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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in April 1999

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in April 1999 from April 1, 1999 through April 30, 1999, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1,240
Wind Reports
822
Tornado Reports
214
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 1999 · 1999–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 30, 1999

NWS Hail Reports in April 1999

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
7:55 PM CST
Hail report for April 1999
Terry County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Foster, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for April 1999
Gaines County · 5,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storms were forming into an MCS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Cedar Lake, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
6:18 PM CST
Hail report for April 1999
Gaines County · 5,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A cell that formed on the south flank of the previous storm. This cell was the second of numerous training cells that passed over Seminole and points northeast and east.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seminole, TX
2.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for April 1999
Gaines County · 5,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A multicell cluster of severe storms that crossed into New Mexico from Reeves and Loving Counties, TX just before 1pm CDT emerged from Lea County, NM at around 6pm. The city of Seminole was pounded by large hail, high winds and flooding rains.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seminole, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
3:33 PM MST
Hail report for April 1999
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Western side of a multicell cluster.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Nadine, NM
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
3:13 PM MST
Hail report for April 1999
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This cell formed on the south flank of the storm to the north of Eunice.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eunice, NM
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
2:55 PM MST
Hail report for April 1999
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The multicell cluster grew in overall size and had several intense cells, including this one that passed to the north of Eunice.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Eunice, NM
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
12:15 PM CST
Hail report for April 1999
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A multicell severe storm that formed in central Brewster County. The storm slowly declined as it moved away to the northeast.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marathon, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
11:40 AM CST
Hail report for April 1999
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell on the New Mexico state line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 ENE Red Bluff Res, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
10:40 AM MST
Hail report for April 1999
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multicell cluster that moved into NM from Loving County, TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 26 SE Malaga, NM
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1999
11:30 AM CST
Hail report for April 1999
Reeves County · 3,768 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This storm was the strongest cell in a cluster that formed to the west of the tornadic cell. This report came from the shore of Red Bluff Reservoir. The previously tornadic cell merged with this cluster in southern Eddy County, NM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Orla, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1999
7:50 PM MST
Hail report for April 1999
Chaves County · 19,124 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Arthur, NM
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1999
7:24 PM MST
Hail report for April 1999
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Same as previous storm but weakened as it moved into Artesia. Continued to weaken as it moved away to north.
NWS Hail Report Location: Artesia, NM
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 1999
6:20 PM PST
Hail report for April 1999
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Wells, NV
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1999
7:10 PM MST
Hail report for April 1999
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damaged autos and their windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Artesia, NM
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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 in April 1999

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 30, 1999
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for April 1999
Gaines County · 5,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm outflow winds blew down signs in town and blew one roof off a house just east of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seminole, TX
68 mph
Apr 30, 1999
2:33 PM CST
Wind report for April 1999
Andrews County · 4,885 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind speed measured at a radioactive waste site. This storm produced a tornado just east of Eunice, NM., moved NNE across the northwest corner of Andrews County, then into Gaines County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 25 WNW Andrews, TX
100 mph
Apr 29, 1999
9:40 PM MST
Wind report for April 1999
La Plata County · 17,814 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Bayfield, CO
75 mph
Apr 29, 1999
9:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 1999
Broward County · 347,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lauderhill, FL
58 mph
Apr 29, 1999
7:25 PM EST
Wind report for April 1999
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in Merritt Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: Merritt Is, FL
69 mph
Apr 29, 1999
4:45 PM EST
Wind report for April 1999
Lake County · 122,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines, destroyed a barn and damaged the roof of a mobile home in Umatilla. One mobile home was damaged by a falling tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: Umatilla, FL
60 mph
Apr 29, 1999
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 1999
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Skywarn spotters estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 60 mph and the Levy County Sheriffs Department reported that several large trees and power lines were downed across Bronson. Also, one mobile home was severely damaged by a large tree toppled by thunderstorm wind in Bronson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bronson, FL
58 mph
Apr 29, 1999
12:00 PM CST
Wind report for April 1999
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down near Dorcas. High winds also blew a truck off the road. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dorcas, FL
58 mph
Apr 29, 1999
11:40 AM CST
Wind report for April 1999
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down just northeast of Blackman.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blackman, FL
UNK mph
Apr 29, 1999
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for April 1999
Foard County · 459 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crowell, TX
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1999
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for April 1999
Floyd County · 2,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong wind snapped several power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Dougherty, TX
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1999
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for April 1999
Floyd County · 2,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong wind removed numerous shingles from one roof and caused extensive damage to another.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dougherty, TX
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1999
4:57 PM PST
Wind report for April 1999
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A peak wind of 29 mph was measured by the ASOS at Riverside Municipal Airport at the time a patio roof was destroyed by a thunderstorm downdraft one mile to the south. The same storm ten miles to the north was producing heavy rain and hail along Interstate 10 between 16:44 and 17:02 PST from Fontana to Colton. Motorists reacted to the rapidly changing visibilities, by braking suddenly. In a matter of minutes, more than 57 separate accidents occurred, involving 212 vehicles and injuring 81 people. Damage estimates, including costs of emergency agencies and responders, exceed one million dollars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S (Ral)Riverside Muni, CA
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1999
6:43 PM EST
Wind report for April 1999
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and power lines which blocked roads in Webster.
NWS Wind Report Location: Webster, FL
60 mph
Apr 28, 1999
4:30 PM MST
Wind report for April 1999
Carbon County · 5,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported a 60 mph wind gust with a thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Bridger, MT
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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 in April 1999

