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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79532

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79532 from July 14, 1962 through April 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 79532 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
3.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79532 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79532

35 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of ping pong ball sized hail in Loraine received by media in Abilene.
NWS Hail Report Location: Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2023
1:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Loraine, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2021
1:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT OF 1 1/2 INCH HAIL NNE OF LORAINE
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2019
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Loraine, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2018
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Loraine, TX
2.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2017
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 S Hermleigh, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2017
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Loraine, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 10, 2014
5:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2014
8:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2013
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Mitchell County and produced quarter sized hail seven miles north of Loraine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Loraine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2011
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report was relayed by the local radio station. Minor damage to tree limbs was also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.62 S Loraine, TX
0.88″ hail
Mar 9, 2008
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to nickel sized hail fell southeast of Loraine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 SE Loraine, 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 79532

24 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** Tractor trailer blown over along I-20. Video shared via email.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Loraine, TX
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: On FM 644... broken windows from hail and wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Loraine, TX
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2021
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPT REPORTS 10 DOWNED POWER POLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Loraine, TX
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVERTURNED CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Colorado City, TX
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2018
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A RESIDENCE LOST ITS METAL ROOF ON A SECTION OF THE HOME. POWER POLES WERE KNOCKED DOWN. TREES LOST TREE BRANCHES AND THEY WERE ALSO BARE BECAUSE OF LOTS OF HAIL. HAIL WAS AT LEAST 6 INCHES DEEP ON THE NEARBY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Champion, TX
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2017
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULIPLE HIGH PROFILE TRAIN CARS DERAILED JUST SOUTH OF I-20 NEAR MILE MARKER 223 ALONG LUCUS ROAD. SURVEY TEAM ESTIMATES WIND SPEEDS TO BE ROUGHLY 90 MPH THROUGH THIS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Loraine, TX
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2017
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAIN DERAILMENT OCCURRED NEAR MILE MARKER 214 WEST OF LORAINE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Loraine, TX
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2017
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN IN LORAINE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Loraine, TX
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2017
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 E Colorado City, TX
64 mph
May 25, 2015
8:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced wind damage in Loraine. Straight line winds blew the roofs off of two homes and a barn in Loraine between 905 and 915 am CDT. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Loraine, TX
70 mph
Jun 11, 2014
5:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced wind damage in Loraine. Power lines were reported to be down in Loraine. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Loraine, TX
81 mph
Jan 28, 2010
9:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind turbine was destroyed by the severe gust. In addition, a cedar tree was also snapped near its base.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Loraine, TX
60 mph
Aug 11, 2009
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported with this event.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.19 N Loraine, TX
60 mph
Jun 5, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds ripped a metal roof off of a barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Loraine, TX
60 mph
May 7, 2002
9:18 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Loraine, 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 79532

16 reports
EF1 category
May 25, 2015
8:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced a tornado in Loraine. A damage survey was conducted the next day. The tornado touched down at approximately 9 am CDT and continued generally northeast for a distance of 0.16 miles before lifting. The tornado was on the ground for less than one minute. There was extensive damage to a barn where several walls collapsed and a pole with a cement base was pulled out of the ground. There was also damage to the local fire chief's house where debris from the barn became embedded in the side of the house. At its widest the tornado was estimated to have a width of approximately 50 yards. Based on the damage, the tornado will be rated as an EF-1 with estimated wind speeds of 100 mph. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.43 S Loraine, TX
EF0 category
Apr 22, 2015
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A person living near the four corners, in northwest Nolan County, videotaped a picturesque landspout tornado for a few minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.76 NNW Wastella, TX
EF0 category
Apr 23, 2007
7:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: While following the storm from the west, a cone shaped tornado was observed for a couple of minutes just inside the Nolan County line. The tornado was observed over open land just to the south of Interstate 20.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.72 SW Janus, TX
F0 category
May 25, 2004
6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee photographed a brief tornado north of Loraine. This tornado persisted for less than a minute and remained over open country north of Interstate 20.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Loraine, TX
F0 category
Oct 6, 2003
12:17 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several rural residents observed a tornado southeast of Loraine as it was illuminated by near continuous lightning. Witnesses described the tornado as cone shaped, and indicated that vegetation was lofted into the the air in the tornado's debris cloud. The tornado was observed for at least four minutes in open rangeland, and no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Loraine, TX
F0 category
May 27, 2002
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thirteen power poles blown down as a result of a brief tornado in eastern Mitchell County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Loraine, TX
F0 category
May 4, 2002
11:03 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotters reported a brief tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Loraine, TX
F0 category
May 13, 1992
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 1, 1989
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 13, 1986
8:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 7, 1984
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 7, 1984
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 27, 1982
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 27, 1982
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 28, 1978
6:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79532
Mitchell County · 2,924 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 79532 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,014
Households395
Housing units537
Income
Median household income$43,393
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached430
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily77
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share80.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share16.6%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied302
Renter-occupied93
Vacant units142
Home value & age
Median home value$102,000
Owner homes $300k+10.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.6%
Owner homes $750k+4.6%
Median year built1959
Older-home share90.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars372
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79532 have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 24 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79532, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79532?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79532 is 3.75″. It was reported near Loraine, TX on March 21, 1979.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79532 — 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 79532 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79532 — 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 79532 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79532 — 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 79532 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79532 — 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 79532, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79532, 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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