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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sundown, TX from May 10, 1955 through June 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 79372 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sundown, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sundown, TX

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2025
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report relayed by media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Whiteface, TX
1.25″ hail
May 28, 2024
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sundown, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sundown, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2015
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage was noted.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Sundown, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2015
4:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter estimated ping pong ball size hail. Damage was unknown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Sundown, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2014
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Following hail damage from a left-moving supercell less than one hour prior, a second left split supercell tracked from Sundown northeast to Levelland and Anton accompanied by a hail swath ranging in size from 1.25 inches in diameter to 2 inches. The extent of additional hail damage is estimated to be less than the first supercell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Sundown, TX
2.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2014
8:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A left-moving supercell produced a swath of large hail generally from near Sundown northeast to Levelland. Trained spotters estimated the hail ranged in size from ping pong balls to as large as tennis balls. The worst hail damage was noted in Levelland where many vehicles suffered cracked or shattered windows, particularly at the Covenant hospital. Several homes in Levelland also sustained varying degrees of roof damage including some broken windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Sundown, TX
3.10″ hail
Jun 19, 2013
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS employee and storm chaser observed hail of tennis ball size to just over three inches in diameter. The most destructive hailswath occurred from about five miles northwest of Sundown to four miles north-northeast of Sundown. Video indicated the very large hail fell for nearly six minutes at one location. Vehicles and buildings throughout the hailswath sustained various degrees of damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.87 NNW Sundown, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2013
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN spotter estimated quarter size hail two miles southeast of Whiteface. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.36 WSW Coble, TX
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2005
1:40 AM CST
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by KCBD/NBC News Channel 11 Storm Chaser.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sundown, TX
2.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2003
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to tennis ball size severely damaged nearly 8000 acres of cotton and 1000 acres of peanuts.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Sundown, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2003
8:34 PM CST
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least 5000 acres of cotton were destroyed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Sundown, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2002
9:15 PM CST
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golfball size destroyed crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Lockettville, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Sundown, TX
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2002
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sundown, 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 Sundown, TX

7 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Camper blown over on top of car. Timing was estimated by radar. Occurred sometime between 8:30p-8:45p.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Sundown, TX
64 mph
May 6, 2013
9:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm chaser estimated a wind gust to 65 mph three miles east of Anton. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sundown, TX
60 mph
Jul 11, 2010
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local newspapers reported that thunderstorm winds downed several utility lines and caused moderate damage to cotton crops northwest and north of Sundown. A number of area residences experienced power outages as a result. Agriculture experts said that 30 percent of the crops were damaged along the storm's path and that winds stripped leaves from the cotton plants.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Sundown, TX
58 mph
Jun 7, 2008
8:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A small complex of thunderstorms produced a swath of severe winds over portions of Hockley County during the evening hours of the 7th. At 20:37 CST the public estimated gusts up to 60 mph at Sundown. This estimate was consistent with measurements from a nearby Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site which recorded gusts of 57 mph. By 20:50 CST, gusts of 58 mph were additionally recorded by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site just south of Levelland. Media reports suggested that utility outages near the community of Pettit were related to the wind's, but no specific reports of damage were received.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sundown, TX
58 mph
Jun 3, 2005
12:55 AM CST
Wind report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the Texas Tech/West Texas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Sundown, TX
66 mph
Sep 7, 2003
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and snapped power poles on Farm-to-Market Road 301 near town. A roof of a building at the golf course was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sundown, TX
81 mph
Sep 7, 2003
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind estimated at around 80 mph caused major damage to the roof of a petroleum plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Sundown, 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 Sundown, TX

14 reports
UNK category
Jun 7, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Sundown, TX
UNK category
Jun 7, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Sundown, TX
EF2 category
Jun 19, 2013
4:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm spawned an EF-2 tornado in far southwest Hockley County resulting in damage to oil field equipment, outbuildings, power poles, and storage tanks. Although the parent storm moved very slowly east throughout the tornado's life, a strong rear flank downdraft and occluding mesocyclone caused the tornado to veer sharply northward early in its life. This tornado began about 4 miles west-northwest of Sundown and moved northward for just over 5 miles in length before ending about 4.2 miles southeast of Whiteface. Photos and video from a storm chaser captured the evolution of this tornado. The tornado began as a compact debris cloud that became weak and diffuse just minutes before a narrow, fully condensed tornado emerged within wrapping rain curtains. At this point, a satellite funnel was observed along the periphery of the tornado, but this funnel is not believed to have become tornadic. After being largely obscured in rain for nearly five minutes, the tornado re-emerged as a fully condensed cone shape just before crossing FM Road 1585 and finally dissipating north of the road. The end time of the tornado was approximated from NWS Lubbock radar data. A NWS storm survey discovered scattered damage throughout portions of the tornado's track - the most intense of which was rated EF-2 over the southern portion of its path. Specifically, in excess of one dozen power poles were snapped at their base and a free-standing metal tower at a well site was bent. In a surrounding field, a wide swath of mesquite trees with branches of 1 to 3 inches in diameter were sheared off. This damage suggested maximum wind speeds were likely around 115 mph. Farther north at the abandoned Oxy facility located on FM 1585 west of Sampson Post Road, a large portion of a metal roof was removed and a nearby metal building was shifted off its foundation. Also, a large tree on the property was uprooted. This portion of damage was rated EF-0. North of the Oxy facility, EF-0 damage was noted to two fiberglass tank batteries with the top of one completely removed. The NWS in Lubbock would like to thank Hockley County emergency management for assisting with this storm survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.1 WNW Sundown, TX
F0 category
May 22, 1987
5:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 22, 1987
9:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Sep 22, 1986
6:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 14, 1984
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 14, 1984
2:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F4 category
Apr 17, 1970
8:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 31, 1963
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 31, 1963
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 29, 1963
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 12, 1958
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 10, 1955
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sundown, TX
Hockley County · 6,902 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

Sundown, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,477
Households575
Housing units625
Income
Median household income$64,844
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households21.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached372
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily61
Large multifamily32
Mobile homes160
Housing mix
Single-family share59.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share14.9%
Mobile-home share25.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied418
Renter-occupied157
Vacant units50
Home value & age
Median home value$96,000
Owner homes $300k+10.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1983
Older-home share40.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars565
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 7 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Sundown, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sundown?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sundown, TX is 4.00″. It was reported near Sundown, TX on April 17, 1970.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sundown — 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 Sundown address?

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