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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79843

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79843 from June 2, 1955 through June 10, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79843 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79843

50 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2025
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail reported by storm chaser near RM 169 and US 67.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Marfa, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2021
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO SHOWED HAIL UP TO QUARTERS COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marfa, TX
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ryan, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2019
8:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Marfa, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Marfa, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2019
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AEROSTAT SITE NW OF MARFA
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Ryan, TX
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2016
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Shafter, TX
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2016
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ruidosa, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2013
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marfa, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2013
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Presidio County and produced pingpong ball sized hail on Pinto Canyon Road eight miles west southwest of Marfa.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Marfa, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2013
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Presidio County and produced nickel to golfball sized hail on FM 2810 seven miles west southwest of Marfa.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Marfa, TX
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2012
5:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marfa, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 25 NNE Presidio, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2012
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm developed in Presidio County and produced golfball sized hail in Shafter. The hail resulted in five pickup truck windshields being destroyed and several homes with broken windows. The cost of the damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shafter, TX
2.75″ hail
May 31, 2011
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The time of this report was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.51 NNW Ruidosa Hot Spgs Arp, 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 79843

32 reports
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73 mph
May 25, 2023
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION UP400 4.0 NW RYAN (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Ryan, TX
73 mph
Mar 13, 2019
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MARFA CWOP F1173
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Marfa, TX
60 mph
Mar 13, 2019
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marfa, TX
60 mph
Jun 21, 2013
6:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Presidio County and produced 50 to 60 mph wind gusts in Marfa. Four inch diameter tree limbs were knocked down as a result of these winds. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marfa, TX
71 mph
Jul 27, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Mrf)Marfa Muni Arpt, TX
75 mph
Jun 13, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 W (Mrf)Marfa Muni Arpt, TX
60 mph
Jun 6, 2010
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph wind gust was estimated by a storm spotter in Shafter. No damage was reported with this gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 NE Shafter, TX
62 mph
Aug 11, 2008
1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Marfa Automated Surface Observing System measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 W (Mrf)Marfa Muni Arpt, TX
58 mph
Oct 14, 2006
6:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Presidio County Sheriff's Office reported that the roof on a brand new mobile home was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marfa, TX
60 mph
Jun 19, 2005
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that wind gusts estimated to be 60 MPH accompanied nickel size hail in Shafter. No reports of damage were received.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shafter, TX
60 mph
Jun 5, 2004
6:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the Marfa AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Marfa, TX
70 mph
Jun 3, 2004
3:37 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds were estimated at speeds between 60 and 70 MPH from Shafter to the Cibola Creek Ranch off of U.S. Highway 67. The winds were accompanied by "blinding" dust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shafter, TX
60 mph
Apr 3, 2004
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Reeves County · 3,768 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verhalen, TX
70 mph
Jun 20, 2003
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tractor-trailer carrying cattle was overturned by severe thunderstorm winds on Highway 67/90 one mile east of the Marfa Lights Viewing Area. Reports did not indicate the status of the cattle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Marfa, TX
71 mph
Jun 20, 2003
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm wind gust of 70 MPH was measured at a federal government facility in northern Presidio County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 WNW Marfa, 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 79843

3 reports
F0 category
Jun 7, 1992
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 17, 1965
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 12, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79843
Presidio County · 2,275 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 79843 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,578
Households1,220
Housing units1,639
Income
Median household income$39,423
$100k+ households24.7%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,080
Attached single-family60
Small multifamily156
Large multifamily51
Mobile homes292
Housing mix
Single-family share65.9%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share12.6%
Mobile-home share17.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied931
Renter-occupied289
Vacant units419
Home value & age
Median home value$228,300
Owner homes $300k+40.6%
Owner homes $500k+18.9%
Owner homes $750k+13.2%
Median year built1956
Older-home share75.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,099
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79843 have on record?

Our records show 50 hail, 32 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79843, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79843?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79843 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ruidosa Hot Spgs Arp, TX on May 31, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79843 — 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 79843 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79843 — 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 79843 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79843 — 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 79843 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79843 — 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 79843, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79843, 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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