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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79754

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79754 from May 28, 1964 through June 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79754 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79754

41 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2025
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 NE Slash Ranch, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2025
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported on State Hwy 302 per Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Wink, TX
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of hail on the ground... some may be larger. Photos from public Facebook page.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Slash Ranch, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail observed at the Tornado Gas Plant.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 ENE Red Bluff, TX
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter observed quarter to half dollar size hail in Mentone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, TX
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2021
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, TX
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2021
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Slash Ranch, TX
2.00″ hail
May 28, 2021
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF HEN EGG SIZE HAIL ALONG 652 ONE MILE SOUTH OF THE STATE LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 NE Orla, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 13, 2019
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS ON HIGHWAY 302.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 ENE Mentone, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2015
7:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 NNW Mentone, TX
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Mentone, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2013
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Mentone, 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 79754

13 reports
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69 mph
Oct 3, 2023
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW9691 Mentone. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NNW Slash Ranch, TX
77 mph
May 31, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW9691 Mentone.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NNW Slash Ranch, TX
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2021
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF MULTIPLE POWER POLES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Mentone, TX
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2021
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF MULTIPLE POWER POLES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Mentone, TX
70 mph
Aug 11, 2009
6:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14.39 NE Mentone, TX
75 mph
Jul 30, 2009
10:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Winkler County · 2,644 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A powper pole was reported knocked down near the Winkler/Loving county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12.63 WNW (Ink)Winkler Co Arpt, TX
60 mph
Jun 14, 2005
4:38 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of a large barn northeast of Mentone.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Mentone, TX
70 mph
Aug 12, 2004
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A rural resident of northwestern Loving County reported severe thunderstorm winds that broke large tree limbs and displaced large appliances, including a retired clothes dryer, that were stored outside.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bluff Res, TX
60 mph
Sep 13, 2002
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Mentone, TX
66 mph
Oct 7, 1997
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downbursting winds knocked down two utility poles in Mentone.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mentone, TX
75 mph
Jun 8, 1992
6:34 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
60 mph
Jun 2, 1989
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jun 3, 1985
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 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 79754

5 reports
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2007
5:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed over open country north of Mentone. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N Mentone, TX
F0 category
May 26, 1999
6:44 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado in open country north of Mentone.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Mentone, TX
F2 category
Apr 30, 1999
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Reeves County tornado crossed the Pecos River and headed north across open country. Soon after it crossed the river, the tornado hit some oil field supplies and caused some damage. The only oil pumpjack in the path was overturned. Engineers at a pumpjack manufacturer estimated winds in the range of 110-130 mph to knock over this large piece of equipment. Vegetation mainly consisted of brush less than 4 feet tall with disturbances ranging from snapped or flattened to bent more than 45 degrees. The small foliage on these plants was generally still present, but wind-torn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Mentone, TX
F0 category
May 26, 1995
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by Reeves County Sheriff's Office as they assisted in spotting for rural Loving County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Apr 10, 1969
8:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79754
Loving County · 30 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 79754 area census snapshot

People & households
Population54
Households36
Housing units47
Income
Median household income$51,087
$100k+ households5.6%
$150k+ households5.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached30
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes12
Housing mix
Single-family share63.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share25.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4
Renter-occupied32
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+50%
Owner homes $500k+50%
Owner homes $750k+50%
Median year built1958
Older-home share76.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars31
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79754 have on record?

Our records show 41 hail, 13 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79754, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79754?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79754 is 4.00″. It was reported near Mentone, TX on April 9, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79754 — 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 79754 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79754 — 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 79754 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79754 — 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 79754 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79754 — 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 79754, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79754, 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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