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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Kenedy County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Kenedy County, TX from June 5, 1965 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 78580 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kenedy County, TX · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Kenedy County

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 22, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A quarter inch hail was reported by the public in Sarita... TX. The report was from a photo posted onto our NWSChat 2.0/Slack page. Time radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Sarita, TX
1.75″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
2:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public posted social media video showing at least golf ball size hail at the Sarita Rest Stop along US-77.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Sarita, TX
1.75″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Border Patrol reports golfball sized hail at a checkpoint 14 miles south of Sarita... TX... 6.5 miles north of Armstrong... TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 S Sarita, TX
1.75″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reports golfball sized hail in Sarita... TX. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sarita, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COOP OBSERVER REPORTED GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL AT HUNTING CAMP
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Norias, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2012
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Border patrol checkpoint 15 miles south of Sarita reported predominantly nickel size hail with embedded quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 E Turcotte, TX
0.88″ hail
Mar 29, 2012
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail on Highway 77 was reported by the Border Patrol.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Mifflin, TX
1.25″ hail
Feb 12, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported an isolated thunderstorm produced hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter in an area approximately 9 miles North Northeast of Raymondville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.09 SE Rudolph, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2006
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SSE Norias, TX
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2006
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by a CO-OP observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sarita, TX
1.25″ hail
May 29, 2005
7:56 PM CST
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Sarita, TX
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2005
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sarita, TX
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2005
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sarita, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2004
3:14 PM CST
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by the general public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Sarita, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
4:09 PM CST
Hail report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 SW Sarita, 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 Kenedy County

19 reports
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94 mph
May 23, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Buoy station RSJT2 Rincon Del San Jose... TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 N Port Mansfield, TX
61 mph
May 20, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TCOON site Rincon Del San Jose measured a wind gust of 61 mph at 6:00 AM associated with a marine thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 N Port Mansfield, TX
68 mph
Jun 5, 2023
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Texas Coastal Ocean Observing Network site at Rincon del San Jose recorded a wind gust of 59 knots... or 68 mph... at 1:48PM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 21 N Port Mansfield, TX
60 mph
Mar 29, 2012
3:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Brownsville witnessed a downburst/microburst about one mile east of U.S. Highway 77 approximately 10 miles south of Sarita. The microburst produced a tremendous amount of dust; winds were estimated the winds to be near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSE Sarita, TX
64 mph
Oct 26, 2009
1:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Rincon Del San Jose TCOON site reported a wind gusts to 66 miles per hour during a thunderstorm which moved through the coastal areas early in the afternoon. Note: This location is immediately east of the Kenedy County Laguna Madre coastline and is used as a proxy to estimate winds over this area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17.44 E Norias, TX
64 mph
Oct 26, 2009
12:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Texas Coastal and Ocean Observing Network site at Baffin Bay, just a few miles northeast of Kenedy County, recorded wind gusts up to 65 mile per hour when line of strong to severe thunderstorms rapidly developed in western Kenedy County and raced east. Wind gusts at or above 60 mph continued until 1236 PM. Note: Wind gust value is used as a proxy to estimated value on the nearby promontory of northeast Kenedy County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 23.06 E Sarita, TX
64 mph
Sep 9, 2001
2:50 PM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 56 knots (65 mph) was estimated by Border Patrol officials located at the Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 77, 10 miles south of Sarita.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Sarita, TX
60 mph
May 21, 2001
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was reported by a NWS cooperative observer east of Sarita.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Sarita, TX
86 mph
May 2, 2000
11:27 AM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Border patrol checkpoint located at Sarita estimated 75 mph winds associated with a squall line or a line echo wave pattern thunderstorm complex.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sarita, TX
UNK mph
May 26, 1999
9:10 PM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Norias, TX
62 mph
May 18, 1999
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 E Norias, TX
UNK mph
May 10, 1999
9:32 PM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and highway signs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Norias, TX
UNK mph
Mar 27, 1999
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 24 SW Sarita, TX
62 mph
Sep 23, 1997
8:35 PM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 S Sarita, TX
58 mph
May 11, 1996
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW Port Mansfield, 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 Kenedy County

6 reports
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2012
7:37 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported on the Kenedy Ranch, approximately 3 miles south of Rivera (Kleberg County). This storm would later produce a damaging tornado near Kingsville. The National Weather Service Office in Corpus Christi relayed the report to from the general public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.51 NNE Sarita, TX
F0 category
May 10, 2006
5:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was reported by the U.S. Border Patrol near Armstrong. The tornado touched down over open ranch land and produced no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 25 S Sarita, TX
F0 category
Mar 14, 2000
4:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A classic supercell thunderstorm produced a brief tornado that knocked over trees in a 200 yard swath on the Santa Cecilia ranch. This tornado was observed by a citizen living on the ranch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 S Norias, TX
F0 category
Aug 9, 1980
12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 26, 1973
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3 category
Jun 5, 1965
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenedy County, TX
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
Showing 6 of 6
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

Kenedy County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population52
Households17
Housing units69
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households41.2%
$150k+ households17.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached63
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily3
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share91.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.4%
Mobile-home share4.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6
Renter-occupied11
Vacant units52
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+33.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1955
Older-home share87.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Kenedy County

78580 72
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78385 22
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78338 17
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 21 hail, 19 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Kenedy County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kenedy County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Kenedy County is 2.75″. It was reported near Norias, TX on May 10, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kenedy 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 Kenedy County address?

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