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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bolivar Peninsula, TX from March 17, 1957 through February 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 77617 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bolivar Peninsula, TX · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bolivar Peninsula, TX

5 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 17, 2024
9:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report on social media of 1.25 inch hail in Gilchrist.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW High Island, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 17, 2024
9:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media user observed widespread hail in Gilchrist with a maximum diameter of 1.25 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW High Island, TX
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2005
5:21 PM CST
Hail report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crystal Beach, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 1996
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bolivar, TX
1.75″ hail
May 5, 1974
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 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 Bolivar Peninsula, TX

20 reports
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59 mph
Feb 15, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous report from 7 WSW High Island for report type. Report from NOAA Ocean Service - Tides and Water Levels obs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW High Island, TX
58 mph
Apr 30, 2024
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nearby NOS site at High Island gusted to 54 knots. This storm then moved into nearshore waters.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 WSW Sea Rim State Pa, TX
59 mph
Apr 10, 2024
10:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Marine thunderstorm wind gust occurred at the Kahla Drive Tempest weather system site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 WSW High Island, TX
61 mph
Jan 8, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Marine thunderstorm wind gust occurred at the Crab Lake WeatherFlow site (XCRB).
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 WSW High Island, TX
60 mph
May 25, 2022
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 42035 28 E GALVESTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 29 E Galveston, TX
63 mph
May 27, 2020
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT THE ROLLOVER PASS TAMU SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 SSE Anahuac, TX
58 mph
May 16, 2020
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 42035 MEASURED WIND GUST TO 58 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 30 E Galveston, TX
67 mph
Jul 11, 2019
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM WIND MEASURED AT WEATHERFLOW SITE ROLLOVER PASS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rollover, TX
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2019
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTED THOUSANDS WITHOUT POWER ALONG BOLIVAR PENINSULA DUE TO SATURDAY' STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bolivar Beach, TX
76 mph
May 10, 2019
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TAMU COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVATION NETWORK STATION REPORTED A WIND GUST TO 76 MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N High Island, TX
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2019
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM WINDS FLIPPED OVER SOME TRAVEL TRAILERS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bolivar Beach, TX
58 mph
Jan 19, 2019
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GALVESTON BAY ENTRANCE
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Fort Travis, TX
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2002
1:40 PM CST
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal Beach, TX
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2002
3:55 AM CST
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off house and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal Beach, TX
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2001
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Newspaper reported damage to a bait camp at Sievers Cove.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Bolivar, 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 Bolivar Peninsula, TX

18 reports
UNK category
Aug 2, 2021
11:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF A TORNADO (WATERSPOUT MOVING ONSHORE) AT 6:35PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 SSE Anahuac, TX
F0 category
Oct 16, 2006
2:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado lifted up and spun a sheriff's patrol vehicle. There was also damage to a boat storage unit.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Crystal Beach, TX
F0 category
Jan 2, 1999
12:26 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The initial touchdown was near the beach where it partially destroyed a beach home on stilts and a moderate sized radio tower. The most significant damage occurred to a housewhere approximately 100 windows were blown out. In addition high winds rolled a motor home about 10 feet.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Gilchrist, TX
F1 category
Jan 2, 1999
12:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The initial touchdown occurred just off Hwy 87 at the intersection of Car Street and Featherstone Street where it ripped off the roof of a dilapidated house. In addition, a motorized boat was tossed from this location and found approximately 150 to 200 feet (from interview with resident) down the street. Numerous pieces of wood were embedded into the ground. Street signs were also downed by high winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gilchrist, TX
F0 category
Sep 27, 1996
9:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 E Crystal Beach, TX
F0 category
Jul 30, 1995
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down with minor damage but no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: High Island, TX
F1 category
Feb 22, 1992
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 1, 1989
8:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 26, 1989
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 13, 1982
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 5, 1981
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Sep 6, 1980
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 4, 1975
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 22, 1972
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 30, 1969
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Galveston County · 114,636 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

Bolivar Peninsula, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,995
Households1,521
Housing units3,275
Income
Median household income$71,970
$100k+ households46.0%
$150k+ households19.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,006
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily32
Large multifamily43
Mobile homes138
Housing mix
Single-family share91.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.3%
Mobile-home share4.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,394
Renter-occupied127
Vacant units1,754
Home value & age
Median home value$316,400
Owner homes $300k+53.0%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.6%
Median year built2004
Older-home share21.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,510
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 20 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near Bolivar Peninsula, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bolivar Peninsula?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bolivar Peninsula, TX is 1.75″. It was reported near Bolivar Peninsula, TX on May 5, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bolivar Peninsula — 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 Bolivar Peninsula address?

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