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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in October 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in October 1993 from October 1, 1993 through October 31, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
496
Wind Reports
250
Tornado Reports
51
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 1993 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 31, 1993

NWS Hail Reports in October 1993

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 20, 1993
3:15 AM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Gregg County · 34,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Car windshields were damaged by hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kilgore, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 20, 1993
3:10 AM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Lafayette County · 2,691 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Canfield, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Blanco County · 4,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail and wind gusts to 60 MPH were reported in Twin Sister. Several trees were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Twin Sisters, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball-size hail in the southern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Leakey, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
8:35 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Gillespie County · 10,675 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM Radio operators reported half dollar-size hail in the western part of the County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harper, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
8:35 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Kerr County · 16,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The City Police Department reported half dollar-size hail across the northern part of the County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Northern Kerrville, TX
2.75″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Val Verde County · 13,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two tornados were reported in the south part of the County, and large hail reports were made from across the County. The first tornado moved through the southeast part of Del Rio, causing widespread minor damage to the area. The second tornado moved through the Val Verde Estates area of Del Rio. Several mobile homes were destroyed and damaged, four persons had minor injuries.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Del Rio, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
7:33 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Val Verde County · 13,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two tornados were reported in the south part of the County, and large hail reports were made from across the County. The first tornado moved through the southeast part of Del Rio, causing widespread minor damage to the area. The second tornado moved through the Val Verde Estates area of Del Rio. Several mobile homes were destroyed and damaged, four persons had minor injuries.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laughlin Air Force Ba, TX
2.75″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Val Verde County · 13,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two tornados were reported in the south part of the County, and large hail reports were made from across the County. The first tornado moved through the southeast part of Del Rio, causing widespread minor damage to the area. The second tornado moved through the Val Verde Estates area of Del Rio. Several mobile homes were destroyed and damaged, four persons had minor injuries.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Del Rio, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Little River County · 4,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Wilton, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Sevier County · 4,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Lockesburg, AR
1.75″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
6:38 PM CST
Hail report for October 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
0.75″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Val Verde County · 13,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two tornados were reported in the south part of the County, and large hail reports were made from across the County. The first tornado moved through the southeast part of Del Rio, causing widespread minor damage to the area. The second tornado moved through the Val Verde Estates area of Del Rio. Several mobile homes were destroyed and damaged, four persons had minor injuries.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Del Rio, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Val Verde County · 13,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two tornados were reported in the south part of the County, and large hail reports were made from across the County. The first tornado moved through the southeast part of Del Rio, causing widespread minor damage to the area. The second tornado moved through the Val Verde Estates area of Del Rio. Several mobile homes were destroyed and damaged, four persons had minor injuries.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.50″ hail
Oct 19, 1993
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for October 1993
Comanche County · 5,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Highway 587 just west of DeLeon was closed due to high water.
NWS Hail Report Location: Comanche, 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 in October 1993

30 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 31, 1993
12:00 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Hendry County · 8,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two mobile homes were destroyed and one damaged by thunderstorm winds 25 miles east of Fort Myers.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
3:42 PM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a carport, substantially damaged one house roof and did minor damage to another.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
11:50 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
St. Johns County · 91,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds uprooted trees and destroyed porches.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
11:07 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds uprooted trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
10:55 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds downed several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
10:45 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds damaged 15 homes along SR 315.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
10:15 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's deputies reported several mobile homes destroyed by downburst winds along SR 26.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
7:45 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brunswick, GA
66 mph
Oct 30, 1993
7:45 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds with gusts to 57 knots were reported at the Custom House Pier.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston, SC
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
7:30 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Madison County · 4,825 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down several mature pine trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
7:30 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large resort ship was blown from its mooring in the Savannah River by thunderstorm winds and damaged as it collided with the New Savannah Bridge. Several large tree limbs and power lines were toppled by thunderstorm winds which caused numerous power outages throughout Savannah.
NWS Wind Report Location: Savannah, GA
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
7:20 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
McIntosh County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree and several large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darien, GA
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
7:15 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Bryan County · 12,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Georgia Highway 119.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pembroke, GA
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
6:35 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Wayne County · 7,290 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large swath of trees was blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Screven, GA
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1993
6:30 AM EST
Wind report for October 1993
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds collapsed a tractor shelter and caused numerous large trees to uproot along Georgia Highway 203. A couple of homes suffered structural damage from fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Blackshear, GA
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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 in October 1993

