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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 17, 1995

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 17, 1995 from December 17, 1995 through December 17, 1995, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 17, 1995 · 1995–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 17, 1995

NWS Hail Reports on December 17, 1995

12 reports
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0.75″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
8:55 PM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Angelina County · 24,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of dime size hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Lufkin, TX
UNK hail
Dec 17, 1995
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Giddings, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Legget And Corrigan, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
8:50 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Columbia, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
6:15 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covering the road from Point Blank to Coldspring causing cars to slide off the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Point Blank, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
5:53 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Livingston, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
5:26 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
San Jacinto County · 10,263 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coldspring, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
5:15 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
San Jacinto County · 10,263 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coldspring, TX
1.75″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
3:27 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
DeWitt County · 7,109 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cuero, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
3:25 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anderson, TX
1.75″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
2:25 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Milam County · 8,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gause, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 17, 1995
2:10 AM CST
Hail report for December 17, 1995
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
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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 December 17, 1995

36 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
9:52 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 69 mph was reported at Brookley Field just south of downtown Mobile.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's Office reported many trees downed along Interstate Highway 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: Poplarville, MS
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
4:35 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged the Franklinton Courthouse annex roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklinton, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Washington Parish · 14,583 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's Office reported numerous trees and utility poles downed parishwide.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Pike County · 11,288 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed numerous pine trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Portion, MS
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed powerlines. Downed trees blocked roads. Thunderstorm winds damaged a house's electric meter and wiring. A fence was damaged by a fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ponchatoula, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
St. Helena Parish · 2,735 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A utility company reported thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Grove, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged numerous structures and downed a ham radio ,antenna tower.
NWS Wind Report Location: Denham Springs To, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
3:05 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An apparent thunderstorm downburst caused widespread damage along an intermittant path destroying three houses, causing major damage to 24 houses and minor damage to 18 others. Nine mobile homes were destroyed, 10 sustained major damage and four minor damage. Four cars were destroyed and a business's display windows shattered. The damage area was surveyed by a National Weather Service Official.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Watson To, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a barn at an agricultural research station.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Clinton, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
2:45 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One house was destroyed, six houses damaged, several other house roofs were damaged. An uprooted tree ruptured a gas line. Numerous roads were blocked by downed trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baton Rouge, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
2:38 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
West Feliciana Parish · 3,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A house was blown off foundation blocks.
NWS Wind Report Location: St Francisville, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
2:15 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Pointe Coupee Parish · 7,863 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's Office reported several utility poles downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oscar, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
1:40 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down on Highway 360.
NWS Wind Report Location: Palmetto, LA
UNK mph
Dec 17, 1995
1:09 PM CST
Wind report for December 17, 1995
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down on Highway 106.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Prairie, LA
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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 December 17, 1995

8 reports
F2 category
Dec 17, 1995
2:12 PM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
Pointe Coupee Parish · 7,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fifteen mobile homes were destroyed, four sustained major damage and two minor damage. A child was injured when struck by a Christmas tree. A National Weather Service official surveyed the damage area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Livonia, LA
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
1:40 PM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One roof blown off residence and one barn destroyed. Several trees and power lines blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Effie, LA
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
9:45 AM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter observed tornado out of his back window. Storm survey showed snapped trees and a satellite dish blown down in the community just south of NWSO Houston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dickinson, TX
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
8:10 AM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Five to seven houses with major roof damage, one trailer destroyed, several trees and light poles down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Markham, TX
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
8:10 AM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Many trees were blown down and roofs were torn off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blessing, TX
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
8:05 AM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
Matagorda County · 13,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Witnesses report seeing a tornado. Numerous trees and light poles blown down especially near the college.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Collegeport, TX
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
Refugio County · 2,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: County sheriff report of a tornado which had overturned two tractor-semitrailer resulting in one injury.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Refugio, TX
F0 category
Dec 17, 1995
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for December 17, 1995
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff and public reports of a tornado that destroyed a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mathis, TX
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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 December 17, 1995?

Our records show 12 hail, 36 wind, and 8 tornado reports on December 17, 1995, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 17, 1995.

What was the largest hail reported on December 17, 1995?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on December 17, 1995 is 1.75″, reported near Cuero, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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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