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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 5, 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 5, 1993 from May 5, 1993 through May 5, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
93
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 5, 1993 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last May 5, 1993

NWS Hail Reports on May 5, 1993

93 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
11:58 PM EST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Louisburg, NC
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Dresdan, KS
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1993
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Hamilton County · 786 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Syracuse, KS
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Kearny County · 1,202 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Lakin, KS
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
10:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Granville County · 17,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Oxford, NC
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1993
9:24 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Stanton County · 686 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KS
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN spotter reported dime to quarter-size hail north through east of Lenorah from a series of thunderstorms. No significant damage resulted.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lenorah, TX
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1993
8:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Grant County · 1,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ulysses, KS
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1993
8:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1993
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN spotter reported dime to quarter-size hail north through east of Lenorah from a series of thunderstorms. No significant damage resulted.
NWS Hail Report Location: ENE Lenorah, TX
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
8:12 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Hutchinson County · 8,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Fritch, TX
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
8:12 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms developed along a dryline and moved north. The tornado and baseball-size hail was reported by KFDA TV spotter. The dime-size hail northwest of Fritch was on the Moore/Hutchinson County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Fritch, TX
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1993
8:06 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN spotter reported dime to quarter-size hail north through east of Lenorah from a series of thunderstorms. No significant damage resulted.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Lenorah, TX
2.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
7:47 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm produced golf ball to baseball-size hail in the city of Big Spring. Many buildings and automobiles suffered damage. Other thunderstorms which followed contained very heavy rainfall which led to flash flooding across western Howard County. The floodwaters damaged a railroad track, resulting in the derailment of four engines and two freight cars. Two railroad crewmen were injured. An automobile was swept off of a road northwest of Big Spring, but the occupant was rescued unharmed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Spring, TX
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1993
7:47 PM CST
Hail report for May 5, 1993
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ,Dime-size hail was reported at the National Weather Service Office and at the Navel Air Station along with wind gusts to 58 MPH. The Sheriff's Office reported power lines down south of the International Airport. TV-Channel 6 reported wind gusts between 55 and 60 MPH in Robstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corpus Christi, 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.

NWS Wind Reports on May 5, 1993

24 reports
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70 mph
May 5, 1993
10:35 PM CST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Cheyenne County · 1,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grace Flying Service measured wind gust to 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. Francis, KS
69 mph
May 5, 1993
9:00 PM MST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Oglala Lakota County · 2,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a severe thunderstorm blew a mobile home over on a road and also severely damaged a house. The roof of the house blew off and brought down a power line. About 40 houses had no electrical service for nearly two hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Kyle, SD
75 mph
May 5, 1993
8:00 PM MST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Pennington County · 31,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew off portions of a school roof resulting in extensive structural and water damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scenic, SD
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ,Dime-size hail was reported at the National Weather Service Office and at the Navel Air Station along with wind gusts to 58 MPH. The Sheriff's Office reported power lines down south of the International Airport. TV-Channel 6 reported wind gusts between 55 and 60 MPH in Robstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Robstown, TX
58 mph
May 5, 1993
7:52 PM CST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ,Dime-size hail was reported at the National Weather Service Office and at the Navel Air Station along with wind gusts to 58 MPH. The Sheriff's Office reported power lines down south of the International Airport. TV-Channel 6 reported wind gusts between 55 and 60 MPH in Robstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corpus Christi, TX
60 mph
May 5, 1993
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Cheyenne County · 1,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported wind gust to 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE St. Francis, KS
81 mph
May 5, 1993
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Cheyenne County · 1,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Awning bolted into concrete was ripped out from back yard. Hurled over a single story house into back yard. Utility lines were also taken down. A few hailstones of golf ball-size were observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. Francis, KS
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
7:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms dumped large hail in the northern part of Prince Georges County. Oxon Hill received one inch-sized hail. Powerful thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines throughout Charles County. Numerous lightning strikes damaged power lines and knocked out power to over 9,000 homes in Baltimore County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Victoria County · 25,742 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The County Sheriff's Office reported several trees uprooted in Black Bayou.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomington, TX
60 mph
May 5, 1993
5:00 PM MST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Johnson County · 3,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds gusting up to 60 mph were reported by a storm spotter about 40 miles east of Buffalo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, WY
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
6:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Oneida County · 66,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boonville, NY
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
5:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Oneida County · 66,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Taberg, NY
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
5:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Oneida County · 66,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Bay, NY
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
5:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Oneida County · 66,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcconnellsville, NY
UNK mph
May 5, 1993
5:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 5, 1993
Oneida County · 66,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Camden, NY
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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.

