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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79778

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79778 from June 1, 1967 through April 20, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79778 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 20, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79778

55 reports
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3.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2025
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3 inch hail reported 8 miles east of Rankin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Rankin, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half-dollar size hail at the sheriffs office in Rankin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rankin, TX
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2024
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Rankin, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2020
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Rankin, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROKEN WINDSHIELD ON A PATROLE VEHICLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Rankin, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2019
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rankin, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2017
8:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Rankin, TX
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2016
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Rankin, TX
2.50″ hail
May 17, 2016
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROKEN WINDSHIELD ON CAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Rankin, TX
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2016
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Rankin, TX
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rankin, TX
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2015
7:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Rankin, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2010
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Rankin Arpt, TX
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2010
12:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Rankin Arpt, TX
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Rankin Arpt, 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 79778

12 reports
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60 mph
Aug 1, 2008
3:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds broke one and a half inch diameter branches off of several trees and downed a thirty foot pine tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: .72 E Rankin Arpt, TX
60 mph
Jun 18, 2008
1:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted and one tree was snapped at the base of the trunk.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Rankin Arpt, TX
60 mph
Apr 9, 2008
9:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A goat shelter in Rankin was damaged by strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rankin, TX
81 mph
Apr 29, 2007
7:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A local television forecaster reported 80 mph winds in Rankin. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rankin, TX
58 mph
Jul 10, 2005
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rankin, TX
66 mph
Jun 6, 2003
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported winds estimated at 65 MPH in the city of Rankin as the severe thunderstorm previously responsible for damage in Ector County continued southeast across Upton County. These winds did not result in significant damage, but blew a trampoline a considerable distance.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rankin, TX
60 mph
Jun 14, 1997
5:03 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph wind gust was reported as the line of storms moved through Rankin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rankin, TX
58 mph
May 22, 1996
4:02 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Rankin, TX
75 mph
Oct 2, 1986
7:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
May 30, 1983
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Apr 22, 1981
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jun 1, 1967
6:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 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 79778

10 reports
UNK category
Jun 19, 2017
12:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CONFIRMED IN OPEN COUNTRY SOUTH OF HWY 67. NO DAMAGE REPORTED AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Rankin, TX
UNK category
Jun 19, 2017
12:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CONFIRMED IN OPEN COUNTRY SOUTH OF HWY 67. TORNADO LIFTED AT 713PM. NO DAMAGE REPORTED AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Rankin, TX
EF0 category
Oct 21, 2010
4:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several brief touchdowns were reported near Rankin, TX along US Highway 67. The tornado only lasted about two minutes and did not produce any damage along its short path. The path length and width of this tornado were estimated according to spotter reports.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.95 SSW Rankin Arpt, TX
EF0 category
Mar 23, 2007
8:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Local television meteorologists from all three networks in addition to severeal spotters reported a tornado on the ground north of Rankin. This tornado remained in open country and no damage was reported to the NWS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Rankin, TX
F0 category
Mar 4, 2004
9:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Reagan County · 1,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Results from a National Weather Service storm survey indicated that a brief tornado resulted in five downed power poles in open range land across northeast Reagan County. A witness reported seeing a funnel in the immediate vicinity, and a rural resident that lives near the damaged poles heard a "loud roar".
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 NE Stiles, TX
F0 category
Mar 22, 2000
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The very next storm to move north of Rankin produced another tornado in the same area. No damage path was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Rankin, TX
F1 category
Oct 2, 1986
5:31 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 25, 1983
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 5, 1982
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 15, 1981
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79778
Irion County · 625 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 79778 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,299
Households497
Housing units542
Income
Median household income$71,647
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached431
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes80
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.0%
Mobile-home share14.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied401
Renter-occupied96
Vacant units45
Home value & age
Median home value$116,400
Owner homes $300k+2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share64.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars457
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79778 have on record?

Our records show 55 hail, 12 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79778, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 20, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79778?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79778 is 3.00″. It was reported near Rankin, TX on April 20, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79778 — 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 79778 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79778 — 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 79778 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79778 — 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 79778 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79778 — 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 79778, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79778, 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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