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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Matagorda County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Matagorda County, TX from May 18, 1955 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 77414 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
106
Tornado Reports
49
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Matagorda County, TX · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Matagorda County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 31, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects the reported time from 7AM to 730AM. Multiple reports of golf ball size hail and possible hail related damage in the Blessing area. The golf ball size estimate came from pictures submitted by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Palacios, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2024
12:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of golf ball size hail and possible hail related damage in the Blessing area. The golf ball size estimate came from pictures submitted by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Palacios, TX
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2019
4:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Vleck, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2012
2:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail reported in Bay City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 W Bay City, TX
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
2:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on FM 2853 near Blessing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.11 WSW Ashby, TX
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
1:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail along with some strong winds occurred in and around Blessing.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blessing, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2006
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail across the city.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, TX
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
4:06 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from quarter size (1.00") to golf ball size (1.75").
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Bay City, TX
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2006
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail between Bay City and Blessing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Markham, TX
0.75″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palacios, TX
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 2004
3:53 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Markham, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
9:25 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Blessing, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Midfield, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Markham, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2002
6:00 AM CST
Hail report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch Hail on State Highway 60 North, to the north of Bay City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay 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 Matagorda County

30 reports
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63 mph
May 23, 2026
7:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XMGB Matagorda Bay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 ESE Palacios, TX
71 mph
May 1, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XMGB Matagorda Bay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 ESE Palacios, TX
77 mph
May 1, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KPSX Palacios measured a 67 knot wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Palacios, TX
60 mph
May 1, 2026
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KPSX Palacios measured a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Palacios, TX
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage and minor damage to some metal buildings along Buffalo Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Palacios, TX
95 mph
Jun 12, 2025
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Microburst produced a measured wind gust of 95 mph at the Palacious Airport. Most damage was confined to large tree branches snapped and some minor roof damage in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Palacios, TX
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
7:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A number of large tree branches down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Palacios, TX
59 mph
Jun 5, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oyster Point Mesonet site measured a 59 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 22 SSW Palacios, TX
59 mph
Jun 5, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oyster Point Mesonet site measured a 59 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 24 SSW Palacios, TX
72 mph
May 31, 2024
12:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Palacios ASOS station measured a 72 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Palacios, TX
66 mph
May 31, 2024
12:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Palacios ASOS station measured a 66 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Palacios, TX
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time correct from 7AM to 730AM Local law enforcement report numerous trees and powerlines down around Elmaton as well as damage to a former school building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Markham, TX
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report time in Blessing from 7AM to 730AM. Local law enforcement reports many trees... branches... and power lines have fallen in the Blessing area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Palacios, TX
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement report numerous trees and powerlines down around Elmaton as well as damage to a former school building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Markham, TX
UNK mph
May 31, 2024
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reports many trees... branches... and power lines have fallen in the Blessing area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Palacios, 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 Matagorda County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 25, 2017
9:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF YET STRONG TORNADO MOVED ONSHORE ALONG THE COAST IN SARGENT CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ONE HOME AS WELL AS OVERTURNING A MOTORHOME. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND/OR DOWNED ALONG THE PATH AS WELL AS MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOMES AND BUSINESSES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 SW Jones Creek, TX
UNK category
Aug 25, 2017
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SHED AND FENCE DAMAGE REPORTED FROM A TORNADO IN SARGENT
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Bay City, TX
UNK category
Aug 25, 2017
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SHED AND FENCE DAMAGE REPORTED FROM A TORNADO IN SARGENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Matagorda, TX
UNK category
Mar 5, 2017
5:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NEAR HWY 35 AND FM1095 CLOSE TO TIDEHAVEN SCHOOL. VIDEO SENT INTO BROADCAST MEDIA WITH TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Markham, TX
UNK category
Feb 14, 2017
2:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 6 INJ *** EF1 TORNADO. TREES DAMAGE... RVS FLIPPED OVER... DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE HOMES IN VAN VLECK. DAMAGE PATH ABOUT 1 MILE LONG. 6 MINOR INJURIES. NONE SERIOUS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Vleck, TX
UNK category
Feb 14, 2017
2:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 6 INJ *** EF-1 FROM 815 AM TO 820 AM. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND 100 MPH. PATH LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILES AND PATH WIDTH APPROXIMATELY 300 YARDS IN VAN VLECK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Vleck, TX
EF0 category
Jun 30, 2010
1:05 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported brief tornado east of Wadsworth. The tornado caused minimal damage to pasture land.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Wadsworth, TX
F0 category
Nov 17, 2003
9:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in town of Clemville damaging the roofs of two homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clemville, TX
F1 category
Jul 15, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado in the eye wall of Hurricane Claudette damaged a couple buildings at the Baptist Youth Camp in Palacios.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Palacios, TX
F0 category
Jun 14, 2003
8:36 AM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage; brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Markham, TX
F0 category
Jun 14, 2003
8:36 AM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage; brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wadsworth, TX
F0 category
Sep 6, 2002
11:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado destroyed a storm on FM 457 between Van Vleck and Cedar Lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Van Vleck, TX
F0 category
May 25, 2001
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Army Corps of Engineers reported a large waterspout moved onshore near the Matagorda Locks and lifted trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Matagorda, TX
F0 category
Sep 10, 1998
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown in Sargent. Five minor injuries from flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sargent, TX
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
8:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Five to seven houses with major roof damage, one trailer destroyed, several trees and light poles down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Markham, 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

Matagorda County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,274
Households14,824
Housing units18,871
Income
Median household income$55,174
$100k+ households33.3%
$150k+ households11.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,306
Attached single-family497
Small multifamily1,640
Large multifamily1,053
Mobile homes2,235
Housing mix
Single-family share70.5%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share11.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,191
Renter-occupied4,633
Vacant units4,047
Home value & age
Median home value$162,200
Owner homes $300k+19.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,941
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 106 wind, and 49 tornado reports in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Matagorda County is 2.00″. It was reported near Palacios, TX on April 26, 1973.

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

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

I am selling a home in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County address?

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