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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Rio Vista, TX
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rio Vista, TX from April 19, 1957 through May 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Rio Vista, TX · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last May 1, 2026
Hail Report Description: Image of measured 1.5 inch hail at HWY 171 and CR 304.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Rio Vista, TX
2.00″hail
Jun 1, 2025 10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photo showed half dollar to two inch diameter hail fell near CR 1219 and Nolan River Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Rio Vista, TX
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 2025 10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photo showed quarter size hail fell in the Nolan River Estates area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Rio Vista, TX
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 2025 9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photo showed up to quarter size hail fell near Lake Pat Cleburne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Rio Vista, TX
1.00″hail
May 9, 2024 10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at CR1205 and CR1104.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Rio Vista, TX
1.00″hail
May 21, 2022 10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN RIO VISTA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
3.00″hail
May 4, 2021 12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TEA CUP (3.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Rio Vista, TX
1.50″hail
May 4, 2021 12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Rio Vista, TX
1.75″hail
May 4, 2021 12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Rio Vista, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2018 11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
0.75″hail
May 9, 2015 11:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.71 SE Lake Pat Cleburne, TX
0.75″hail
Apr 25, 2011 2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rio Vista, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 19, 2011 6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rio Vista, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 19, 2011 6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail fell in Parker, which is approximately 5 miles east of Rio Vista.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Parker, TX
1.00″hail
May 31, 2004 5:28 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Rio Vista, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 2002 5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Rio Vista, TX
1.75″hail
Mar 16, 2000 8:06 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
0.88″hail
Feb 25, 2000 10:35 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rio Vista, TX
0.75″hail
Apr 12, 1996 4:52 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
0.75″hail
Jan 18, 1995 3:00 AM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
1.75″hail
Jun 1, 1992 5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″hail
May 25, 1992 3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″hail
May 12, 1992 4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″hail
Apr 28, 1992 9:20 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″hail
Apr 12, 1991 6:35 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″hail
Mar 27, 1991 3:35 AM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″hail
May 2, 1990 10:23 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″hail
May 23, 1987 7:20 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 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.
Wind Report Description: Ham radio operator reports thunderstorm wind damage south of Rio Vista near 8932 TX 174. Multiple power poles were downed and a carport roof was blow 20-30 yards from its original location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rio Vista, TX
UNKmph
Mar 8, 2025 10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham radio operator reports thunderstorm wind damage south of Rio Vista near 8932 TX 174. Multiple power poles were downed and a carport roof was blow 20-30 yards from its original location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rio Vista, TX
60mph
May 7, 2023 3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
70mph
Jan 16, 2017 1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 70-75 MPH WINDS ON FM916 BETWEEN GRANDVIEW AND RIO VISTA
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Rio Vista, TX
65mph
Jan 16, 2017 1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60-70 MPH WINDS ON FM916 BETWEEN GRANDVIEW AND RIO VISTA
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Rio Vista, TX
81mph
Apr 26, 2015 10:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind damage was surveyed along FM 916 west of Rio Vista. Softwood trees were uprooted in some locations. Near FM 916 and Westover Hills Drive, one house sustained roof damage and another house had part of the siding peeled off the side. In the same area, a few outbuildings were damaged. Time is estimated as this storm remained over the area for a few hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.8 WSW Rio Vista, TX
90mph
Apr 26, 2015 10:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped in this area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.82 WSW Rio Vista, TX
70mph
Apr 26, 2015 9:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Rio Vista Elementary School sustained damage due to non-tornadic thunderstorm winds. The school was closed the following day.
NWS Wind Report Location: .44 E Rio Vista, TX
60mph
Apr 26, 2015 9:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust in Rio Vista.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rio Vista, TX
67mph
Apr 11, 2011 12:26 AM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotters measured 67 mph winds and reported power outages in Sand Flat which is approximately 8 miles southeast of Cleburne.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 NW Parker, TX
81mph
Apr 11, 2011 12:12 AM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The American Red Cross reported that 16 homes in Rio Vista were damaged by severe thunderstorm winds. Two of these homes were destroyed and three others sustained major damage. The roofs of six homes north of Rio Vista were torn off. Trees were also knocked down in the city, and the breezeway between city hall and the civic center sustained damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rio Vista, TX
70mph
Jun 12, 2009 7:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds of 70 mph were estimated 1 mile east of Rio Vista.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rio Vista, TX
58mph
Jul 8, 2007 2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down at Lake Cleburne State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.17 SW Lake Pat Cleburne, TX
60mph
May 27, 2002 4:40 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
60mph
Apr 7, 2002 6:55 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by high winds.-
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
UNKmph
Feb 25, 2000 11:20 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn suffered heavy damage from thunderstorm winds.
