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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79758

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79758 from May 9, 1968 through November 20, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79758 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 20, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79758

35 reports
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2.75″ hail
May 30, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from golf ball to baseball sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Gardendale, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 2, 2023
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gardendale, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 2, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Gardendale, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gardendale, TX
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2021
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gardendale, TX
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2021
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF HAIL UP TO QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gardendale, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2020
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG HWY 158 TO THE W OF HWY 385
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NNW Odessa, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2020
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE North Cowden, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 20, 2020
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE North Cowden, TX
2.50″ hail
May 13, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gardendale, TX
1.25″ hail
May 13, 2020
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Gardendale, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2019
2:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED FROM KWES-TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gardendale, TX
2.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2012
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gardendale, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2011
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gardendale, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2009
6:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.24 ENE Gardendale, 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 79758

18 reports
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60 mph
Nov 20, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Mesonet station FW9685 Odessa measured a 60mph wind gust associated with strong thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Mission Dorado, TX
65 mph
Jul 27, 2025
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee reported a severe downburst wind gust near Gardendale. The maximum wind speed is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Gardendale, TX
58 mph
Jun 10, 2025
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW9685 Odessa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Mission Dorado, TX
60 mph
Jun 10, 2025
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reports gusts near 60 mph in Gardendale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Gardendale, TX
58 mph
May 30, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW9685 Odessa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Mission Dorado, TX
70 mph
May 16, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW9685 Odessa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Mission Dorado, TX
60 mph
Feb 2, 2024
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardendale, TX
70 mph
Jun 9, 2023
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be between 60 to 70 mph. Winds lasted about 15 minutes. Snapped anchor lines for trees and caused bowing of window panes. Very low visibility from blowing dust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Gardendale, TX
60 mph
May 12, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardendale, TX
60 mph
Aug 30, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE ESTIMATED 60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY DUE TO BLOWING DUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardendale, TX
58 mph
May 25, 2022
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION FW9685 ODESSA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Mission Dorado, TX
UNK mph
May 19, 2021
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A GARDEN SHED IN GARDENDALE GOT DESTROYED BY STRONG WINDS FROM A THUNDERSTORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardendale, TX
60 mph
Jun 5, 2013
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Ector County and produced wind damage in Gardendale. A storage shed was destroyed by the winds. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gardendale, TX
64 mph
Jun 2, 2009
6:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a slightly modified mobile home was blown off by outflow winds well ahead of any significant convection. Rain was observed 25 minutes after the winds. The debris associated with the roof also caused some minor damage to adjacent homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.41 E Gardendale, TX
60 mph
Jul 13, 2007
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotters estimated winds of 60 mph on the Ector/Andrews county line. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 NNW Odessa, 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 79758

4 reports
EF2 category
Mar 18, 2012
11:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms moved into Ector County around 11:20 PM CDT March 18th and progressed eastward. At 12:28 AM CDT March 19th, a tornado touched down in the Gardendale community and remained on the ground for two minutes. This tornado produced damage along County Road 30 (Goldenrod Drive) primarily between Chinaberry Avenue and Alfalfa Avenue. As the tornado developed, it moved just south of an RV Park located near the intersection of County Road 30 and China Berry Ave. This resulted in a large camper being toppled by severe northwest winds flowing into the tornado. One minor injury was noted at this location. As the tornado intensified and progressed northeastward, strong inflow winds from the south resulted in a cinder block fence being blown over to the north. Finally, as the tornado crossed County Road 30 (Goldenrod Drive), it reached its peak intensity. This resulted in significant damage to a residential home, along with a 20' x 30' travel trailer and a barn being destroyed. Widespread damage was noted in this area, which also served as a collection point for a great amount of debris from other locations upwind back to the southwest. South of County Road 30, power poles with broken cross members were noted. This was indicative of EF1 tornado damage. However, the tornado intensified after crossing to the north side of County Road 30 (Goldenrod Drive). There was a home that shifted slightly off its foundation. Also, there was significant loss of roof decking and major shingle loss. Some small pieces of debris became projectiles, sticking into the walls of the home. Based on this information, winds for this event were estimated to be 90-110 mph. The Gardendale tornado at its most intense - north of County Road 30 - was rated as a low end EF-2 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.15 ENE Gardendale, TX
F0 category
May 27, 2002
3:49 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief and weak tornado reported by storm spotters in the community of Gardendale. Only tree and minor roof damage resulted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gardendale, TX
F0 category
Jul 19, 1979
11:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Jun 3, 1969
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79758
Ector County · 40,028 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 79758 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,568
Households950
Housing units1,011
Income
Median household income$120,721
$100k+ households52.4%
$150k+ households25.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached570
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes425
Housing mix
Single-family share56.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share42.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied825
Renter-occupied125
Vacant units61
Home value & age
Median home value$360,400
Owner homes $300k+55.6%
Owner homes $500k+23.6%
Owner homes $750k+14.1%
Median year built1997
Older-home share21.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars924
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79758 have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 18 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79758, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 20, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79758?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79758 is 2.75″. It was reported near Gardendale, TX on May 30, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79758 — 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 79758 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79758 — 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 79758 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79758 — 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 79758 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79758 — 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 79758, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79758, 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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