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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 7, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 7, 2015 from May 7, 2015 through May 7, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
88
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 7, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last May 7, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on May 7, 2015

88 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 2015
10:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Blanket, TX
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2015
10:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported on FM Road 1467 between May and Blanket.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.08 NW Blanket, TX
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2015
9:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.05 NW Carrville, IA
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.36 SE May, TX
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.52 E May, TX
2.75″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 SSE May, TX
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E May, TX
4.50″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.95 WNW May, TX
2.50″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 E Cross Cut, TX
2.75″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of baseball sized hail was received approximately 3 miles west of Desedoma, TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 W Desdemona, TX
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Valley View, TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Valley View, TX
2.50″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cross Cut, TX
1.25″ hail
May 7, 2015
8:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Cross Plains, TX
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2015
7:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Callahan County · 5,190 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 SW Cross Plains, TX
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2015
7:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 7, 2015
Marshall County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mcbride, OK
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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 7, 2015

34 reports
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64 mph
May 7, 2015
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph in Early.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Early, TX
60 mph
May 7, 2015
9:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Coleman County · 3,831 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph just east of Echo.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Echo, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2015
9:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio reported that 3-inch diameter tree trunk was split near Crossroads, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.54 WNW Navo, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2015
7:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported power flashes near Runaway Bay, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt, TX
60 mph
May 7, 2015
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A car driver had to pull over due to the strong winds. Dime size hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.62 WNW Hanford, IA
60 mph
May 7, 2015
7:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Marshall County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mcbride, OK
58 mph
May 7, 2015
7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Mitchell County · 4,329 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down, landing on and damaging a house in St. Ansgar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 E St Ansgar, IA
49 mph
May 7, 2015
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A public report of roof damage was received approximately 8 miles northeast of Gainesville, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.86 WNW Callisburg, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2015
5:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio reported power poles blown down approximately 4 miles north of Rhome, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.82 SSW Ford, TX
81 mph
May 7, 2015
5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio reported that a double wide trailer and and multiple recreational vehicles were destroyed, and that trees ranging from 5 inches to 20 inches in diameter were uprooted near the intersection of FM 4421 and FM 4430.
NWS Wind Report Location: .24 WNW Bluett, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2015
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio reported a barn destroyed near 3304 FM 2264.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 N Bluett, TX
70 mph
May 7, 2015
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Shackelford County · 1,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department/Rescue estimated thunderstorm wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph in Albany.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Albany, TX
69 mph
May 7, 2015
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio reported that 4 to 5 mobile homes were damaged beyond repair in the Heritage Creek area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 N Ford, TX
58 mph
May 7, 2015
5:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio reported trees blown down approximately 2 miles southwest of Cundiff, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 SW Cundiff, TX
60 mph
May 7, 2015
5:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 7, 2015
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported tree limbs were blown down. The spotter estimated winds near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Sterling, NE
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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 7, 2015

10 reports
EF0 category
May 7, 2015
8:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Amateur radio operators reported a brief tornado to the north-northwest of Runaway Bay, near the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Camp. The tornado was on the ground for a brief time, and produced minimal damage to a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.45 SW Lake Bridgeport, TX
EF1 category
May 7, 2015
6:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of EF-1 damage, especially near the Bolivar community in western Denton County, Texas. This tornado formed from the same parent supercell which produced a tornado in Wise County. The tornado began in the far southwestern portion of Denton County, producing damage to open farm and ranch land. Once the storm moved into the Bolivar community, damage to several roofs on homes were noted, as well as substantial damage to barns. A metal storage tank was lifted and thrown into the base of a high tension power line, causing the steel beams to collapse.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 NNW Stony, TX
EF0 category
May 7, 2015
5:36 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in open country; but no damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 S Ft Lupton, CO
EF1 category
May 7, 2015
5:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of EF-1 and EF-0 damage across a three mile swath in southeastern Wise County. This multiple vortex tornado occurred over mainly open land, but destroyed two mobile homes, and damaging twelve others. Several power poles and power lines were damaged in the New Fairview area, between the city of Rhome and Decatur.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .33 SE Ford, TX
EF1 category
May 7, 2015
3:59 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Baca County · 1,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado struck a windmill in open country of southeast Baca County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15.37 SSE Stonington, CO
EF1 category
May 7, 2015
3:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Gray County · 1,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the fifth of five landspout tornadoes. This one struck a farm doing low end EF1 damage to a well built 60 by 100 foot building, a tractor and home. Wind speeds estimated to be about 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.66 W Montezuma, KS
EF0 category
May 7, 2015
3:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Gray County · 1,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the fourth out of five landspout tornadoes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.12 WNW Montezuma, KS
EF0 category
May 7, 2015
3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Gray County · 1,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the third of five landspout tornadoes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.13 WNW Montezuma, KS
EF0 category
May 7, 2015
3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Gray County · 1,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the second landspout out of five that occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.87 NNE Copeland, KS
EF0 category
May 7, 2015
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 7, 2015
Haskell County · 1,216 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the first of 5 landspout tornadoes that occurred along a convergence area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.93 NNE Tice, 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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on May 7, 2015 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 7, 2015?

Our records show 88 hail, 34 wind, and 10 tornado reports on May 7, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on May 7, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 7, 2015 is 4.50″, reported near May, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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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