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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Refugio, TX from May 18, 1965 through May 25, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Refugio, TX · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 25, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Refugio, TX

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2017
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DEPUTY REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE NORTH CITY LIMITS OF REFUGIO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Refugio, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2017
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES OF HAIL SLIGHTLY LESS THAN GOLF BALL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Refugio, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2015
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball sized hail occurred across the northwest and northern portions of the city of Refugio.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 NW Refugio, TX
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2006
4:55 PM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Refugio, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 31, 2005
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at Copano Creek and U.S. 77.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Refugio, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2005
3:20 AM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Refugio, TX
0.75″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
9:06 PM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by county sheriff along Highway 183 near the Refugio and Goliad county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Refugio, TX
0.75″ hail
May 12, 1999
4:40 AM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Refugio, TX
1.75″ hail
Feb 12, 1998
7:47 PM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Refugio, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 1997
1:15 PM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Refugio, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 1996
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Refugio, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 1995
9:20 PM CDT
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff's department and the agricultural extension reported hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Refugio, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 1995
2:40 AM CDT
Hail report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Agricultural extension reported 8000 acres of damage (cotton...4000, corn...3000, Milo...1000). The sheriff's department reported large trees downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: Refugio, 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 Refugio, TX

18 reports
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UNK mph
May 25, 2022
7:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORT OF DOWNED TREE... TRANSFORMER BLEW UP AND POSSIBLY STARTED A FIRE. LOCATION ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Refugio, TX
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2019
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES DOWN AND TRAMPOLINE BLOWN WAY UP INTO A TREE ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio, TX
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2018
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF A ROOF BLEW OFF... CAUSING A NATURAL GAS LINE TO BREAK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio, TX
60 mph
May 24, 2015
1:11 AM CST-6
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A picture was relayed via social media of a 2 feet diameter tree uprooted in Refugio.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 S Refugio, TX
64 mph
May 15, 2015
12:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Refugio County Sheriff's Office estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Refugio, TX
64 mph
Jun 30, 2013
4:56 AM CST-6
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds caused the roof to lift off a trailer house, downed numerous trees, damaged many fences, and downed power lines in Refugio.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Refugio, TX
69 mph
May 18, 1999
1:40 AM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Refugio, TX
58 mph
May 18, 1999
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio, TX
58 mph
May 12, 1999
4:45 AM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio, TX
58 mph
Oct 6, 1998
6:05 AM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio, TX
58 mph
Aug 22, 1998
4:05 AM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees downed by thunderstorm wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio, TX
58 mph
Feb 18, 1998
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind gust overturned two semi-tractor trailers on Highway 77.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NE Refugio, TX
UNK mph
May 30, 1994
2:00 AM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down in Refugio by the County Sheriff.
NWS Wind Report Location: Refugio, TX
UNK mph
Jul 1, 1984
12:00 PM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Aug 10, 1980
9:00 AM CST
Wind report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 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 Refugio, TX

8 reports
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2015
1:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly caused damage near Quintana. The tornado damaged six utility poles and broke several large tree limbs. NWS survey team estimated wind speeds were near 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.89 SE Greta, TX
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2015
1:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief rope tornado lasted around 30 seconds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.07 N Refugio Rooke Arpt, TX
EF0 category
Jun 25, 2014
3:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey and local video concluded an EF0 tornado, with winds estimated at 65 MPH briefly touched down in north Refugio. It touched down near the intersection of west Heard Street and north Alamo Street. The tornado removed the roof and collapsed the north facing exterior wall of one mobile home. Minor shingle damage was observed on a couple of homes along east Houston Street. Several large trees were toppled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.25 N Refugio, TX
EF0 category
Apr 29, 2013
12:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported a tornado about 5 miles north of Quintana.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .65 S Vidauri, TX
F1 category
May 28, 1992
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 28, 1992
6:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Aug 3, 1970
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 18, 1965
5:51 AM CST
Tornado report for Refugio, TX
Refugio County · 2,747 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

Refugio, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,729
Households855
Housing units1,133
Income
Median household income$56,193
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households7.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached867
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily107
Large multifamily40
Mobile homes110
Housing mix
Single-family share76.5%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share13.0%
Mobile-home share9.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied506
Renter-occupied349
Vacant units278
Home value & age
Median home value$85,000
Owner homes $300k+4.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share72.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars711
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 18 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Refugio, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 25, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Refugio?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Refugio, TX is 1.75″. It was reported near Refugio, TX on April 16, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Refugio — 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 Refugio address?

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