Wind Report Description: Extensive damage was done to outbuildings and trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
UNKmph
Apr 19, 1995 7:50 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were broken by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Vista, TX
60mph
May 25, 1992 3:30 PM PST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
60mph
Jul 12, 1982 4:36 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNKmph
May 7, 1980 9:13 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNKmph
Jan 18, 1979 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 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 Rio Vista, TX
20 reports
UNKcategory
May 1, 2026 12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado formed to the northeast of Rio Vista the evening of Tuesday... April 28th. Damage to trees and lightweight metal structures was reported east of Rio Vista. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Rio Vista, TX
EF1category
Apr 26, 2015 10:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a tornado east of the city of Rio Vista. This tornado occurred mainly over open fields, causing several areas of tree damage. However, one well built home had a large portion of a roof missing.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.17 W Parker, TX
EF0category
Apr 26, 2015 10:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of an anticyclonic tornado east of Rio Vista. This tornado occurred as the previous (5.4 mile path) tornado moved in a nearly full circle to the west. This tornado first occurred northeast of the intersection of County Road 1200 and Farm to Market Road 916. This tornado produced very little damage, except for tree lined roads in Johnson County, as it moved from the northwest to south. The anticyclonic tornado was determined through archived radar data of the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.1 WNW Parker, TX
EF0category
Apr 26, 2015 10:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a tornado east of the city of Rio Vista. This tornado took a 5.4 mile path across Johnson County, ending at nearly the same point as it began. The tornado first occurred just south of Farm to Market Road 916, along County Road 1205. The tornado originally took a northeast track, before turning due north, then back to the west and southwest. Along the way, the tornado caused superficial damage to approximately 20 homes. Numerous trees, barns, and farm buildings were destroyed as the tornado moved along.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.96 E Rio Vista, TX
EF0category
Apr 26, 2015 9:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a tornado northwest of the city of Rio Vista. This tornado produced minimal damage to trees across open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 WNW Rio Vista, TX
EF0category
Apr 26, 2015 9:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a tornado which began on the north side of Rio Vista. The tornado first occurred just west of the city limits and moved northeast. The tornado destroyed an abandoned building near the intersection of State Highway 174 and Johnson County Road 1206. As the tornado moved quickly northeast, several mobile homes suffered damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .25 NW Rio Vista, TX
EF0category
Apr 26, 2015 9:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a tornado west of the city of Rio Vista. This tornado produced EF-0 damage to the west of the city, causing little damage across an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.4 W Rio Vista, TX
EF0category
Apr 26, 2015 9:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a tornado south and west of the city of Rio Vista. This tornado moved northeast to southwest, in a semicircular pattern. The damage from this tornado was mainly to trees and a few power lines. The tornado did impact an uncompleted housing development, damaging three homes. The damage to homes was limited to roof and shingle damage, only producing the EF-0 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.43 W Rio Vista, TX
EF3category
May 15, 2013 8:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained storm spotters observed a nearly mile wide tornado to the southwest of the city of Cleburne. NWS storm survey crew determined this tornado produced EF-3 damage on the east side of Lake Pat Cleburne. The path of the tornado was erratic, moving initially north, then northeast, then north again.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.27 SW Lake Pat Cleburne, TX
EF1category
Apr 11, 2011 12:09 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado began near County Road 1210 south of Pat Cleburne Lake and traveled approximately 1.5 miles to the east. The first signs of damage were to a garage and a house that was shifted off its foundation. Several trees were also blown down. Near the end of its track, the tornado damaged 5 homes with one of the homes sustaining heavy damage. This tornado has been rated an EF-1 with maximum estimated wind speeds of 100 to 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 S Lake Pat Cleburne, TX
F2category
Dec 29, 2006 3:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that the tornado which originated in Hill County continued on its destructive northeast path into Johnson County. Damage to sheds and vegetation was noted along County Roads 1205 and 1204. The most significant damage to structures was found near FM 916, CR 1202, and CR 1205, northeast to near Highway 171. Several structures were unroofed while others suffered partial roof loss. Major damage to trees was also noted here. Damage to homes and trees continued along the track near CR 421, CR 423, and CR 415 just north of Highway 4. The tornado then crossed FM 2415. The last observed damage was along the south shore of Lake Alvarado. County officials reported that twenty-two residences were destroyed, twenty were heavily damaged, and twenty more had minor damages. Ten people were taken to local hospitals. Most were for minor injuries, but two suffered more serious injuries and were released from the hospital the next day. The Governor designated Johnson County a disaster area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.3 SE Rio Vista, TX
F1category
Sep 13, 1993 6:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed 2 miles south-southwest of Lake Pat Cleburne, and moved north-northeast across southern and eastern parts of Cleburne. The tornado continued moving north-northeast, and lifted two miles northwest of Keene. Ten businesses, 100 commerical structures, 247 homes, and 50 cars were damaged. Losses were estimated at $8.3 million. Two minor injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Lake Pat Cleburne, TX
F1category
Apr 12, 1991 7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Apr 12, 1991 6:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Apr 12, 1991 6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Apr 12, 1991 5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
Apr 27, 1985 6:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F4category
May 26, 1976 4:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
May 26, 1976 3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
Apr 19, 1957 4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Rio Vista, TX
Johnson County · 47,525 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Rio Vista have on record?
Our records show 28 hail, 23 wind, and 20 tornado reports in and near Rio Vista, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 1, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Rio Vista?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rio Vista, TX is 3.00″. It was reported near Rio Vista, TX on May 4, 2021.
A storm report showed up near my home in Rio Vista — 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 Rio Vista and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Rio Vista — 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 Rio Vista address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Rio Vista — 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 Rio Vista address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Rio Vista — 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 Rio Vista, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Rio Vista, 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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