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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ponder, TX from April 2, 1957 through November 24, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 76259 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code

Hail Reports

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

4.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage Ponder, TX · 1957–present Updated Daily · last Nov 24, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ponder, TX

30 reports

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1.00″ hail

Nov 24, 2025
10:36 AM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Several facebook reports of quarter size hail in Ponder.

NWS Hail Report Location: Ponder, TX

1.00″ hail

May 28, 2024
2:15 AM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail at Smith Road and HWY 380 via social media.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Ponder, TX

1.00″ hail

May 24, 2024
10:32 PM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter hail on the north side of Ponder.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Ponder, TX

1.50″ hail

Feb 22, 2022
2:29 AM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Ponder, TX

3.00″ hail

May 10, 2021
11:29 PM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE OF MEASURED 3 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Ponder, TX

1.50″ hail

May 10, 2021
11:25 PM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Ponder, TX

4.00″ hail

May 10, 2021
11:24 PM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE OF MEASURED 4 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.

NWS Hail Report Location: Ponder, TX

2.75″ hail

May 10, 2021
11:24 PM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE OF MEASURED 2.75 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.

NWS Hail Report Location: Ponder, TX

2.00″ hail

Mar 27, 2017
1:00 AM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA 2 INCH HAIL IN PONDER

NWS Hail Report Location: Ponder, TX

2.50″ hail

Apr 11, 2016
10:12 PM UTC

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL 4 NORTH OF PONDER

NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Ponder, TX

1.75″ hail

Nov 5, 2015
5:47 PM CST-6

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Amateur radio reported golf-ball sized hail near Hwy 156 in Ponder, TX.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Ponder, TX

1.00″ hail

May 27, 2015
7:22 PM CST-6

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 SSW Ponder, TX

1.75″ hail

Oct 2, 2014
2:04 PM CST-6

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A report of golf-ball sized hail was received via social media in Ponder, TX.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Ponder, TX

0.75″ hail

Apr 3, 2014
2:28 PM CST-6

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Ponder, TX

0.88″ hail

Jun 21, 2011
1:20 AM CST-6

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported 11 miles west of Denton.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.88 ENE Stony, TX

1.00″ hail

Apr 25, 1994
4:55 PM CST

Hail report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: During the evening hours of the 25th, three supercell thunderstorms moved across the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area producing torrential rain, large hail, high winds, and six tornadoes. Three persons were killed and 55 injured from the tornadoes. The ,hailstorms across Tarrant County did 50-100 million dollars damage, the DeSoto tornado approximately 50 million dollars damage, and the Lancaster tornado approximately 100 million dollars damage. Storm A moved across northern Tarrant and northern Dallas counties between 1800 CST and 1930 CST producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter and torrential rains. Storm B moved eastward into western Tarrant County at approximately 1800 CST. This storm had a history of producing large hail across Stephens, Palo Pinto, and Parker Counties. Once again, this storm produced large hail across the southern half of Fort Worth and Arlington, and a brief tornado touchdown in south Fort Worth 2 miles south of Edgecliff Village at 1842 CST. By 1930 CST, Storm B had moved into southwest Dallas County, producing a brief tornado touchdown at Joe Pool Lake. A second tornado occurred at approximately 1950 CST, doing considerable damage in DeSoto. At 2030 CST, a strong tornado developed rapidly just west of Lancaster, and the storm began turning to the right, moving east-southeast. At 2040 CST, Lancaster was devastated by a tornado producing upper scale F3 and lower scale F4 damage. At 2058 CST, Storm B moved to the Dallas-Ellis county line, and a tornado was reported 2 miles south of Red Oak, in extreme northern Ellis County. Storm C began developing rapidly at 1840 CST, 5 miles southwest of Weatherford, moving to the east. Storm C quickly became severe, producing hail up to golf ball-size on the Parker-Tarrant county line by 1930 CST. Storm C continued to move east across southern Tarrant County producing torrential rain and up to baseball-size hail. At 2030 CST, Storm C, now located in southeast Tarrant County near Mansfield, turned right and began moving southeast toward Midlothian. At 2058 CST, a tornado was reported 4 miles west of Midlothian.

NWS Hail Report Location: Ponder, 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 Ponder, TX

21 reports

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72 mph

Sep 22, 2025
8:49 AM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A 72 mph wind gust was measured in Ponder. Large tree damage was reported southeast of FM 156 and FM 2449... along with minor roof damage. Large tree limbs were broken... fences were down... and a trampoline punctured a roof.

