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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Runaway Bay, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Runaway Bay, TX from May 13, 1975 through April 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Runaway Bay, TX · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Runaway Bay, TX

30 reports
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2.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and video on X showed up to quarter size hail fell in Runaway Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Runaway Bay, TX
2.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail just south of Runaway Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
10:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near Boonesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2023
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR RUNAWAY BAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2022
1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Cottondale, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2020
7:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 1, 2018
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 26, 2017
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 2, 2014
12:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio reported 1 inch diameter hail 5 miles west of Cottondale, TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Cottondale, 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 Runaway Bay, TX

19 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 24, 2023
10:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HWY 199 NEAR THE WISE/PARKER COUNTY LINE IS SHUT DOWN DUE TO POWER LINES ACROSS THE ROAD. AN OVERTURNED RV WAS REPORTED NEAR THIS LOCATION AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Runaway Bay, TX
60 mph
Sep 4, 2022
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NICKEL AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG WITH 60 MPH WINDS REPORTED IN RUNAWAY BAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Runaway Bay, TX
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 200 BLK RUNAWAY BAY DR HAS A HOUSE WITH MAJOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE; OTHER REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM RUNAWAY BAY. 200 BLK RUNAWAY BAY DR HAS A HOUSE WITH MAJOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE; OTHER REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE. HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY AT 6PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
70 mph
May 29, 2016
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEST SIDE OF RUNAWAY BAY
NWS Wind Report Location: Runaway Bay, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2015
7:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported power flashes near Runaway Bay, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt, TX
60 mph
Aug 12, 2012
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported that a roof was blown off of a 4 unit apartment complex.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt, TX
81 mph
Jun 21, 2011
12:37 AM CST-6
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off 2-story condominium complex on Runaway Bay Drive in Runaway Bay. All of the units in the complex were damaged or destroyed. Also, a tree fell on a house on Lakeview Drive, and the house was significantly damaged. A man at the condo complex was slightly injured and treated at the scene.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.05 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt, TX
60 mph
May 24, 2011
6:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a 60 MPH wind gust on home weather equipment near Highway 199 and Salt Creek Road. Small tree limbs were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.36 SSE Boonsville, TX
81 mph
Jun 10, 2009
5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An 80 mph wind gust was measured in Big Salty, 8 miles south of Runaway Bay.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Boonsville, TX
74 mph
Jun 10, 2009
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees are reported down along HWY 199 from near Joplin to near Springtown. Several houses had roof damage due to tree limbs falling on them.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.51 WNW Boonsville, TX
70 mph
Jun 19, 2008
5:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 70 MPH wind gust was measured near Boonsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 SE Balsora, TX
60 mph
Apr 7, 2002
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cars were blown off the road near Balsora.
NWS Wind Report Location: Balsora, TX
60 mph
Aug 19, 1999
4:35 PM CST
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Boonsville, TX
UNK mph
Oct 2, 1998
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boonsville, 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 Runaway Bay, TX

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 29, 2026
2:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** A NWS survey team confirms an EF 2 tornado that impacted the town of Runaway Bay in Wise County Texas. One fatality was attributed to this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
EF1 category
May 19, 2015
8:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found tornado damage along a two and a half mile path across western Wise County. The tornado began on the west side of Farm to Market Road 920, west of the Balsora community. As the tornado moved eastward, several homes, mobile homes, and farm buildings were damaged or destroyed. The most significant damage was done to a mobile home, where the roof was completely taken off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.04 N Balsora, TX
EF1 category
May 19, 2015
8:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found tornado damage consistent with EF-1 damage in the city of Runaway Bay. This was the second of two tornadoes to affect Runaway Bay on the 19th. This tornado began over Lake Bridgeport before moving southwest into the city. Several homes were damaged, with damage ranging from superficial shingle damage to complete roof loss. One home had the second story balcony removed, and the two apartment units were considered a total loss.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Bridgeport Muni Arpt, TX
EF0 category
May 19, 2015
8:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey team found evidence of a weak tornado to the south of the city of Runaway Bay. This was the first of two tornadoes in the city. This one produced tree damage on the southwest side of Runaway Bay, before damaging approximately ten roofs on the south side of US 380. The tornado continued southeast, damaging farm buildings to the southeast of Lake Bridgeport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.53 NW Balsora, TX
EF0 category
May 19, 2015
8:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew determined a tornado caused damage over four miles across eastern Jack and far western Wise Counties. The tornado produced extensive tree damage across farm and ranch land, but did produce damage to three homes, and several buildings on one farm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.43 WNW Balsora, TX
F2 category
Oct 30, 1979
8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 13, 1975
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Runaway Bay, TX
Wise County · 19,421 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

Runaway Bay, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,522
Households720
Housing units808
Income
Median household income$83,333
$100k+ households39.9%
$150k+ households23.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached641
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily125
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share79.3%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share18.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied591
Renter-occupied129
Vacant units88
Home value & age
Median home value$274,700
Owner homes $300k+42.0%
Owner homes $500k+9.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1986
Older-home share39.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars720
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 19 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Runaway Bay, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Runaway Bay?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Runaway Bay, TX is 2.75″. It was reported near Runaway Bay, TX on April 26, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Runaway Bay — 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 Runaway Bay address?

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