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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 1, 1995

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 1, 1995 from May 1, 1995 through May 1, 1995, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 1, 1995 · 1995–present Updated  Daily · last May 1, 1995

NWS Hail Reports on May 1, 1995

35 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
10:20 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Anson County · 6,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail near Union County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:42 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Union County · 75,130 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indian Trail, NC
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:41 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Union County · 75,130 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:40 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Cleveland County · 30,885 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:25 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Cleveland County · 30,885 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kannapolis, NC
0.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:18 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tornado moved from SC46-43 in southwest York northeastward to U.S. 321 in northern York. The tornado was mostly a "tree-topper" with four separate touchdowns. The first touchdown blew trees on a home, flattened a garage onto a car with total damage of 20K, The second touchdown destroyed a large lumber storage building at ACE Hardware and partially deroofed another causing a loss of $15,000. The third touchdown took down a grove of trees and sheared off the top of others. The last touchdown took half the roof off a building with a loss of $10,000. Thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in Clover.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Fortmill, SC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:17 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail at South Tryon and Nations Ford Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charlotte, NC
0.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was reported in Bowersville by EMA officials.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Hartwell, GA
0.88″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:11 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Cabarrus County · 70,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mt Pleasant, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:11 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tornado moved from SC46-43 in southwest York northeastward to U.S. 321 in northern York. The tornado was mostly a "tree-topper" with four separate touchdowns. The first touchdown blew trees on a home, flattened a garage onto a car with total damage of 20K, The second touchdown destroyed a large lumber storage building at ACE Hardware and partially deroofed another causing a loss of $15,000. The third touchdown took down a grove of trees and sheared off the top of others. The last touchdown took half the roof off a building with a loss of $10,000. Thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in Clover.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Wylie, SC
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:07 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Union County · 75,130 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail at Highway 218 and 205.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Salem, NC
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
9:03 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gastonia, NC
0.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
8:59 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nr Kannapolis, NC
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
8:40 PM EST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Cleveland County · 30,885 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nr Grover, NC
0.75″ hail
May 1, 1995
5:36 PM MST
Hail report for May 1, 1995
Utah County · 130,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orem, UT
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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 1, 1995

21 reports
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UNK mph
May 1, 1995
10:00 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Abbeville County · 7,791 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A second severe thunderstorm complex moved into western upstate counties from Georgia causing areas of wind damage. A barn was blown over near Starr and numerous trees and power lines were blown down from there into northern Abbeville County and across Laurens County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
9:45 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Abbeville County · 7,791 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Loundersville, SC
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
9:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
9:08 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tornado moved from SC46-43 in southwest York northeastward to U.S. 321 in northern York. The tornado was mostly a "tree-topper" with four separate touchdowns. The first touchdown blew trees on a home, flattened a garage onto a car with total damage of 20K, The second touchdown destroyed a large lumber storage building at ACE Hardware and partially deroofed another causing a loss of $15,000. The third touchdown took down a grove of trees and sheared off the top of others. The last touchdown took half the roof off a building with a loss of $10,000. Thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in Clover.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clover, SC
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
8:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm which lasted for many hours developed west of Pickens and produced two tornadoes in the upstate. The first tornado was weak but still caused nuisance type damage - blowing out underpinning from mobile homes, blowing over sheds, etc. The second tornado which developed after the storm strengthened was a strong FO tornado and caused a fair amount of damage from Gaffney to Blacksburg. Inflow into the tornado blew down a storage building and knocked down some trees in the city of Gaffney. Along Interstate 85 the tornado's winds blew down some billboards, trees and power lines. Several people saw the tornado funnel. There were a number of reports of pea to marble-size hail with the storm. The supercell and its severe weather moved into North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
8:10 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Cleveland County · 30,885 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
7:54 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees in the northern sections of Hall County.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
7:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked over an old barn and caused minor damage to a home. Originally it was reported as a tornado, but upon inspection by county EMA officials, it was downgraded to straightline thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ringgold, GA
60 mph
May 1, 1995
5:12 PM MST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Utah County · 130,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orem, UT
69 mph
May 1, 1995
2:45 PM MST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Franklin County · 4,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Station Creek a tornado moved through destorying barns, campers and farming equipment. Winds in excess of 100 mph were reported. The tornado lasted 20 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Nyssa, ID
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
7:40 PM PDT
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: National Weather Service survey conducted with straightline winds causing damage approximately three miles from the northwest to the southeast into the City of Visalia. Trees toppled, lines downed, minor structures moved, fences downed, and roof damage occurred. Newspaper accounts gave the time of start by eyewitnesses at 1940 PDT. Radar indicated 60 dBZ prior to the storm but it is unknown if the cell got stronger at the time of this report. Radar information is believed to be archived.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Visalia, CA
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
6:05 PM PDT
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service survey team along with eyewitness accounts describe the damage path of high wind and hail from a severe thunderstorm through an area three miles wide and 19 miles long starting 15 miles east of Fresno. Numerous large, old oak trees were felled taking down power lines and in two instances falling on houses. Hail in excess of one inch also occurred and combined with the high wind caused major agricultural damage to this section of rural Fresno County. Toward the easternmost portion of the damage path the width had expanded to a little over five miles. This cell is likely the same one that supported 1745 PDT tornado activity at Fresno. Crop damage was extensive with nearly $17 million damage caused by hail/wind stripping trees of leaves and early fruit set of both deciduous and late citrus. Five head of livestock were also killed. Radar reflectivity reached 71 dBZ with this cell.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Fresno, CA
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
4:57 PM PDT
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Madera County · 40,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports of three-quarters inch hail prompted issuance of the Severe Thunderstorm Warning. While no reports of damage were received specifically, numerous automobile accidents occurred on urban Fresno streets resulting from standing water in heavy rain; 0.79 inches in 24 minutes. Radar showed reflectivity up to 69 dBZ in Madera. No monetary crop damage can be assessed to this particular storm although extensive damage has been done to local crops this unusually wet and violent spring.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Fresno, CA
UNK mph
May 1, 1995
1:20 AM CST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Hunt County · 28,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds blew power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Celeste, TX
60 mph
May 1, 1995
1:15 AM CST
Wind report for May 1, 1995
Fannin County · 11,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds blew trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leonard, 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 1, 1995

