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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79504

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79504 from May 19, 1955 through May 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 79504 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
78
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
25
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79504 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79504

78 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 28, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There was pea to quarter size hail in Baird.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baird, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baird, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baird, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
4:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Clyde, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
3:39 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM trained spotter reported golfball size hail in Baird along I-20.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baird, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
3:39 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter via HAM radio reported in golfball size hail over I-20 in Baird... TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Baird, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Baird, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
3:34 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Baird, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
6:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Admiral, TX
2.50″ hail
May 25, 2024
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Cross Plains, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Admiral, TX
1.50″ hail
Sep 12, 2023
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Atwell, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
8:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Admiral, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Baird, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
3:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Clyde, 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 79504

27 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... estimated wind gusts from Baird CWOP station were around 30 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baird, TX
60 mph
Jun 2, 2023
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video on Twitter of an estimated 60 mph thunderstorm winds in Baird.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baird, TX
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2020
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TELEPHONE POLES BENT OVER AND LIMBS ON THE ROADWAY ON HIGHWAY 283 NORTH OF BAIRD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Baird, TX
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN ALONG WITH DAMAGE TO ROOFS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baird, TX
UNK mph
May 18, 2017
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO CARPORTS AND CANOPIES OF RESIDENCES AT LAKE COLEMAN. ROOF SHINGLE DAMAGE WAS ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 N Coleman, TX
60 mph
Jul 28, 2014
2:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a few mesquite limbs down along State Highway 36. The limbs were 3 to 5 feet in length.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.23 NW Rowden, TX
60 mph
May 23, 2013
7:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 60 mph was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Baird, TX
60 mph
May 23, 2013
7:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gas station sign was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Baird, TX
70 mph
Jul 22, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A convenience store manager estimated thunderstorm winds in excess of 70 mph. He also reported some of the gas pump signs were blown away.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Baird, TX
60 mph
May 22, 2011
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An estimated 69 MPH wind gust was reported in Baird.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Baird, TX
58 mph
Jun 10, 2009
4:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 58 mph was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.23 WNW Rowden, TX
60 mph
Jun 19, 2008
10:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.23 WNW Rowden, TX
60 mph
Jun 19, 2008
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were reported down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Baird, TX
58 mph
May 5, 2006
10:41 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 100 year old tree was uprotted by winds produced by a wake low located behind a line of thunderstorms
NWS Wind Report Location: Abilene, TX
60 mph
Dec 6, 2004
2:09 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 S Baird, 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 79504

25 reports
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2011
4:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser reported a large multivortex tornado near U.S. Highway 283 near the Shackelford - Callahan County line. A person who lived near the area also saw this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.78 N Baird, TX
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2011
4:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser and trained storm spotter reported this tornado briefly touched down in an open field. It broke a few mesquite tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.8 N Baird, TX
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2011
4:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several storm chasers reported this as a rope tornado that lasted about 3 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.24 NNW Baird, TX
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2011
2:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser photographed this tornado. The twister broke some mesquite tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.83 N Baird, TX
F0 category
May 5, 2006
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported two brief touchdowns in a pasture near Lake Fort Phantom Hill.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Hawley, TX
F2 category
May 15, 2003
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Shackelford County · 1,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two tornadoes paralleled one another. This tornado was the southern tornado track and destroyed oil storage tanks, oil equipment, a small building, and a couple of recreational vehicles. A trained spotter reported that this tornado was multiple vortex. The survey team noted separate damage areas south and southwest of the main track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 WSW Moran, TX
F1 category
May 7, 2003
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off duty National Weather Service employee reported this tornado. This tornado moved east and snapped and stripped a swath of mesquite trees, and damaged some fence. This tornado also destroyed an old wooden school building and a shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Baird, TX
F0 category
Mar 30, 2002
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotters reported a brief tornado touchdown in an open field just northwest of Cottonwood in extreme eastern Callahan County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Cottonwood, TX
F1 category
Mar 30, 2002
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotters reported a large tornado across southern Callahan County. Fortunately, although the tornado traveled along a nearly 9 mile long track, the tornado crossed open country and little in the way of damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 W Cross Plains, TX
F0 category
Sep 8, 2001
8:13 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A sheriff deputy reported a tornado west of Cross Plains in southern Callahan County. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 W Cross Plains, TX
F0 category
Sep 8, 2001
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Rowden in central Callahan County, but no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Rowden, TX
F1 category
Sep 8, 2001
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A sheriff deputy reported a brief tornado touchdown northwest of Cottonwood, knocking down several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW Cottonwood, TX
F1 category
May 29, 1994
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was reported from the same location as the one at 1715 CST and was much larger. Extensive damage to homes and businesses was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Baird, TX
F0 category
May 29, 1994
5:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotters reported a tornado crossing Interstate 20 at Baird.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baird, TX
F0 category
May 29, 1994
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79504
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Baird, 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 79504 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,995
Households1,044
Housing units1,372
Income
Median household income$67,740
$100k+ households37.7%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,091
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily73
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes164
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share5.3%
Mobile-home share12.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied812
Renter-occupied232
Vacant units328
Home value & age
Median home value$112,500
Owner homes $300k+11.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share62.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,012
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79504 have on record?

Our records show 78 hail, 27 wind, and 25 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79504, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79504?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79504 is 4.25″. It was reported near Baird, TX on May 4, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79504 — 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 79504 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79504 — 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 79504 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79504 — 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 79504 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79504 — 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 79504, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79504, 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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