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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 12, 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 12, 1993 from May 12, 1993 through May 12, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

1.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · May 12, 1993 · 1993–present Updated Daily · last May 12, 1993

NWS Hail Reports on May 12, 1993

42 reports

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1.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
7:10 PM EST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Clearfield County · 29,021 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail was reported just east of Clearfield.

NWS Hail Report Location: E Clearfield, PA

0.88″ hail

May 12, 1993
5:45 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Bradley County · 3,599 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Ingalls, AR

0.88″ hail

May 12, 1993
5:35 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Union County · 13,316 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: E Strong, AR

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
6:30 PM EST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch diameter hail was reported at Sexton. Seven miles north of Rushville one-half inch diameter hail covered the ground to a depth of six to seven inches.

NWS Hail Report Location: Sexton, IN

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
6:30 PM EST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms were widespread across the northern two-thirds of the state during the afternoon and early evening hours. The thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage and large hail. Three-quarter inch sized hail covered the ground in Harrisonburg. Trees were blown down near the towns of Shenandoah, Luray, and Mount Jackson. Trees and power lines were knocked down in many locations in northern Virginia including in the cities of Fairfax, Falls Church and Alexandria. In Fauquier County, so much 3/4 to 1 inch sized-hail fell between Marshall and Warrenton, that it covered the ground. Thunderstorm winds tore the siding off of a house and downed trees in Warrenton. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in the Southern part of Spotsylvania County and throughout Louisa County. Three-quarter inch-sized hail was reported in several places in northern Halifax County.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
5:30 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A cluster of thunderstorms moving northeast at 25 mph produced dime- size hail in Marion.

NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, LA

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
5:15 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Marshall County · 10,912 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: SW Philadelphia, MS

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
5:07 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: E Ness City, KS

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
4:43 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Mccracken, KS

1.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
2:30 PM PST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Washington County · 139,104 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Golf ball-sized hail reportedly shattered a car windshield during a thunderstorm in Tualatin.

NWS Hail Report Location: Tualatin, OR

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
4:10 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Chicot County · 3,818 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeport, AR

0.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
4:10 PM CST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Washington County · 14,954 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Swiftwater, MS

1.75″ hail

May 12, 1993
4:59 PM EST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Alexandria, IN

1.00″ hail

May 12, 1993
4:56 PM EST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: One-inch diameter hail was reported near Alexandria.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN

1.00″ hail

May 12, 1993
4:25 PM EST

Hail report for May 12, 1993

Fauquier County · 24,124 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA

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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 12, 1993

36 reports

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UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:00 PM PST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Lake County · 3,173 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms moved across Central Oregon accompanied by high winds. In Lake County in Christmas Valley 2 barns were blown off of their foundations by high winds. One was reportedly blown down like a "house of cards". In nearby Fort Rock roofs were blown off of houses and numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OR

60 mph

May 12, 1993
7:50 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Cape May County · 52,140 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A spotter reported a wind gust of 52 knots. Pea-size hail and 1.50 inches of rain in 20 minutes also accompanied the thunderstorm.

NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Grande, NJ

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:43 PM CST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Sunnyland, IL

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
6:30 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

St. Mary's County · 33,775 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
6:30 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Harford County · 62,839 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage across a large part of Maryland. Many locations had trees and power lines knocked down. Trees were knocked down near Rockville, Beltsville, Upper Marlboro, Chesapeake Beach and Huntingtown. Trees and powers lines were downed across Charles and Frederick counties. In Queen Anne's County, powerful thunderstorm winds ripped sections of roof from three condominiums in Stevensville. A small tornado touched down briefly in Gambrills, Anne Arundel County, tearing the metal roof from a barn and uprooting several trees. Trees were knocked down by thunderstorm winds in several other parts of the county. Lightning took its toll as well. Lightning damaged power lines and transformers throughout Calvert and Baltimore counties leaving thousands of customers without power for hours. Thunderstorms produced over 5,000 lightning strikes in Baltimore county alone leaving 80,000 customers without power. In Baltimore County, a man was killed by lightning while standing under a tree. The man and his son sought shelter from the storm under a tree. The tree and man were struck by lightning. (M39O)

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
6:27 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Calvert County · 31,163 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
6:00 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Anne Arundel County · 139,713 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
6:00 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Queen Anne's County · 17,804 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:55 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:50 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Louisa County · 15,216 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:50 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:47 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Spotsylvania County · 41,446 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:35 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Arlington County · 30,259 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax City, VA

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:32 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MD

UNK mph

May 12, 1993
5:18 PM EST

Wind report for May 12, 1993

Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA

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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 12, 1993

2 reports

F0 category

May 12, 1993
5:55 PM EST

Tornado report for May 12, 1993

Anne Arundel County · 139,713 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD

F0 category

May 12, 1993
12:30 PM CST

Tornado report for May 12, 1993

Fentress County · 6,822 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Several trees were uprooted.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Stockton, TN

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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 12, 1993?

Our records show 42 hail, 36 wind, and 2 tornado reports on May 12, 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported on May 12, 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 12, 1993 is 1.75″, reported near Charles Town, WV.

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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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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