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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 6, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 6, 2015 from May 6, 2015 through May 6, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
96
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
54
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 6, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last May 6, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on May 6, 2015

96 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 6, 2015
11:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Bowie Fire Department reported golf ball sized hail on Hwy 59 southwest of Bowie, TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.83 SW Bowie, TX
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
11:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail approximately two miles west of Post Oak.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SSW Postoak, TX
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2015
10:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Wichita, KS
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2015
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 WSW Clearidge Arpt, NE
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
9:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mayfield, KS
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2015
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Reagan County · 1,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Big Lake, TX
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Jewell County · 1,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Burr Oak, KS
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Haskell County · 2,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Weinert, TX
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Cloud County · 3,968 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.27 ESE St Joseph, KS
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.56 S Stanley Draper Lake Dam, OK
1.50″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 E Norman, OK
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Norman, OK
2.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Norman, OK
2.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Norman, OK
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2015
7:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2015
Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Conway Spgs, 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 6, 2015

43 reports
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71 mph
May 6, 2015
10:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An area of wind damage was surveyed and appeared to be caused by straight-lined winds. The damage consisted of some minor outbuilding damage, large tree limbs down, and center irrigation pivots overturned.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.19 ESE Hickman, NE
63 mph
May 6, 2015
9:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An area of wind damage was surveyed to the northwest of the city of Beatrice. This damage appeared to be straight-lined in nature and consisted on tree branches from 1 to 3 inches in diameter and minor shed damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 E Hoag, NE
62 mph
May 6, 2015
9:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Iab) Mcconnell Arpt, KS
70 mph
May 6, 2015
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A four foot diameter was snapped at the base and several power lines and poles were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Del City, OK
76 mph
May 6, 2015
7:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.48 ENE Tuttle, OK
82 mph
May 6, 2015
7:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds up to 82 mph measured with half dollar sized hail. No damage information was available.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.95 E Tuttle, OK
64 mph
May 6, 2015
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees snapped or uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.18 N Bridge Creek, OK
60 mph
May 6, 2015
6:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Okc)Will Rogers Apt, OK
58 mph
May 6, 2015
7:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Clarke County · 5,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down in Berryville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 W Berryville, VA
58 mph
May 6, 2015
6:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A survey from the emergency manager indicated an area of damaging winds in southwest Jefferson County. Damage included minor outbuilding damage, power lines downed, and center irrigation pivots overturned. The damage appears to have been caused by rear-flank downdrafts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.55 NNE Reynolds, NE
58 mph
May 6, 2015
6:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager relayed a report of a spotter estimated wind gust to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Western, NE
58 mph
May 6, 2015
7:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down on Rapidan Road near Clarks Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.47 NNW Nasons, VA
60 mph
May 6, 2015
6:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Archer County · 3,345 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.79 W Scotland, TX
64 mph
May 6, 2015
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trailer was flipped over by damaging straight line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.66 E Hillsdale, OK
58 mph
May 6, 2015
5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2015
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S (Oun)Norman Westheimer Arpt, OK
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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 6, 2015