5 reports
F0 category
May 1, 1995
11:05 PM EST
Tornado report for May 1, 1995
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado touched down nine miles west-northwest of Chester on Prospect Church Road. It deroofed a barn, completely destroyed a small metal building and scattered its contents over a several hundred yard area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chester 9 Wnw, SC
F0 category
May 1, 1995
9:03 PM EST
Tornado report for May 1, 1995
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved from SC46-43 in southwest York northeastward to U.S. 321 in northern York. The tornado was mostly a "tree-topper" with four separate touchdowns. The first touchdown blew trees on a home, flattened a garage onto a car with total damage of 20K, The second touchdown destroyed a large lumber storage building at ACE Hardware and partially deroofed another causing a loss of $15,000. The third touchdown took down a grove of trees and sheared off the top of others. The last touchdown took half the roof off a building with a loss of $10,000. Thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in Clover.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
May 1, 1995
8:25 PM EST
Tornado report for May 1, 1995
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm which lasted for many hours developed west of Pickens and produced two tornadoes in the upstate. The first tornado was weak but still caused nuisance type damage - blowing out underpinning from mobile homes, blowing over sheds, etc. The second tornado which developed after the storm strengthened was a strong FO tornado and caused a fair amount of damage from Gaffney to Blacksburg. Inflow into the tornado blew down a storage building and knocked down some trees in the city of Gaffney. Along Interstate 85 the tornado's winds blew down some billboards, trees and power lines. Several people saw the tornado funnel. There were a number of reports of pea to marble-size hail with the storm. The supercell and its severe weather moved into North Carolina.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Gaffney To, SC
F0 category
May 1, 1995
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for May 1, 1995
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
May 1, 1995
5:45 PM PDT
Tornado report for May 1, 1995
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team along with eyewitness accounts concluded a weak F0 tornado briefly occurred in the vicinity of the Fresno Fairgrounds. Light roof damage, a damaged car, and an uprooted tree were observed. The tornado was observed heading east but no other damage was reported in this vicinity. Roof damage estimated at $50 thousand. A "meso" was reported by Doppler Radar about the time of the event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Fresno, CA
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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 1, 1995?

Our records show 35 hail, 21 wind, and 5 tornado reports on May 1, 1995, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 1, 1995.

What was the largest hail reported on May 1, 1995?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 1, 1995 is 1.75″, reported near S Paris, 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 1, 1995 — 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 1, 1995 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 1, 1995?

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 1, 1995 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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