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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 8, 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 8, 1993 from October 8, 1993 through October 8, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
56
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 8, 1993 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 8, 1993

NWS Hail Reports on October 8, 1993

56 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
11:32 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
McCurtain County · 10,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Glover, OK
1.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
11:20 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Little River County · 4,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilton, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Sevier County · 4,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Little River County · 4,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Ashdown, AR
0.88″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Adair County · 7,731 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A television weatherman in Kirksville reported dime to nickel-size hail covering the ground south of Greentop.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kirksville, MO
1.50″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
10:12 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mineral Springs, AR
0.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Okay, AR
1.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Johnson County · 8,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oark, AR
0.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Bryan County · 13,968 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Mead, OK
0.88″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
9:56 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nashville, AR
1.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
9:56 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Sevier County · 4,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Heavy rains flooded the jail in DeQueen.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lockesburg, AR
0.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
9:55 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Johnson County · 8,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Clarksville, AR
1.50″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buck Range, AR
1.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 8, 1993
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for October 8, 1993
Logan County · 8,081 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chismville, AR
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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 October 8, 1993

20 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
McCurtain County · 10,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms developed in eastern Oklahoma during the late afternoon and evening hours on the 8th. The storms produced two tornadoes, hail up to two inches in diameter and strong winds. The first tornado touched down at 1645CST two miles northwest of Jay near State Highway 127. The tornado moved northeast for 2.5 miles before lifting at 1650CST three miles north of Jay near U.S. Highway 59. Numerous trees and power lines were downed along the path of the tornado. The tornado was rated F0 and produced no structural damage. The second tornado touched down briefly at 1836CST seven miles northeast of Tahlequah. This tornado was rated F0 and produced no damage. Strong thunderstorm winds blew out windows of a house three miles north of Keefeton, resulted in tree damage two miles east of Mazie, 3.5 miles east of Mazie, near Sequoyah Bay State Park seven miles southeast of Wagoner, six miles east of Wagoner on the west side of Sequoyah State Park, four miles southeast of Eagleton, near Glover and in Hayworth. Hail up to 1.50 inches in diameter broke car windshields four miles north of Eagletown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hayworth, OK
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
11:32 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
McCurtain County · 10,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nr Glover, OK
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged several sheds and knocked down a few trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Mineral Springs, AR
60 mph
Oct 8, 1993
10:10 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Okay, AR
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buck Range, AR
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Telephone lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, TX
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
9:27 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Sevier County · 4,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Lockesburg, AR
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
8:17 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
McCurtain County · 10,706 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Eagleton, OK
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pea Ridge, AR
60 mph
Oct 8, 1993
7:35 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Sequoyah County · 13,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gore, OK
60 mph
Oct 8, 1993
7:22 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Sevier County · 4,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Lockesburg, AR
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
6:55 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Muskogee County · 21,901 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Keefeton, OK
60 mph
Oct 8, 1993
6:35 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Johnson County · 8,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Clarksville, AR
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
6:28 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Wagoner County · 27,054 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Wagoner, OK
UNK mph
Oct 8, 1993
6:28 PM CST
Wind report for October 8, 1993
Wagoner County · 27,054 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Wagoner, OK
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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 October 8, 1993

12 reports
F2 category
Oct 8, 1993
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado touched down in Avoca and travelled about one and a half miles before it dissipated. While the tornado was on the ground, it damaged about ten homes. A mobile home and two chicken houses were completely destroyed. A large number of trees were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Avoca, AR
F0 category
Oct 8, 1993
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down and knocked over several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Centerton, AR
F1 category
Oct 8, 1993
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down in Decatur. The tornado travelled approximately one-half mile before lifting. The tornado destroyed a chicken house and damaged two farm houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Decatur, AR
F0 category
Oct 8, 1993
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak F0 tornado touched down in Sulphur Springs. The tornado touched down in an isolated area and travelled a very short distance before lifting. The only damage was a few trees blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sulphur Springs, AR
F0 category
Oct 8, 1993
6:36 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Tahlequah, OK
F2 category
Oct 8, 1993
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
McDonald County · 6,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Highway 76 around Longview and lifted near Rocky Comfort. Six chicken houses were destroyed killing approximately 60,000 chickens. Three houses and two barns were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Longview To, MO
F1 category
Oct 8, 1993
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
McDonald County · 6,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Noel, MO
F1 category
Oct 8, 1993
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Newton County · 19,006 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown twisted trees off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Seneca, MO
F2 category
Oct 8, 1993
5:03 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Jasper County · 40,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at the edge of Carl Junction and lifted one mile north of Oronogo. Numerous power poles and trees were twisted off with one house knocked off its foundation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
Oct 8, 1993
4:51 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Jasper County · 40,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Joplin Regional Airport and lifted near Carterville. The weather observer at the airport first reported a tornado sighting at 1651 CST. The worst damaged was in Webb City where numerous homes were damaged, one destroyed, and acres of trees were blown down. One house was lifted off its foundation, turned 60 degrees, and dropped down on the family dog killing it. Power lines were twisted off as well with other damage to trailered boats and nearby cars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Joplin To, MO
F0 category
Oct 8, 1993
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Delaware County · 15,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Jay - 3 N Jay, OK
F1 category
Oct 8, 1993
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for October 8, 1993
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down southeast of Cortland and moved northwest. The tornado narrowly missed the town of Cortland, remained in open country and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gage Co, NE
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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 October 8, 1993?

Our records show 56 hail, 20 wind, and 12 tornado reports on October 8, 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 8, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported on October 8, 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 8, 1993 is 2.75″, reported near N Dequeen, AR.

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 October 8, 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 October 8, 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 October 8, 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 October 8, 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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