30 reports
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
11:19 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Citrus County · 58,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado skipped through a mall parking lot uprooting trees and downing power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
11:08 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Citrus County · 58,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado hit a shopping mall uprooting trees and blowing in the door of a Sears store.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
11:05 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Lee County · 235,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado hit the Imperial Lakes Mobile Home Park damaging 50-60 mobile homes. Six had substantial damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Oct 30, 1993
10:30 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Lee County · 235,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado hit the Imperial Lakes Mobile Home Park. 54 mobile homes were damaged including 37 which suffered substantial damage. One person was injured by flying glass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
10:16 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado damaged trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F1 category
Oct 30, 1993
9:55 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a development leveling 10-15 homes north of Bronson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
9:50 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff's office personnel briefly sighted a tornado near Newberry.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
9:39 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff's office personnel reported a tornado. No damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 30, 1993
9:20 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down briefly doing minor damage to homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F2 category
Oct 30, 1993
4:30 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Lee County · 10,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado struck a subdivision five miles north of Albany and killed three people and injured another 27. At least 42 homes were destroyed or severely damaged. Also, fifteen mobile homes were completely destroyed by the F2 tornado. The three fatalities occurred in a mobile home and all three victims bodies were blown 75 to 150 feet away from the dwelling. Most of the damaged or destroyed homes were two story with brick or stucco exterior. Several residents noted that the tornado sounded like a freight train as it passed overhead. One elderly lady stated that her dog became restless and started barking 20 minutes before the tornado struck her home. Continuous lightning was observed by several residents prior to and after the tornado touchdown. Several cars were destroyed by fallen trees or wind blown debris. Most of the trees downed by the tornado winds were 60 to 70 feet tall Southern Pine. Most trees were snapped in half and laid to rest in a general northeast direction. Property damage estimates topped $12 million dollars. The tornado stayed on the ground most of its lifetime and varied in width from one-quarter to one-half mile. The damage path was approximately five miles long and ran in a SW to NE direction. The forward speed of the tornado was 60 miles an hour. (F32M)(M14M)(M8M)
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Albany To, GA
F1 category
Oct 30, 1993
2:51 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado overturned several trailers injuring one person who suffered a broken nose, and blew down trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 29, 1993
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1993
St. Mary Parish · 15,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small, brief tornado blew down many tree limbs, power lines and a fence in Morgan City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Morgan City, LA
F0 category
Oct 29, 1993
12:00 AM EST
Tornado report for October 1993
Wakulla County · 9,276 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout touched down in the Okhlocknee River and moved ashore ripping the roof off a vacation home and damaging a screen porch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Panacea, FL
F1 category
Oct 20, 1993
2:25 AM CST
Tornado report for October 1993
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at Neches, and then moved northeast for approximately five miles in Anderson County before reaching the Cherokee County line. Trailers were destroyed, mobile homes damaged, windows in a house were broken, and trees were blown down. The tornado moved into western Cherokee County at seven miles south of Cuney, and remained on the ground for approximately two miles before lifting at miles west of Jacksonville. In Cherokee County, mobile homes were damaged, and trees and power lines were down, causing several roads to be closed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Neches To, TX
F0 category
Oct 19, 1993
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1993
Burnet County · 17,622 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Department of Public Safety reported a tornado near Spicewood, but no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Spicewood, 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

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How many storm reports were recorded in October 1993?

Our records show 496 hail, 250 wind, and 51 tornado reports in October 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 31, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported in October 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in October 1993 is 4.50″, reported near E Granbury, 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 in October 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 in October 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 in October 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 in October 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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