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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 Reports Coverage  Sterling City, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sterling City, TX

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 31, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Sterling City, TX
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2025
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 19 SW Sterling City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2025
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 SW Sterling City, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:27 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: 1 W Sterling City, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed storm report for ping pong ball size hail. Time of report estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Sterling City, TX
3.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There was a report of very large hail damaging cars and trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Broome, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
9:58 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: 1 NW Broome, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Broome, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition... there was 4 inches of rain and high winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Broome, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 6, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported hail damage to cars and broken tree limbs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Sterling City, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 6, 2025
4:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling City, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2025
4:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sterling County Sheriff Office reported golf ball size hail in Sterling City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail falling in Sterling City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling City, TX
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2023
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PING BALL TO DIME SIZE HAIL ON THE STERLING-GLASSCOCK COUNTY LINE ON US-87. REPORTED BY COUNTY SHERIFF.
NWS Hail Report Location: 19 WNW Sterling City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2021
1:30 AM 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
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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

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi truck and RV trailer was blown over Highway 163.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Sterling City, TX
78 mph
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
70 mph
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
59 mph
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
UNK mph
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
70 mph
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
61 mph
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
60 mph
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
58 mph
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
UNK mph
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
72 mph
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
UNK mph
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
77 mph
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
58 mph
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
UNK mph
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
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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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
EF0 category
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
EF0 category
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
EF0 category
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
EF0 category
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.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.75 WNW Sterling City Cld Ar, TX
EF0 category
Apr 7, 2012
3:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sterling City, TX
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
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
EF0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
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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

Sterling City, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,173
Households327
Housing units396
Income
Median household income$120,208
$100k+ households40.4%
$150k+ households34.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached288
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily8
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes100
Housing mix
Single-family share72.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.0%
Mobile-home share25.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied277
Renter-occupied50
Vacant units69
Home value & age
Median home value$127,600
Owner homes $300k+20.9%
Owner homes $500k+8.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1983
Older-home share40.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars327
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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.

How do I check hail history for a specific Sterling City address?

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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