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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 20, 1994

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 20, 1994 from July 20, 1994 through July 20, 1994, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

124

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

1.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · July 20, 1994 · 1994–present Updated Daily · last Jul 20, 1994

NWS Hail Reports on July 20, 1994

25 reports

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0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
8:05 PM MST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Melrose Fire Department reported 60 mph winds in Melrose and the New Mexico State Police reported dime-size hail in Roosevelt County.

NWS Hail Report Location: NW Portales, NM

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
7:15 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms developed in Osage County of northeast Oklahoma during the late afternoon and early evening of July 20th. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 to 70 mph at Pawhuska and Pershing, and quarter-size hail fell near Tallant. Nickel to quarter-size hail fell at Tallant, and dime-size hail fell at Pawhuska, 5 miles north of Pawhuska, and 5 miles west of Grainola.

NWS Hail Report Location: W Grainola, OK

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
6:55 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Several 12 to 18-inch diameter trees were blown down in a heavily wooded area.

NWS Hail Report Location: Kalamazoo, MI

1.50″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
5:39 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
6:30 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Highland County · 13,980 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Trees were downed and large hail fell.

NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsboro, OH

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
5:21 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A cooperative weather observer reported hail damage to her car.

NWS Hail Report Location: S Wasola, MO

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
5:10 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Texas County · 8,432 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Reported by the county sheriff office.

NWS Hail Report Location: S Houston, MO

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
6:00 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Somerset County · 27,746 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail and up to three inches of rain fell between 1800 and 2000 EDT. Trees were downed between Somerset and Sipesville. Hail shredded leaves on corn stalks and trees, and flattened alfalfa. Streets and basements were flooded at Hooversville, Sipesville, and Friedens. Stream flooding was also observed with parts of 985, 403, and 601 covered by water. At Glencoe, 20 dairy cows were killed by lightning.

NWS Hail Report Location: Sipesville, PA

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
4:58 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County

NWS Hail Report Location: Near Tallant, OK

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
4:51 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County

NWS Hail Report Location: Tallant, OK

1.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
4:50 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, IL

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
4:42 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County

NWS Hail Report Location: Tallant, OK

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
5:40 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Tyler County · 3,278 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Many oak and locust trees were blown down in the Stony Knob region. A barn roof was damaged.

NWS Hail Report Location: W Middlebourne, WV

UNK hail

Jul 20, 1994
5:30 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Three different hail showers demolished several tobacco fields in the area.

NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1994
4:07 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1994

Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County

NWS Hail Report Location: N Pawhuska, OK

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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 July 20, 1994

124 reports

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60 mph

Jul 20, 1994
10:30 PM CST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Chautauqua County · 1,616 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: NW Sedan, KS

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
10:30 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Carroll County · 10,839 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees were downed at a number of locations, some on power lines, vehicles, and buildings.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OH

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
9:50 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Harrison County · 5,980 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees were downed.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OH

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
9:22 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Lapeer County · 30,792 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down across an intersection.

NWS Wind Report Location: E Lapeer, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
9:00 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Lapeer County · 30,792 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

NWS Wind Report Location: Lapeer, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
9:00 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Tuscola County · 19,884 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Three large trees were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: S Gagetown, MI

60 mph

Jul 20, 1994
7:00 PM MST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Melrose, NM

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
9:00 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Lapeer County · 30,792 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hadley, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
8:50 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Montgomery County · 170,142 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees were downed. A large propane tank was blown over near Dayton. Large hail fell over the western part of Dayton.

NWS Wind Report Location: Dayton, OH

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
8:50 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in Peters Township.

NWS Wind Report Location: NE Washington, PA

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
8:50 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Huron County · 17,507 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: The county sheriff's department reported numerous trees down from thunderstorm winds.

NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI

60 mph

Jul 20, 1994
8:45 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Saginaw County · 65,438 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph just north of Arthur.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Arthur, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
8:45 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Tuscola County · 19,884 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were downed in Unionville. Numerous two to three-inch diameter trees were blown down three miles east of Kingston.

NWS Wind Report Location: E Kingston, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
8:40 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Genesee County · 135,471 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs were knocked down at various locations in the community of Fenton. In Goodrich, numerous trees, power lines, phone lines, and cable lines were blown down. A large tree was blown onto a dog house at a residence, crushing it, and a large tree fell across M-15. At Shinanguag Lake, just south of Goodrich, numerous large trees were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Goodrich, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1994
8:30 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1994

Warren County · 72,862 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees were downed west of town.

NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, OH

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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 July 20, 1994

4 reports

F0 category

Jul 20, 1994
5:45 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1994

Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: State police reported a brief tornado touchdown near Interstate 74 just west of Morton.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Morton, IL

F0 category

Jul 20, 1994
5:22 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1994

Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly but caused no damage.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Powerton, IL

UNK category

Jul 20, 1994
5:12 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1994

Woodbury County · 31,632 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Following the passage of the cold front the previous night, Iowa was under a cyclonic flow regime. Unseasonably cold air aloft made conditions conducive for convective development during the later part of the afternoon. One thunderstorm moved into southwest Woodbury County. A tornado touched down briefly near Salix in an open area. It is believed that this tornado was the product of a brief touch down of a cold air funnel.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Salix, IA

F0 category

Jul 20, 1994
3:18 PM MST

Tornado report for July 20, 1994

Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: S Carlsbad, NM

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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 July 20, 1994?

Our records show 25 hail, 124 wind, and 4 tornado reports on July 20, 1994, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 1994.

What was the largest hail reported on July 20, 1994?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 20, 1994 is 1.75″, reported near Petersburg, IL.

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 July 20, 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 July 20, 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 July 20, 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 July 20, 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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