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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Hale Center, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hale Center, TX from May 24, 1957 through June 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 79041 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
75
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
34
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hale Center, TX · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hale Center, TX

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo. Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Cotton Center, TX
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hale Center, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2021
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Cotton Center, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2021
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5 INCH DIAMETER HAIL FOUND ON GROUND. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Hale Center, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
3:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.1 TO 1.2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Hale Center, TX
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2020
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hale Center, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2019
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hale Center, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cotton Center, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2018
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Hale Center, TX
0.88″ hail
Aug 5, 2015
4:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Citizens reported nickel sized hail underneath a strong thunderstorm moving from southwest of Halfway to west of Hale Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Halfway, TX
4.50″ hail
May 27, 2015
5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A nearly stationary supercell produced a severe hail swath ranging in size from quarters to softballs. Several dozen vehicles traveling along Interstate 27 between Abernathy and the Hale Center rest stop suffered varying degrees of damage; the worst of which involved losing nearly all windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Hale Center, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2015
9:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The same hailstorm from Hockley County continued northeast across Hale County with severe hail between quarter and golf ball size. Cars at the high school in Hale Center did suffer minor damage from mostly quarter size hail. Although damage likely occurred to area wheat crops in Hale County, no information was available.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Cotton Center, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2015
10:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated by a storm chaser. No damage was noted.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Hale Center, TX
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2013
7:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A citizen reported golf ball size hail near Cotton Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Cotton Center, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2013
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter measured quarter size hail. No damage was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Hale Center, 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 Hale Center, TX

21 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 15, 2016
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COTTON CENTER ISD LOST PART OF THE ROOF AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cotton Center, TX
64 mph
Oct 12, 2012
5:21 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 65 mph with two inch diameter hail. The extent of damage was not known.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Hale Center, TX
64 mph
Jun 14, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph and extensive blowing dust.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Hale Center, TX
60 mph
Jun 4, 2012
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed by the Hale Center EMC.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Hale Center, TX
60 mph
May 27, 2008
8:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local farmers reported that thunderstorm winds destroyed at least six irrigation pivot systems northwest of Hale Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Hale Center, TX
60 mph
May 31, 2007
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated a thunderstorm wind gust up to 60 miles per hour in Cotton Center. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cotton Center, TX
66 mph
Aug 23, 2001
4:39 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm chaser measured 65 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Cotton Center, TX
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2000
3:10 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind snapped power poles on Farm-to-Market Road 37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Cotton Center, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 1999
1:55 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Hale Center, TX
UNK mph
Jul 22, 1996
9:18 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Hale Center, TX
58 mph
Jun 2, 1996
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 E Hale Center, TX
63 mph
May 26, 1996
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Hale Center, TX
UNK mph
Dec 12, 1993
2:55 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hale Center, TX
70 mph
May 29, 1990
2:25 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
86 mph
Jul 4, 1981
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 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 Hale Center, TX

30 reports
UNK category
May 3, 2024
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown north-northeast of Hale Center.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Hale Center, TX
UNK category
May 27, 2021
2:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LIGHTNING ILLUMINATED PICTURE OF ROPE TORNADO. LOCATION IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. TORNADO REPORTED TO BE ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Hale Center, TX
UNK category
Mar 13, 2021
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF A TORNADO NEAR WIND FARM TO THE EAST OF HALE CENTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Hale Center, TX
UNK category
May 25, 2019
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER IN COTTON CENTER OBSERVING A TORNADO TO THEIR WEST. THE LOCATION IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Cotton Center, TX
EF0 category
Oct 12, 2012
6:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers documented a narrow and very brief EF0 tornado in a field. A small amount of debris was observed rotating in a tight fashion underneath a condensation funnel. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.29 SSE Furguson Sta, TX
EF0 category
Sep 27, 2007
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 16:45 CST the Federal Aviation Administration relayed a pilot report of a tornado just west of Cotton Center. The tornado had formed along an outflow boundary beneath a rapidly developing severe thunderstorm. The highly visible landspout-type tornado was observed by many officials and the general public from portions of at least three counties as it moved west-northwestward over farm land until it dissipated just south of Corry (extreme eastern Lamb County) at 16:55 CST. ||An eyewitness reported that the tornado briefly broke-up as it crossed Texas Farm to Market Road 37 near the Hale and Lamb County line, then reformed as it crossed into Lamb County. Although no structural damage occurred, farmers reported that the track of the tornado was visible through cotton and wheat fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Cotton Center, TX
EF1 category
Apr 17, 2007
12:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A farmstead was damaged by an apparent tornado that moved southeastward across portions of western Hale County. The tornado uprooted two large trees and destroyed a center pivot irrigation system. No structural damage or injuries were reported. The damage and reports from local residents corresponds to a strong low-level circulation in Doppler radar velocities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Cotton Center, TX
F2 category
Apr 26, 1998
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived but strong (F2) tornado occurred just north of Hale Center. Two people narrowly escaped injury when their home was destroyed (they had sought shelter in a small, interior closet in this ranch-style house). The tornado also heavily damaged a vacant house, barn, hangar, and center-pivot irrigation system. Several large trees were destroyed/uprooted. Damage was investigated by NWS officials just a few hours after it occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Hale Center, TX
F0 category
Apr 16, 1992
4:29 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 5, 1991
6:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 11, 1991
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 3, 1989
3:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 31, 1989
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 26, 1987
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 20, 1983
2:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Hale Center, TX
Hale County · 10,140 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

Hale Center, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,705
Households722
Housing units938
Income
Median household income$49,083
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached798
Attached single-family22
Small multifamily30
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes88
Housing mix
Single-family share85.1%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share3.2%
Mobile-home share9.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied619
Renter-occupied103
Vacant units216
Home value & age
Median home value$85,300
Owner homes $300k+0.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share72.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars655
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 75 hail, 21 wind, and 34 tornado reports in and near Hale Center, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hale Center?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hale Center, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Hale Center, TX on May 27, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hale Center — 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 Hale Center address?

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