NWS Tornado Reports on May 5, 1993

18 reports
F1 category
May 5, 1993
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Scott County · 1,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly south of Scott City. A mobile home was pushed 200 yards off its foundation. Two sheriff's patrol cars were blown off the road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Scott City, KS
F0 category
May 5, 1993
8:10 PM MST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Pennington County · 31,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly one mile north of Flags of Fun amusement park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
May 5, 1993
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly with no damage or injuries reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Holcomb, KS
F1 category
May 5, 1993
8:12 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Grant County · 1,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado that was in Stevens County moved into southern Grant County. Tornado roped out two miles north of the Stevens/Grant County line. A well pumping house 16 miles northeast of Hugoton was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Hugoton, KS
F0 category
May 5, 1993
6:50 PM MST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tractor-trailer was blown over near the junction of Highway 79 and Fairburn Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fairburn, SD
F0 category
May 5, 1993
6:40 PM MST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Uintah County · 9,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The cold upper low previously mentioned moved over northeast Utah by the early evening hours of the 5th. This produced a cold core funnel cloud. This was one of the rare occasions that a cold core funnel cloud became a tornado. The tornado was spotted by an airplane. Because the tornado only lasted a few minutes, and was in a sparsely populated region of the state, it caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Vernal, UT
F4 category
May 5, 1993
7:27 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Stevens County · 1,555 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A 1/2 mile wide F4 tornado quickly developed near the area where the previous tornado roped out. The tornado developed six miles southeast of Hugoton. At the beginning, a multiple vortex tornado was observed. The tornado moved to the north and gradually turned and moved to the northeast. The tornado roped out two miles north of the Stevens/Grant County line. The tornado passed 4 1/2 miles to the east of Hugoton and 2 1/2 miles to the west of Moscow. A farmstead 4 1/2 miles southwest of Moscow was completely destroyed. At least 30 irrigation systems were also destroyed. A female teenager in bare feet received a cut on the foot when she stepped on broken glass at the farmstead.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Hugoton, KS
F3 category
May 5, 1993
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Sheridan County · 2,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado started approximately 12 miles south of Hay Springs and eventually ended northeast of town. One home was destroyed and three other homes were damaged as the tornado went through town. Trees were uprooted and grain bins were also destroyed. Loss of livestock included 40 lambs and 8 cattle on a farm south of town. The damage to the Northwest Rural Public Power District was estimated at $65,000. Total damage from the tornado was near $1,000,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hay Springs, NE
F3 category
May 5, 1993
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Stevens County · 1,555 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A 1/2 mile wide F3 tornado move into south-central Stevens County from the Oklahoma Panhandle area. The tornado crossed the Kansas state line at 1908 CST (2008 CDT) 13 miles south southeast of Hugoton. The tornado moved to the north and gradually turned to the northeast prior to roping out. A metal beam garage ten miles south southeast of Hugoton was pushed down on to a tractor and a pickup truck. Four irrigation systems were also destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Hugoton, KS
F1 category
May 5, 1993
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was on the ground for about 30 seconds 3.5 miles east of Hemingford on Highway 87. The tornado destroyed a 1500 bushel grain bin and moved some farm machinery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Hemingford, NE
F3 category
May 5, 1993
6:54 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Optima, OK
F0 category
May 5, 1993
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N 2 E Guymon, OK
F0 category
May 5, 1993
6:47 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Eva, OK
F1 category
May 5, 1993
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E 2 N Guymon, OK
F0 category
May 5, 1993
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for May 5, 1993
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Hardesty, OK
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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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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on May 5, 1993?

Our records show 93 hail, 24 wind, and 18 tornado reports on May 5, 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 5, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported on May 5, 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 5, 1993 is 3.00″, reported near San Angelo, TX.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on May 5, 1993 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on May 5, 1993 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on May 5, 1993?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — 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 on May 5, 1993 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, 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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