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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in 1993 from January 4, 1993 through December 23, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4,214
Wind Reports
3,825
Tornado Reports
617
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · 1993 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 23, 1993

NWS Hail Reports in 1993

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
McClain County · 14,066 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms developed in southwest Oklahoma during the late afternoon and evening hours on the 12th moved eastward into portions of central Oklahoma before weakening. These storms produced winds up to 85 miles an hour and hail up to nickel-size. Strong thunderstorm winds broke out several windshields and windows in automobiles, broke out windows at several businesses, damaged roofs, grain bins and a storage building and destroyed outbuildings and garage doors in Hollis. Thunderstorm winds also blew shingles off roofs three miles southwest of Anadarko, broke off tree limbs two miles south of Canute, tore half the roof off a building in Cheyenne and resulted in roof damage to a building at Altus Air Force Base. A 300 foot tower one miles south of Granite was blown lose from the concrete base by strong thunderstorm winds. Dime-size hail covered the ground one mile south of Granite and in Blanchard.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blanchard, OK
0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
7:08 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Blanchard, OK
0.88″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
6:49 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Lawton, OK
0.88″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
6:26 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sw Lawton, OK
0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cache, OK
0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arapaho, OK
0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Kiowa County · 4,003 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lone Wolf, OK
0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Greer County · 2,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Granite, OK
0.80″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mayfield, OK
0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Odessa, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 12, 1993
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for 1993
Roberts County · 345 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Miami, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 20, 1993
3:15 AM CST
Hail report for 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
Nov 18, 1993
4:45 AM CST
Hail report for 1993
Cass County · 10,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Strong winds downed numerous trees across Highway 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Linden, TX
0.75″ hail
Nov 18, 1993
1:27 AM CST
Hail report for 1993
Bowie County · 26,754 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Maud, TX
0.88″ hail
Nov 17, 1993
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for 1993
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, WV
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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 1993

30 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 23, 1993
4:45 AM EST
Wind report for 1993
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds slightly damaged several mobile homes in two adjacent mobile home parks. It was mostly screen enclosure and carport damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Largo, FL
UNK mph
Dec 20, 1993
4:45 AM EST
Wind report for 1993
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: All, FL
UNK mph
Dec 20, 1993
3:30 AM EST
Wind report for 1993
Holmes County · 4,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: All, FL
UNK mph
Dec 13, 1993
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A northeast-southwest line of numerous thunderstorms moving southeast at 25 mph produced a small tornado which began about 1555 CST in Luling, crossed the Mississippi River and ended in Destrehan. According to the American Red Cross seven single family homes were damaged, two mobile homes were destroyed, three mobile homes were damaged, and one business was destroyed. The majority of the damage was concentrated in the Luling area where a mobile home was destroyed along with a detached garage and several outbuildings. Several nearby homes had roof and window damage. In addition, three automobiles were blown off Louisiana Highway 18. In Destrehan, a business and a mobile home was destoyed. Several nearby mobile homes had some minor roof and window damage. One man was injured in his mobile home when two book cases fell on top of him. In Metairie, some power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds about 1615 CST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metairie, LA
UNK mph
Dec 13, 1993
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down and the roof of a barn was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Sylvarena, MS
UNK mph
Dec 12, 1993
6:43 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Anadarko, OK
60 mph
Dec 12, 1993
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Cotton County · 2,249 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Walters, OK
60 mph
Dec 12, 1993
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Blaine County · 3,630 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: NNW Hydro, OK
60 mph
Dec 12, 1993
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Wilbarger County · 4,537 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, TX
UNK mph
Dec 12, 1993
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Baylor County · 1,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms in the western part of north Texas during the late afternoon and early evening hours on the 12th produced strong winds. Strong thunderstorm winds damaged signs and the roof of a hotel in Seymour.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seymour, TX
60 mph
Dec 12, 1993
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessie, OK
66 mph
Dec 12, 1993
5:55 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Tillman County · 3,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frederick, OK
60 mph
Dec 12, 1993
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Wilbarger County · 4,537 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, TX
85 mph
Dec 12, 1993
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Kiowa County · 4,003 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roosevelt, OK
UNK mph
Dec 12, 1993
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for 1993
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Canute, 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 in 1993

