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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79501
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79501 from June 3, 1961 through May 26, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
78
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 79501 · 1961–presentUpdated Daily · last May 26, 2025
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 14, 2021 9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM FACEBOOK ALONG WITH PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 11, 2020 11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 2019 1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 28, 2019 12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN ANSON. IN ADDITION... WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO NEAR 50 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 2019 9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: INTERSECTION 239 AND 70. POSSIBLE WALL CLOUD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Funston, TX
1.00″hail
Oct 22, 2017 1:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN ANSON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Mar 28, 2017 10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Funston, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2015 4:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2015 2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of US 277 and US 83.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.1 NNW Anson, TX
0.88″hail
Apr 26, 2015 1:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2015 12:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
0.75″hail
May 9, 2013 11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.7 W Anson, TX
2.50″hail
May 8, 2013 6:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported golf ball size hail covered the ground mainly on the north side of Anson. The hail fell from 7:26 to 7:36 PM CDT. KTAB and KRBC TV stations captured video of the hail while KTXS TV posted pictures of the hail on their Facebook Page.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
2.00″hail
May 8, 2013 6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.16 NW Anson, TX
1.75″hail
May 8, 2013 6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.16 NW Anson, TX
0.88″hail
Feb 12, 2013 2:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
2.75″hail
Apr 23, 2011 3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Truby, TX
1.25″hail
May 17, 2010 12:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Jun 8, 2009 7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Boyds Chapel, TX
0.88″hail
Apr 23, 2008 3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2007 11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Anson, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 2006 4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Anson, TX
1.75″hail
May 31, 2005 9:49 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Tom Green County · 37,285 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE San Angelo, TX
2.00″hail
May 26, 2004 5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Fisher County · 1,741 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail damaged an automobile's windshield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Rotan, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 25, 2004 10:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Anson, TX
0.75″hail
May 15, 2003 7:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 2003 1:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Jun 13, 2002 6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Oct 10, 2001 1:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported in Anson in central Jones County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.00″hail
Jun 10, 1999 10:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
0.75″hail
May 31, 1999 8:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
0.75″hail
May 15, 1997 1:22 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
0.75″hail
May 15, 1997 12:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anson, TX
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 1997 11:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Abilene, TX
1.75″hail
Mar 24, 1997 10:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Funston, TX
0.75″hail
Jun 5, 1996 12:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Anson, TX
1.75″hail
Jul 14, 1992 7:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
May 17, 1991 4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″hail
Mar 21, 1991 8:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″hail
May 14, 1990 6:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″hail
May 14, 1990 5:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 15, 1990 4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Sep 28, 1988 6:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Jun 1, 1988 2:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.76″hail
Apr 2, 1986 4:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 2, 1986 4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Mar 17, 1986 9:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Mar 13, 1986 3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.50″hail
May 12, 1985 4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.25″hail
Apr 21, 1985 2:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 21, 1985 2:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 7, 1984 12:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
May 25, 1980 9:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Jun 18, 1973 5:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
May 27, 1965 7:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.50″hail
May 13, 1965 9:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″hail
May 21, 1963 6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 1963 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″hail
May 25, 1962 7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 1962 4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
Jun 3, 1961 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 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.
Wind Report Description: 60-70 mph winds reported in Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2023 10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fences blown over and a collapsed carport in downtown Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2023 10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
UNKmph
May 24, 2023 4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MAJOR RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE AS WELL AS A MISSING SEA CONTAINER STORAGE BUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Funston, TX
60mph
Jun 19, 2019 1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE ANSON SHERIFFS OFFICE ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS TO NEAR 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
UNKmph
Mar 14, 2019 6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A BARN. PHONE LINES DOWN ALONG HWY 180.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Anson, TX
UNKmph
May 2, 2018 10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES DOWN. TRACTOR TRAILERS BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Anson, TX
UNKmph
May 11, 2016 11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES OVER THE ROAD NORTH OF ANSON. TWO HORSE FLOATS OVERTURNED ON HIGHWAY 83 AND AN RV WAS FLIPPED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 277 AND HIGHWAY 83.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Anson, TX
80mph
May 11, 2016 11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI FLIPPED OVER DUE TO STRONG STRAIGHT LINE WINDS ESTIMATED TO BE 80 MPH OR GREATER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Anson, TX
65mph
May 11, 2016 10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Anson, TX
60mph
Dec 12, 2015 9:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement estimated a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Funston, TX
60mph
May 25, 2015 9:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a utility pole near city hall in Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
62mph
May 7, 2015 4:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph in Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Anson, TX
64mph
May 7, 2014 8:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
70mph
May 7, 2014 7:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Anson, TX
