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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hardin County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hardin County, TX from November 12, 1957 through February 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
92
Wind Reports
127
Tornado Reports
28
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hardin County, TX · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hardin County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 3, 2024
10:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hardin county EM submitted photos of quarter size hail in Kountze.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kountze, TX
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2024
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail in Kountze. Observed by Hardin County Emergency Management Coordinator.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kountze, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo received of 1 inch hail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Lumberton, TX
1.75″ hail
Jan 26, 2024
7:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball size hail. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Kountze, TX
1.25″ hail
Jan 25, 2024
7:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report on Facebook of large hail near Kountze.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Kountze, TX
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS 1 INCH HAIL WEST OF LUMBERTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Lumberton, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2023
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ON TWITTER AT PINEWOOD ESTATES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Bevil Oaks, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE. TIME MATCHED WITH RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Bevil Oaks, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM FACEBOOK OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wildwood, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON TWITTER OF A HAIL STONE NEXT TO A QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lumberton, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON FACEBOOK OF HEN EGG SIZE HAIL STONES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Village Mills, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO ON FACEBOOK SHOWING PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kountze, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK COMMENT WITH PICTURES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lumberton, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM WILDWOOD. REPORT FROM FACEBOOK OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wildwood, TX
3.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SHOWS NEARLY SOFTBALL SIZE HAIL. ESTIMATED AT 3.5 INCHES... BUT COULD BE BIGGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Bevil Oaks, 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 Hardin County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 17, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power poles knocked down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Lumberton, TX
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a business with damage to sheet metal roof. A chicken coop was destroyed and rabbit habitat flipped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Village Mills, TX
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VFD reports tree on a home and downed powerlines. Exact location not known... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Silsbee, TX
70 mph
Feb 15, 2026
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At KFDM mesonet lumberton middle school.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Lumberton, TX
UNK mph
May 27, 2025
6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Old Silsbee road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lumberton, TX
UNK mph
May 30, 2024
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread power outages reported east of Silsbee in association with thunderstorm passage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Silsbee, TX
UNK mph
May 30, 2024
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports trees down in and north of Silsbee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Silsbee, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kountze Fire department reports roof collapse at a car wash near Dollar General in Kountze.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Kountze, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kountze Fire reports powerlines and a tree across a house on Holland Cemetery rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Village Mills, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire department working power lines down between Kountze and Silsbee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Kountze, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire dept working an area of downed power lines southwest of Silsbee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Silsbee, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees blow down across FM 770 about 1 mile west of Saratoga TX. Several power lines down in the same area as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Saratoga, TX
UNK mph
May 16, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous flash flood report from 6 WNW Honey Island. HAM reports large tree down across FM 1293 in Honey Island. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Honey Island, TX
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
10:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of tree down on powerline on Old Evadale Rd in Silsbee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Silsbee, TX
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of tree down on internet cable. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Silsbee, 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 Hardin County

28 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2023
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF 0 TORNADO NEAR HWY 326. THE TORNADO MOVED ABOUT 6 MILES SOUTHEAST AND ENDED NEAR EASTEX RIDGE RD. MAX WINDS ARE ESTIMATED AT 80 MPH WITH TREE DAMAGE AND MINOR ROOF DAMAGE. THE WIDTH IS 75 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNE Sour Lake, TX
UNK category
Nov 2, 2018
12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF 1 TORNADO STARTED JUST WEST OF THE NECHES RIVER AND MOVED EAST FOR A TIME JUST NORTH OF HWY 96. THETORNADO MOVED SLIGHTLY NORTHEAST DAMAGING SEVERAL ROOFS OF HOMES AND BLOWING OUT THE WALLS OF A METAL BUILDING. SEVERAL TREES WERE ALSO SNAPPED ALONG THE PATH. THE TORNADO CROSSED HWY 96 NORTH OF EVADALE AND ENDED NEAR COUNTY ROAD 847.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Evadale, TX
UNK category
Aug 26, 2017
7:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRE STATION EMPLOYEE REPORTED SEEING A POSSIBLE TORNADO NEAR HONEY ISLAND... TX
NWS Tornado Report Location: Honey Island, TX
EF0 category
Jan 25, 2012
12:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were blown down or snapped in half along sections of Post Oak Road, before dissipating on the east side of US Highway 69.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.26 SW Village Mills, TX
EF0 category
Mar 27, 2009
4:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Hardin County Emergency Manager reported an EF0 Tornado briefly touched down in a field near Votow. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 N Votaw, TX
F0 category
Oct 16, 2006
6:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eyewitnesses saw debris flying in the air as a small tornado blew down trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 ESE Fletcher, TX
F0 category
Apr 29, 2006
9:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Kountze, TX
F2 category
Nov 23, 2004
4:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NE Kountze, TX
F1 category
Nov 23, 2004
4:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Honey Is, TX
F1 category
Oct 28, 2002
10:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Lumberton, TX
F0 category
Oct 12, 2001
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lumberton, TX
F0 category
Oct 12, 2001
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Sour Lake, TX
F0 category
Oct 11, 2001
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Saratoga, TX
F0 category
May 10, 1999
6:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Silsbee, TX
F0 category
Oct 18, 1998
8:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, TX
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sour Lake, 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 · County

Hardin County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population57,126
Households21,750
Housing units24,686
Income
Median household income$72,532
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,159
Attached single-family143
Small multifamily868
Large multifamily752
Mobile homes5,498
Housing mix
Single-family share69.5%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share6.6%
Mobile-home share22.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,944
Renter-occupied3,806
Vacant units2,936
Home value & age
Median home value$188,200
Owner homes $300k+22.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1992
Older-home share36.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,933
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 92 hail, 127 wind, and 28 tornado reports in Hardin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hardin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hardin County is 3.50″. It was reported near Bevil Oaks, TX on April 15, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hardin 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 Hardin County address?

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