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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Washburn, TX from April 13, 1973 through September 20, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washburn, TX · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 20, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Washburn, TX

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2020
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Washburn, TX
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2017
9:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT...HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washburn, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2016
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washburn, TX
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2014
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Discrete thunderstorms developed across Armstrong County during the afternoon hours of the 8th. As these thunderstorms approached the town of Washburn (Armstrong County), a trained storm spotter reported golf ball size hail (1.75 inches). After producing this hail the storms continued to move to the northeast across the southern Texas Panhandle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.66 ESE Washburn, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 6, 2014
12:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A cluster of thunderstorms developed along a stalled frontal boundary during the early morning hours of the 6th. These thunderstorms quickly intensified while moving to the east. As the storms moved into Armstrong County, the County Emergency Manager reported half dollar size hail (1.25 inches) falling at FM 1151 (Armstrong County). After producing this hail the cluster of thunderstorms continued to move across the southern Texas Panhandle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.97 SSW Washburn, TX
3.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
4:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Washburn, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Washburn, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.65 E Washburn, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Washburn, TX
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
4:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 E Washburn, TX
2.00″ hail
Nov 7, 2011
5:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.34 SSE Washburn, TX
1.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2010
4:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public had reported that the golf ball size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.36 NW Wayside, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 11, 2010
3:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham Radio Operator and trained spotter reported the hail near U.S. Highway 287 and Farm to Market Road 2373.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 ESE Washburn, TX
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2009
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.36 NW Wayside, TX
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that the large hail broke the windshield on a vehicle and also broke a window of a home.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Washburn, 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 Washburn, TX

16 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 20, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local media reported truck and camper flipped over on US 287 a mile east of Washburn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Washburn, TX
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2021
6:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF TAKEN OFF A FRONT PORCH. HEAVY DUTY SWING SET BLOWN OVER. SEVERAL TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Washburn, TX
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2019
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF WOODEN STRUCTURES BEING BLOWN OVER AND DAMAGED
NWS Wind Report Location: E Washburn, TX
60 mph
May 28, 2013
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A decaying thunderstorm produced a localized downburst on US Highway 287 about 5 miles east of the Interstate 40 and US Highway 287 split (Armstrong County). A tractor trailer that was traveling on US Highway 287 was hit by this downburst and was blown over. No Injuries were relayed with this report from the Armstrong County Emergency Manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 W Washburn, TX
64 mph
Jul 28, 2009
7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts just northwest of Wayside.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.36 NW Wayside, TX
75 mph
Jun 19, 2008
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that the thunderstorm wind gust lifted shingles off the roof of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Washburn, TX
64 mph
Aug 1, 2007
4:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was reported blown off of a barn with additional tree and shingle damage in the town of Washburn. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Washburn, TX
60 mph
Aug 27, 2006
8:47 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washburn, TX
63 mph
Mar 7, 2000
2:41 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Washburn, TX
66 mph
Jul 16, 1999
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storage building was blown over and large tree branches were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Washburn, TX
75 mph
May 3, 1998
9:04 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two vehicles were blown off U.S. Highway 287 with one overturned.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washburn, TX
63 mph
Jun 28, 1994
9:25 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washburn, TX
UNK mph
May 29, 1991
7:01 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
70 mph
Aug 18, 1990
6:13 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
May 4, 1989
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Washburn, TX

5 reports
F0 category
Jun 11, 2005
7:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado remained over open country along State Highway 207 next to Prairie Dog Town Fork Creek. Three large trees were reportedly airborne by the tornado. The tornado path length and path width were estimated. No other damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Wayside, TX
F0 category
Jun 11, 2005
6:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second touchdown of the earlier tornado which was also verified by video from broadcast media. The small tornado remained over open country where it caused no damage or injuries. The tornado path length and path width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Wayside, TX
F1 category
Jun 10, 1984
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 17, 1977
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Apr 13, 1973
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn, TX
Armstrong County · 805 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

Washburn, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population306
Households104
Housing units104
Income
Median household income$62,308
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached104
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied91
Renter-occupied13
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$134,600
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share96.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars104
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 55 hail, 16 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Washburn, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 20, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washburn?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Washburn, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near N Washburn, TX on June 19, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washburn — 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 Washburn address?

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