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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 16, 1995

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 16, 1995 from May 16, 1995 through May 16, 1995, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
165
Wind Reports
100
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 16, 1995 · 1995–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 1995

NWS Hail Reports on May 16, 1995

165 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:36 PM MST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff's office report.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Lovington, NM
0.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:36 PM MST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff's office report.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Lovington, NM
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:05 PM MST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm in Roosevelt County produced quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Elida, NM
4.00″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gorham, KS
1.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Miami County · 11,659 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced up to Golfball size hail in the Hillsdale lake area, with damaging winds striking Paola. Several tree limbs fell onto a car in Paola, causing substantial damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsdale Lake, KS
1.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Gove County · 1,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grinnell, KS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Sheridan County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail broke windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: ESE Angelus, KS
1.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:13 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Flooding was reported along the Blue river in the south part of Kansas City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sweet Springs, MO
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Miami County · 11,659 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced up to Golfball size hail in the Hillsdale lake area, with damaging winds striking Paola. Several tree limbs fell onto a car in Paola, causing substantial damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsdale Lake, KS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:02 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lees Summit, MO
2.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail accompanied by high winds caused widespread damage to roofs, cars and windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, KS
1.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lees Summit, MO
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1995
10:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Sheridan County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Angelus, KS
0.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lyndon, KS
0.88″ hail
May 16, 1995
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 1995
Wichita County · 787 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leoti, KS
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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 16, 1995

100 reports
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93 mph
May 16, 1995
11:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gorham, KS
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Miami County · 11,659 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced up to Golfball size hail in the Hillsdale lake area, with damaging winds striking Paola. Several tree limbs fell onto a car in Paola, causing substantial damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paola, KS
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds south of Higginsville, downing power lines and some roadside billboard signs. Heavy rainfalls caused widespread flooding of low spots and rural roads all across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette Co, MO
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms dropped 1-inch diameter hail on Lees Summit, and produced damaging winds which downed a few trees. Heavy rains caused several areas of flooding along State Route 150 from the Grandview area over to Greenwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lees Summit, MO
81 mph
May 16, 1995
9:53 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to baseball size in several places around the county, and also produced wind gusts up to 80 mph. Numerous trees and large branches were downed around both the Pleasant Hill and Belton areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pleasant Hill, MO
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to baseball size in several places around the county, and also produced wind gusts up to 80 mph. Numerous trees and large branches were downed around both the Pleasant Hill and Belton areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belton, MO
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
9:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and wind damage in and around Spring Hill. There were reports of a tornado in this area, but no ground-truth evidence could be found. There may have been a funnel aloft, as there were additional reports to the east into Cass county, Missouri.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spring Hill, KS
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Clinton County · 12,685 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The county sheriff reported power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breese, IL
60 mph
May 16, 1995
9:08 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and wind damage in and around Spring Hill. There were reports of a tornado in this area, but no ground-truth evidence could be found. There may have been a funnel aloft, as there were additional reports to the east into Cass county, Missouri.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paola, KS
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
9:06 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham radio spotters reported power lines down and power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marine, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
9:05 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of an apartment complex collapsed after being damaged from high winds. Numerous large trees and power lines were blown down through out the Mascoutah area. Reported by ham radio spotters.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mascoutah, IL
79 mph
May 16, 1995
9:04 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 3 mile path of wind damage associated with strong straight line winds, or a downburst moved across the far southern portion of the county, from the Douglas county line west and southwest of Edgerton all the way to the Cass county (MO) line east of Stillwell. The damage was observed mainly along 199th street, with numerous trees broken or tipped leaning to the south. Trees were also downed in the Edgerton cemetery. A brief tornado was also attributed to this storm, crossing into the county west of Edgerton from Douglas county. (See additional entries for more information, and also see reports from Topeka - TOP.)
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardner, KS
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
8:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power lines and large trees were knocked down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scott A.F.B., IL
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
8:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power lines and large trees were knocked down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: O'Fallon, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 1995
8:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 1995
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power lines and large trees were knocked down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belleville, IL
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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 16, 1995

22 reports
F1 category
May 16, 1995
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Miami County · 11,659 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down just west of U.S. Route 169 about 1/10 mile south of the junction with state Route 7. Damage was intermittent along the path as the tornado skipped east for about 8 miles, finally lifting 2 miles north of Fontana. The most significant damage was along Route 7 where a mobile home was overturned, and its 5 occupants received minor injuries. Several trees were also downed in this same general area, and siding and roofing was ripped from a home on the east side of the road. A horse barn on the west side of the road also sustained damage. Another mobile home was destroyed about 2 miles east of Route 7. Mainly tree damage occurred from here to the lift point.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Beagle To, KS
F0 category
May 16, 1995
10:31 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Greeley County · 537 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several public reports of brief tornado over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Horace, KS
F0 category
May 16, 1995
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Greeley County · 537 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Whitelaw, KS
F0 category
May 16, 1995
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rope tornado videographed by law enforcement.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Edson, KS
F0 category
May 16, 1995
7:58 PM MST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Bent County · 1,728 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touchdown just south of McClave, no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mcclave, CO
F1 category
May 16, 1995
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was associated with strong thunderstorms which produced downburst winds. It crossed into the far southwest portion of the county, west of Interstate 35, from Douglas county. In this area, 20 to 25 utility poles were snapped off and there was some minor structural damage to outbuildings. Several trees were also broken off and downed. The damage path ended after being into Johnson county about 1 mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Edgerton To, KS
F1 category
May 16, 1995
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado formed along the north edge of a strong downburst and moved mainly across open fields. The tornado skipped across the county destroying several farm buildings, a motorhome and farm equipment. However, with widespread straightline wind damage in the area, it was difficult to distinguish between the cause(s) of the damage. The most significant damage occurred along and about one to two miles west of highway 33.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Baldwin City, KS
F1 category
May 16, 1995
6:50 PM MST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado took off portion of roof, blew lumber pile apart, and turned over gas tank.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Kit Carson, CO
F0 category
May 16, 1995
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Wabaunsee County · 2,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small weak tornado damaged some buildings, a barn and knocked down power poles and lines. Wheat and a few other crops were also damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Harveyville, KS
F0 category
May 16, 1995
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two inches of heavy rain fell in 15 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Wymore, NE
F0 category
May 16, 1995
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off duty police officer had truck thrown off the road into a ditch. The liner was ripped out of his vehicle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Beatrice, NE
F0 category
May 16, 1995
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado did damage to a center pivot west of Alexandria, uprooted trees near Alexandria and did wind damage to a barn and took large tree limbs about three miles east and southeast of Daykin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Northern Daykin, NE
F0 category
May 16, 1995
8:57 PM CDT
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Hodgeman County · 734 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Burdett To, KS
F3 category
May 16, 1995
8:46 PM CDT
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Hodgeman County · 734 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F3 for intensity based on observation. Entered Pawnee County six miles southwest of Burdett.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Hanston To, KS
F2 category
May 16, 1995
8:44 PM CDT
Tornado report for May 16, 1995
Hodgeman County · 734 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was rated F0 for damage, but F2 for intensity based on observation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Hanston, KS
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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 16, 1995?

Our records show 165 hail, 100 wind, and 22 tornado reports on May 16, 1995, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 1995.

What was the largest hail reported on May 16, 1995?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 16, 1995 is 4.50″, reported near Garden City, KS.

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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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