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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 11, 1994

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 11, 1994 from May 11, 1994 through May 11, 1994, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 11, 1994 · 1994–present Updated  Daily · last May 11, 1994

NWS Hail Reports on May 11, 1994

54 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
11:00 PM MST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Mora County · 2,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gascon, NM
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
11:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: After a short respite from yesterday's storms, severe weather and flash flooding developed again over parts of West Texas due to a stalled upper level low pressure system to the west. This day's thunderstorms, combined with the previous day's, brought very heavy rainfall totals to much of the area. In particular, six to eight inches fell in a swath from near Denver City to Lubbock and Crosbyton. Six to eight inches also fell in an area from Andrews County across Big Spring to near Sweetwater; within this area there were isolated reports to near 12 inches. This day's rain caused more flash flooding, this time in Terry County (especially at Brownfield and also in Union, where a school was flooded), in Lubbock County (especially in Lubbock where several main roads were closed due to water for two to three days), in Lynn and Crosby Counties (where the sheriff's offices reported many roads under water), in Midland County (especially in Midland where many roads were flooded and cars stranded; some by as much as three feet of water), and in Mitchell, Nolan, and Howard Counties (where many roads were flooded in each county). The extreme rainfall caused river flooding along Beals Creek (in eastern Howard and southern Mitchell Counties) and on the Colorado River (in southern Mitchell and northwest Coke Counties). Witnesses reported that the Colorado River was 1.5 miles wide at the peak of flooding about 1900 CST on the 11th. No significant flood damage was reported. There were also many reports of severe weather. Large hail fell in Ector County (west of Odessa), and golf ball-size hail fell in Upton County (in McCamey) and in Sterling County (near Sterling). There were also reports of up to quarter-size hail in many areas. Three tornadoes occurred this day. In Pecos County, the Girvin Fire Department reported a tornado that lasted about 10 minutes, but caused no damage. An Abilene TV film crew reported a brief tornado in Mitchell County about five miles south of Colorado City, and storm spotters reported another brief tornado in Nolan County about eight miles southwest of Roscoe. Lightning caused about $12,000 damage to a house in Lubbock. This occurred when lightning struck the garage, causing a fire that also damaged a car in the garage.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Roscoe, TX
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
10:22 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Sterling City, TX
1.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
10:05 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Sterling City, TX
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Mccamey, TX
1.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
8:37 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mccamey, TX
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rankin, TX
1.50″ hail
May 11, 1994
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Crane County · 1,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Crane, TX
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
5:50 PM MST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail was reported by the Jal Police Department, and dime-size hail was reported in Jal by SKYWARN Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jal, NM
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
6:49 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Rankin, TX
1.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
5:48 PM MST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail was reported by the Jal Police Department, and dime-size hail was reported in Jal by SKYWARN Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Jal, NM
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1994
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Big Spring, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 1994
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Ft. Stockton, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 1994
5:53 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sweetwater, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 1994
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 11, 1994
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Perrin, 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 on May 11, 1994

7 reports
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UNK mph
May 11, 1994
6:57 PM CST
Wind report for May 11, 1994
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rhome, TX
UNK mph
May 11, 1994
6:57 PM CST
Wind report for May 11, 1994
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barns were unroofed by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottondale, TX
UNK mph
May 11, 1994
6:57 PM CST
Wind report for May 11, 1994
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At 2.3 miles north of Cottondale one house was destroyed, and at least two mobile homes were destroyed by high winds. Damage was reported to four other mobile homes. A car and a truck were also destroyed. The sheriff's office reported four injuries, one of which was serious.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cottondale, TX
UNK mph
May 11, 1994
6:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 11, 1994
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds damaged trees and signs in Anson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anson, TX
70 mph
May 11, 1994
6:25 PM CST
Wind report for May 11, 1994
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 70 mph were reported by the sheriff's office at the Tye Truck Stop on Interstate 20. Wind damage to signs and parked trucks occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tye, TX
UNK mph
May 11, 1994
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 11, 1994
Palo Pinto County · 10,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five storage tanks, weighing two to three tons each, were blown across a road and a 10 by 12-foot storage building was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mineral Wells, TX
70 mph
May 11, 1994
2:30 AM CST
Wind report for May 11, 1994
Erath County · 12,224 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind-driven golf ball-size hail did considerable window and roof damage in southeast Erath County at Three Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: Three Way, TX
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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 11, 1994

6 reports
F0 category
May 11, 1994
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 11, 1994
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Girvin, TX
F0 category
May 11, 1994
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 11, 1994
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Roscoe, TX
F0 category
May 11, 1994
4:32 PM CST
Tornado report for May 11, 1994
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Colorado City, TX
F0 category
May 11, 1994
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 11, 1994
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotters reported a tornado touchdown on the northeast side of Lake Fort Phantom. This storm first appeared as a funnel cloud over the west side of Abilene, then moved northeast into Jones County before briefly touching down at Lake Fort Phantom. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Fort Phantom, TX
F0 category
May 11, 1994
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 11, 1994
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was spotted by National Weather Service employees six miles southwest of the Abilene Municipal Airport. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Weather Service, TX
F0 category
May 11, 1994
2:30 AM CST
Tornado report for May 11, 1994
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Coahoma To, 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 on May 11, 1994?

Our records show 54 hail, 7 wind, and 6 tornado reports on May 11, 1994, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 11, 1994.

What was the largest hail reported on May 11, 1994?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 11, 1994 is 2.75″, reported near W Odessa, 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 on May 11, 1994 — 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 11, 1994 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 11, 1994?

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 11, 1994 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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