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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79830

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79830 from June 3, 1959 through May 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
124
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79830 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79830

124 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2026
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by the Broadcast Media and by a Meteorologist from Canada at and around the US 67 and US 90 Interchange.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Altuda, TX
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the public sent a picture of a large hailstone (approximately ping-pong ball size) near Alpine. The time of occurrence and exact location are estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Phone call of quarter size hail 8 miles south of Alpine along State Highway 118. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time adjusted based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Altuda, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL OBSERVED IN ALPINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alpine, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2022
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 7 NNW ALTUDA. A LOT OF SMALL HAIL COVERING THE GROUND WITH A FEW STONES AROUND QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Altuda, TX
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2021
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF PEA SIZED HAIL WITH QUARTER SIZE HAIL MIXED IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2020
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2020
6:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2019
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED HAIL SIZE FROM PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2019
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Alpine, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 19, 2019
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST HAILSTONE WAS JUST OVER 1.5 INCHES IN LENGTH. MOST WERE AROUND A HALF INCH... WITH SOME QUARTER AND HALF DOLLAR SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2019
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Marathon, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2018
3:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN ALPINE FROM 1018 PM TO 1223 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alpine, 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 79830

41 reports
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UNK mph
May 31, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Uprooted tree reported at the Alpine County Club.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alpine, TX
58 mph
Jun 10, 2025
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
75 mph
Jun 9, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
61 mph
Jun 2, 2024
1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This was likely caused by an outflow boundary ahead of severe thunderstorms to the north. Mesonet station EMNT2 Elephant Mtn Wma Raws.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 SW Marathon, TX
59 mph
Jun 8, 2023
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 72 Big Bend NP/Brewster County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
UNK mph
May 27, 2023
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DRIVEN HAIL DAMAGE AT BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WITH BROKEN WINDS. HAIL SIZE RANGING FROM 3/4" TO 1 1/4".
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Alpine, TX
UNK mph
May 27, 2023
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 N ALPINE. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 N ALPINE. WIND DRIVEN HAIL DAMAGE AT BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WITH BROKEN WINDOWS. HAIL SIZE RANGING FROM 3/4 TO 1 1/4.W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Alpine, TX
61 mph
May 9, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 72 BIG BEND NP/BREWSTER COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
59 mph
Jun 15, 2022
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
65 mph
Jun 25, 2021
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSIMMON GAP MESONET MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 65 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
64 mph
Aug 22, 2019
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT DUE TO CELL TOWER BEING DOWN. SITE ALSO HAD 1.21 INCHES OF RAIN WITH THE STORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
60 mph
Jun 18, 2019
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Marathon, TX
66 mph
Jun 15, 2019
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, TX
UNK mph
May 24, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE BLOWN DOWN... AND SIGNS SHATTERED AND BLOWN DOWN DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alpine, TX
67 mph
Apr 16, 2017
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Persimmon Gap, 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 79830

7 reports
UNK category
May 29, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Observed two separate landspouts over the course of 15 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ENE Alpine, TX
EF0 category
May 22, 2015
5:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Brewster County and produced a brief tornado northeast of Alpine. A storm chaser reported ground rotation for about two minutes ten miles north of Highway 90 on US 67. No damage was reported so the tornado was rated as an EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.18 E Titley, TX
EF0 category
Apr 13, 2013
2:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm developed over the Davis Mountains in Brewster County during the afternoon. At 3:21 pm CDT, a trained spotter positioned along Highway 90 between Marfa and Alpine witnessed the development of a funnel cloud. At 3:24 pm CDT, the funnel appeared to develop a wall cloud. At 3:30 pm CDT, debris was clearly indicated extending east of Paisano Pass. From another spotter looking at the storm, the tornado appeared to move southwest during its life cycle. The tornado did not seem to last more than four minutes before dissipating at approximately 3:34 pm CDT. The tornado was rated as an EF-O.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.91 SW Alpine Muni Arpt, TX
F0 category
Jun 9, 1995
5:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two brief, weak tornadoes were reported east of Alpine.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Alpine, TX
F0 category
May 31, 1987
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 15, 1976
11:12 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Sep 21, 1967
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79830
Brewster County · 4,182 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 79830 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,672
Households4,037
Housing units4,672
Income
Median household income$55,743
$100k+ households34.3%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,245
Attached single-family63
Small multifamily186
Large multifamily359
Mobile homes796
Housing mix
Single-family share69.5%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share11.7%
Mobile-home share17.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,575
Renter-occupied1,462
Vacant units635
Home value & age
Median home value$218,700
Owner homes $300k+20.6%
Owner homes $500k+10.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.0%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,794
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79830 have on record?

Our records show 124 hail, 41 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79830, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79830?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79830 is 4.50″. It was reported near Study Butte, TX on June 15, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79830 — 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 79830 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79830 — 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 79830 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79830 — 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 79830 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79830 — 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 79830, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79830, 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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