54 reports
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
10:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Throckmorton County · 773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public observed a tornado crossing the field about 4 miles northwest of Elbert north of Highway 79 near FM 2459.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.12 NW Elbert, TX
EF1 category
May 6, 2015
9:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado continued from Gage County into Lancaster County. The damage along the path of the tornado was generally minor and consisted of outbuildings, large tree branches, and downed power lines. The tornado appeared to reach its maximum intensity along Princeton Road and between 38th and 54th streets. Here several farmsteads were impacted where roof damage to homes was noted, and high-tension power lines were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.27 S Princeton, NE
EF1 category
May 6, 2015
9:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey indicated a weak tornado developed near Cortland and traveled to the northeast. Damage in Cortland and surrounding areas of Gage County consisted of large tree branches and some minor shed damage. This tornado then continued into Lancaster County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .61 NW Cortland, NE
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
9:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Washington County · 2,454 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported an elephant trunk shaped tornado around 2 miles northwest of Washington. EM was not able to find any damage but area is open pasture so possible that touched down in pasture and did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.78 NW Washington, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
9:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Throckmorton County · 773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers provide multiple reports of a cone shaped tornado approximately 8 miles northwest of Throckmorton. The path length and width of the tornado were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.44 WNW Throckmorton, TX
EF1 category
May 6, 2015
8:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Washington County · 2,454 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM and Highway Dept. provided reports of power poles down along a path that coincides with radar data that suggest another tornado traveled across far southwest Washington county beginning 2-3 miles east of Clyde.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.51 NW Vining, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
8:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Throckmorton County · 773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a large tornado reported by multiple storm chasers near the intersection of U.S. Highway 380 and Texas Highway 222 or about 6 to 8 miles west northwest of Throckmorton. The tornado became rain wrapped as it moved across an open field northeast of the intersection.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.08 W Throckmorton, TX
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
8:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Cloud County · 3,968 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chaser Report of a tornado along with reports of tree limb damage along a path combined with radar data suggests that a tornado traveled along a track for approx. 8 miles between Miltonvale and Clyde.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.18 NNW Miltonvale, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
8:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Washington County · 2,454 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor tree damage along a path combined with radar data and spotter report suggest that a tornado moved along a path just southeast and east of Haddam between 910pm CDT and around 920pm CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 NW Throop, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
7:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chaser relayed report of a tornado on the ground north of Wells around 855pm CDT. No damage was found by EM in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.86 NNW Wells, KS
EF2 category
May 6, 2015
7:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Archer County · 3,345 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported east of Lake Kickapoo at 849 pm CDT. The tornado initially moved east crossing state highway 25 about 5.5 miles northwest of Archer City. The tornado began to curve northeast as it approached state highway 79 and crossed that highway about 4 miles north of Archer City. After crossing state highway 79, the tornado then turned to the north and downed transmission lines about 6.5 miles north-northeast of Archer City (DI 24, DOD 6). The tornado is believed to have continued moving north-northwest crossing state highway 79 again about 7.5 miles north of Archer City before dissipating 8 miles north of Archer City and west of highway 79.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Lake Kickapoo Dam, TX
EF3 category
May 6, 2015
7:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Southeast 59th Street and Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City, and moved north along Eastern Avenue, then northwest crossing Interstate 35 near and south of Southeast 44th Street before turning west and dissipating near Southeast 44th Street and Lindsay Avenue. The most significant damage occurred just east of Interstate 35 where a motel sustained significant damage losing most walls on the second floor (DI 6, DOD 8) and significant damage to many recreational vehicles at an adjacent RV park. While not directly related to the tornado, one woman perished while seeking shelter from the tornado in a below ground storm cellar. Heavy rains flooded the cellar, and the woman drowned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .46 NNE Valley Brook, OK
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
7:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Manager relayed a report into dispatch of a brief tornado touchdown south of Minneapolis. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.1 SSW Lindsey, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
7:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Cloud County · 3,968 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM provided photos and reports of damage to outbuildings on the southwest side of Clyde. This was the first storm to impact the area between Clyde and Clifton. Tree damage and outbuildings suggest a small EF1 tornado hit around 833pm CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 SW Ames, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2015
7:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2015
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Videos from storm chasers and an NWS damage survey indicate a tornado developed about 4 miles east-northeast of Tuttle and moved southeast then east to about 2 miles northeast of Bridge Creek. Observed damage was confined to trees along the path. The end of the path likely overlapped with the north end of the damage path of the Bridge Creek tornado from earlier in the day.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.93 E Tuttle, OK
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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 6, 2015?

Our records show 96 hail, 43 wind, and 54 tornado reports on May 6, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 6, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on May 6, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 6, 2015 is 4.50″, reported near .91 NE Talpa, 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 May 6, 2015 — 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 6, 2015 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 6, 2015?

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 6, 2015 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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