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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Karnes City, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Karnes City, TX from July 27, 1959 through March 2, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Karnes City, TX · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 2, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Karnes City, TX

16 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
6:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Coy City, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2007
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Karnes City, TX
1.75″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Karnes City, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 3, 2000
12:05 AM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail, driven by strong winds, caused widespread damage to windows of homes and vehicles in and around Panna Maria. Damage was also reported to gardens and crops in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Panna Maria, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2000
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Karnes City, TX
0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 1998
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Karnes City, TX
0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 1998
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Karnes City, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 1995
11:20 PM CDT
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground around Karnes City, causing extensive damage to corn crops in the area. A few homes had windows broken due to the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Karnes City, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1989
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 1988
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 1986
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″ hail
May 7, 1984
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 1979
9:30 AM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 1979
11:30 AM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 1969
8:30 AM CST
Hail report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 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 Karnes City, TX

11 reports
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UNK mph
May 23, 2022
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THIS IS A DELAYED REPORT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT/EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. KARNES COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS QUITE A BIT OF TREE DAMAGE AND UPROOTING OF TREES OCCURRED ALONG FARM ROAD 99 SOUTHWEST OF KARNES CITY AND KENEDY. KENEDY AIRPORT DID REPORT A WIND GUST OF 50 MPH WITH THIS CLUSTER OF STORMS. SOME OF THE WIND DAMAGE EXTENDS EAST TOWARD RUNGE. APPEARS THE DAMAGE IS FAIRLY WIDESPREAD AND CONSISTENT WITH MICROBURST WINDS AS THE CLUSTER OF STORMS MOVED EAST ACROSS THE COUNTY BETWEEN 1 AND 2 AM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Coy City, TX
60 mph
Jan 9, 2011
2:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph which caused damage in and around Karnes City and Kenedy. The Karnes County emergency manager reported trees toppled over and roofs blown off carports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.62 NW Karnes City, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 1999
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Karnes City, TX
UNK mph
May 12, 1997
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds damaged a mobile home near Karnes City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Karnes City, TX
UNK mph
Apr 2, 1997
10:00 AM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds blew over a shed and knocked over trees between Karnes City and Panna Maria.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Karnes City, TX
UNK mph
Apr 17, 1995
11:55 PM CDT
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down tree limbs and knocked out power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Karnes City, TX
UNK mph
Feb 19, 1991
12:25 AM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jun 30, 1984
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jul 28, 1980
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Apr 29, 1979
9:30 AM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
May 11, 1968
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 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 Karnes City, TX

8 reports
F1 category
Nov 15, 2001
1:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second and more intense Karnes County tornado touched down west of Karnes City near the Wilson County line. Rated F1, it destroyed a trailer, a metal barn, and literally hundreds of trees as it moved northeast for just over two miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 W Karnes City, TX
F0 category
Nov 15, 2001
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado, rated F0, touched down briefly in an open area near Karnes City. No damage was indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Karnes City, TX
F0 category
Sep 17, 1988
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 21, 1967
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
10:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 18, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 18, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jul 27, 1959
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Karnes City, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 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

Karnes City, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,101
Households939
Housing units1,225
Income
Median household income$58,601
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households6.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached756
Attached single-family84
Small multifamily124
Large multifamily23
Mobile homes238
Housing mix
Single-family share61.7%
Attached-home share6.9%
Multifamily share12%
Mobile-home share19.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied627
Renter-occupied312
Vacant units286
Home value & age
Median home value$90,400
Owner homes $300k+7.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share62.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars879
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 11 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Karnes City, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 2, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Karnes City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Karnes City, TX is 2.75″. It was reported near Karnes City, TX on May 7, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Karnes City — 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 Karnes City address?

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