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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 18, 1995

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 18, 1995 from May 18, 1995 through May 18, 1995, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
204
Wind Reports
309
Tornado Reports
85
Max Hail Size
3.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 18, 1995 · 1995–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 1995

NWS Hail Reports on May 18, 1995

204 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 18, 1995
11:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Haywood County · 25,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waynesville, NC
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1995
11:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported seven miles northeast of Roanoke at the Springfield community and along Highway 87 in Roanoke.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Roanoke, AL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported seven miles northeast of Roanoke at the Springfield community and along Highway 87 in Roanoke.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roanoke, AL
0.88″ hail
May 18, 1995
9:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
McDowell County · 6,596 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms dumped one and one-half to three and one-half inches of rain in 36 hours. The morning thunderstorms caused wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph across much of southern and central West Virginia. Power lines and trees were blown down, a few onto homes. In Charleston, hundreds of bricks were blown off the facade of a county building, damaging four vehicles below. One person was injured when a tree fell on a school bus. In the evening, wind damage was concentrated over the extreme south. Widespread minor stream flooding occurred. Small headwater rivers, such as the Mud, the Pocatalico, and the Hughes also flooded. Damage was mostly to culverts and roads. A few people were evacuated from trailer parks along Route 95 in Wood County and along Spring Creek in Roane County. Flooded basements were most common in the urban area around Parkersburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Welch, WV
2.75″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Hamblen County · 19,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several cars were damaged and windows were broken.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morristown, TN
0.75″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
0.88″ hail
May 18, 1995
9:00 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Mingo County · 6,607 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbert, WV
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1995
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Hawkins County · 18,790 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few trees were blown down. Knox County North Knoxville,18,1955CST,,,0,0,.05M,0,Hail (2.75) Several roofs, cars, and satellite dishes were damaged by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.25″ hail
May 18, 1995
6:46 PM MST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Jefferson County · 160,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe thunderstorms rumbled across the Denver Metropolitan area dropping mainly pea- to marble sized-hail. Wheat Ridge received hail stones up to 1.25 inches in diameter. Hail piled up to two inches deep in Wheat Ridge and Northwest Denver.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
0.75″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:45 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Prince Edward County · 6,200 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail reported by resident
NWS Hail Report Location: Near Darlington, VA
0.75″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:40 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Laurens County · 13,920 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, GA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms in southwest Virginia during the afternoon and evening hours on the 18th produced hail up to baseball-size, damaging winds and lightning which injured one person. Baseball-size hail broke out windows and skylights, damaged sidings and roofs, smashed vehicle windshields and damaged vehicles roofs 10 miles southwest of Huddleston. The hail accumulated to a depth of several inches. Some of the hail was still visible the next morning. Dime-size hail covered the ground just east of Martinsville and in Axton. Hail up to golf ball-size covered the ground in Naruna. The hail severely damaged the William Campbell high school green house and damaged several vehicles and the roofs of homes in Naruna. Golf ball-size hail damaged vehicles including a police car in Fieldale. Quarter-size hail damaged crops one mile south of Chatham. Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and broke off tree limbs in Naruna and Martinsville. In Martinsville, a mobile home was damaged when strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree on top of it. Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines two and one-half miles west of Danville. Near Altavista, a car, a house and a carport were damaged when strong thunderstorm winds knocked trees on them. Lightning struck a house in Chatham which injured a man. Lightning started a fire which destroyed a barn five miles south of Chatham.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Naruna, VA
0.88″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Clay County · 2,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Widen, WV
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1995
8:22 PM EST
Hail report for May 18, 1995
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Naruna, VA
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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 18, 1995

