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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 4, 1995

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 4, 1995 from October 4, 1995 through October 4, 1995, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 4, 1995 · 1995–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 4, 1995

NWS Hail Reports on October 4, 1995

3 reports
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0.88″ hail
Oct 4, 1995
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for October 4, 1995
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Larned, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 1995
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for October 4, 1995
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Larned, KS
1.75″ hail
Oct 4, 1995
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for October 4, 1995
Tensas Parish
Hail Report Description: Hurricane Opal, a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Scale, passed about 150 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River during the morning of October 4 as it was moving north northeast toward the western Florida Panhandle. The only significant wind damage occurred in extreme south Plaquemine Parish where winds were estimated around 60 mph with gusts to hurricane force, (74 mph), with wind damage reported to some mobile homes and roofs of a few other structures. Tropical storm force winds, 39 mph or greater, were reported in extreme south Lafourche and Jefferson Parishes, as well as extreme east St. Bernarrowd Parish. Property damage cost estimated. Tides were generally two feet above normal in Lake Pontchartrain, and three to five feet above normal along the southeast Louisiana coast from Grand Isle eastward. Some low lying coastal roads were flooded. Significant damage occurred on the barrier islands of southeast Louisiana. Approximately 10,000 people evacuated from the southern, or lower portions, of Plaquemines, St. Bernarrowd, Lafourche, and Jefferson Parishes. The only significant gathering of persons in public shelters occurred in Plaquemine Parish where 1,600 people were placed in public shelters. Although no direct injuries occurred from the hurricane, an indirect injury is attributed to the hurricane in a freak accident. A Jefferson Parish employee was injured while attempting to lower a large flag on October 4th. A strong wind gust caught to the flag and turned it into a virtual sail. The employee, who was holding onto a rope attached to the flag was tossed high into the air, and suffered severe injuries when he fell back to the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newellton, LA
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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 October 4, 1995

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60 mph
Oct 4, 1995
6:10 PM EST
Wind report for October 4, 1995
Collier County · 99,702 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thundersquall moved through the Naples area with wind gusts near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Naples, FL
58 mph
Oct 4, 1995
5:30 PM EST
Wind report for October 4, 1995
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power lines and large tree branches were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, FL
67 mph
Oct 4, 1995
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for October 4, 1995
Sarasota County · 149,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 67 mph wind gust was measured by a tide monitor.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Venice, FL
79 mph
Oct 4, 1995
4:35 PM EST
Wind report for October 4, 1995
Sarasota County · 149,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 79 mph wind gust was measured by a tide monitor in Englewood.
NWS Wind Report Location: Englewood, FL
UNK mph
Oct 4, 1995
11:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 4, 1995
Escambia County · 11,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down in Atmore.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atmore, AL
UNK mph
Oct 4, 1995
9:10 AM CST
Wind report for October 4, 1995
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down in the Conecuh National Forest along Highway 137 near Beda.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beda, AL
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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 October 4, 1995

18 reports
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down along U.S. Highway 331 just east of Saville. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Saville, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Brantley on U.S. Highway 29. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Brantley, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down along U.S. Highway 29 around Gantt Lake. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gantt Lake, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Butler County · 6,630 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Georgiana. Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Georgiana, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Conecuh County · 4,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Evergreen. Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Evergreen, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down along U.S. Highway 29 between Pleasant Home and Andalusia. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Andalusia, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several Trees and power lines were blown down and four homes had shingles blown off in the north parts of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties around the center of Opal. Several brief touchdowns of tornados were observed in McLellan in Santa Rosa County and near Blackman and Oak Grove in Okaloosa County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, FL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Escambia County · 11,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several short lived tornadoes were reported in the east part of the county near the center of Opal. Tornadoes briefly touched down in the Damascus area, in the Bradley area and along U.S. Highway 31 north of Brewton. Trees and power lines were blown down in all these areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: East, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down as Opal moved ashore causing damage east of the center in the Fort Walton Beach area. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on U.S. Highway 12 between Andalusia and River Falls. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Andalusia, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by Jackson County Sheriff's Department.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cottondale, FL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
11:58 AM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down destroying a mobile home and shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Glendale, FL
F2 category
Oct 4, 1995
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Interstate 10 east of Crestview. The tornado then moved northwest across Okaloosa Lane and then across U.S. Highway 90 before dissipating near Highway 85. The tornado destroyed two homes and a church and severely damaged the late Bob Sikes Homestead and the Crestview High School's gymnasium. The two homes that were destroyed were along Okaloosa Lane. One home was on blocks on a concrete foundation, the home was completely destroyed and an elderly female who lived there was killed. The other home had the roof taken off and most of the insides of the home were destroyed. Three people were injured in this home and were saved when the wind blew them to the floor. The tornado was on the ground for almost two miles. F76PH
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crestview, FL
F1 category
Oct 4, 1995
11:45 AM EST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Holmes County · 4,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just south of Highway 90 west of Ponce DeLeon and intermittently tracked to Leonia. Two buildings were damaged along with trees and power lines down near Ponce DeLeon and 200-300 pine trees were downed near Leonia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Ponce Deleon, FL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for October 4, 1995
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Molino blowing some trees and power lines down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Molino, FL
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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 October 4, 1995?

Our records show 3 hail, 6 wind, and 18 tornado reports on October 4, 1995, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 4, 1995.

What was the largest hail reported on October 4, 1995?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 4, 1995 is 1.75″, reported near Newellton, LA.

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 October 4, 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 October 4, 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 October 4, 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 October 4, 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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