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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elgin, TX from April 24, 1957 through December 25, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elgin, TX · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 25, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elgin, TX

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Dec 25, 2024
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.25 inch hail reported by CoCoRaHS spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Elgin, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2024
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball sized hail on the north side of Elgin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Elgin, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2024
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail on the north side of Elgin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Elgin, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 10, 2024
3:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Elgin, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2021
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Elgin, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Elgin, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elgin, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2019
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Elgin, TX
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2017
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL EAST OF ELGIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Elgin, TX
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2017
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG HIGHWAY 290 JUST WEST OF ELGIN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Elgin, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 18, 2015
8:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the city of Elgin by local law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.21 WNW Sayersville, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2014
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail at Elgin High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, TX
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2013
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2013
1:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.21 WNW Sayersville, 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 Elgin, TX

14 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 22, 2022
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: US 290 BLOCKED OFF NEAR THE ELGIN CITY LIMITS DUE TO DOWNED POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Elgin, TX
UNK mph
May 23, 2017
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BASTROP COUNTY EM REPORTS WIDESPREAD WIND DAMAGE IN AND AROUND ELGIN. REPORTS OF BOTH POWER LINES AND TREES DOWNED ACROSS THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Elgin, TX
UNK mph
May 23, 2017
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN IN ELGIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elgin, TX
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2017
6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER POLES DOWN WITH ISOLATED TREE AND ROOF DAMAGE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF ELGIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Elgin, TX
58 mph
May 10, 2013
7:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that downed trees on Red Town Rd. in Elgin.
NWS Wind Report Location: .75 NNE Elgin, TX
60 mph
Aug 14, 2011
5:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph which moved a porch away from a house, downed power lines, and knocked over a couple of trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.48 WNW Elgin, TX
58 mph
Aug 22, 2009
4:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts, estimated at 50 knots, that caused minor damage to a home and knocked over several trees. In addition, this storm dropped quarter size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.74 NE Elgin, TX
69 mph
Jul 7, 2005
7:07 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms forming along the northern Texas Hill Country in the late afternoon moved southward into the evening hours. The storms knocked over trees near Elgin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Elgin, TX
69 mph
Mar 25, 2005
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As the severe line of thunderstorms moved eastward, they produced winds that uprooted trees both to the east and the west of SH95, south of the town of Elgin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Elgin, TX
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2002
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were knocked over by severe thunderstorm winds in and around the Elgin area. Windows were also broken out in homes by large limbs knocked off trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elgin, TX
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2000
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down several trees just east of Elgin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elgin, TX
UNK mph
Apr 4, 1997
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elgin, TX
UNK mph
Dec 19, 1987
11:30 AM CST
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jan 20, 1973
8:20 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Elgin, TX

11 reports
UNK category
Mar 21, 2022
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED SPOTTER REPORTS TORNADO ON THE GROUND APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ELGIN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elgin 3Sw, TX
F0 category
Mar 25, 2005
10:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado descended from the same south end of the line of thunderstorms that had produced the Littig tornado. This touchdown was around 2 miles east of Littig, in Bastrop County, where the Old Shiloh Baptist Church and the new Shiloh Baptist Church both sustained considerable exterior and roof damage. The location is just east of County Line Road and just south of Voelker Lane. This touchdown would have been very brief, less than one quarter mile in length. It was timed near 2202 CST and was rated as F0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Elgin, TX
F0 category
Nov 12, 2000
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small and short-lived tornado was observed by the public near Elgin. It caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elgin, TX
F1 category
Oct 17, 1998
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second small, narrow and short-lived tornado was reported over thirty minutes after the first tornado. It also formed in the Elgin area and stayed on the ground about two minutes. It moved into a light residential area, destroying one home, then lifted up and dissipating. The family in the destroyed home took shelter in the bathroom, escaping injury.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elgin, TX
F1 category
Oct 17, 1998
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very small and short-lived tornado struck briefly near Elgin. It destroyed a mobile home and knocked over several trees before lifting back into the parent thunderstorm. The only reported injury was to a baby in the mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elgin, TX
F0 category
Apr 17, 1991
5:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Apr 7, 1980
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
May 2, 1977
5:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Nov 17, 1971
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Oct 23, 1970
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Apr 24, 1957
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, TX
Bastrop County · 25,106 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

Elgin, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,996
Households4,371
Housing units4,475
Income
Median household income$85,666
$100k+ households50.8%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,697
Attached single-family249
Small multifamily399
Large multifamily98
Mobile homes32
Housing mix
Single-family share82.6%
Attached-home share5.6%
Multifamily share11.1%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,991
Renter-occupied1,380
Vacant units104
Home value & age
Median home value$267,900
Owner homes $300k+41.7%
Owner homes $500k+11.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,179
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 32 hail, 14 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Elgin, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 25, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elgin?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elgin, TX is 2.00″. It was reported near Elgin, TX on October 21, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elgin — 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 Elgin address?

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