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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 27, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 27, 2015 from May 27, 2015 through May 27, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
151
Wind Reports
153
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 27, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on May 27, 2015

151 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 27, 2015
10:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms built southwestward and strengthened to severe levels again shortly before midnight bringing more hail to Canyon. Ping pong ball size hail was reported with the second round.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Canyon, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported in Canyon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Canyon, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
10:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported in Canyon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Canyon, TX
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2015
10:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail was reported 3 miles west-southwest of Timber Creek Canyon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.91 WSW Timbercreek Canyon, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2015
10:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Canyon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Canyon, TX
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2015
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail was reported in Canyon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Canyon, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
8:48 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Campbell County · 11,526 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.36 NNE Savageton, WY
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
9:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee reported quarter size hail on Farm-to-Market Road 2528 about three miles north of the town of County Line. No damage occurred.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.86 WNW Abernathy, TX
2.75″ hail
May 27, 2015
9:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Armstrong County · 805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported 9 miles east-southeast of Wayside.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.96 ENE Wayside, TX
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2015
9:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Hall County · 1,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size fell in Memphis for about 20 minutes. Damage consisted primarily of dented vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Memphis, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
8:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Andrews County · 4,885 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Andrews, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.53 WSW Ft Stockton, TX
2.75″ hail
May 27, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off-duty weather observer reported copious amounts of small hail covering his lawn with a few hailstones estimated up to baseball size. Damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SSE Anton, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Westland, TX
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2015
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .29 WNW Benbrook, 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 27, 2015

153 reports
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59 mph
May 27, 2015
9:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Abernathy Muni Arpt, TX
59 mph
May 27, 2015
8:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Ford County · 8,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S (Ddc)Dodge City Arpt, KS
81 mph
May 27, 2015
8:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Ford County · 8,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst produced at least 80 MPH winds with roof damage, door damage and tree damage reported in and around Boothill Museum in Dodge City.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dodge City, KS
98 mph
May 27, 2015
8:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Ford County · 8,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Windows were blown out of vehicles and homes. Power poles were blown down and trees that were at least 1 foot in diameter were blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Dodge City, KS
64 mph
May 27, 2015
8:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Ford County · 8,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be at least 65 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Dodge City, KS
64 mph
May 27, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Roger Mills County · 1,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Roll, OK
58 mph
May 27, 2015
7:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Salt Lake County · 267,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 58 mph wind gust was recorded at the Center Tailings sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.09 SW Saltair, UT
63 mph
May 27, 2015
7:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe wind gusts were measured at the Colby airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .06 W Colby Muni Arpt, KS
60 mph
May 27, 2015
7:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Gray County · 1,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SW Ensign, KS
63 mph
May 27, 2015
7:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reported that some signs were blown down in what was estimated to be 60 to 70 MPH wind gusts on Interstate 35 east of Krum, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.97 NNW Denton, TX
64 mph
May 27, 2015
7:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Gray County · 1,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts picked up dirt and lowered visibilities to near zero.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Montezuma, KS
58 mph
May 27, 2015
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Sandusky County · 20,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm downburst winds caused damage in Clyde. A few trees and large limbs were knocked down. At least one home lost some shingles.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Clyde, OH
58 mph
May 27, 2015
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Sandusky County · 20,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped a power pole and downed some power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fremont, OH
58 mph
May 27, 2015
7:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Monroe County · 209,704 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees and lines down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.13 WNW Severance, NY
58 mph
May 27, 2015
7:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 27, 2015
Monroe County · 209,704 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees and wires down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.22 SE Riga, NY
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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 27, 2015

20 reports
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
6:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Pecos County and produced a tornado about 20 miles northwest of Belding. It was described as a rain-wrapped tornado in a rural area. The time on the ground, path length, and path width were estimated. There was no damage reported so the tornado was rated as an EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NW Belding, TX
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
6:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Pecos County and produced a brief tornado about 22 miles northwest of Belding. The time that the tornado was on the ground is an estimate as well as the distance traveled and the path width. There was no damage reported so the tornado was rated as an EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 22 NW Belding, TX
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
6:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Gray County · 1,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a brief and apparent weak tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.45 N Cimarron Arpt, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
5:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado got wrapped in rain several times but no damage was found. It's mostly grassland in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.65 NNW Kalvesta, KS
EF1 category
May 27, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the second of two tornadoes that hit the same area. These tornadoes were documented on video touching down within minutes of each other. It is nearly impossible to determine which tornado caused what damage but a swath of EF-1 damage was noted, likely with some caused by each touchdown. Estimated peak wind was 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.39 NW Canadian Hemphill Ar, TX
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was reported by multiple storm chasers and also touched down within the damage path of the first EF-2 tornado. Eyewitness reports indicate that this tornado stayed over open fields and cause no additional damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.6 NNW Canadian Hemphill Ar, TX
EF1 category
May 27, 2015
5:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the first of two tornadoes that hit the same area within minutes. These tornadoes were documented on video within minutes of each other. It is nearly impossible to determine which tornado cause what damage but a swath of damage was noted, likely with some caused by each touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.39 NW Canadian Hemphill Ar, TX
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
4:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved slowly and made a fish hook type of loop. There was mostly grass land in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.38 NW Kalvesta, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
4:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed into the county from Lane county at 5:53 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13.22 NNW Kalvesta, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Lane County · 784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Finney county at 5:53 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.05 S Alamota, KS
EF1 category
May 27, 2015
4:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Haskell County · 1,216 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado did high end EF1 damage to Pivot irrigation sprinklers along with other damage to several outbuildings and eight large grain bins. A semi was flipped and carried into a field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.46 NW Sublette, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Haskell County · 1,216 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This landspout formed first before the mesocyclone tornado formed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.2 N Satanta Muni Arpt, KS
EF2 category
May 27, 2015
3:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado touched down as a cone at 4:58 PM CDT and quickly became a wedge tornado with a path width of 0.7 miles. Approximately forty individuals took cover in a storm shelter at a drilling rig. Three people outside the shelter were injured and two of them were airlifted with critical injuries. The edge of the tornadic rotation lifted two temporary mobile homes and lofted them 50 to 70 yards completely destroying the structures. Two pickup trucks were also thrown roughly 50 yards. Some debarking of trees was noted near the destroyed mobile homes. Several large temporary structures were also moved from their original locations. This tornado was well witnessed and video documented. Personnel at the drilling rig indicate the large tornado was nearly stationary, moving slightly east and back west before moving back east into their structure.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.27 NNW Canadian Hemphill Ar, TX
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
3:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Lane County · 784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a brief tornado and had apparently weak ground circulation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.6 SW Amy, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
3:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2015
Lane County · 784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This landspout also moved northwest as did the one that formed at 402 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.17 S Dighton Arpt, 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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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on May 27, 2015?

Our records show 151 hail, 153 wind, and 20 tornado reports on May 27, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on May 27, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 27, 2015 is 4.50″, reported near Hale Center, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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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