30 reports
F1 category
Dec 13, 1993
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for 1993
St. Charles Parish · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Luling To, LA
F2 category
Dec 8, 1993
2:00 PM PST
Tornado report for 1993
Yamhill County · 27,868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The powerful storm that caused high winds across Oregon also spawned the most powerful tornado in the state in many years. The tornado occurred as the coldfront associated with a deep surface low along the coast moved across the Willamette Valley in mid-afternoon. The tornado touched down southeast of Newburg and heavily damaged a dairy farm, toppling large trees, killing six veal calves, and destroying calf shelters. The tornado then proceeded northeasterly to a horseranch, where roofs were blown off some small buildings and extensive damage was done by flying debris, including some very large trees that were snapped off and uprooted. The tornado next damaged the roof of a house and some nearby structures and then crossed the Willamette River. Passing motorists reported seeing the funnel sucking water up from the river. After uprooting more trees and damaging a mobile home, the tornado apparently skipped a few miles northeast where it touched down near a mobile home park and caused extensive damage to mobile homes there. Near the northern end of the twisters path a tree at least 24 inches in diameter was snapped off six feet above ground and, along with other debris, hit a two story home and moved it off its foundation. Incredibly, no one was injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OR
F0 category
Dec 4, 1993
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second floor of a sawmill was blown off, several windows were broken out, and a few trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Collins, MS
F0 category
Dec 4, 1993
7:21 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Jefferson County · 1,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado moved through a wooded area and blew down several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Carson, MS
F0 category
Dec 4, 1993
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Pike County · 11,288 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado blew down several trees. A mobile home and a car were damaged by fallen trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Princedale, MS
F1 category
Dec 4, 1993
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A northeast-southwest line of numerous thunderstorms moving southeast at 20 mph produced some straight line wind damage in Oakdale and a tornado in Avoyelles parish between 0230-0330 CST. In Oakdale, thunderstorm winds blew down a large sign, several trees and power lines, and tore off the roofs from a garage and a carport around 0230 CST. A tornado began in Bunknownie around 0315 CST. The tornado moved on an east-northeast path to Cottonport where three people were injured when the tornado destroyed their mobile home. Two of these casualities were hospitalized according to Louisiana Office of Health and Hospitals survey. The tornado then turned northeast going through the towns of Long Bridge, Moreauville, and Bordelonville before ending about 0330 CST. An American Red Cross damage survey found 60 homes and farm buildings were were damaged. Two single family homes and three mobile homes were destroyed. Thirteen single family homes and two mobile homes suffered major damage. Thirty-one single family homes and four mobile homes suffered minor damage. Most of the damage was in the Bunknownie area according to newspaper accounts. In addition, several businesses including an electrical cooperative and a wharehouse lost their roofs. In Moreauville, a furniture business and a lumber yard were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cottonport, LA
F0 category
Nov 17, 1993
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for 1993
Pike County · 8,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down along Route 776 and moved east. Several homes and a barn were damaged and trees were downed. Most of the damage was not severe.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Route 776 1 W Of, OH
F1 category
Nov 16, 1993
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Amite County · 4,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three people were injured when a tornado rolled their mobile home. A large gas tank was turned over and a hay barn was destroyed. Many trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Mars Hill, MS
F1 category
Nov 16, 1993
12:19 PM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Chambers County · 14,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Houston Power and Light Company lost two long line transmission circuits in Mont Belvieu.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mont Belvieu, TX
F0 category
Nov 16, 1993
11:47 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Polk County Sheriff Department reported a tornado with debris two miles north of Holly Grove. The tornado was spawned from the same super cell thunderstorm that went through downtown Houston and across Lake Houston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Nov 16, 1993
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Liberty County · 20,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Liberty County Emergency Management reported numerous tornado sightings from east of Cleveland to Rye. Aerial survey by National Weather Services Meteorologist revealed trees down five miles SSW of Romayor.
NWS Tornado Report Location: mi Ssw Romayer, TX
F0 category
Nov 16, 1993
10:44 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Liberty County · 20,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down north of Huffman moved northeast into Liberty County where it dissipated. The thunderstorm is the same super cell that spawned the tornado in downtown Houston and over Lake Houston. This track was surveyed by air by a National Weather Services Meteorologist. Only damage noted was down trees along this path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Nov 16, 1993
10:35 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Nov 16, 1993
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Lake Houston dam operator reported a tornado moving northeast across Lake Houston. The tornado lifted back into the parent thunderstorm before reaching the eastern shore of Lake Houston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Nov 16, 1993
9:49 AM CST
Tornado report for 1993
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Lake Houston dam operator reported a tornado moving northeast across Lake Houston. The tornado lifted back into the parent thunderstorm before reaching the eastern shore of Lake Houston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Houston, 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 1993?

Our records show 4,214 hail, 3,825 wind, and 617 tornado reports in 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 23, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported in 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in 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 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 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 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 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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