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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79761

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79761 from June 29, 1972 through April 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
69
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79761 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79761

69 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2025
7:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public phone call of nickel to quarter size hail near Odessa High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Odessa, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2024
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Odessa, TX
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: golf ball sized hail observed at University and Grandview in Odessa.
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
2.50″ hail
May 27, 2021
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: POOL BALL SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Odessa, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 23, 2020
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2020
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL AT 42ND AND DIXIE
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2020
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
3.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2020
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 19, 2020
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GUSTS TO 60 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2019
3:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: INTERMITTENT QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT 2161 EAST 42ND STREET
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3755 OAKRIDGE DRIVE
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2019
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON UTPB CAMPUS
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON 8TH STREET IN ODESSA
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Odessa, TX
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
11:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Odessa, 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 79761

43 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE BUILDINGS WITH TIN ROOF DAMAGE SOUTH OF BI-20 NEAR DIXIE BLVD. DAMAGE ESTIMATES WINDS NEAR 85 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Odessa, TX
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 POWER POLES SNAPPED AT THE BASE NEAR THE 1400 BLOCK OF E 2ND ST IN ODESSA ALONG BI-20. WIND DAMAGE ESTIMATES WIND SPEEDS OF 95 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Odessa, TX
65 mph
Jun 19, 2020
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odessa, TX
UNK mph
Dec 26, 2018
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF HOME ON DOUGLAS DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odessa, TX
60 mph
Oct 8, 2018
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST OF AT LEAST 60 MPH REPORTED ON THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Odessa, TX
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER WAS OUT IN WEST ODESSA. TRAMPOLINES WERE BEING BLOWN OVER IN GARDENDALE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odessa, TX
72 mph
Jun 12, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ALSO OCCURRED WITH THE STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odessa, TX
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER POLES DOWN ALONG YUKON ROAD NEAR RATLIFF STADIUM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odessa, TX
69 mph
Jul 7, 2016
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 69MPH GUST MEASURED AT ODESSA-SCHLEMEYER FIELD
NWS Wind Report Location: Odessa, TX
75 mph
Jun 30, 2015
4:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 65 kts caused downed power lines and power outages at University and Eastover Drive in Odessa. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.69 NNE Odessa, TX
75 mph
Aug 20, 2014
5:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced wind damage in Odessa. The wind uprooted a mulberry tree and destroyed a storage shed. A car parked in the driveway beside the fallen tree was lifted up and a remnant piece of the storage shed was wedged under the car when it landed back down. Do not know if the fallen tree did any damage. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Odessa, TX
75 mph
Aug 10, 2014
5:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced damaging winds. The wind gusts were estimated near 75 mph based on the damage described. Poles were snapped at two different locations. There was structural damage to two businesses and a few buildings had been mangled. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate since there was not a lot of details given about the extent of damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Odessa, TX
70 mph
Jun 18, 2014
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced wind damage in Odessa. Twenty power poles were blown down at Yukon and Grandview in Odessa. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.03 NE Odessa, TX
75 mph
Aug 6, 2013
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Ector County and produced wind damage in Odessa. The wind damage was determined to be from a microburst. The most intense winds and greatest damage during the thunderstorm was confined to Triple Crown Drive near the intersection of South Gallant Fox Avenue in Odessa. Damage consisted of a corrugated tin roof partially blown off of a barn. A side addition to the barn collapsed from the wind. Tree branches of up to two inches from a partially live tree were broken. Debris from the barn roof travelled about 200 yards across the street and punctured a mobile home. Winds also blew off part of the siding from the mobile home. A vehicle on the property was damaged by the wind and the roof debris. The West Odessa Fire Department reported several power poles snapped in the area. Based on the damage, the peak wind speed was 70 to 80 mph. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Odessa, TX
75 mph
Jun 14, 2012
7:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Ector County and produced severe winds in Odessa. A tree was reported to be uprooted, and two semi trucks were blown over on I-20. Also, a fence was blown over, and the power got knocked out to a motel for over six hours. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: S 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 79761

7 reports
F0 category
Jul 26, 2005
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado spun up just east of Odessa on the afternoon of the 26th. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Odessa, TX
F0 category
Sep 8, 1989
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 26, 1987
4:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 26, 1987
4:34 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 1, 1985
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 28, 1981
3:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79761
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 29, 1972
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79761
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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ZIP 79761 area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,243
Households12,429
Housing units13,591
Income
Median household income$69,279
$100k+ households40.5%
$150k+ households15.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,638
Attached single-family207
Small multifamily1,554
Large multifamily2,382
Mobile homes770
Housing mix
Single-family share63.6%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share29.0%
Mobile-home share5.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,098
Renter-occupied5,331
Vacant units1,162
Home value & age
Median home value$158,400
Owner homes $300k+15.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1969
Older-home share71.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,254
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79761 have on record?

Our records show 69 hail, 43 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79761, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79761?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79761 is 4.25″. It was reported near N Odessa, TX on May 2, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79761 — 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 79761 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79761 — 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 79761 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79761 — 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 79761 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79761 — 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 79761, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79761, 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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