77mph
Jun 17, 2013 4:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This wind report was reported by the Anson Fire Chief about 1.4 miles east of Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Anson, TX
81mph
Jun 5, 2013 9:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported roof material was blown off of the West Side High School. In addition, a few trees were toppled, power lines were knocked down, several carports were turned over, and trampolines were blown around. Most of the damage extended to eight blocks south of the courthouse. There were also some large barn doors buckled by the highs winds on the north side of Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
64mph
Jun 5, 2013 9:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported several trees blown down, power lines down, and several carports turned over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
60mph
May 23, 2013 6:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 60 mph was reported in Anson by law enforcement officials.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
64mph
Apr 18, 2013 12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a 4 to 6 inch diameter by 12 foot limb snapped. In addition, a metal roof was peeled off of a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
60mph
May 17, 2010 12:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An emergency manager reported a wind gust estimated to be at least 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
70mph
Apr 23, 2008 3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About 20 power poles were snapped along U.S. Highway 277.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.3 N Anson, TX
64mph
Apr 23, 2008 3:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported roof damage to homes and buildings, with several tree limbs snapped in Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
70mph
Apr 23, 2008 3:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tractor trailer was blown over at a rest stop 3 miles north of Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.64 NNW Anson, TX
64mph
Jun 20, 2007 1:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs were downed by the intense thunderstorm winds around Anson. The high winds ripped half the roof off of an Anson apartment complex, and the high winds snapped a utility pole and an electrical line. A truck was destroyed when part of the metal roof landed on it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Anson, TX
60mph
Mar 30, 2007 11:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility poles knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Anson, TX
59mph
May 4, 2006 10:39 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Anson, TX
75mph
Jun 12, 2004 8:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNE Hawley, TX
60mph
Jun 6, 2004 12:20 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
60mph
Jun 6, 2004 12:13 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
70mph
Mar 4, 2004 12:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Mason County · 2,054 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mason, TX
UNKmph
Sep 18, 2002 6:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and broke glass in a windshield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Anson, TX
74mph
Sep 20, 2001 7:42 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A television station in Abilene measured winds at 73 mph during a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Abilene, TX
UNKmph
Feb 8, 2001 11:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs ripped off trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
UNKmph
Jun 10, 1998 9:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An apparent microburst damaged several buildings in the city of Anson. Trees and power lines were also knocked down across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
63mph
Aug 20, 1997 7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Funston, TX
UNKmph
Aug 10, 1997 6:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds blew a tree onto a house and damaged a gas station. Power lines and power poles were also blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Funston, TX
60mph
Jun 11, 1997 8:54 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
66mph
Jun 3, 1996 9:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Hawley, TX
UNKmph
May 13, 1992 6:00 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
60mph
Apr 23, 1990 8:16 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNKmph
Apr 5, 1990 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNKmph
Apr 5, 1990 5:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNKmph
Apr 20, 1985 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNKmph
Apr 20, 1985 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNKmph
Jun 5, 1961 11:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 79501
16 reports
UNKcategory
May 2, 2024 11:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser confirms tornado on the ground northeast of Noodle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Noodle, TX
UNKcategory
May 2, 2024 11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter confirmed tornado on ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Neinda, TX
UNKcategory
May 26, 2023 2:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 ESE FUNSTON. MAJOR RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE AS WELL AS A MISSING SEA CONTAINER STORAGE BUILDING. NWS STORM SURVEY INDICATED TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME BASED ON RADAR ESTIMATES.
Tornado Report Description: CONE WITH HORIZONTAL VORTEX AND DEBRIS
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Funston, TX
UNKcategory
Mar 28, 2017 10:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Funston, TX
EF0category
Apr 23, 2008 3:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service Storm Survey revealed that an EF0 tornado caused roof damage to a home 5 miles west-southwest of Avoca. There was also broken tree limbs along the path and many power poles snapped along U.S. Highway 277 just south of the Farm Road 1636 intersection.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.99 WSW New Hope, TX
EF0category
Apr 23, 2008 3:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Anson Fire Department officials reported a brief tornado 4 miles southwest of Anson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.06 WSW Anson, TX
F0category
Jun 12, 2004 7:56 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado reported near Funston. No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Funston, TX
F0category
Jun 11, 1997 9:14 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 W Anson, TX
F0category
May 11, 1994 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotters reported a tornado touchdown on the northeast side of Lake Fort Phantom. This storm first appeared as a funnel cloud over the west side of Abilene, then moved northeast into Jones County before briefly touching down at Lake Fort Phantom. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Fort Phantom, TX
F0category
Apr 19, 1986 9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
Jun 3, 1981 5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
Aug 2, 1979 11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
Apr 26, 1962 4:26 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79501
Jones County · 5,862 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79501 have on record?
Our records show 78 hail, 46 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79501, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 26, 2025.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79501?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79501 is 2.75″. It was reported near Anson, TX on April 3, 2025.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79501 — 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 79501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 79501 — 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 79501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 79501 — 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.
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Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79501 — 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 79501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79501, 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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