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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79713

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79713 from June 5, 1978 through May 26, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
5
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79713 · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last May 26, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79713

33 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 26, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Flower Grove, TX
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2022
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Flower Grove, TX
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2022
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Flower Grove, TX
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2021
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND DRIVEN GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL BROKE SOUTH FACING WINDOWS ON HOME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Three Leagues, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2020
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Lenorah, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2017
2:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGED FROM DIME TO QUARTER SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Ackerly, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2016
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Ackerly, TX
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2016
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF INCH TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brown, TX
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED 20-30 MINUTES BETWEEN 500 TO 530 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brown, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2016
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ackerly, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2012
1:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ackerly, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2009
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Flower Grove, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2009
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 SW Ackerly, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2008
3:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail fell northeast of Knott.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Knott, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2008
5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Ackerly, 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 79713

5 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 1, 2021
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 13 SNAPPED POWER POLES 1 MILE NORTH OF ACKERLY ON HIGHWAY 87. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ackerly, TX
60 mph
Sep 26, 2012
5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Martin County and produced a 50 to 60 mph wind gust in northeast Martin County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Flower Grove, TX
60 mph
Jun 2, 1989
5:13 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
60 mph
Jun 2, 1989
5:13 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jun 5, 1978
4:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 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 79713

13 reports
EF0 category
Apr 23, 2008
2:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Members of the Texas Tech Atmospheric Science Group and Greg Morgan from CBS 7 in Odessa witnessed the second tornado, which developed at 3:56 pm CDT, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Sparenberg over open country, and continued until 4:00 pm. The tornado dissipated approximately 1.75 miles south of Sparenberg, just west of Farm to Market Road 26. No damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 SW Sparenburg, TX
EF0 category
Apr 23, 2008
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The NWS damage survey viewed images of a tornado 2.5 miles west southwest of Sparenberg along Farm to Market Road 828. Greg Morgan, local television meteorologist and spotter, provided visual confirmation of this weak tornado lasting approximately one minute. Mr. Morgan and other eyewitnesses estimated a tornado touchdown time of 3:45 pm CDT, and radar imagery confirmed this estimate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.84 W Sparenburg, TX
F0 category
Mar 4, 2004
10:38 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado struck the city of Loraine resulting in one injury and damage to several light-weight structures and vehicles. Damage surveyed by a National Weather Service meteorologist began on the south side of the city near Looby Street. From there the tornado traveled northeast producing a one mile long damage path that cut across the southeast corner of the city to near Interstate 20. Along the path, a roof was partially removed from one home and several vehicles and trailers were damaged or destroyed. About $100,000 worth of musical equipment was destroyed when a cargo trailer was rolled by the tornado. The tornado began to dissipate as it crossed Interstate 20 on the east side of the city. Before doing so, it blew two semi-trucks off of the highway, injuring one driver. Several eye witnesses described seeing the tornado's condensation funnel and debris whirling beneath it.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Loraine, TX
F0 category
Jun 13, 1992
9:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 11, 1992
10:01 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 2, 1991
9:58 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 7, 1991
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 7, 1991
6:21 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 7, 1991
5:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 28, 1985
3:31 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 28, 1985
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 19, 1983
8:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 20, 1979
5:46 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79713
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 79713 area census snapshot

People & households
Population962
Households279
Housing units313
Income
Median household income$70,721
$100k+ households31.9%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached237
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes67
Housing mix
Single-family share75.7%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share1.3%
Mobile-home share21.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied222
Renter-occupied57
Vacant units34
Home value & age
Median home value$142,000
Owner homes $300k+25.2%
Owner homes $500k+14.4%
Owner homes $750k+11.7%
Median year built1978
Older-home share56.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars278
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79713 have on record?

Our records show 33 hail, 5 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79713, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 26, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79713?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79713 is 4.00″. It was reported near Seminole, TX on May 5, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79713 — 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 79713 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79713 — 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 79713 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79713 — 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 79713 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79713 — 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 79713, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79713, 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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