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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Fort Davis, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fort Davis, TX from August 11, 1961 through May 3, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
84
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fort Davis, TX · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last May 3, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fort Davis, TX

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 3, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of hail up to quarter size covering the roadway along State Highway 17.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Fort Davis, TX
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2025
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Fort Davis, TX
1.25″ hail
May 27, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL OBSERVED AT THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS RESORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Mcdonald Observat, TX
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Davis, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH DIAMETER HAIL OBSERVED AT MCDONALD OBSERVATORY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcdonald Observatory, TX
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR FORT DAVIS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Fort Davis, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 10, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcdonald Observatory, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2021
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 WNW Fort Davis, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2021
7:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL COVERING THE GROUND AT BLOYS CAMP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Mcdonald Observat, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2021
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Fort Davis, TX
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2021
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Fort Davis, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2019
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Davis, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WINDOWS... SKYLIGHTS... AND WINDOW PANES WERE BROKEN BY THE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Davis, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2019
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT SHARED VIA FACEBOOK
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Davis, TX
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NE Fort Davis, 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 Fort Davis, TX

19 reports
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73 mph
May 27, 2023
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION FDST2 FORT DAVIS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Fort Davis, TX
UNK mph
May 26, 2023
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF OF A SHED... MINOR TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Fort Davis, TX
UNK mph
May 26, 2023
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 N FORT DAVIS. ROOF PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF OF A SHED... MINOR TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Fort Davis, TX
79 mph
Mar 13, 2019
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcdonald Observatory, TX
79 mph
Mar 13, 2019
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcdonald Observatory, TX
65 mph
Jul 1, 2017
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MCDONALD OBSERVATORY REPORTED A 65 MPH THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Fort Davis, TX
60 mph
Aug 8, 2010
1:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10.39 NW Ft Davis, TX
60 mph
May 24, 2007
5:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph wind gust was reported at the McDonald Observatory. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 NW Ft Davis, TX
62 mph
May 20, 2007
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph wind gust was reported by the media at McDonald Observatory. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Ft Davis, TX
71 mph
May 20, 2007
7:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 71 mph gust was measured by a trained spotter. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 WNW Ft Davis, TX
60 mph
Mar 23, 2007
4:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 NW Ft Davis, TX
66 mph
Jun 6, 2004
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High based thunderstorms developed over the Davis Mountains on the afternoon of the 6th. These storms developed above a very dry and deeply mixed boundary layer, and in an environment favorable for intense convective winds. A rural resident west of Fort Davis measured a 65 MPH wind gust with a home weather station as a severe thunderstorm moved across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Ft Davis, TX
70 mph
Jun 5, 2004
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A rural resident measured a 70 MPH wind gust from a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Ft Davis, TX
85 mph
Sep 11, 2003
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts were recorded by an automated observing system at the McDonald Observatory on Mount Locke. A gust of 85 MPH was recorded at 1745 CST and a gust of 82 MPH was recorded at 1750 CST. The observatory staff reported no damage from the storm which was also accompanied by large hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Ft Davis, TX
60 mph
May 12, 2003
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An automated weather station at the McDonald Observatory recorded a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Ft Davis, 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 Fort Davis, TX

6 reports
EF0 category
Apr 29, 2007
11:58 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported near the Buffalo Trail Boy Scout Camp north-northwest of Fort Davis.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 NNW Ft Davis, TX
EF0 category
Apr 29, 2007
10:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: During the late morning of April 29, the Jeff Davis County emergency manager reported a tornado just south of the intersection of Texas Highways 166 and 17 over open country. While several hundred yards wide, the tornado was described by several spotters as having a relatively weak rotation. This is confirmed by the lack of damage as the tornado crossed both Highway 17 and Highway 166. The tornado moved along a north northwest track, just missing most of the the town of Fort Davis. The tornado then moved into Davis Mountains State Park, across Skyline Drive near Scenic Outlook, and then down the mountain into the lower elevations on the east side of the park. Tree damage was noted both on the mountain side and in the valley areas. As the tornado crossed Highway 118, it began to meander along Limpia Creek before finally dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 SSE Ft Davis, TX
F1 category
Jul 29, 1999
11:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado formed on a developing thunderstorm in the Davis Mountains in the Limpia Crossing Subdivision west of Fort Davis. A similar landspout formed the previous day very near to this location. A hay barn was destroyed, utility lines were downed, and insulation was strewn a couple of miles away from its starting point. The debris from the hay barn was scattered in many directions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Ft Davis, TX
F0 category
Jul 28, 1999
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado formed in the mountains west of Fort Davis. The tornado's life was spent on a grassy hillside resulting in no damage. The tornado had a condensation funnel to the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Ft Davis, TX
F0 category
Aug 26, 1996
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Ft Davis, TX
F0 category
Jul 15, 1976
12:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Davis, TX
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 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

Fort Davis, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population986
Households417
Housing units617
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households38.9%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached504
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes113
Housing mix
Single-family share81.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share18.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied349
Renter-occupied68
Vacant units200
Home value & age
Median home value$245,900
Owner homes $300k+13.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2000
Older-home share22.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars417
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 84 hail, 19 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Fort Davis, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 3, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fort Davis?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fort Davis, TX is 4.00″. It was reported near Fort Davis, TX on June 9, 1966.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fort Davis — 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 Fort Davis address?

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