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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 15, 1994

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 15, 1994 from May 15, 1994 through May 15, 1994, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Max Hail Size

1.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · May 15, 1994 · 1994–present Updated Daily · last May 15, 1994

NWS Hail Reports on May 15, 1994

42 reports

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0.88″ hail

May 15, 1994
9:15 PM CST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Steele County · 911 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A woman taped several minutes of a multiple vortex tornado that passed south of her farm. As the tornado went out of view of the video, she and her two children took cover in their mobile home. At the end of the tape, as the tornado moved out of view, the video showed a microburst to the west of the farm. This is what did most of the damage. After the microburst, she looked up and saw blue sky. She and the children were in the limbs of a tree with mobile home debris covering her legs. They were treated for scratches and bruises. The woman and one child were kept overnight at the hospital for observation. Some of the damage included destruction of the mobile home and other farm buildings as well as farm machinery and trees. The path and length of the tornado were estimated.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, ND

0.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
9:30 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Large tree branches were blown down in Quail Valley area of Irmo. Partial roof collapse at TV Station from wind in Richland County.

NWS Hail Report Location: Orangeburg, SC

1.00″ hail

May 15, 1994
8:58 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA

1.00″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:35 PM CST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail ranging in size from pea to marble fell across southern Mobile County from Tillman's Corner southward to the Dauphin Island Parkway. One inch hail also fell in downtown Mobile.

NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, AL

1.00″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:25 PM CST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County

NWS Hail Report Location: SW Mobile, AL

1.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:55 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Screven County · 4,119 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: NE Sylvania, GA

1.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:33 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Screven County · 4,119 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: E Sylvania, GA

0.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:33 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Eden, GA

0.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:30 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Treutlen County · 1,640 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Soperton, GA

0.88″ hail

May 15, 1994
6:27 PM CST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at Tannehill State Park in extreme southern Jefferson County. A 13-inch diameter tree was downed in the northwest section of Bessemer.

NWS Hail Report Location: SW Birmingham, AL

1.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
6:25 PM CST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: State police reported hail from marble- to golf ball-size near Cleveland about six miles northwest of Oneonta.

NWS Hail Report Location: Cleveland, AL

1.00″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:15 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees.

NWS Hail Report Location: Peters Creek District, VA

1.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:15 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, VA

0.88″ hail

May 15, 1994
7:05 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees along Georgia Highway 16.

NWS Hail Report Location: Blitchton, GA

0.75″ hail

May 15, 1994
6:50 PM EST

Hail report for May 15, 1994

Spartanburg County · 102,154 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm caused high winds near Campobello which blew down trees, damaged some sheds, and destroyed a satellite dish. Dime-size hail also fell. Other thunderstorms across the upstate produced pea- to marble-size hail and locally heavy rain.

NWS Hail Report Location: Little Chicago (Near, SC

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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 15, 1994

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UNK mph

May 15, 1994
10:05 PM CST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Five trees were reported downed on Highway 109 south of Dothan with a minor injury to the occupant of a car.

NWS Wind Report Location: S Dothan, AL

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
9:45 PM CST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Geneva County · 8,804 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees were reported downed in Slocomb with two barns damaged and a tree on a large truck on Highway 87. Just east of Hartford on Highway 52, trees were downed and a camper overturned.

NWS Wind Report Location: Slocomb & Hartford, AL

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
9:48 PM EST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were blown down in Quail Valley area of Irmo. Partial roof collapse at TV Station from wind in Richland County.

NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington & Richland, SC

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
8:07 PM CST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several large trees were reported down near Oden Ridge (17 miles south of Huntsville in Morgan County) and in Eva.

NWS Wind Report Location: Oden Ridge & Eva, AL

58 mph

May 15, 1994
8:00 PM CST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Building damage was reported in Dearmanville in southwest Calhoun County.

NWS Wind Report Location: Dearmanville, AL

64 mph

May 15, 1994
7:00 PM MST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Doña Ana County · 54,974 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: An early evening thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph which blew over several utility poles and damaged several small sheds and carports.

NWS Wind Report Location: Las Cruces, NM

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
9:00 PM EST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew several trees and limbs down in southern Hanover County near Mechanicsville, causing power outages. Up to 250 customers were without power in parts of Dinwiddie, Essex, Gloucester, Hanover, and Henrico Counties.,

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
8:45 PM EST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm winds, one house set afire by lightning.

NWS Wind Report Location: Eastern Portion, SC

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
8:43 PM EST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: An 18-wheel truck was crushed by a large tree toppled by thunderstorm winds.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Gray, GA

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
7:40 PM CST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Conecuh County · 4,138 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along Interstate 65 three miles southwest of the Butler-Conecuh County line.

NWS Wind Report Location: NNE Evergreen, AL

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
8:35 PM EST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Damaging thunderstorm winds snapped off several trees in the western part of the county near Highway 150.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
8:35 PM EST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Jenkins County · 2,787 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds toppled a few large trees along Georgia Highway 25.

NWS Wind Report Location: Millen, GA

58 mph

May 15, 1994
7:30 PM CST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Twenty homes were damaged by what was believed to be thunderstorm winds in the Fackler and Stevenson area. Isolated damage was also reported in other parts of Jackson County including Scottsboro with numerous trees down throughout the county. Damage included shingles off, porches and awnings ripped from buildings, and a mobile home was moved off its foundation.

NWS Wind Report Location: Stevenson, AL

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
7:30 PM CST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed along Highway 5. The highway runs right on the boundary of Conecuh and Monroe Counties from seven miles southwest of Monroeville to about 22 miles northeast of Monroeville.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL

UNK mph

May 15, 1994
8:30 PM EST

Wind report for May 15, 1994

Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Lightning set a home afire slightly injuring a man. Thunderstorm winds downed power lines and blew down some trees.

NWS Wind Report Location: Gaffney, SC

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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 15, 1994

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 15, 1994?

Our records show 42 hail, 72 wind, and 0 tornado reports on May 15, 1994, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 15, 1994.

What was the largest hail reported on May 15, 1994?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 15, 1994 is 1.75″, reported near Jacksonville, AL.

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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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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