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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 79848

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 79848 from August 10, 1965 through April 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 79848 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 79848

66 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Phone call with Fire Rescue confirmed 2 inch hail from a cell in Sanderson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanderson, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser reported walnut sized hail along US HWY 285.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 N Sanderson, TX
2.50″ hail
Nov 2, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanderson, TX
2.00″ hail
May 30, 2024
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Dryden, TX
2.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2023
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Sanderson, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2023
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo showing approximately 2 inch hail along US Highway 90.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Dryden, TX
2.00″ hail
May 28, 2021
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER PHOTO OF HAIL UP TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanderson, TX
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2021
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanderson, TX
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2021
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEASURED BY IBHS HAIL STUDY RESEARCHERS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Dryden, TX
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2021
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Sanderson, TX
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2018
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OCCURRED BWTWEEN 606 PM AND 620 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanderson, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 30, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanderson, TX
2.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2016
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Sanderson, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2016
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanderson, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON HWY 90 WEST OF SANDERSON
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Sanderson, 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 79848

21 reports
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60 mph
Jul 22, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dryden, TX
93 mph
Jun 10, 2025
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K6R6 5 W Dryden recorded a storm-related gust of 93mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Dryden, TX
70 mph
Jun 10, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 70mph winds accompanied by small hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sanderson, TX
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Uprooted tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sanderson, TX
62 mph
Jun 6, 2025
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K6R6 5 W Dryden.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Dryden, TX
60 mph
May 16, 2021
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dryden, TX
61 mph
May 14, 2012
1:29 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 61 mph wind gust at the Dryden ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dryden, TX
60 mph
Jun 2, 2009
3:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gusts were estimated to be near 50 to 60 mph by law enforcement. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.67 N (P07)Sanderson, TX
58 mph
May 15, 2009
6:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Dryden Ffa Site, TX
63 mph
Jun 27, 2007
2:13 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Automated Surface Observing Station at Dryden (K6R6) recorded a wind gust of 63 mph. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dryden, TX
61 mph
Jun 17, 2006
12:02 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Terrell County Sheriff's Office reported that the roof was blown off of a county owned storage building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sanderson, TX
60 mph
Jun 9, 2005
6:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a trailer house was blown off by damaging thunderstorm winds at a ranch near Longfellow.
NWS Wind Report Location: Longfellow, TX
59 mph
Aug 26, 2004
6:03 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An isolated thunderstorm produced a severe wind gust that was measured by the Terrell County Airport ASOS during the early evening of the 27th.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dryden, TX
60 mph
Jun 12, 2004
5:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained weather spotter estimated severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 MPH in Sanderson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sanderson, TX
58 mph
Jun 13, 1998
7:24 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of storms extended from McCamey south to the Rio Grande. A 50 knot gust was recorded by the Terrell County Airport ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dryden, 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 79848

8 reports
UNK category
Jun 4, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell thunderstorm that caused the first tornado would quickly prouce another smaller tornado near the center of Sanderson a short time later. This tornado was photographed as a skinny rope tornado moving roughly parallel to Oak Street. This tornado would snap power poles... damage roofs... and destroy a small wooden building before lifting. This short-lived tornado was rated an EF-1 with peak winds estimated to have been 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sanderson, TX
UNK category
Jun 4, 2024
12:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photos showed a tornado formed very near Sanderson along a ridge northwest of town. This tornado immediately entered a neighborhood west of US Highway 285 in Sanderson. Damage in this neighborhood included damage to walls and roofs of several houses with the complete destruction of a manufactured home. A sturdy steel carport was colla[sed in on itself and trees were debarked in the area. This damage was rated with a max estimated wind speed of 140 MPH... making this tornado an EF-3. This tornado would continue a short distance to the east of this neighborood... moving shipping containers and snapping power poles before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Sanderson, TX
UNK category
Jun 3, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado with damage to buildings and power lines reported in Sanderson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sanderson, TX
EF2 category
Apr 21, 2011
5:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage was reported near Sanderson at approximately 17:45 CST. Several cedar trees were destroyed as the tornado tracked east southeast. A home and barn were also destroyed by the tornado. Spotter reports indicate the tornado was 1/2 mile wide and travelled approximately 9 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.62 NW (P07)Sanderson, TX
EF2 category
Apr 29, 2009
4:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Although a tornado was never reported during the time of issuance, later public reports and a NWS Storm Survey indicated in fact there was a tornado. Based on radar estimates, tornadic damage began sometime around 4 PM CST about 28 miles north of Dryden, TX. This is where a 30 gallon fiberglass tank was destroyed, in addition to another chemical tank. Pieces of the fiberglass tank were found downwind. A set of metal stairs that appeared to have been welded to the tank were also found downwind and were no longer attached to the tank. As the tornado tracked southeastward, its debris field of rocks, gravel and tree limbs stripped the paint off of a recently painted 300 gallon storage tank. The tornado continued on its path and weakened after stripping some cedar trees sometime around 404 PM CST. Please see the attached images for damage photos and a detailed image of the tornado's damage path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 27.46 N Dryden, TX
F1 category
May 25, 1995
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff's office reported a brief tornado touchdown along U.S. Highway 90 east of Sanderson. Sixty mph winds were reported along State Highway 349 in the northeastern part of the county. A coop observer reported three-quarters-inch hail in Dryden.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 1, 1992
1:04 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Aug 10, 1965
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 79848
Terrell County · 628 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 79848 area census snapshot

People & households
Population804
Households406
Housing units581
Income
Median household income$52,500
$100k+ households30.3%
$150k+ households7.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached546
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes23
Housing mix
Single-family share94.0%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share0.9%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied355
Renter-occupied51
Vacant units175
Home value & age
Median home value$137,800
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1947
Older-home share89.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars388
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 79848 have on record?

Our records show 66 hail, 21 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 79848, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 79848?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 79848 is 4.25″. It was reported near (P07)Sanderson, TX on April 29, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 79848 — 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 79848 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 79848 — 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 79848 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 79848 — 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 79848 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 79848 — 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 79848, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 79848, 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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