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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sterling City, TX
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sterling City, TX from May 25, 1955 through July 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 76951 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
115
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Sterling City, TX · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 9, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sterling City, TX
Hail Report Description: THE PUBLIC MEASURED QUARTER SIZE HAIL 12 MILES SOUTH OF STERLING CITY. THE REPORT WAS POSTED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SW Broome, TX
1.50″hail
Jun 24, 2019 10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling City, TX
1.75″hail
Jun 24, 2019 10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE STERLING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling City, TX
2.00″hail
May 15, 2018 10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL 8 MILES SOUTH OF STERLING CITY ON U.S. HIGHWAY 163 WAS ESTIMATED AT 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Sterling City, TX
1.25″hail
Mar 26, 2018 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.25 HAIL REPORTED AT THE LUCID ENERGY FACILITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Sterling City, TX
1.25″hail
May 26, 2016 9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 163.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SSW Sterling City, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2016 10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 87
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 WNW Sterling City, TX
1.00″hail
May 9, 2015 10:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13.55 W Sterling City Cld Ar, TX
2.50″hail
Oct 10, 2014 4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.98 NNE Broome, TX
2.00″hail
May 26, 2014 7:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 SSW Sterling City, TX
2.00″hail
May 26, 2014 7:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.65 SSW Sterling City, 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 Sterling City, TX
Wind Report Description: A semi truck and RV trailer was blown over Highway 163.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Sterling City, TX
78mph
Sep 24, 2025 8:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Sterling City, TX
70mph
May 31, 2025 2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Sterling City, TX
59mph
May 31, 2025 2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Sterling City, TX
UNKmph
May 17, 2024 12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tin roof blown off a structure along Highway 158 northeast of Sterling City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Sterling City, TX
70mph
May 17, 2024 12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 70+ mph winds at Sterling City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling City, TX
61mph
Oct 27, 2021 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY WEST TEXAS MESONET SITE AT STERLING CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling City, TX
60mph
Mar 14, 2021 1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling City, TX
58mph
Apr 14, 2019 9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY N5FTL STERLING CITY MESONET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling City, TX
UNKmph
May 15, 2018 9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A POWER POLE WAS BROKEN IN HALF WITH THE WINDS BEING ESTIMATED AT ROUGHLY 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling City, TX
72mph
May 15, 2018 9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STERLING CITY MESONET SITE REPORTED 72 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Sterling City, TX
UNKmph
May 15, 2018 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND LOTS OF LOFTED DUST 10 MILES NORTH OF STERLING CITY
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Sterling City, TX
77mph
Jun 23, 2017 11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET MEASURED A 77MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Sterling City, TX
58mph
Mar 30, 2017 1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Sterling City, TX
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2017 1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF RIPPED OFF HOME
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling City, TX
61mph
May 26, 2016 11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Sterling City, TX
60mph
Dec 12, 2015 7:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was no power in Sterling City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 ENE Sterling City, TX
60mph
Oct 30, 2015 4:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS Cooperative observer reported several large tree limbs down about 5 to 10 feet long.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 ENE Sterling City, TX
61mph
Oct 30, 2015 4:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.52 W Sterling City, TX
60mph
Jun 11, 2014 5:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service employee estimated a damaging wind gust at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16.09 NNW Sterling City, TX
60mph
May 26, 2014 6:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 ENE Sterling City, TX
66mph
May 7, 2014 6:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.52 W Sterling City, TX
60mph
Apr 7, 2012 5:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An amateur radio operator estimated a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Sterling City, TX
60mph
Jan 28, 2010 8:53 AM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Sheriff's Department Official reported an overturned trailer, downed power lines and power poles, and a barn that lost its roof, in Western Sterling County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14.1 W Sterling City, TX
70mph
Jun 13, 2008 6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14.1 W Sterling City, TX
70mph
May 2, 2007 11:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe wind gusts were measured at 70 MPH in Sterling City. The winds caused tree damage and some minor building damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Sterling City, TX
60mph
May 2, 2006 5:45 PM CST
