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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Port Arthur, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Port Arthur, TX from June 9, 1955 through March 24, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 77640 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
29
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Port Arthur, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 24, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Port Arthur, TX

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 12, 2024
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Call from the public about 3/4 to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Acres, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN PORT ARTHUR
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL MOSTLY DIME SIZE WITH A FEW QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2017
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MANY DIME SIZE A FEW QUARTER SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Port Arthur, TX
1.25″ hail
Jan 9, 2016
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC SENT IN PICTURE VIA FACEBOOK OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NEAR PORT ARTHUR. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Port Acres.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Ft Acres, TX
0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2014
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of large hail was received by the Beaumont Police Department during the afternoon of the 3rd, however the hail size was later determined to be the size of nickels.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Bpt)Beaumont-Pt Art, TX
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2011
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Arthur, TX
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2004
2:47 PM CST
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2004
10:15 PM CST
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NW Port Arthur, TX
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
5:11 PM CST
Hail report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur, TX

30 reports
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66 mph
Mar 24, 2025
9:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Sabine Pass, TX
70 mph
Mar 24, 2025
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Sea Rim State Par, TX
83 mph
Mar 24, 2025
9:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WeatherNet station at Sabine Pass school recorded a wind gust of 83 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sabine Pass, TX
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2024
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Six RVs were flipped along the west bank of Sabine Lake... Pleasure Island. Two people were injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
75 mph
Dec 28, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe wind gust measured by NOS site at 4:00PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
59 mph
Jul 8, 2024
1:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Texas Point NOS site gusted to 59 MPH with marine thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Sabine Pass, TX
59 mph
May 28, 2024
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Buoy station PORT2 Port Arthur... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
64 mph
Apr 11, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Sabine Pass, TX
63 mph
Apr 11, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Buoy station PORT2 Port Arthur... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Port Arthur, TX
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media sent video of significant damage to commercial buildings and power infrastructure. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Port Arthur, TX
UNK mph
Jan 24, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED AND WENT THROUGH THE ROOF ON THE HOUSE IN POINT ACRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Port Arthur, TX
61 mph
Aug 17, 2020
9:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Sabine Pass, TX
68 mph
May 11, 2019
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUOY STATION TXPT2 TEXAS POINT... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Sabine Pass, TX
58 mph
May 11, 2019
6:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUOY STATION SBPT2 SABINE PASS NORTH... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Sabine Pass, TX
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2017
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AT A LAW OFFICE AND APARTMENT COMPLEX NEAR CENTRAL MALL IN PORT ARTHUR. ALSO REPORT OF A CAR BEING MOVED FROM ONE PARKING LOT TO ANOTHER IN THE MALL PARKING LOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur, TX

29 reports
UNK category
Apr 11, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage became apparent near the intersection of 17th Street and Savannah Ave southeast of Motiva. The tornado path traveled east... peaking out near the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church where a large portion of the masonry walls collapsed. Another home near 11th Street and Orange Ave had the roof completely removed and some walls collapsed. Numerous homes sustained roof damage along the path along many trees downed or damaged. The path continued across Rose Hill Park and onto Pleasure Island. The tornado may have continued into Sabine Lake. The tornado lasted for roughly 4 minutes with peak winds estimated near 120 mph... making it an EF2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Port Arthur, TX
UNK category
Jul 22, 2022
4:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RECEIVED SEVERAL PHOTOS AND REPORTS OF A LANDSPOUT NEAR MOTIVA AND VALERO. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Port Arthur, TX
F0 category
Jul 14, 1997
3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
F0 category
Apr 10, 1995
3:49 PM CDT
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An National Weather Service employee spotted a tornado between one-half and two miles west of the Jefferson County Airport moving to the northeast at 30 mph. This tornado was in sight for about five minutes before being blocked by heavy rainfall. No damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Arthur, TX
F0 category
Jun 30, 1992
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 10, 1984
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 20, 1983
2:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 7, 1976
5:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Apr 10, 1975
12:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 28, 1974
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 21, 1974
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 9, 1973
12:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Nov 13, 1972
5:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Sep 5, 1972
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Jul 29, 1972
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson County · 77,430 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

Port Arthur, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population55,779
Households21,097
Housing units25,417
Income
Median household income$45,752
$100k+ households24.3%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,428
Attached single-family419
Small multifamily4,257
Large multifamily2,918
Mobile homes387
Housing mix
Single-family share68.6%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share28.2%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,075
Renter-occupied9,022
Vacant units4,320
Home value & age
Median home value$96,900
Owner homes $300k+8.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1975
Older-home share59.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,647
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 38 hail, 73 wind, and 29 tornado reports in and near Port Arthur, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 24, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Port Arthur?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Port Arthur, TX is 2.75″. It was reported near Sabine Pass, TX on April 7, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Port Arthur — 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 Port Arthur address?

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