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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 16, 2015

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

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 16, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 16, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on July 16, 2015

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
7:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Baca County · 1,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.95 NE Campo, CO
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
6:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Leaves were stripped from the trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.85 SW Sun City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
6:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported 4 miles southwest of Amarillo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 SW Amarillo, TX
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
6:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell 4 miles south-southwest of Amarillo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.85 SSW Amarillo, TX
0.88″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
6:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 NE Norfolk, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
5:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Shelby County · 2,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.81 NE Epworth, MO
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Des Moines County · 14,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW West Burlington, IA
2.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
4:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Des Moines County · 14,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Confirmation received by photo via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Lenox Park, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
4:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Faulk County · 903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 SE Chelsea, SD
1.25″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
2:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
Edmunds County · 1,651 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.29 E Hosmer, SD
0.88″ hail
Jul 16, 2015
12:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2015
McIntosh County · 1,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.91 ENE Danzig, ND
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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 July 16, 2015

25 reports
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70 mph
Jul 16, 2015
11:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down and a tin roof was blown off an outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Atlanta, IL
70 mph
Jul 16, 2015
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Armington.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Armington, IL
58 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms winds uprooted a 1 foot diameter tree which fell on 3 vehicles in a hotel parking lot causing damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elko, NV
75 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Lander County · 1,066 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roughly ten power poles were snapped along Lee Renfro Road due to strong thunderstorm winds. Time is estimated based off radar and received reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.88 NE Kingston Canyon, NV
58 mph
Jul 16, 2015
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Harper County · 2,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches of 3 to 4 inches had been blown off of trees and were partially blocking the roads in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Anthony, KS
60 mph
Jul 16, 2015
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Harper County · 2,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches of 6 to 8 inches in diameter were downed and partially blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 NW Harper, KS
61 mph
Jul 16, 2015
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Harper County · 2,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind was measured at 61 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SW Harper, KS
64 mph
Jul 16, 2015
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Harper County · 2,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 10 to 12 inch diamter tree was broken off at the trunk.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Anthony, KS
60 mph
Jul 16, 2015
8:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Harper County · 2,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained storm spotter reported an estimated wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.45 E Attica, KS
60 mph
Jul 16, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.36 ESE Lake City, KS
70 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Fulton County · 13,850 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corn crops were blown over just north of Norris.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Norris, IL
60 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea sized hail fell with the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.66 ESE Lake City, KS
60 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH and toppled a tv antenna.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.04 SE Lake City, KS
60 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 W Macomb, IL
74 mph
Jul 16, 2015
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2015
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.46 NNE Deerhead, KS
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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 July 16, 2015

9 reports
EF2 category
Jul 16, 2015
10:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 0.6 miles south of Delavan at 11:39 PM CDT. The tornado then moved east-northeast across the south side of Delavan, damaging 51 homes. 15 of the homes sustained severe damage, including either the roofs being completely torn off or the majority of the roof deck being lifted off. Numerous garages, outbuildings, and trees were damaged. The tornado also crossed through the Prairie Rest Cemetery, damaging grave markers and several trees before dissipating in a cornfield 2.2 miles east-northeast of Delavan at 11:46 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .57 S Delavan, IL
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2015
7:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado with peak winds estimated at 80 mph touched down 4 miles south of Rock Falls. It traveled about 0.55 miles in open country. According to spotter account and video, it was on the ground for about 1 minute 20 seconds. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.32 SSW Sterling Arpt, IL
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2015
7:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Mitchell County · 4,329 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down southwest of Osage. A garage was flipped, a barn destroyed and house siding damaged by flying debris. Multiple trees were either uprooted or snapped off and powerlines were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 NNW Meroa, IA
EF2 category
Jul 16, 2015
6:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado with winds estimated at 125 mph tracked about 6 miles from east of Monmouth through the town of Cameron before lifting. A maximum path width of 700 yards was estimated in Cameron. The tornado began at 713 pm CDT 1 mile southeast of Monmouth and lifted at 734 pm 2.2 miles east of Cameron. The most intense damage occurred in Cameron where at least 3 homes were unroofed, numerous garages and outbuildings were destroyed, and a large grain bin at the elevator was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 NNW Nemo, IL
EF2 category
Jul 16, 2015
6:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado with maximum wind estimated at 120 MPH touched down 2.6 miles east of Kirkwood, IL. The tornado traveled approximately 1.7 miles and lifted 3.2 miles southwest of Monmouth, IL. The maximum path width was about 300 yards. Along the path, the tornado destroyed a grain bin and a cattle barn at Shauman's Corner about 6.4 miles southwest of Monmouth on US 34. Power poles were also snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.58 E Kirkwood, IL
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2015
6:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Rock Island County · 46,655 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with estimated peak wind of 105 mph damaged trees and some homes along 94th Ave. Path length, 1.2 miles.Path width about 200 yards. The tornado began at 7 pm 0.5 miles southeast of Port Byron and lifted around 703 pm 1.3 miles east northeast of Port Byron.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 SE Port Byron, IL
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2015
5:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado strength rating of EF-1. Maximum estimated wind of 90 MPH. Tornado path length of 1.41 miles. Tornado path maximum width of 50 yards. Tornado start time roughly 649 PM CDT. Tornado path start location roughly 2.4 MILES north of Smithshire IL. Tornado end time of roughly 651 PM CDT. Tornado path end location of 1.9 miles South of Kirkwood IL. Trees and outbuildings damaged and a semi blown over on Highway 34.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 N Smithshire, IL
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2015
5:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Henderson County · 2,822 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with maximum winds estimated at 95 mph touched down 1.1 miles east of Lone Tree, IL. The tornado traveled 0.84 miles and lifted 1.8 miles east northeast of Lone Tree. The maximum path width was about 100 yards. Along the path, trees and outbuildings were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.09 E Lone Tree, IL
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2015
4:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2015
Henry County · 6,630 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado with maximum winds estimated at 80 mph touched down 1.9 miles southwest of Swedesburg, IA. It traveled 1.51 miles and lifted 0.8 miles south of Swedesburg. The average path width was 10 yards. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.92 SW Swedesburg, IA
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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 July 16, 2015 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on July 16, 2015?

Our records show 11 hail, 25 wind, and 9 tornado reports on July 16, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 16, 2015.

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

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 16, 2015 is 2.75″, reported near .87 SE Lenox Park, IA.

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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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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