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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Alto, TX from March 26, 1961 through July 8, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alto, TX · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 8, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Alto, TX

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 11, 2024
2:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of quarter sized hail 7 miles to the south of Rusk.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Alto, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
10:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Alto, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS REPORTED AT A LOCAL EATING ESTABLISHMENT ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF ALTO... TEXAS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Alto, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 6, 2019
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED 2 MILES SOUTH OF ALTO ON HWY 69.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Alto, TX
4.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2019
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF SOFTBALL SIZE HAIL IN ALTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alto, TX
1.25″ hail
May 28, 2017
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Alto, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
9:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported two miles south of Alto, Texas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Morrill, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2004
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alto, TX
1.25″ hail
Dec 23, 2002
6:35 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alto, TX
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2000
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Alto, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 1994
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alto, TX
1.00″ hail
May 13, 1994
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alto, TX
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1984
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 1984
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1981
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Alto, TX

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of trees down along Highway 69 between Rusk and Alto.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Alto, TX
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
10:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Alto, TX
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2023
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees snapped and uprooted south of Alto... Texas along CR 2707.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Alto, TX
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
4:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alto, TX
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2020
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOCKING THE ROAD 5 MILES EAST OF ALTO ON HWY 21.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Alto, TX
UNK mph
Oct 3, 2019
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN REPORTED ON FM 1911S ABOUT 3 MILES SOUTH OF ALTO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Alto, TX
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alto, TX
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2019
4:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 HOMES DAMAGED IN DOWNTOWN ALTO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alto, TX
UNK mph
May 12, 2017
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF REPORTS TREES DOWN NEAR ST. THOMAS CHURCH ON TEXAS HWY 21.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Alto, TX
UNK mph
May 12, 2017
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF REPORTS TREES DOWN ACROSS FM ROAD 851 NEAR ALTO SCHOOL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Alto, TX
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2016
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF EXTENSIVE DAMAGE HAS BEEN RECEIVED NEAR ALTO. A BARN WAS BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alto, TX
62 mph
May 21, 2013
7:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Alto, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alto, TX
62 mph
Jul 21, 2012
7:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were downed across the southern end of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alto, TX
62 mph
Mar 24, 2010
11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed in Alto, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alto, TX
58 mph
Jun 26, 2007
2:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was downed on Hwy 21 west of Alto, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Alto, 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 Alto, TX

7 reports
UNK category
Jul 8, 2024
5:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with estimated maximum winds near 105 mph touched down about 1.5 miles west of Alto along Highway 294... where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. A single family home along Highway 294 had its metal roof peeled off... with numerous adjacent trees snapped and uprooted. The tornado then lifted shortly thereafter in an open pasture near CR 2328. The estimated path length of the tornado was 1.13 miles... with a path width of 200 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Alto, TX
UNK category
Mar 24, 2022
4:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 W CUSHING. INITIAL TORNADO DAMAGE WAS IDENTIFIED APPROXIMATELY 2 ENE OF ALTO... TX IN CHEROKEE COUNTY. THE TORNADO PROCEEDED TO TRAVEL ALONG A NORTHEASTERLY TRACK FOR 37 MILES WITH A PEAK WIDTH OF 1400 YARDS. THE TORNADO UPROOTED OR SNAPPED THOUSANDS OF TREES ALONG ITS PATH AND CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS HOMES AND NEARBY STRUCTURES... INDICATIVE OF PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 125 MPH. CONFIDENCE IS VERY HIGH THE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED DOWN TO THE SOUTHWEST OF THIS TEMPORARY STARTING POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Alto, TX
UNK category
Apr 13, 2019
6:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 16 INJ *** SEVERAL STRUCTURES DAMAGED... INCLUDING THE GYM OF ALTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Alto, TX
UNK category
Apr 13, 2019
5:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO WITH 2 HOMES REPORTED DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alto, TX
F1 category
May 18, 1983
3:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Mar 17, 1980
5:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Mar 26, 1961
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Alto, TX
Cherokee County · 15,017 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

Alto, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population825
Households393
Housing units522
Income
Median household income$56,719
$100k+ households23.9%
$150k+ households5.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached302
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily158
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes35
Housing mix
Single-family share57.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share35.4%
Mobile-home share6.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied164
Renter-occupied229
Vacant units129
Home value & age
Median home value$177,800
Owner homes $300k+12.8%
Owner homes $500k+10.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars352
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 31 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Alto, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Alto?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Alto, TX is 4.00″. It was reported near Alto, TX on April 6, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alto — 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 Alto address?

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