronts generated from previous thunderstorm outflows. Garza county: A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of significant damage in a relatively isolated area in Garza county. The zone of greatest Impact occurred approximately 8 miles to the west of downtown Post, TX on Highway 380. The pattern of damage was consistent with a thunderstorm downburst. The downburst resulted from what is known as a rear flank downdraft (RFD). An RFD can form in severe thunderstorms as air high above begins to sink rapidly on the backside or rear of the thunderstorm. The RFD can, at times, play a significant role in the formation of a tornado. RFD winds can produce damage comparable to tornado damage, however there will generally be a circulation debris pattern evident when surveying tornado damage.The downburst pattern was bounded from 8 miles west of Post, or beginning at the intersection of Highway 380 and County Road 125, to beyond a mile just past County Road 105. The damage pattern was observed up to two miles south of this location along FM 1313.The debris field started with a snapped stop sign at the intersection of Highway 380 and County Road 125 with 3 cotton trailers and a small cylindrical oil tank blown over, all from a north to south direction. Following this location, along Highway 380, a series of power poles and lines were blown over, snapped, and/or ripped from the ground for a stretch of 1 mile by the downburst wind. All of these poles were blown from a north to south direction.Farther to the south between county roads 105/115/125 and along Fm1313, numerous large trees were snapped and/or uprooted and a few center pivot irrigation systems were blown over. A manufactured home located on County Road 125 sustained damage with layers of shingles lifted off the roof, landing a short distance in the backyard. The front attached patio/walkway was pushed toward the left-front of the home by gusty wind. The debris at this location was blown from an east to west direction and was likely the result of moderate east/southeast inflow in the immediate vicinity of the rotating mesocyclone in the severe thunderstorm. Noted was a small shed and trees adjacent to the home that sustained no impactsfrom the apparent less than severe inflow winds responsible for peeling off the shingles from the roof. No rotation was evident in the pattern of debris fall from the shingles.The Texas Tech/West Texas mesonet station, located 5 miles south of Graham, measured a 69 mph wind gust from the north at 6:35 PM CST. Graham is located approximately 6 miles southeast of the manufactured home. Interviewing local utility crews, a total of 49 power poles were destroyed and several acres of cotton were damaged and/or destroyed.

NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Post, 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 79356

27 reports

UNK category

Apr 25, 2025
2:51 AM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 ENE Post, TX

UNK category

Apr 25, 2025
2:22 AM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NE Post, TX

UNK category

Apr 25, 2025
1:50 AM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown occurred.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SSW White River Lake, TX

UNK category

Apr 25, 2025
1:15 AM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Crosby County · 2,141 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Potentially as wide as 1/4 mile at greatest intensity.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W White River Lake, TX

UNK category

May 23, 2020
10:25 PM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: S Post, TX

UNK category

May 23, 2020
10:14 PM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: S Post, TX

EF0 category

May 5, 2015
6:27 PM CST-6

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Crosby County · 2,141 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser videoed the previous tornado rope out and eventually merge with a new tornadic circulation. This second tornado was more organized than the first and eventually crossed Highway 207 as videoed by a truck driver. No damage was observed despite crossing directly over power lines along the highway.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.74 SW Owens, TX

F0 category

May 9, 1999
4:50 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported by the public. No NWS survey was done.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Post, TX

F0 category

Apr 10, 1997
9:00 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Crosby County · 2,141 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Canyon Vly, TX

F0 category

Apr 10, 1997
7:15 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Lynn County · 2,303 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ENE Tahoka, TX

F0 category

May 27, 1992
9:45 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F0 category

May 29, 1990
2:39 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Lynn County · 2,303 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F0 category

May 16, 1982
9:45 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F2 category

May 7, 1981
5:00 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Crosby County · 2,141 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F0 category

Aug 27, 1978
5:25 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 79356

Garza County · 1,683 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 79356 area census snapshot

People & households

Population5,362

Households1,415

Housing units1,892

Income

Median household income$48,466

$100k+ households30.0%

$150k+ households5.9%

Housing stock

Single-family detached1,524

Attached single-family40

Small multifamily100

Large multifamily0

Mobile homes226

Housing mix

Single-family share80.6%

Attached-home share2.1%

Multifamily share5.3%

Mobile-home share12.0%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied988

Renter-occupied427

Vacant units477

Home value & age

Median home value$83,100

Owner homes $300k+8%

Owner homes $500k+--

Owner homes $750k+--

Median year built1969

Older-home share65.5%

Vehicle context

Households with cars1,312

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79356 have on record?

Our records show 158 hail, 117 wind, and 27 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79356, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79356?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79356 is 5.00″. It was reported near Post, TX on June 3, 1963.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79356 — 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 79356 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79356 — 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 79356 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79356 — 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 79356 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79356 — 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 79356, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79356, 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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