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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in La Salle County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across La Salle County, TX from June 5, 1955 through May 8, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 78014 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
65
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
5.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  La Salle County, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in La Salle County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2024
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cotulla, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2023
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC POSTED VIDEO OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FALLING IN COTULLA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Cotulla, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2023
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Cotulla, TX
2.50″ hail
Mar 18, 2023
7:08 AM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT WITH PICTURES SHOWING GOLF BALL TO TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL THAT BROKE A SKYLIGHT IN COTULLA. SPECIFIC LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Cotulla, TX
4.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2023
9:21 AM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LA SALLE COUNTY SHERRIF REPORTED HAIL DAMAGE TO CARS INCLUDING BROKEN WINDSHIELDS. HOMES WITH BROKEN WINDOWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Cotulla, TX
4.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2023
7:10 AM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 N COTULLA. LA SALLE COUNTY SHERRIF REPORTED HAIL DAMAGE TO CARS INCLUDING BROKEN WINDSHIELDS. HOMES WITH BROKEN WINDOWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Cotulla, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2018
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Encinal, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 11, 2017
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO SUBMITTED OF HAIL FALLING NEAR COTULLA. HAIL WAS MEASURED AT 1.25 INCHES
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Cotulla, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2016
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZED HAIL IN COTULLA. DAMAGE TO PLANTS. IMAGES SHOWN ON NWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cotulla, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2015
7:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail occurred near Artesia Wells.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.45 W Artesia Wells, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2015
10:04 AM CST-6
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny sized hail occurred in Encinal.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Encinal, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2015
1:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Fowlerton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 SW Powerton, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2015
11:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture received via social media of at least quarter sized hail in Cotulla. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.99 WSW Cotulla, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter sized hail on Farm to Market Road 1582 north of Fowlerton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.2 N Fowlerton, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2013
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Coop observer reported golf ball sized hail near Fowlerton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 SW Powerton, 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 La Salle County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 8, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two tractor trailers blown over 5 SSW of town (estimated on I-35).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Cotulla, TX
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power cables damaged... Trees down... and roofs damaged throughout the town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Cotulla, TX
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chain fencing blown down at the TX DOT facility. (Radar estimated timing).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Cotulla, TX
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NW Cotulla. Chain fencing blown down at the TX DOT facility. 10:45 PM - 11:00 PM Radar estimated timing.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Cotulla, TX
60 mph
Mar 16, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCOT Cotulla measured a wind gust of 60 mph at 10:12 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cotulla, TX
64 mph
Feb 3, 2024
2:29 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KCOT ASOS recorded a gust to 56 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cotulla, TX
70 mph
Mar 17, 2023
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KCOT COTULLA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cotulla, TX
UNK mph
May 28, 2022
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A BARN... WINDMILL AND WATER CONTAINER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Encinal, TX
67 mph
May 25, 2022
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cotulla, TX
67 mph
May 25, 2022
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 NE COTULLA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cotulla, TX
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTION TO LOCATION. SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE BRANCHES BROKEN
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Artesia Wells, TX
59 mph
Jun 10, 2020
4:47 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KCOT COTULLA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cotulla, TX
70 mph
May 16, 2020
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cotulla, TX
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUSINESS SIGNS AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR INTERSTATE 35 IN COTULLA
NWS Wind Report Location: Cotulla, TX
61 mph
Mar 29, 2018
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ADDITIONAL WIND GUSTS OF 61 MPH REPORTED AT KCOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cotulla, 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 La Salle County

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 18, 2016
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED BRIEF TOUCHDOWN... RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 SW Fowlerton, TX
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
5:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved across a ranch and damaged a couple of barns. Three trees were uprooted and many branches were broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.32 WSW Gardendale, TX
EF1 category
May 15, 2015
5:29 AM CST-6
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado caused damage on a private ranch in rural northwest La Salle County. The tornado touched down near Johnson Ranch Road just northeast of Farm to Market Road 468. A rancher was thrown from his barn and landed on top of his trailer. Numerous large trees were snapped at their base and several trees were uprooted. The tornado destroyed a wooden cabin, lofting debris |about 100 yards. Wind speeds were estimated at 85 to 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.26 W Woodward, TX
EF0 category
May 10, 2012
8:46 AM CST-6
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down along Farm to Market Road 468 near the Dimmit County line. The tornado flipped an 18 wheeler then proceeded northeast about 5 miles. The tornado then crossed Farm to Market Road 469 and struck an oil hydraulic fracturing flow back site. The tornado flipped one RV trailer at the site. Two people inside the RV trailer sustained serious injuries. Both were released from the hospital the next day. The winds were estimated to be around 80 mph with this damage. The tornado proceeded northeast across open ranch land another 5 miles before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.54 W Woodward, TX
F1 category
May 15, 1980
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 15, 1980
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 20, 1977
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Aug 11, 1972
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Nov 26, 1968
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Jun 5, 1955
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for La Salle County, TX
La Salle County · 1,548 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

La Salle County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,946
Households1,683
Housing units2,307
Income
Median household income$55,469
$100k+ households28.9%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,548
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily232
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes486
Housing mix
Single-family share67.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share21.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,327
Renter-occupied356
Vacant units624
Home value & age
Median home value$101,000
Owner homes $300k+11.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,628
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 65 hail, 51 wind, and 10 tornado reports in La Salle County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in La Salle County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in La Salle County is 5.00″. It was reported near Cotulla, TX on April 18, 1959.

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

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

I am selling a home in La Salle 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 La Salle County address?

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