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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 19, 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 19, 1993 from May 19, 1993 through May 19, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 19, 1993 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 1993

NWS Hail Reports on May 19, 1993

32 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
7:00 PM MST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Owyhee County · 3,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail, measuring three-quarters of an inch in diameter was reported falling near Reynolds Creek, 40 miles southwest of Boise.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, ID
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Craven County · 32,825 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherry Point, NC
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
3:03 PM CST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced hail up to golf ball-size east of Alpine. Although the hail was combined with wind gusts to 50 miles an hour, no damage resulted.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Alpine, TX
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
12:00 PM PST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Marion County · 82,012 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Midwest-type line of strong thunderstorms roared across Northwestern Oregon along a fast moving Coldfront. Golf ball- sized hail was reported near Lebanon in Linn County. Numerous reports of high winds, small hail, and blown down large trees branches and telephone and power lines were received from throughout the northwestern corner of Oregon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OR
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
1:42 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Craven County · 32,825 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dover, NC
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Kinston, NC
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Bertie County · 5,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Windsor, NC
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
12:49 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Pitt County · 39,459 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A wooden frame house was destroyed and another damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greensville, NC
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pinetops, NC
1.00″ hail
May 19, 1993
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on an unoccupied car
NWS Hail Report Location: Aiken, SC
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
12:10 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on an unoccupied car
NWS Hail Report Location: Gloverville, SC
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
12:07 PM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilson, NC
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
11:38 AM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithfield, NC
1.75″ hail
May 19, 1993
11:33 AM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Edgefield County · 7,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Johnston, SC
1.50″ hail
May 19, 1993
11:26 AM EST
Hail report for May 19, 1993
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilson Mills, NC
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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 19, 1993

6 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 1993
3:00 PM PST
Wind report for May 19, 1993
Waz001 - 003
Wind Report Description: A line of thunderstorms moved north across the western Washington interior. Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph were reported. The winds knocked out power to 25,000 customers from Longview to Whidbey Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: Puget Sound, WA
75 mph
May 19, 1993
2:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 19, 1993
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm accompanied by high winds, hail and heavy rain caused extensive damage to homes and some commercial property. Many trees were blown onto roofs of homes and a roof was torn off a furniture store.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sumter Area, SC
UNK mph
May 19, 1993
12:49 PM EST
Wind report for May 19, 1993
Pitt County · 39,459 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wooden frame house was destroyed and another damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Winterville, NC
UNK mph
May 19, 1993
12:40 PM EST
Wind report for May 19, 1993
Richmond County · 54,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down along Interstate 20 with damage to one vehicle and a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: WNW Augusta, GA
UNK mph
May 19, 1993
12:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 19, 1993
Richmond County · 54,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down along U.S. Highway 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: WNW Augusta, GA
UNK mph
May 19, 1993
8:00 AM EST
Wind report for May 19, 1993
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thirty trees were blown down and a carport destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Charlotte, NC
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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 19, 1993

3 reports
F0 category
May 19, 1993
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for May 19, 1993
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado touched down in wooded portion of Runneymeade community four miles north of Sumter. Tornado downed trees and damaged several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Runnymeade Area, SC
F0 category
May 19, 1993
2:10 PM EST
Tornado report for May 19, 1993
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Witnesses observed funnel touch down briefly near Biltmore Village.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Asheville, NC
F0 category
May 19, 1993
12:25 PM EST
Tornado report for May 19, 1993
Richmond County · 54,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado touched down on old trail road along the Richmond-Columbia county line. One home and two cars were damaged by toppled trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Augusta, GA
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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 19, 1993?

Our records show 32 hail, 6 wind, and 3 tornado reports on May 19, 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported on May 19, 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 19, 1993 is 2.25″, reported near Cary, NC.

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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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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