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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Leon County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Leon County, TX from September 28, 1959 through May 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 75833 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
86
Wind Reports
114
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Leon County, TX · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Leon County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 24, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter hail near HWY 79/39.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Jewett, TX
1.25″ hail
May 24, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail on FM 1469 west of Jewett.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Jewett, TX
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter hail 5 miles west of Centerville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Centerville, TX
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail about 4 miles west of Centerville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Centerville, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports via amateur radio of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Jewett, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT - TRAIN SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER-SIZED HAIL IN EASTERN LEON COUNTY NEAR CR 112.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Leona, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Jewett, TX
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2022
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leona, TX
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Leona, TX
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2021
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SSE Oakwood, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2019
5:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED 5 MILES WEST OF CENTERVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Ceenterville, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 6, 2019
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buffalo, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2019
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF GOLF BALL TO HEN EGG SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Marquez, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT A GAS STATION ON I-45 ON THE OSR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Leona, TX
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2017
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY CITIZEN 5 MI SW OF OAKWOOD
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Oakwood, 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 Leon County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 11, 2026
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Location correction. Delayed report. Large tree down near CR 104 in the Leona area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Leona, TX
UNK mph
May 11, 2026
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large tree down near CR 104 in the Leona area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Leona, TX
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power outages due to downed lines around Lake Limestone.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Marquez, TX
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relays social media pictures of structural damage to a brick building and another home with damage to the roof and damaged trees in yard in Jewett. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jewett, TX
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook photos showed two large barns with roofs blown off and one shop with overhead doors partially blown in on FM 1469 near PR 3550 north of Marquez.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Jewett, TX
UNK mph
May 1, 2025
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook report of several trees down on Hwy 75 in Leona.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leona, TX
70 mph
May 1, 2025
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Stormchaser reported 70 mph winds and power outages in Leona on FM 977.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Leona, TX
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines blown down along Hwy 7 between FM 542 and the Trinity River... and a hay barn was blown down on the north side of Hwy 7 near Trinity River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 ENE Centerville, TX
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Hwys 7 and 79 and 39 in the vicinity of Jewett Marquez and Normangee. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Marquez, TX
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report: Destroyed tractor barn made of sheet metal. Time approximated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, TX
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Parked 18-wheeler with box trailer flipped and utility pole bent.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Leona, TX
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Billboards blown down and multiple structures with roof damage in Buffalo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, TX
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roofs torn off hotels in Buffalo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Buffalo, TX
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2023
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 ft diameter tree blown on a house in Buffalo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Buffalo, TX
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 ENE CENTERVILLE. SEVERAL BROKEN TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN ALONG HWY 7 NEAR CR 203 EAST OF CENTERVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Centerville, 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 Leon County

20 reports
UNK category
May 6, 2025
6:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado occurred in Leon County... southeast of Buffalo and west of Flo. The tornado likely began west of CR 275... damaging trees and a metal outbuilding on CR 275. The tornado traveled east over inaccessible land but was tracked again along FM 831 near CRs 283 & 285. Notable tree damage and snapped trunks were found in this area. One manufactured home suffered minor roof damage. The tornado dissipated just east of this area. Maximum estimated winds were 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Buffalo, TX
UNK category
May 6, 2025
6:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down west of Jewett near Waltman Street and Harrison Street and moved east-southeast through the town before lifting east of town. In Jewett... several trees were damaged or blown down and some homes suffered roof and minor exterior damage on Harrison Street... Dashiel Street... and Broadway Street. The worst damage occurred along Hwy 79 where an auto repair shop lost its roof... and east of Hwy 79 where many trees were snapped and uprooted near Robinson Lane. This area was rated EF-1 with 105 mph max winds. Visually... tree damage could be seen extending east of Robinson Lane... but the area was inaccessible to the survey team.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jewett, TX
UNK category
Apr 13, 2019
4:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ON HWY 79 SW OF MARQUEZ
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Marquez, TX
EF0 category
Apr 25, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-0 tornado occurred approximately 1 mile east of Oakwood. This tornado had a path length of approximately 1 mile and an estimated width of 100 yards. Mostly tree damage occurred with this tornado and winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 WSW Oakwood, TX
F0 category
Dec 29, 2006
4:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was reported along Highway 79 east of Buffalo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Buffalo, TX
F0 category
Dec 29, 2006
3:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At least three barns and one residence were damaged on CR 977 near CR 210 and also at the intersection of FM 2045 and CR 4025.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Centerville, TX
F0 category
Dec 29, 2006
3:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Power lines were downed near Normangee. This tornado was a border-crosser and moved from Madison County north into Leon County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Normangee, TX
F0 category
Feb 10, 1998
10:19 AM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a house and blew down trees in the Hilltop Lakes community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 W Leona, TX
F1 category
Jan 21, 1998
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado severely damaged the roof of a restaurant. The manager of the restaurant, who was inside the building at the time, received minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Leona, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Normangee, TX
F1 category
May 2, 1994
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown destroyed a convience store and a real estate office, and damaged several more businesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Marquez, TX
F1 category
Apr 27, 1990
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Nov 15, 1987
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jul 22, 1987
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Feb 11, 1984
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Leon County, TX
Leon County · 5,229 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

Leon County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,067
Households6,546
Housing units9,018
Income
Median household income$59,975
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households11.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,229
Attached single-family52
Small multifamily255
Large multifamily75
Mobile homes3,392
Housing mix
Single-family share58.0%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share37.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,042
Renter-occupied1,504
Vacant units2,472
Home value & age
Median home value$177,400
Owner homes $300k+24.0%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+4.0%
Median year built1992
Older-home share28.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,422
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 86 hail, 114 wind, and 20 tornado reports in Leon County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Leon County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Leon County is 2.00″. It was reported near Jewett, TX on April 27, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Leon 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 Leon County address?

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