NWS Wind Report Location: Ponder, TX

UNK mph

Sep 19, 2023
10:29 PM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Public emailed pictures of significant damage to metal buildings and trees on Southwind Pl road near Krum. Time from email verified by radar.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Ponder, TX

60 mph

Oct 11, 2021
2:10 AM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: 60 MPH WINDS REPORTED IN PONDER BY WEATHER SPOTTER.

NWS Wind Report Location: Ponder, TX

UNK mph

Aug 27, 2020
10:20 PM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: SEVERAL HOMES WITH ROOF AND TREE DAMAGE IN ROBSON RANCH. FD WAS OUT TARPING ROOFS.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Ponder, TX

58 mph

Jun 21, 2020
12:36 PM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: WIND GUST TO 58 MPH MEASURED AT U.S. HIGHWAY 380 AND JACKSON ROAD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Ponder, TX

UNK mph

Mar 27, 2018
11:42 AM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: WIND DAMAGE TO A BARN OFF OF SWAFFORD ROAD... SOUTHWEST OF PONDER. ROOF BLOWN OFF... WITH WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 65 MPH.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Ponder, TX

UNK mph

Mar 31, 2017
7:33 AM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: DENTON COUNTY FIRE DISPATCH REPORTING TRACTOR TRUCK SEMI TRAILER BLOWN OVER BY WIND

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Ponder, TX

UNK mph

Jul 15, 2016
1:45 PM UTC

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: OVER 60 MPH WINDS REPORTED SE OF PONDER AND SW OF DENTON. PATIO FURNITURE BEING BLOWN DOWN IN THE ROBSON RANCH AREA.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Ponder, TX

58 mph

Nov 5, 2015
6:03 PM CST-6

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: The light poles at the Ponder High School football stadium were bent in half by thunderstorm winds.

NWS Wind Report Location: .57 ENE Ponder, TX

63 mph

Aug 12, 2012
5:08 PM CST-6

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported that 20 to 30 trees were blown down just west of Krum.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Stony, TX

60 mph

Jul 26, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm damage to a house was reported near Justin. The home's roof was damaged. A trampoline was blown from the backyard into nearby trees.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2.37 NNW Justin Sagebrush Arp, TX

60 mph

Jun 21, 2011
1:18 AM CST-6

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds of 55 to 60 MPH were estimated approximately 11 miles west of Denton along Highway 380.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.89 ENE Stony, TX

60 mph

May 22, 2011
6:53 PM CST-6

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few large trees were damaged, a mobile home sustained damage to its skirting and several shingles were blown off.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Ponder, TX

64 mph

Apr 23, 2011
7:20 PM CST-6

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A home and a barn near Jackson Road and Ripy Road, west of Denton, sustained roof damage. The doors were also ripped from the barn.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Stony, TX

58 mph

Jun 17, 2006
9:40 PM CST

Wind report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Widespread wind damage occurred with fences, outbuildings, and jungle gyms blown over and damaged.

NWS Wind Report Location: Ponder, 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 Ponder, TX

5 reports

EF1 category

May 7, 2015
6:45 PM CST-6

Tornado report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of EF-1 damage, especially near the Bolivar community in western Denton County, Texas. This tornado formed from the same parent supercell which produced a tornado in Wise County. The tornado began in the far southwestern portion of Denton County, producing damage to open farm and ranch land. Once the storm moved into the Bolivar community, damage to several roofs on homes were noted, as well as substantial damage to barns. A metal storage tank was lifted and thrown into the base of a high tension power line, causing the steel beams to collapse.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 NNW Stony, TX

F0 category

Mar 18, 1984
4:03 PM CST

Tornado report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F0 category

Oct 30, 1979
8:58 AM CST

Tornado report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

F1 category

Apr 22, 1968
6:40 AM CST

Tornado report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX

UNK category

Apr 2, 1957
6:30 PM CST

Tornado report for Ponder, TX

Denton County · 249,105 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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Ponder, TX area census snapshot

People & households

Population2,524

Households822

Housing units831

Income

Median household income$110,714

$100k+ households72.9%

$150k+ households24.5%

Housing stock

Single-family detached799

Attached single-family7

Small multifamily5

Large multifamily16

Mobile homes4

Housing mix

Single-family share96.2%

Attached-home share0.8%

Multifamily share2.5%

Mobile-home share0.5%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied643

Renter-occupied179

Vacant units9

Home value & age

Median home value$287,000

Owner homes $300k+43.2%

Owner homes $500k+1.9%

Owner homes $750k+0.3%

Median year built2010

Older-home share10.0%

Vehicle context

Households with cars822

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Ponder have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 21 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Ponder, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 24, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ponder?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ponder, TX is 4.00″. It was reported near Ponder, TX on May 10, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ponder — 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 Ponder address?

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