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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Duval County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Duval County, TX from October 15, 1956 through May 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 78332 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
82
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Duval County, TX · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Duval County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 8, 2026
2:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured quarter size hail near the intersection of Hahl Street and TX-16 with reports of power outages in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freer, TX
2.00″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
1:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail size estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW San Diego, TX
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2024
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo of nickel to quarter size hail in Rios.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Rios, TX
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2024
10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple photos of quarter size hail in San Diego.
NWS Hail Report Location: San Diego, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media video of hail with videographer estimating quarter size hail near Freer High School. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freer, TX
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2023
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED FROM PUBLIC AND MATCHES WITH RADAR ESTIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED WITH RADAR RETURN OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rios, TX
2.00″ hail
May 29, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED FROM PUBLIC VIA FB ACCOUNTS. MATCHES WITH RADAR ESTIMATES AS WELL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. NEAR CR 303 AND HWY 44.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W San Diego, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 22, 2022
4:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. EMERGENCY MANAGER RELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Freer, TX
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2017
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA POST OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN FREER
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Freer, TX
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2017
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM SPOTTERS REPORT 1 INCH HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Freer, TX
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2017
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORTED HAIL SLIGHTLY LESS THAN GOLF BALL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WNW Freer, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2016
4:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BENAVIDES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benavides, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 14, 2015
4:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel sized hail in Benavides.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 N Benavides, TX
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2013
2:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CocoRaHS observer reported penny sized hail southwest of Realitos.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.41 SSW Realitos, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2013
2:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Duval County Sheriff's office relayed report of quarter sized hail in Realitos.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 SE Realitos, 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 Duval County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 2026
6:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report/picture via Facebook of a large tree downed in front of Freer High School. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freer, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received on social media of a collapsed metal building structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW San Diego, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video recording of metal shed/garage blown over with damage to farming equipment/vehicles. Time estimated off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N San Diego, TX
61 mph
May 9, 2025
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report received via FB. Also recorded 1.4 inches of rainfall. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seven Sisters, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duval County EMs reported a jack-knifed 18 wheeler N of Freer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Seven Sisters, TX
UNK mph
May 18, 2021
6:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF ROOFS TORN OFF OF HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Benavides, TX
UNK mph
May 18, 2021
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CARPORT BLOWN INTO HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Benavides, TX
UNK mph
May 18, 2021
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS RESULTED IN ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Benavides, TX
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2020
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF FROM SHED BLOWN ONTO CR 103. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW San Diego, TX
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2020
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW San Diego, TX
UNK mph
May 3, 2019
1:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MPING REPORT OF SHINGLES BLOWN OFF HOME AND TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Benavides, TX
70 mph
May 3, 2019
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS ESTIMATED TO AROUND 61 KNOTS (70 MPH).
NWS Wind Report Location: Benavides, TX
UNK mph
May 3, 2019
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTED TREES BLOWN DOWN IN BENAVIDES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benavides, TX
UNK mph
May 3, 2019
12:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY TREE BRANCHES BROKEN IN BENAVIDES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benavides, TX
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2019
11:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN AND TIN METAL ROOFING BLOWN OFF OF SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL BUS BARN.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Buena Vista Colon, 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 Duval County

18 reports
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
10:18 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video from local media Facebook page showed a brief tornado touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.87 N Rosita, TX
F0 category
Apr 25, 2006
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado observed by law enforcement 15 miles east-northeast of Hebbronville, or roughly 6 miles southeast of Realitos. The tornado formed near FM 260, and destroyed a 40 ft by 80 ft hay barn. Debris from the barn struck the northwest corner of nearby home, with a board piercing through a wall, ceiling and roof of the home. No injuries occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Realitos, TX
F0 category
Jul 20, 2005
11:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed approximately 8 miles north of Alice in Jim Wells County and entered Duval County, according to law enforcement reports and radar data, approximately 11 miles north of San Diego. The tornado continued northwest for roughly another 2 miles before finally dissipating. Damage with this tornado across Duval County was limited to trees and vegetation. This tornado formed in the outer rainbands of Hurricane Emily.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N San Diego, TX
F0 category
Jul 20, 2005
8:46 AM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed in the outer rainbands of Hurricane Emily, 2 miles west of Premont, in Jim Wells County, and entered Duval county roughly 2 miles southeast of Cruz Calle. The tornado continued west for roughly another 1/2 to 1 mile, producing minor roof damage to a house and snapping trees. This tornado may have continue further west into the county, however a NWS Storm Survey team was unable to confirm this.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Cruz Calle, TX
F0 category
Jun 5, 2003
3:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was reported by general public and relayed through law enforcement. Tornado remained over open country producing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Realitos, TX
F0 category
Feb 21, 1998
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Media and Public reports of two tornadoes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Seven Sisters, TX
F0 category
Feb 21, 1998
5:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Department of Public Safety report of a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S San Diego, TX
F0 category
Feb 21, 1998
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Department of Public Safety report of a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Rios, TX
F1 category
Apr 8, 1993
3:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The sheriff's office reported eight mobile homes were damaged and at least two were completely TEXAS, Southern Cont'd destroyed in Ramirez. Scattered power outages were reported in the county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ramirez, TX
F1 category
Jun 6, 1983
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 9, 1980
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 10, 1974
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Sep 24, 1971
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 6, 1971
2:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Apr 16, 1971
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Duval County, TX
Duval County · 3,732 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Duval County

Freer, TX 61
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San Diego, TX 41
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Benavides, TX 31
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Concepcion, TX 19
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Realitos, TX 10
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Duval County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,824
Households2,992
Housing units4,430
Income
Median household income$50,081
$100k+ households27.1%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,732
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily179
Large multifamily10
Mobile homes501
Housing mix
Single-family share84.2%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share4.3%
Mobile-home share11.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,124
Renter-occupied868
Vacant units1,438
Home value & age
Median home value$86,400
Owner homes $300k+3.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,731
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Duval County

78332 155
Alice, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78361 54
Hebbronville, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78357 50
Freer, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78384 48
San Diego, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78372 42
Westdale, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78341 23
Benavides, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78349 16
Concepcion, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78376 12
Realitos, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 82 hail, 68 wind, and 18 tornado reports in Duval County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Duval County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Duval County is 4.25″. It was reported near .61 E Benavides, TX on March 31, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Duval County — 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 Duval County address?

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