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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Orange Grove, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Orange Grove, TX from September 12, 1971 through June 6, 2019, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Orange Grove, TX · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 6, 2019

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Orange Grove, TX

10 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2014
3:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail occurred throughout the town of Orange Grove. The hail, driven by high winds, broke windows on some homes and damaged siding. Numerous vehicles were damaged by the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SW Orange Grove, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2014
3:14 AM CST-6
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of limes caused damage to a few homes and buildings near County Road 303.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 NNW Orange Grove, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2014
3:14 AM CST-6
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several homes on Jennifer Loop north of Orange Grove were damaged by hail up to the size of limes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 NW Orange Grove, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2005
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
0.75″ hail
Feb 24, 2004
10:55 AM CST
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1998
4:23 PM CST
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 1997
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter and public report of dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Orange Grove, TX
2.50″ hail
Jun 17, 1997
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff and public report of tennis ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
2.75″ hail
May 13, 1994
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly near Orange Grove with power lines down. It tore the roof off a residence and damaged two others. The owners of the house were at home when the damage occurred and reported hearing a sound like a train" just before the tornado struck. They were not injured. Golf ball- to baseball-sized hail in Orange Grove at the same time.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
0.88″ hail
May 18, 1993
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail was reported at the Orange Grove Navel Auxiliary Landing Field.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orange Grove, 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 Orange Grove, TX

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UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
58 mph
Oct 24, 2015
11:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gas station in Orange Grove sustained damage due to high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 SW Orange Grove, TX
70 mph
Apr 4, 2014
3:14 AM CST-6
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS storm survey concluded that damaging straight line winds, estimated at 65 to 70 mph, impacted the town of Orange Grove. The damage path was 4.5 miles long and 3.2 miles wide. Approximately 500-600 homes suffered minor to moderate damage with a few broken windows, damaged shingles or siding. A few homes suffered major damage with all west facing windows broken, and exterior siding destroyed by wind blown hail. Throughout the impacted areas, large tree branches and fence posts were snapped. Numerous trampolines were blown and destroyed. There were approximately a dozen unanchored outdoor storage sheds or carports that were destroyed by the wind. One large unanchored outdoor metal building was blown into the neighboring home with debris scattered 300 yards downstream. Another large metal building was blown into an adjacent vehicle with debris scattered 400 yards down wind. There were reports of several horses injured by wind blown debris and large hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.18 WNW Orange Grove, TX
81 mph
May 8, 2012
12:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS survey concluded that a downburst of straight-line winds occurred over the southern portion of the city of Orange Grove near the intersection of Highway 359 and County Road 374. The winds were estimated to be up to 80 mph. The damage path was 1 mile long and a half of a mile wide. Several large power poles were snapped in half. The roof was peeled off of two mobile homes. The roof was damaged on a two story home with a large porch overhang. There were numerous large trees and branches down across the area also.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.05 SW Orange Grove, TX
60 mph
May 8, 2005
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and poles reported blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
58 mph
Jun 15, 1998
2:50 PM CST
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
58 mph
Jun 17, 1997
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff and public report of strong thunderstorm wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
58 mph
May 9, 1997
11:35 AM CST
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of several large trees downed resulting in damage to homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
UNK mph
Jun 12, 1986
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 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 Orange Grove, TX

2 reports
F1 category
May 13, 1994
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly near Orange Grove with power lines down. It tore the roof off a residence and damaged two others. The owners of the house were at home when the damage occurred and reported hearing a sound like a train" just before the tornado struck. They were not injured. Golf ball- to baseball-sized hail in Orange Grove at the same time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Orange Grove, TX
F1 category
Sep 12, 1971
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Orange Grove, TX
Jim Wells County · 11,869 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

Orange Grove, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population833
Households335
Housing units397
Income
Median household income$56,875
$100k+ households37.0%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached299
Attached single-family17
Small multifamily53
Large multifamily18
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share75.3%
Attached-home share4.3%
Multifamily share17.9%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied198
Renter-occupied137
Vacant units62
Home value & age
Median home value$119,900
Owner homes $300k+1.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars307
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 9 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Orange Grove, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 6, 2019.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Orange Grove?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Orange Grove, TX is 2.75″. It was reported near Orange Grove, TX on May 13, 1994.

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

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

I am selling a home in Orange Grove — 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 Orange Grove address?

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