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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Van, TX from November 23, 1983 through April 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Van, TX · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Van, TX

20 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
8:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media report of golf ball size hail near the Van/Colfax area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Van, TX
3.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photos from broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Van, TX
2.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Van, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Van, TX
2.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Van, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 NW Van.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Van, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo of a field of ping pongs to golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Van, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Van, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
7:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: golf-ball sized hail reported via social media in between Grand Saline and Van.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Van, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2023
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Van, TX
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2020
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2016
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Van, TX
2.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2016
7:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Van, TX
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
5:25 AM CST
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail fell for approximately twenty minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van, TX
1.00″ hail
May 28, 1997
12:53 AM CST
Hail report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Van, 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 Van, TX

19 reports
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UNK mph
May 28, 2024
12:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down on houses and vehicles west of Van near FM 16 and CR 4414. Widespread trees knocked down were reported across the county. Some trees fell on homes and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Van, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports trees around 18 inches in diameter uprooted along HWY 64 beginning in Downtown Ben Wheeler (FM 858). Tree damage continued for 3 miles east along HWY 64. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Van, TX
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2023
8:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Email report with photos of significant tree damage in Ben Wheeler. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Van, TX
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VAN ZANDT SO REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN FROM EARLIER STORMS NEAR FM 773. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Van, TX
81 mph
May 10, 2015
8:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported large trees down across FM 314.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Van, TX
60 mph
Apr 16, 2015
5:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down on Hwy 19, FM 16, and Hwy 110.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.63 E Van, TX
60 mph
Apr 16, 2015
5:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down in Van and some of the trees fell on homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Van, TX
81 mph
Apr 24, 2010
1:12 AM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The large Love's Travel Center sign was knocked down in very strong thunderstorm winds. The sign fell on a part of the gas pump awning, damaging the awning and causing minor damage to a few of the gas pumps. Also in Van, large trees were uprooted, a few trees fell on the roofs of homes, and light poles and power lines were also down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Van, TX
70 mph
Apr 24, 2010
1:04 AM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotters reported numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds approximately 2 miles west of Van.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.75 W Van, TX
81 mph
Jun 10, 2009
8:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An 18 wheeler was blown on its side and another was blown off the road near I-20 and HWY 110 South south of Van.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.85 NE Primrose, TX
60 mph
Jun 10, 2009
8:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotters estimated 60 mph winds in Van. Trees were down across HWY 110 in Van and power lines were also down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .8 ENE Van, TX
58 mph
Jun 17, 2008
12:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down between Van and Edom.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Van, TX
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1997
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Van, TX
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1997
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down by strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Van, TX
UNK mph
May 30, 1997
6:25 PM CST
Wind report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van, 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 Van, TX

1 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2025
8:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van, TX
Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down around 9.5 miles east of Canton along CR 1321 then moved northeast passing south and east of Grand Saline before crossing US Highway 80 and lifting north of Silver Lake. One home on FM 1255 lost part of the wall on an addition built over the garage... and a mobile home along FM 1255 near CR 1605 had roof and porch damage. Another home suffered roof damage on CR 1701. Several trees were also uprooted or damaged along the path. The tornado may have crossed into Wood County for a short distance... but due to the lack of roads in the area this could not be confirmed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Van, 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

Van, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,751
Households908
Housing units1,105
Income
Median household income$68,267
$100k+ households39.4%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached975
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily81
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes25
Housing mix
Single-family share88.2%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied669
Renter-occupied239
Vacant units197
Home value & age
Median home value$167,900
Owner homes $300k+11.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars886
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 19 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Van, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Van?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Van, TX is 3.50″. It was reported near Van, TX on June 14, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Van — 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 Van address?

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