309 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 1995
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Unicoi County · 6,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Erwin, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bogalusa, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Sevier County · 39,645 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large awning for a shopping center was torn off. A hotel had a 25 foot X 25 foot section of its roof torn off. Many trees and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
11:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Haywood County · 25,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Junaluska, NC
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
11:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Microburst demolished two mobile homes and damaged seven other homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Cocke County · 11,012 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newport, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
11:10 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Greenbrier County · 13,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm during the late evening hours on the 18th produced damaging winds which broke off four inch diameter tree limbs 10 miles northeast of Neola.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Neola, WV
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
9:59 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Hawkins County · 18,790 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
10:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Graham County · 3,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the Snowbird area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Snowbird, NC
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
10:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. One mobile home damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sylva/ Dillsboro, NC
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Hawkins County · 18,790 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Church Hill, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
9:05 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Blount County · 47,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted. One tree fell and heavily damaged a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fountain City, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fall Branch, TN
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tornado touched down near Loreauville Road heavily damaging a home and a mobile home. Tornado length and path width were estimated. Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were reported downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in scattered locations around New Iberia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
May 18, 1995
9:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 18, 1995
McDowell County · 6,596 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms dumped one and one-half to three and one-half inches of rain in 36 hours. The morning thunderstorms caused wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph across much of southern and central West Virginia. Power lines and trees were blown down, a few onto homes. In Charleston, hundreds of bricks were blown off the facade of a county building, damaging four vehicles below. One person was injured when a tree fell on a school bus. In the evening, wind damage was concentrated over the extreme south. Widespread minor stream flooding occurred. Small headwater rivers, such as the Mud, the Pocatalico, and the Hughes also flooded. Damage was mostly to culverts and roads. A few people were evacuated from trailer parks along Route 95 in Wood County and along Spring Creek in Roane County. Flooded basements were most common in the urban area around Parkersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yukon, WV
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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 18, 1995

85 reports
F0 category
May 18, 1995
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Loudon County · 20,850 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A houseboat was torn loose from a boat dock. Several trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fort Loodon Lake, TN
F0 category
May 18, 1995
8:23 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was sighted by a spotter. It touched down briefly and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
May 18, 1995
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Loreauville Road heavily damaging a home and a mobile home. Tornado length and path width were estimated. Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were reported downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in scattered locations around New Iberia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE New Iberia, LA
F1 category
May 18, 1995
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Knox County · 141,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An large awning was blown off of a house. Other parts of houses were blown onto the ground. At least a dozen homes were damaged. Around 55 trees and some power lines were knocked down. One tree knocked down was 151-years-old.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Knoxville, TN
F1 category
May 18, 1995
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Cumberland County · 22,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At least 30 homes and house trailers were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Tanzi Village, TN
F0 category
May 18, 1995
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Van Buren County · 2,119 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched at the Fall Creek Falls State State Park. Several power lines were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fall Creek Falls, TN
F1 category
May 18, 1995
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Funnel clouds were reported with a storm that moved from the northern portion of Florence northeastward to the area of the Green Hill community about 14 miles northeast of Florence. Just south of the Green Hill community, a small tornado damaged about 10 houses in the vicinity of County Road 47 and United States 43. Ten houses were damaged including several homes that lost roofs or portions of roofs and several barns were destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Florence, AL
F1 category
May 18, 1995
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly damaging the roof of a house and causing damage to several trees. Tornado path length and width estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baker, LA
F0 category
May 18, 1995
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Morgan County · 5,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down knocking over several trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Coalfield, TN
F0 category
May 18, 1995
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A house trailer was overturned. Several large trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Manchester, TN
F3 category
May 18, 1995
5:21 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Cumberland County · 22,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down in the southwest part of Cumberland County and moved northeast. Two business were destroyed. Eleven homes and 14 mobiles homes were destroyed. Many other homes were damaged. One house had a gas leak in it prompting emergency management officials to evacuate a handful of nearby residents. Other homes had roof damage. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Newton To, TN
F0 category
May 18, 1995
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Robertson County · 24,230 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of Interstate 24 and Highway 49. Several trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Southern Robertson, TN
F1 category
May 18, 1995
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Bedford County · 15,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down on the west side of Shelbyville. The tornado continued east and eventually hit the city of Normandy and continued into the extreme western part of Coffee County. A fire hall was destroyed in Normandy. A supermarket lost its roof in Shelbyville. Several other business sustained roof damage. Four barns at a nearby animal exhibition park were damaged. A mobile home was destroyed in Normandy. A few homes were damaged. Many trees, power poles and power lines were knocked down as well. One horse was badly injured when a tree fell on it and the horse had to be destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
May 18, 1995
4:52 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Sumner County · 59,568 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Millersville To, TN
F0 category
May 18, 1995
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 18, 1995
Cheatham County · 13,787 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down knocking down a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Henrietta, TN
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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 18, 1995?

Our records show 204 hail, 309 wind, and 85 tornado reports on May 18, 1995, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 1995.

What was the largest hail reported on May 18, 1995?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 18, 1995 is 3.75″, reported near NW Athens, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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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