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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near La Porte, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near La Porte, TX from November 20, 1973 through April 16, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  La Porte, TX · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 16, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near La Porte, TX

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2023
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS OF HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED OFF OF RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE La Porte, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2023
5:08 AM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE La Porte, TX
1.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2019
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2013
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A strong thunderstorms produced dime sized hail in La Porte.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SE Strang, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed in La Porte.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SE Strang, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2003
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, TX
0.75″ hail
Sep 8, 1999
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, TX
0.88″ hail
May 10, 1999
6:10 AM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, TX
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 1998
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 1997
6:47 PM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail at Sealand Marine.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 1992
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 22, 1984
12:45 AM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 1984
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 1981
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 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 La Porte, TX

16 reports
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58 mph
Mar 28, 2023
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED LARGE TREE LIMBS IN A NEIGHBORHOOD IN LA PORTE.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, TX
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2023
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS MARINE TSTM WIND REPORT FROM LA PORTE. THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED LARGE TREE LIMBS IN A NEIGHBORHOOD IN LA PORTE.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, TX
UNK mph
Oct 27, 2021
2:37 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMBS AND FENCES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW La Porte, TX
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN AT GOLF COURSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bay Oaks, TX
75 mph
May 27, 2014
6:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced strong wind gusts that created flying debris at a construction site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.88 SE La Porte Muni Arpt, TX
69 mph
May 27, 2014
6:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm wind gust overturned an 18 wheeled truck on the Fred Hartman Bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 N La Porte, TX
63 mph
Apr 24, 2009
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof under repair at a nursing home collapsed due to the combination of strong winds and heavy rainfall.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 SW La Porte Muni Arpt, TX
63 mph
Jul 6, 2005
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gate and roof damage, overturned trailers and car windows blown out around a chemical plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, TX
63 mph
Jul 6, 2005
4:05 PM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down along with residential roof and trailer park damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, TX
60 mph
May 10, 1999
6:10 AM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 60 mph at Baytown-La Porte bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, TX
58 mph
Jun 21, 1997
6:47 PM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines blown down at Sealand Marine.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, TX
UNK mph
Feb 1, 1990
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jul 10, 1981
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
May 30, 1979
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Jul 28, 1977
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 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 La Porte, TX

13 reports
UNK category
Mar 29, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO MOIVED WEST TO EAST ACROSS LA PORTE AND CAUSED CONSIDERABLE TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE EAST OF HWY 146.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Porte, TX
UNK category
Mar 29, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND DAMAGE FROM A TORNADO IN LA PORTE. RATING EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE La Porte, TX
F0 category
Oct 9, 2003
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado caused damage to trees and to a storefront window near the intersection of Fairmont and Broadway Avenues. Originated as a waterspout over Galveston Bay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Porte, TX
F3 category
Mar 30, 2002
8:09 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This Tornado began its path in the Shoreacres subdivision, 3 miles south of La Porte, with a home on Greenleaf Road receiving structural and roof damage (F1), then moved northeast and partially demolished a Super Mart on Broadway (F3), then ripped through an apartment complex across the street causing major roof and window damage and knocking down trees (F2), collapsing a car garage and destroying at least one car. Just northeast of the apartments, a few homes had minor damage with fences and large trees down. On Carlisle Street, in the Bayside Terrace subdivision, a few homes had minor roof damage, yard trees down, and debris from the convenience store, while part of the roof off the Super Mart dropped onto a Truck parked at the north end of Carlisle next to Galveston Bay. No injuries were reported. A survey was conducted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S La Porte, TX
F0 category
Oct 11, 2001
7:45 AM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A meteorologist reported a tornado near Highway 225.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Porte, TX
F1 category
Sep 11, 1998
3:32 AM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown caused moderate damage to homes and apartments. Damage included in T.S. Frances summary.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Porte, TX
F0 category
Apr 20, 1995
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The roof of a business in La Porte was damaged by a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Porte, TX
F0 category
Oct 15, 1989
9:05 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 18, 1983
2:02 AM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Feb 9, 1983
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jun 26, 1982
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 31, 1974
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Oct 28, 1974
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, TX
Harris County · 1,069,971 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

La Porte, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,077
Households13,164
Housing units13,737
Income
Median household income$81,801
$100k+ households44.7%
$150k+ households21.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,069
Attached single-family532
Small multifamily884
Large multifamily1,505
Mobile homes690
Housing mix
Single-family share73.3%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share17.4%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,491
Renter-occupied3,673
Vacant units573
Home value & age
Median home value$217,100
Owner homes $300k+15.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1983
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,424
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 16 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near La Porte, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 16, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in La Porte?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near La Porte, TX is 1.75″. It was reported near La Porte, TX on July 30, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in La Porte — 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 La Porte address?

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