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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on August 17, 1994

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on August 17, 1994 from August 17, 1994 through August 17, 1994, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
96
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 17, 1994 · 1994–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 1994

NWS Hail Reports on August 17, 1994

39 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
8:15 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Paradise, TX
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Howard County · 3,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lourdes, IA
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Howard County · 3,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Saratoga, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Bowie, TX
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Kiowa County · 4,003 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Mountain Park, OK
1.25″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Greer County · 2,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willow, OK
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
6:54 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Howard County · 3,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elma, IA
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
6:37 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Clay County · 4,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Byers, TX
UNK hail
Aug 17, 1994
6:21 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSW Carter, OK
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rocky, OK
1.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Stephens County · 16,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSE Corum, OK
0.88″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Cordell, OK
0.88″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Cordell, OK
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
5:44 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Clinton, OK
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 1994
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for August 17, 1994
Mitchell County · 4,329 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Haven, IA
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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 August 17, 1994

96 reports
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63 mph
Aug 17, 1994
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Coryell County · 19,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a church was destroyed by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Gatesville, TX
UNK mph
Aug 17, 1994
10:14 PM MST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sidney, MT
UNK mph
Aug 17, 1994
10:40 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A carport was destroyed by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
64 mph
Aug 17, 1994
10:35 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Stamford, TX
UNK mph
Aug 17, 1994
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Erath County · 12,224 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Stephenville, TX
60 mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:55 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Somervell County · 2,691 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glen Rose, TX
UNK mph
Aug 17, 1994
10:45 PM EST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Bergen County · 196,102 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A very moist and unstable airmass produced some isolated thunderstorms that downed several trees and power lines. In addition, a few homes sustained significant fire damage after being hit by lightning.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rutherford, NJ
60 mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Haskell County · 2,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Haskell, TX
UNK mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Parker County · 43,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At Willow Park (8 E Weatherford), a large wooden sign was blown down, minor RV damage occurred, and three small trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Weatherford, TX
UNK mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Parker County · 43,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was partially unroofed by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Weatherford, TX
UNK mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:40 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Johnson County · 47,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Joshua, TX
75 mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Knox County · 1,590 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms moved across two areas of north Texas during the evening hours of the 17th. The first storms moved across Archer, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Clay Counties during the evening hours of the 17th producing large hail and damaging winds. Trees were downed in Wichita Falls. The second area of severe storms caused widespread damage from near Margaret in Foard County to Munday in Knox County. One tornado occurred with this area of storms. An F2 tornado moved along a 2 mile path in the area near Crowell. This was most likely a gustnado, and moved along the leading edge of the storms. At least 4 homes were either heavily damaged or destroyed in the Crowell area. Winds estimated at 75 miles per hour moved through the Munday area. A semi truck was blown over, and homes were damaged by the strong winds
NWS Wind Report Location: Munday Tx, TX
75 mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:25 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Knox County · 1,590 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms moved across two areas of north Texas during the evening hours of the 17th. The first storms moved across Archer, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Clay Counties during the evening hours of the 17th producing large hail and damaging winds. Trees were downed in Wichita Falls. The second area of severe storms caused widespread damage from near Margaret in Foard County to Munday in Knox County. One tornado occurred with this area of storms. An F2 tornado moved along a 2 mile path in the area near Crowell. This was most likely a gustnado, and moved along the leading edge of the storms. At least 4 homes were either heavily damaged or destroyed in the Crowell area. Winds estimated at 75 miles per hour moved through the Munday area. A semi truck was blown over, and homes were damaged by the strong winds
NWS Wind Report Location: Munday, TX
75 mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:10 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Hood County · 20,751 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Granbury, TX
70 mph
Aug 17, 1994
9:05 PM CST
Wind report for August 17, 1994
Hood County · 20,751 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Granbury, 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 August 17, 1994

11 reports
F2 category
Aug 17, 1994
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Foard County · 459 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crowell, TX
F1 category
Aug 17, 1994
8:10 PM EST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Harnett County · 38,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Harnett county officials reported a tornado touched down near Buies Creek. The Emergency Management Team at the sight reported numerous trees down along with several mobile homes damaged to the point that people were trapped inside.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Buies Creek, NC
F1 category
Aug 17, 1994
6:16 PM CST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N To, OK
F0 category
Aug 17, 1994
5:56 PM CST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Mitchell County · 4,329 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Osage, IA
F1 category
Aug 17, 1994
4:40 PM EST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Berkeley County · 35,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Route 9 and Benspeck Road, a 0.25 of a mile west of Hedgesville. The tornado damaged three homes partially destroying one. It destroyed a shed and uprooted some large pine trees. The path length was estimated at 2 miles long and 100 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WV
F1 category
Aug 17, 1994
2:33 PM CST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Kingfisher County · 4,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW, OK
F0 category
Aug 17, 1994
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Morgan County · 7,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down about a mile and a half northeast of Paw Paw, WV and moved to the northeast along the southeast side of the Potomac River. It caused widespread tree damage through a very rural area. Path length was about three miles long and width was about 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Paw Paw, WV
F1 category
Aug 17, 1994
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Hunterdon County · 38,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very moist and unstable airmass produced a sort-lived tornado that skipped across Hunterdon County. After its initial touchdown, it remained on the ground for about 1 mile. It then lifted for nearly 5 miles before touching the ground again. It produced another path of damage about 0.5 mile long before it lifted for the final time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Readington Twp-, NJ
F0 category
Aug 17, 1994
10:05 AM EST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Calvert County · 31,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 10:05 EST a funnel was sighted near Sunderland with swirling debris and trash. A funnel was also sighted near Route 260 and Owings and a couple of trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MD
F2 category
Aug 17, 1994
1:42 AM EST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Henry County · 18,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just north of Ridgeway and moved to one and a half miles south of Martinsville. The path length was 4.25 miles long and averaged about 200 yards wide. Ten people were injured, 100 homes and 30 businesses were damaged. Total damages came to $8.7 million. The thunderstorm that produced the tornado was part of the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Martinsville, VA
F0 category
Aug 17, 1994
12:00 AM EST
Tornado report for August 17, 1994
Iredell County · 58,207 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Six mobile homes were damaged. A wall was blown down at a home under construction. Trees and power lines were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Statesville, NC
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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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on August 17, 1994?

Our records show 39 hail, 96 wind, and 11 tornado reports on August 17, 1994, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 1994.

What was the largest hail reported on August 17, 1994?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on August 17, 1994 is 4.50″, reported near SW Kingfisher, OK.

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 August 17, 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 August 17, 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 August 17, 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 August 17, 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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