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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Abilene, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Abilene, TX from May 18, 1955 through July 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
243
Wind Reports
248
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Abilene, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Abilene, TX

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E View, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail reported via social media with images.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report over social media came in for 1 inch hail over Abilene Christian University.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2025
4:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2025
4:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Abilene, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
2:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Lytle Lake in Abilene.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
5:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Abilene, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Abilene, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E View, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2023
6:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: POSTED TO TWITTER. GOLF BALL SIDED HAIL WITH SOME LARGER STONES ON THE GROUND AT MCMURRAY UNIVERSITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Abilene, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2023
6:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO POSTED TO TWITTER SHOWED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL HITTING CARS AND CRACKING WINDSHIELDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Abilene, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2023
6:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Abilene, 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 Abilene, TX

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large roofing section blown off of a building on South 2nd and Leggett street in Abilene. Timing estimated based on the timing of the 76 mph wind gust at the West Texas Mesonet Abilene 3NE station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Video of a Conoco Gas Station sign being blown out in Abilene. Timing estimated based on the timing of the 76 mph wind gust at the West Texas Mesonet Abilene 3NE station. Location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Roof ripped off of an apartment building near Texas Avenue and South 14th street in Abilene. Timing estimated based on the timing of the 76 mph wind gust at the West Texas Mesonet Abilene 3NE station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photo showing glass windows blown out at Hendrick Clinic in Cedar Mall. Timing estimated based on the timing of the 76 mph wind gust at the West Texas Mesonet Abilene 3NE station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ENE Dyess Afb. Delayed report. Photo of Allsups Gas Station heavily damaged... with car port partially collapsed. Timing estimated based on the timing of the 76 mph wind gust at the West Texas Mesonet Abilene 3NE station. Location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Dyess Afb, TX
62 mph
Jul 5, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dyess AFB reported 54 knot wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Dyess Afb, TX
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: City of Abilene EM reported many trees and power lines down and there is currently 21...000 people are without power in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2025
4:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Billboard completely destroyed and wrapped around a telephone pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2025
4:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hangar door blown off track at Freeman Jet Center-Abilene Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Abilene, TX
62 mph
Jun 15, 2025
4:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KABI Abilene.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Abilene, TX
78 mph
Jun 12, 2025
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 78 mph wind gust at the West Texas mesonet location on the ACU campus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple branches down. Fence knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Abilene, TX
62 mph
Mar 4, 2025
8:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Abilene, TX
68 mph
Nov 1, 2024
3:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 68 mph was reported from ASOS at the Abilene Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Abilene, TX
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2024
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portion of metal roof peeled off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Hamby, 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 Abilene, TX

10 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2019
10:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS HOMES WAS REPORTED ON SOUTH 7TH STREET... SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN ABILENE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Abilene, TX
F0 category
May 7, 2002
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado blew down a few power poles on the north side of Abilene.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Abilene, TX
F0 category
May 11, 1994
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was spotted by National Weather Service employees six miles southwest of the Abilene Municipal Airport. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Weather Service, TX
F2 category
Apr 5, 1990
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 16, 1986
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 30, 1983
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
May 25, 1976
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 14, 1962
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jul 14, 1962
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 10, 1959
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Abilene, TX
Taylor County · 43,777 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 · City

Abilene, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population127,130
Households46,682
Housing units52,729
Income
Median household income$62,720
$100k+ households37.1%
$150k+ households13.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached36,752
Attached single-family1,415
Small multifamily7,257
Large multifamily5,735
Mobile homes1,471
Housing mix
Single-family share69.7%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share24.6%
Mobile-home share2.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied25,975
Renter-occupied20,707
Vacant units6,047
Home value & age
Median home value$178,900
Owner homes $300k+18.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1974
Older-home share57.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars44,647
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 243 hail, 248 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Abilene, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Abilene?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Abilene, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Hamby, TX on June 12, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Abilene — 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 Abilene address?

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