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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Zavala County, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Zavala County, TX from October 18, 1956 through May 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 78834 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
71
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Zavala County, TX · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Zavala County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 14, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo and video via social media with the biggest stones around or slightly bigger than a quarter. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S La Pryor, TX
3.00″ hail
May 13, 2024
2:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of 3 large hailstones... two of which appeared to be larger than baseballs. Delayed share from Emergency Manager. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Batesville, TX
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2024
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Batesville, TX
2.00″ hail
May 5, 2023
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crystal City, TX
1.50″ hail
May 5, 2023
2:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZE HAIL RESULTING IN VEHICLE DENTS WHEN TRAVELING NORTH ON HIGHWAY 83 NEAR THE TOWN OF LAS COLONIAS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Crystal City, TX
2.75″ hail
May 5, 2023
2:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DESTROYED VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS FROM HAIL UP TO BASEBALL SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Crystal City, TX
2.50″ hail
May 5, 2023
2:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE FLYING T O RANCH AIRPORT IN WESTERN ZAVALA COUNTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Cometa, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Loma Vista, TX
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2022
6:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL ESTIMATED FROM DIME TO QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Crystal City, TX
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2022
5:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN A QUARTER IN LA PRYOR. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Pryor, TX
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Pryor, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 9, 2016
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE J4 FARM
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Crystal City, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 23, 2016
6:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN THE CITY OF LA PRYOR ON MEDIA FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Pryor, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 23, 2016
5:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE HAIL OBSERVED IN LA PRYOR.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Pryor, TX
1.25″ hail
Nov 22, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SW Crystal City Muni Ar, 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 Zavala County

30 reports
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79 mph
May 27, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 79 mph wind gust with a handheld anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Batesville, TX
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE OF TREE LIMBS DOWN AROUND LA PRYOR ON FACEBOOK. COMMENTER SAID THERE WERE SEVERAL TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN TO THE WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Pryor, TX
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2016
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT...SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED WITH RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Loma Vista, TX
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2016
8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT...SEVERAL POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN ON HWY 83. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Crystal City, TX
58 mph
May 15, 2015
2:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down blocking Ramos Street in the city of Batesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .31 ENE Batesville, TX
68 mph
Nov 22, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 68 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 SW Crystal City Muni Ar, TX
58 mph
Apr 3, 2014
10:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media video depicted wind damage to trees, powerlines, roofs, and irrigation equipment in and near the town of Batesville. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Batesville, TX
60 mph
Sep 29, 2011
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph north of Big Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.16 SSE Loma Vista, TX
49 mph
Jul 19, 2011
4:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Zavala County Emergency Manager reported wind damage to several trees and mobile homes on the east side of La Pryor.
NWS Wind Report Location: N La Pryor, TX
70 mph
May 12, 2011
7:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 61 knots along with penny to nickel size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.04 NNW Cometa, TX
69 mph
May 2, 2007
7:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Batesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Batesville, TX
69 mph
Jun 4, 2005
8:20 PM CST
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms struck Crystal City, knocking down trees and blowing over power lines. Falling trees damaged several homes and vehicles in the city. Thunderstorm winds caused slightly less damage north of Crystal City, taking off tree limbs in LaPryor and Batesville. Wind gusts there were estimated at 40 to 50 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal City, TX
63 mph
Jun 13, 2003
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power poles near Crystal City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crystal City, TX
86 mph
Mar 25, 2003
8:50 PM CST
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS survey noted that several trees had been knocked down and large limbs were torn out of trees in a very spotty manner from the southwest corner of the county into the town of Crystal City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Crystal City, TX
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2002
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds knocked over trees, and blew down tree limbs in and around the LaPryor area.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Pryor, 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 Zavala County

10 reports
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2015
6:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a tornado that moved through an open area near the Dimmit/Zavala County line. An irrigation pivot was overturned on a ranch along with some minor outbuilding damage. No other damage was found. The path and time were determined from radar. Max winds are estimated to be 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 NW Winter Haven, TX
F0 category
Nov 23, 2004
4:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Deputies from the Zavala County Sheriff's Department observed a small and short-lived tornado as it touched down west of LaPryor in the late afternoon. The tornado moved briefly over open country and caused no known damage. It was rated F0 on the Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W La Pryor, TX
F0 category
Mar 12, 1999
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A chaser spotted the tornado as it formed in open country just southeast of Batesville. It was small and lived for only about one minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Batesville, TX
F1 category
May 15, 1980
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Oct 4, 1976
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 8, 1975
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
May 1, 1972
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
May 23, 1966
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Mar 18, 1964
4:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2 category
Oct 18, 1956
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Zavala County, TX
Zavala County · 2,592 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Zavala County, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,532
Households3,411
Housing units3,951
Income
Median household income$41,887
$100k+ households23.4%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,592
Attached single-family99
Small multifamily491
Large multifamily28
Mobile homes732
Housing mix
Single-family share65.6%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share13.1%
Mobile-home share18.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,421
Renter-occupied990
Vacant units540
Home value & age
Median home value$88,100
Owner homes $300k+2.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1977
Older-home share53.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,244
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Zavala County

78834 59
Carrizo Springs, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78839 39
Crystal City, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78872 34
La Pryor, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports
78829 28
Batesville, TX Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 71 hail, 36 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Zavala County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Zavala County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Zavala County is 4.50″. It was reported near La Pryor, TX on March 16, 1987.

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

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

I am selling a home in Zavala 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 Zavala County address?

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