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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 16, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 16, 2015 from May 16, 2015 through May 16, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
69
Wind Reports
118
Tornado Reports
62
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 16, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on May 16, 2015

69 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
11:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Vinita, OK
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
10:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.28 WNW Ozona Muni Arpt, TX
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2015
10:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Carver County · 29,920 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N East Union, MN
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
9:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.13 NW Ozona Muni Arpt, TX
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
9:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Clay County · 4,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.77 SE Byers, TX
2.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
9:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Okfuskee County · 3,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .33 NNW Castle, OK
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
8:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Irion County · 625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.18 SW Mertzon, TX
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2015
8:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Raymore, MO
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Clay County · 75,791 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Kearney, MO
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media reported quarter size hail at John Knox and Ridgemont Drive in Abilene.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Wylie, TX
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
8:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Irion County · 625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.18 SW Mertzon, TX
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
7:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WSW Stamford, TX
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2015
7:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Meeker County · 8,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Dassel, MN
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2015
7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNE Abilene, TX
1.50″ hail
May 16, 2015
7:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 16, 2015
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported large hail at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Campus Court.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNE Abilene, 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 May 16, 2015

118 reports
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64 mph
May 16, 2015
11:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Harrison County · 3,137 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was destroyed and damage was reported to a grain elevator and silos.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Blue Ridge, MO
70 mph
May 16, 2015
11:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Harrison County · 3,137 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Windows and siding damaged on a house. Nearby machine shed damaged with debris blown a quarter of a mile.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.1 NW Blue Ridge, MO
64 mph
May 16, 2015
11:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Newton County · 19,006 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were damaged or blown down along with several power lines in Seneca. Minor damage occurred to several homes because of fallen large tree branches and trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SW Seneca, MO
60 mph
May 16, 2015
11:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Delaware County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Jay, OK
60 mph
May 16, 2015
11:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down near 7th Street Terrace and Vest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.52 ESE Warrensburg, MO
64 mph
May 16, 2015
11:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Cherokee County · 14,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Tahlequah, OK
60 mph
May 16, 2015
11:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Daviess County · 3,345 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.22 WNW Bancroft, MO
75 mph
May 16, 2015
11:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Marshall County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trailer was overturned and power lines were downed at Powell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.21 SE Lebanon, OK
60 mph
May 16, 2015
11:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Daviess County · 3,345 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager relayed a report from the public of winds in excess of 60 mph with power flickering.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.06 E Jamesport, MO
60 mph
May 16, 2015
11:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were damaged near Highway 58 and 1001st street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.42 ESE Holden, MO
70 mph
May 16, 2015
11:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Caldwell County · 3,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated 70 mph winds snapping 6 to 8 inch tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hamilton, MO
70 mph
May 16, 2015
11:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Lafayette County · 11,770 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees damaged and a barn destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Wellington, MO
69 mph
May 16, 2015
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two to three inch live limb blow down with numerous dead branches blown across the yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.69 W Centerview, MO
60 mph
May 16, 2015
11:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts up to 60 mph were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hallowell, KS
62 mph
May 16, 2015
11:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 16, 2015
McIntosh County · 7,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .47 NNW Eufaula, 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 16, 2015

62 reports
EF0 category
May 16, 2015
11:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Newton County · 19,006 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm survey found an EF-1 tornado started in northeast Oklahoma and crossed into southwest Missouri near about 4 miles south of Seneca. The tornado lifted about 4 miles west of Neosho. Several outbuilding structures were completely destroyed. Numerous trees were uprooted. The path width was approximately 200 yards wide and the path length was approximately 10 miles long. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.03 SSW Seneca, MO
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Ottawa County · 10,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. In Ottawa County, this tornado snapped large tree limbs as it crossed the E 175 Road and uprooted trees near the state line, north of the S 700 Road. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 90 to 100 mph. This tornado continued into Newton County, MO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.73 ESE Wyandotte, OK
EF0 category
May 16, 2015
11:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Henry County · 7,926 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A QLCS moved eastward through western Missouri, and produced several mesovortices along the leading edge. One of these mesovortices formed just southwest of Clinton and did some minor damage to some residences and trees in the city. The damage path of the mesovortex came to an end just northeast of Clinton in rural Henry County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.99 SSW Clinton, MO
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Ottawa County · 10,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed just south of the E 230 Road and moved north-northeast destroying a mobile home, destroying several outbuildings, and snapping or uprooting trees. As the tornado approached the E 190 Road near the S 600 Road, it turned more to the northeast. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, a home was damaged, and outbuildings were damaged between the E 190 Road and Grand Lake. After moving over Grand Lake, the tornado damaged chicken houses and snapped or uprooted trees before dissipating east of Highway 10 near the E 160 Road. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.9 SSE Fairland, OK
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Ottawa County · 10,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. In Ottawa County, this tornado uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.47 ESE Afton, OK
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Delaware County · 15,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. In Delaware County, this tornado damaged two mobile homes, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Bernice, OK
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Delaware County · 15,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. In Delaware County, this tornado destroyed several barns and outbuildings, snapped or uprooted trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.32 WSW Cleora, OK
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Craig County · 4,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. In Craig County, this tornado destroyed a mobile home and snapped or uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.78 S Todd, OK
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Mayes County · 13,560 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado damaged two homes, destroyed at least two outbuildings, snapped or uprooted trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.93 NNW Adair, OK
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A QLCS moved through western Missouri, producing several mesovortices along the leading edge. One of these mesovortices struck a few residences and produced some tree damage near Adrian.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 WSW Adrian, MO
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
11:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Mayes County · 13,560 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.21 NW Pryor, OK
EF0 category
May 16, 2015
10:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Caldwell County · 3,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of the tornado that formed in Ray County and moved into Caldwell County. A supercell that produced a tornado near Sibley formed a second tornado in northern Ray County, and did some EF-1 damage to some outbuildings before crossing into Caldwell County. The tornado dissipated just north of the county line about a couple miles east of Polo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.2 SE Polo, MO
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
10:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Rogers County · 31,031 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado appears to have developed on the Claremore Airport property and moved northeast across Highway 20, ending about a half mile west of the Mayes County line south of the E 470 Road. The tornado damaged several homes near Highway 20. It also uprooted trees, snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.42 ENE Tiawah, OK
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
10:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The supercell that produced an EF-2 tornado near Sibley went on to produce a 2nd tornado near the city of Polo. It formed a few miles south of Polo in Ray County, producing some EF-1 damage to outbuildings in Ray County. The tornado then crossed into Caldwell County, and dissipated just east of Polo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.81 WNW Taitsville, MO
EF2 category
May 16, 2015
10:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 16, 2015
Rogers County · 31,031 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed near Highway 412, west-northwest of Inola. The tornado was at its widest and appeared to be strongest, creating the most damage between Highways 412 and 88. In that area, it damaged dozens of homes, some severely, destroyed barns and outbuildings, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and snapped power poles. Damage northeast of Highway 88 through its end point southeast of the Claremore Airport was mainly to trees and barns. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 110 to 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.19 WNW Inola, 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 16, 2015?

Our records show 69 hail, 118 wind, and 62 tornado reports on May 16, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on May 16, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 16, 2015 is 3.00″, reported near N Quanah, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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