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Broome, TX
60mph
Jun 2, 2003 12:00 AM CST
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Sterling City, TX
60mph
Jun 1, 2003 8:20 PM CST
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Sterling City, TX
UNKmph
Mar 23, 2000 1:40 AM CST
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds ripped the roof off of a barn and overturned a trailer on the south side of Sterling City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling City, 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 Sterling City, TX
21 reports
UNKcategory
May 22, 2024 8:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement confirmed tornado on the ground about the cross Highway 163 S.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 SSW Sterling City, TX
UNKcategory
May 21, 2021 12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS SURVEY TEAM FOUND EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE TO TREES... TREE LIMBS AND A SMALL CANOPY. THIS REPORT MATCHES UP WITH STORM CHASER VIDEOS SHOWING MULTIPLE VORTICES IN THE AREA ABOUT THIS TIME. THIS DAMAGE WAS ALSO LOCATED RIGHT UNDER THE RADAR HOOK ECHO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 NW Sterling City, TX
UNKcategory
May 18, 2021 12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS SURVEY TEAM FOUND EVIDENCE OF EF1 DAMAGE AT THE GAS PLANT AS IT THREW A DUMPSTER FOR 300 YARDS AND A LARGE CONIX BUILDING ABOUT 50 YARDS. IT BENT ONE OF THE TOWERS OF THE PLANT AND SNAPPED A TELEPHONE POLE. THIS IS JUST ONE POINT ON THE PATH AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 N Sterling City, TX
UNKcategory
May 18, 2021 12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STERLING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED DAMAGE TO A GAS PLANT ABOUT 14 MILES NORTH OF STERLING CITY ALONG HIGHWAY 163. THERE WERE ALSO MULTIPLE EYEWITNESS REPORTS OF THIS TORNADO FROM STORM CHASERS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 N Sterling City, TX
UNKcategory
May 18, 2021 12:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER VIDEOTAPED TORNADO AT 7:36 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 NNW Sterling City, TX
UNKcategory
May 18, 2021 12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A STORM CHASER VIDEOTAPED A LARGE TORNADO IN NORTHWEST STERLING COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 NW Sterling City, TX
EF0category
May 5, 2015 6:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was observed by the public about 14 miles north of Sterling City to briefly touch down on State Highway 163. It was on the ground for about one minute. This report was relayed through the Sterling County Sheriff's office.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14.09 N Sterling City, TX
EF0category
May 26, 2014 5:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser videotaped this tornado. He was located at the intersection of State Highway 163 and FM 2139 as he was looking to the west southwest. He said it only lasted for 90 seconds before it transitioned into the rope stage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14.5 WSW Sterling City, TX
EF0category
Apr 7, 2012 6:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser reported this rain wrapped tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13.01 W Sterling City Cld Ar, TX
EF0category
Apr 7, 2012 6:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief rain wrapped tornado was reported west of Highway 163 by trained storm spotters.
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported on the Sterling and Mitchell County line. It was relayed through the National Weather Service Office in Midland by several trained spotters.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18.2 N Sterling City, TX
EF0category
May 2, 2007 11:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A commercial truck driver witnessed a tornado over open country in western Sterling County. The tornado was on the ground for a few minutes and produced no noticeable damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.28 WSW Sterling City, TX
F0category
Mar 22, 2000 7:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large tornado was reported by spotters 5 miles inside the Sterling County line northwest of Sterling City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 NW Sterling City, TX
F0category
Mar 22, 2000 7:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed Highway 87 northwest of Sterling City. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 NW Sterling City, TX
F0category
May 31, 1999 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down west of Sterling City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Sterling City, TX
F2category
May 14, 1989 2:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
May 13, 1985 5:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
Jun 11, 1982 8:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
May 12, 1982 9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Apr 19, 1972 3:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0category
May 25, 1955 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Sterling City have on record?
Our records show 115 hail, 40 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near Sterling City, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 9, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Sterling City?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sterling City, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Sterling City, TX on May 10, 1996.
A storm report showed up near my home in Sterling City — 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 Sterling City and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Sterling City — 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 Sterling City address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Sterling City — 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.
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Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Sterling City — 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 Sterling City, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Sterling City, 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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