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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 15, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 15, 2015 from May 15, 2015 through May 15, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
61
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 15, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last May 15, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on May 15, 2015

61 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
8:47 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Roosevelt County · 5,944 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few quarter size hailstones mixed in with predominately dime size hailstones near Pep.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.62 SE Pep, NM
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2015
8:45 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mc Donald, NM
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
8:42 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Lea County and produced two inch hail in McDonald. Windows were reported to be broken. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mc Donald, NM
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2015
8:32 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lovington, NM
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2015
8:16 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Keith County · 3,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Roscoe, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
8:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Arthur County · 206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.2 E Arthur, NE
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Keith County · 3,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.64 SSE Ogallala, NE
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:41 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Keith County · 3,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Ogallala, NE
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:24 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.62 N Grant, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:18 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.01 ENE Brandon, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Sheridan County · 2,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.32 NNW Lakeside, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Sheridan County · 2,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Ellsworth, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
6:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Sheridan County · 2,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.14 NE Lakeside, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Gosper County · 1,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 S Elwood, NE
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2015
7:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 15, 2015
Furnas County · 2,221 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Holbrook, NE
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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 15, 2015

41 reports
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60 mph
May 15, 2015
8:21 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 E Goodland, KS
64 mph
May 15, 2015
8:20 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A carport was blown over a building and onto Main Street in Goodland.
NWS Wind Report Location: .68 SE Goodland, KS
58 mph
May 15, 2015
9:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Hardin County · 11,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down trees throughout Hardin County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 ESE Childers Hill, TN
60 mph
May 15, 2015
7:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Keith County · 3,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.64 SSE Ogallala, NE
70 mph
May 15, 2015
7:39 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Keith County · 3,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 N Ogallala, NE
60 mph
May 15, 2015
7:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Sheridan County · 2,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated up to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 22.27 SSE Rushville, NE
60 mph
May 15, 2015
6:57 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Garden County · 1,041 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind speeds estimated at 50 to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16.72 NE Oshkosh, NE
60 mph
May 15, 2015
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Monroe County · 2,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were blown down onto Highway 241 west of U.S. Highway 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SW Rich, AR
60 mph
May 15, 2015
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Monroe County · 2,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Monroe.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Monroe, AR
60 mph
May 15, 2015
7:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Hamilton County · 105,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down at 226th Street and State Route 38 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.44 N Hortonville, IN
60 mph
May 15, 2015
6:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Vigo County · 33,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The observing station at the Terre Haute Airport measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W (Huf)Hulman Fld Tere, IN
64 mph
May 15, 2015
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Vigo County · 33,519 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree limbs were reported down in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 NNW Pimento, IN
60 mph
May 15, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Polk County · 10,273 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb was blown down on to a powerline.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Bolivar, MO
60 mph
May 15, 2015
6:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Sullivan County · 6,774 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A measured 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was observed at the Channel 2 location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 E Farmersburg, IN
58 mph
May 15, 2015
4:25 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 15, 2015
Morrill County · 1,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind tossed a picnic table 20 feet and destroyed it.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bridgeport, 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 15, 2015

12 reports
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
7:08 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Sheridan County · 2,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 2008MDT, Rushville Volunteer Fire and Rescue reported a tornado touched down 1.5 miles south of Rushville. The tornado moved briefly north before lifting at 2010MDT. No damage was reported. Average path width was 20 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.94 SSW Rushville, NE
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
7:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1934MDT, tornado touched down and moved northeast for two minutes. The tornado destroyed a calving shed before lifting and dissipating. The average width was 20 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.94 SSW Irwin, NE
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
6:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of a brief tornado touchdown that lasted around one minute. No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.59 W Robinson, KS
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
5:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Jackson County · 4,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of a brief tornado touchdown that lasted around one minute. No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.24 ESE Netawaka, KS
EF1 category
May 15, 2015
2:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Goshen County · 4,415 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF1 tornado touched down four miles east of Yoder near Highway 161 and moved northeast at 30 mph. Much of the damage was observed along County Road 157 and Highway 92 south of Torrington. The tornado damaged the roof of a Holiday Inn Express hotel on East Valley Road in Torrington, uprooted trees, destroyed power lines and traffic lights. A barn was destroyed with sheet metal and wood blown 30 yards away. The nearby home's shingle roof was damaged. The tornado lifted 25 minutes later about a mile east of Torrington. Several livestock were killed, including 20 chickens and four goats.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.23 WSW Huntley, WY
EF1 category
May 15, 2015
1:51 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Adams County · 120,114 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly and extensively damaged a storage shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.44 N Strasburg, CO
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
1:03 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Adams County · 120,114 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in open country. No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.11 NNW Leader, CO
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
12:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey, photos, and video shared by media confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near the Vostalpine plant near Highway 361 and private road 87A.|The tornado crossed Highway 361 and struck the TPCO plant where it flipped a commercial trailer. Three people were injured inside the trailer. The winds were estimated to be from 75 to 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.17 SE Gregory, TX
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
12:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado started just south of Yorktown Boulevard on the south side of Corpus Christi. The damage was primarily confined to a business on Terrier Street. A large tree was blown onto a car. An outbuilding was heavily damaged. The main building of the business had some flashing peeled back below the roof line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.47 S Gardendale, TX
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
10:18 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video from local media Facebook page showed a brief tornado touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.87 N Rosita, TX
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
5:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved across a ranch and damaged a couple of barns. Three trees were uprooted and many branches were broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.32 WSW Gardendale, TX
EF1 category
May 15, 2015
5:29 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 15, 2015
La Salle County · 1,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado caused damage on a private ranch in rural northwest La Salle County. The tornado touched down near Johnson Ranch Road just northeast of Farm to Market Road 468. A rancher was thrown from his barn and landed on top of his trailer. Numerous large trees were snapped at their base and several trees were uprooted. The tornado destroyed a wooden cabin, lofting debris |about 100 yards. Wind speeds were estimated at 85 to 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.26 W Woodward, 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

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How many storm reports were recorded on May 15, 2015?

Our records show 61 hail, 41 wind, and 12 tornado reports on May 15, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 15, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on May 15, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 15, 2015 is 2.75″, reported near Hay Spgs, NE.

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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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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