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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Karnes County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Karnes County, TX from March 20, 1955 through May 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 78119 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Karnes County, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Karnes County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 1, 2026
5:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mixture of Pea up to Quarter size hail from western Karnes City to Kenedy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Kenedy, TX
2.50″ hail
Dec 25, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of 2.5 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Falls City, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2024
6:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This is a delayed report from late Saturday night thunderstorm that produced quarter size hail in far eastern Karnes County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Nordheim, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
6:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Coy City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2020
5:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL RECEIVED IN RUNGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Runge, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2018
12:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED 1 INCH HAIL OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Cestohowa, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2018
12:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Falls City, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2015
2:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Falls City, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2007
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Karnes City, TX
1.75″ hail
Dec 21, 2006
11:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kenedy, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2006
5:47 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Kenedy, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2006
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gillett, TX
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2005
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Runge, TX
1.75″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kenedy, TX
1.75″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Karnes City, 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 Karnes County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 23, 2023
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report: Facebook photos shared of a fence blown over and metal roofing scattered on the ground. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gillett, TX
58 mph
Mar 3, 2023
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 58 MPH WIND GUST REPORTED AT KENEDY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kenedy, TX
60 mph
May 25, 2022
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NORTHWESTERLY WIND GUSTS AT AWOS STATION K2R9 KARNES COUNTY AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Kenedy, TX
UNK mph
May 23, 2022
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THIS IS A DELAYED REPORT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT/EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. KARNES COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS QUITE A BIT OF TREE DAMAGE AND UPROOTING OF TREES OCCURRED ALONG FARM ROAD 99 SOUTHWEST OF KARNES CITY AND KENEDY. KENEDY AIRPORT DID REPORT A WIND GUST OF 50 MPH WITH THIS CLUSTER OF STORMS. SOME OF THE WIND DAMAGE EXTENDS EAST TOWARD RUNGE. APPEARS THE DAMAGE IS FAIRLY WIDESPREAD AND CONSISTENT WITH MICROBURST WINDS AS THE CLUSTER OF STORMS MOVED EAST ACROSS THE COUNTY BETWEEN 1 AND 2 AM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Coy City, TX
59 mph
May 16, 2020
5:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT K2R9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Kenedy, TX
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2020
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE KARNES COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER PASSED ALONG PICTURES OF WIND DAMAGE TO A PLAYSCAPE SOUTH OF KENEDY ON HIGHWAY 181.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Kenedy, TX
UNK mph
Feb 25, 2018
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KARNES ELECTRIC CO-OP REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Cestohowa, TX
UNK mph
Feb 25, 2018
12:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS BLEW OVER A GRAIN BIN AND SOME YARD FIXTURES. TIME ESTIMATED WITH RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Falls City, TX
60 mph
Mar 20, 2016
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Gillett, TX
45 mph
Jun 26, 2012
6:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 45 mph that knocked down several tree limbs southwest and west of Kenedy. This storm also produced half inch hail. This storm also knocked down tree limbs 15 miles west of Kenedy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.79 WSW Bainville, TX
60 mph
Jan 9, 2011
2:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph which caused damage in and around Karnes City and Kenedy. The Karnes County emergency manager reported trees toppled over and roofs blown off carports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.62 NW Karnes City, TX
49 mph
Jun 2, 2010
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph which knocked down large tree limbs in Panna Maria and Kenedy.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kenedy, TX
52 mph
Jul 19, 2009
6:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds near El Oso.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.4 NNE Bainville, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 1999
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Karnes City, TX
UNK mph
May 12, 1997
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds damaged a mobile home near Karnes City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Karnes City, 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 Karnes County

22 reports
EF0 category
Mar 20, 2012
3:05 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small weak EF0 tornado formed along the leading edge of a large cluster of storms in Runge, crossing a few neighborhood streets. Most damage was confined to house roofs, outbuildings, and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 W Runge, TX
F0 category
Nov 23, 2004
7:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Karnes County Sheriff's Department reported that a small tornado had touched down briefly in Kenedy in an open area. It lifted and dissipated quickly, causing no damage. The tornado was rated F0 on the Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Kenedy, TX
F1 category
Nov 15, 2001
1:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second and more intense Karnes County tornado touched down west of Karnes City near the Wilson County line. Rated F1, it destroyed a trailer, a metal barn, and literally hundreds of trees as it moved northeast for just over two miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 W Karnes City, TX
F0 category
Nov 15, 2001
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado, rated F0, touched down briefly in an open area near Karnes City. No damage was indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Karnes City, TX
F0 category
Oct 16, 1994
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to a fence and some trees due to a tornado were reported by Sheriffs Department.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Karnes City, TX
F0 category
Sep 17, 1988
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 30, 1981
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Aug 9, 1980
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 8, 1975
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 21, 1967
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 20, 1967
10:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK category
Sep 18, 1967
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 8, 1967
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Apr 25, 1966
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 18, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Karnes County, TX
Karnes County · 3,973 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 · County

Karnes County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,819
Households4,643
Housing units5,892
Income
Median household income$59,103
$100k+ households32.9%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,973
Attached single-family98
Small multifamily703
Large multifamily118
Mobile homes985
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share13.9%
Mobile-home share16.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,033
Renter-occupied1,610
Vacant units1,249
Home value & age
Median home value$136,900
Owner homes $300k+16.1%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,255
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 30 wind, and 22 tornado reports in Karnes County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Karnes County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Karnes County is 2.75″. It was reported near Karnes City, TX on May 7, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Karnes 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 Karnes County address?

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