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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gail, TX from May 4, 1959 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
88
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gail, TX · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gail, TX

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 30, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed public report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gail, TX
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Lake J.B. Thomas, TX
2.00″ hail
May 3, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Fluvanna, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail east of Gail on Highway 180.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Gail, TX
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2021
1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF SMALL HAIL WITH QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL MIXED IN. THERE WAS LOCALIZED ROADWAY FLOODING IN LOW LYING AREAS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Gail, TX
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2021
1:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Gail, TX
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2021
1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Gail, TX
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2021
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Gail, TX
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF BROKEN HOME WINDOWS
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Fluvanna, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
4:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gail, TX
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2020
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Fluvanna, TX
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2020
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 NW Gail, TX
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2020
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 ESE O'Donnell, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY NICKEL SIZE WITH A FEW QUARTERS MIXED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gail, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2019
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Gail, 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 Gail, TX

30 reports
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68 mph
Aug 14, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 31 Fluvanna 3W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Fluvanna, TX
67 mph
Jun 9, 2025
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 26 Gail 2SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gail, TX
59 mph
May 25, 2025
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 31 Fluvanna 3W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, TX
59 mph
May 25, 2025
3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 26 Gail 2SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gail, TX
58 mph
Nov 18, 2024
6:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, TX
60 mph
Jul 20, 2024
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 26 Gail 2SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gail, TX
60 mph
Jun 1, 2024
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 26 Gail 2SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gail, TX
58 mph
May 29, 2024
8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fluvanna Mesonet measured a 50kt gust at 3:52am.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, TX
59 mph
May 3, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, TX
73 mph
Oct 3, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 26 Gail 2SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gail, TX
83 mph
Oct 3, 2023
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station Fluvanna 3W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, TX
71 mph
Sep 16, 2023
8:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 26 Gail 2SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gail, TX
61 mph
Jul 16, 2023
8:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fluvanna Mesonet measured 61 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, TX
61 mph
Jul 1, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, TX
59 mph
Jun 8, 2023
4:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 31 Fluvanna 3W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fluvanna, 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 Gail, TX

10 reports
UNK category
May 10, 2019
1:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Gail, TX
EF0 category
May 28, 2015
2:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Borden County and produced a brief tornado about 16 miles northwest of Gail. The time the tornado was on the ground, the path width and length were estimated. There was no damage reported, so the tornado was rated as an EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16.04 NW Gail, TX
F2 category
Jun 5, 2005
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A significant tornado developed in southern Borden County shortly after 18:00 CST. This tornado initially formed just north of Farm to Market Road 1785 three miles west of that highway's intersection with Farm to Market Road 1205. The tornado then slowly moved southwest, and resulted in a wide swath of damage to mesquite trees, road signs, fences, and utility poles as it crossed Farm to Market Road 1785.The tornado's damaging ground circulation briefly dissipated south of Farm to Market Road 1785 in south-central Borden County. Video provided by the public and storm spotters indicated that this phase of the tornado's life cycle was characterized by a condensation funnel that reached half way to the ground with no debris visible near the ground. National Weather Service meteorologists that conducted a damage survey of the tornado's track initially concluded that the broken damage path was likely the result of two separate tornadoes. Photographic evidence, however, supports that the funnel aloft remained well-defined and that the tornado reformed about one mile north of the Borden and Howard County line. The tornado crossed a county road near the Howard County line, and left a three-quarter mile wide swath of damage to mesquite trees and fences. Large drifts of wind blown mud accumulated several feet high along barbed-wire fences on the north side of the tornadoes circulation. A tin shed also was severely damaged. The tornado then moved over plowed fields as it crossed into north-central Howard County.Damage in the Borden County segment of the tornado's path would suggest a weak category rating. This may be largely due to a lack of man made structures that were affected. More significant (F2) damage was observed along the Howard County segment of the damage path. The total path length over Borden and Howard Counties was nine miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Lake J B Thomas, TX
F0 category
Jun 5, 2005
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eye witnesses observed a brief tornado that developed along Farm to Market Road 669 just north of that highway's intersection with Farm to Market Road 1785. Local law enforcement officials and the Texas Department of Transportation reported that highway road signs were "missing" along the tornado's short track along Farm to Market Road 669. The signs were believed to be lofted by the tornadic winds and deposited in adjacent mesquite fields. This tornado developed along the flanking line of the cyclic tornadic supercell. The following tornado was associated with the storm's mesocylone, and formed east of this event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 S Gail, TX
F0 category
Jun 5, 2005
5:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The third tornado of the family developed near the west shores of Lake J.B. Thomas. The tornado affected open range land just west of Farm to Market Road 1205 for more than five minutes. The tornado was photographed by storm spotters and the public as it remained over open range land. It caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Lake J B Thomas, TX
F0 category
Jun 5, 2005
5:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Borden County Sheriff's Office reported that a second tornado developed within a few minutes of the previous entry dissipating. This tornado also remained over open country south of U.S. Highway 180, and it was reported to be short-lived in nature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Gail, TX
F0 category
Jun 5, 2005
5:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The first of six tornadoes to strike the northeastern Permian Basin during the late afternoon and evening of the 5th was observed in rural areas of eastern Borden County shortly after 17:30 CST. Law enforcement officials reported that the tornado remained in open range land south of U.S. Highway 180. Although the tornado persisted for nearly five minutes, no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ESE Gail, TX
F0 category
May 7, 1991
6:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 28, 1985
3:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 13, 1969
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Gail, TX
Borden County · 305 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

Gail, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population323
Households99
Housing units109
Income
Median household income$53,750
$100k+ households39.4%
$150k+ households20.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached89
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share81.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share18.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied47
Renter-occupied52
Vacant units10
Home value & age
Median home value$109,700
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1997
Older-home share24.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars99
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 88 hail, 66 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Gail, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gail?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gail, TX is 4.25″. It was reported near Gail, TX on April 30, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gail — 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 Gail address?

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