30 reports
F0 category
Apr 30, 1999
5:38 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Yoakum County · 2,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado in open country was reported by a storm spotter. No survey was conducted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Plains, TX
F0 category
Apr 30, 1999
5:04 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Yoakum County · 2,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported by law enforcement officials and by storm spotters. No survey was conducted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Plains, TX
F0 category
Apr 30, 1999
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Gaines County · 5,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado spotted by Lubbock TV Chase Crew.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NW Seminole, TX
F0 category
Apr 30, 1999
1:28 PM MST
Tornado report for April 1999
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado came from a small cell that formed in eastern Loving County, TX (east of a cell that produced a tornado in Loving County). This tornado was small and brief with a condensation funnel to the ground. This cell crossed into Andrews County, Texas as it moved to the NNE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Eunice, NM
F2 category
Apr 30, 1999
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Loving County · 30 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Reeves County tornado crossed the Pecos River and headed north across open country. Soon after it crossed the river, the tornado hit some oil field supplies and caused some damage. The only oil pumpjack in the path was overturned. Engineers at a pumpjack manufacturer estimated winds in the range of 110-130 mph to knock over this large piece of equipment. Vegetation mainly consisted of brush less than 4 feet tall with disturbances ranging from snapped or flattened to bent more than 45 degrees. The small foliage on these plants was generally still present, but wind-torn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Mentone, TX
F2 category
Apr 30, 1999
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Reeves County · 3,768 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed from a very young cell that became a small classic supercell very quickly. The cell was on the southern end of a small cluster of cells. The tornado formed near the Pecos River in extreme eastern Reeves County and crossed into western Loving County. As the tornado crossed the river the largest vegetation in the area, lines of Salt Cedar trees were snapped or uprooted. Many of these trees were well established and approximately 25-30 feet tall. The funnel exhibited a condensation funnel to the ground for much of its life.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SE Orla, TX
F0 category
Apr 28, 1999
4:50 PM MST
Tornado report for April 1999
Fremont County · 12,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Moneta, WY
F0 category
Apr 28, 1999
4:15 PM MST
Tornado report for April 1999
Fremont County · 12,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Shoshoni, WY
F1 category
Apr 28, 1999
12:20 AM EST
Tornado report for April 1999
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Huger, SC
F0 category
Apr 27, 1999
1:30 PM PST
Tornado report for April 1999
Spokane County · 149,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak, cold core tornado touched down briefly in a farm field on the outskirts of Mead.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Mead, WA
F0 category
Apr 27, 1999
1:05 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several eyewitnesses reported seeing a funnel when what may have been a weak tornado touched down on the northside of Rainsville downing a few trees and causing minor damage at a building supply store.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rainsville, AL
F0 category
Apr 27, 1999
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: What was believed to be a small, weak tornado touched down on CR 50 at the Bailey farm damaging a chicken house and a barn, and taking some shingles from a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Fyffe, AL
F0 category
Apr 26, 1999
7:46 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Medicine Lodge Arpt, KS
F1 category
Apr 26, 1999
7:24 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Pratt County · 3,672 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado that formed from a low toppped supercell damaged a gas well and destroyed the head house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Cairo, KS
F0 category
Apr 26, 1999
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1999
Pratt County · 3,672 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado formed out of a low topped supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Preston, 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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Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in April 1999

April 30, 1999 19
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April 29, 1999 40
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April 28, 1999 81
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April 26, 1999 270
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April 25, 1999 52
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April 24, 1999 96
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April 23, 1999 130
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April 22, 1999 91
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April 21, 1999 153
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April 20, 1999 24
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April 19, 1999 23
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April 17, 1999 2
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April 15, 1999 76
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April 14, 1999 44
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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded in April 1999?

Our records show 1,240 hail, 822 wind, and 214 tornado reports in April 1999, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 30, 1999.

What was the largest hail reported in April 1999?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in April 1999 is 3.50″, reported near Winchester Arpt, VA.

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 in April 1999 — 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 in April 1999 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 in April 1999?

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 in April 1999 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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