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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 18, 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 18, 1993 from May 18, 1993 through May 18, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 18, 1993 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 1993

NWS Hail Reports on May 18, 1993

53 reports
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0.80″ hail
May 18, 1993
6:46 PM MST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Cochise County · 39,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Sheriff's officer spotted the funnel cloud north of Tombstone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prescott, AZ
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1993
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Rhea County · 10,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roddy, TN
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1993
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail fell about seven miles northwest of Florence.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1993
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Giles County · 10,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported at Giles County Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: Green Field, TN
0.75″ hail
May 18, 1993
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, TN
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1993
6:33 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Loretto, TN
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1993
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Perry County · 2,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1993
5:26 PM MST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Cochise County · 39,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Sheriff's officer spotted the funnel cloud north of Tombstone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prescott, AZ
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1993
5:54 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Austin County · 10,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Austin County Sheriff Department reported golf ball-size hail in Bellville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bellville, TX
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1993
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Jackson County · 46,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A waterspout moved on shore at Gautier and damaged a mobile home and caused roof damage to a dentists office.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oxford, MS
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1993
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Henderson County · 9,249 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few storm windows were broken. Some small tree limbs were knocked down. Two cars were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huron, TN
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1993
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Hickman County · 7,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
0.88″ hail
May 18, 1993
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, TN
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1993
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Marshall County · 12,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sw Marshall Co, TN
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1993
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1993
Giles County · 10,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
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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 18, 1993

50 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 1993
6:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Van Buren County · 2,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fall Creek, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
6:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Perry County · 2,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coon Creek, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Collinwood, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Rockingham County · 25,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
6:57 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Augusta County · 26,351 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:55 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Greenbrier County · 13,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A squall line raced across southern and central counties at about 50 MPH. Brief wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH were widespread. The highest measured wind speed was around 55 MPH at both Elkins and Beckley. Estimated wind gusts of around 70 MPH were associated with the strongest storms and in areas exposed to the west or southwest. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off. The largest concentration of fallen trees and property damage was in Braxton County. The Army Corps of Engineers at Sutton reported fallen trees at random intervals along the hillsides adjacent to the lake. A utility pole fell on a mobile home in Sutton, injuring a man. State and county officials reported 24 mobile homes were damaged and one destroyed in the Frametown to Sutton region. The WV Department of Highways had an overhead interstate sign at the Sutton exit of Interstate 79 destroyed. Elsewhere, two teenagers were struck by lightning and radio equipment was destroyed at the Madison Fire Department. The roof to a dry cleaners in Elkins was damaged. Over 20,000 dwellings lost electrical power. Lightning struck a service station at Edray and ignited a fire that destroyed the facility.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamsburg, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:50 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Edray, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakland, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:45 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Randolph County · 9,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elkins, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:41 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Randolph County · 9,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenmore, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:40 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prosperity, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:39 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Randolph County · 9,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dailey, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Marshall County · 12,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lewisburg, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:27 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Upshur County · 7,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: French Creek, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1993
5:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1993
Lewis County · 5,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walkersville, WV
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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 18, 1993

5 reports
F0 category
May 18, 1993
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1993
Chambers County · 14,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Chambers County Sheriff Department reported a tornado sighted by law enforcement official between Mont Belvieu and Anahuac. Several patrol units experienced winds in excess of 60 mph pushing autos off Interstate 10 near Mont Belvieu.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
May 18, 1993
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1993
Victoria County · 25,742 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Heavy rain within the City of Victoria caused several streets to closed. The County Sheriff's Office reported a tornado near Highway 87 east of Bloomington. Several Highway Department barrels were over turned and blown around. A tornado was also reported by the public near Mc Faddin at the same time. Wind gust to 64 MPH were recorded at the National Weather Service Office in Victoria.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mc Faddin, TX
F0 category
May 18, 1993
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1993
Victoria County · 25,742 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Heavy rain within the City of Victoria caused several streets to closed. The County Sheriff's Office reported a tornado near Highway 87 east of Bloomington. Several Highway Department barrels were over turned and blown around. A tornado was also reported by the public near Mc Faddin at the same time. Wind gust to 64 MPH were recorded at the National Weather Service Office in Victoria.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bloomington, TX
F0 category
May 18, 1993
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1993
DeWitt County · 7,109 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The County Sheriff's Office reported a tornado near United States Highway 183 and CR237. Several large limbs were blown down in the City of Cuero and a few trees were uprooted. The public reported a tornado near Meyersville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Meyersville, TX
F0 category
May 18, 1993
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1993
DeWitt County · 7,109 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The County Sheriff's Office reported a tornado near United States Highway 183 and CR237. Several large limbs were blown down in the City of Cuero and a few trees were uprooted. The public reported a tornado near Meyersville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Cuero, 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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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 18, 1993?

Our records show 53 hail, 50 wind, and 5 tornado reports on May 18, 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported on May 18, 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 18, 1993 is 2.75″, reported near Jackson, TN.

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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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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