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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on November 16, 2015

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

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Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
53
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · November 16, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 16, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on November 16, 2015

53 reports
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0.75″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
11:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 E Merkel, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
11:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Comanche County · 947 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Coldwater, KS
0.88″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
9:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Kearney, NE
1.75″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Ellis County · 1,822 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.9 ESE Catesby, OK
1.50″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Ochiltree County · 3,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail was reported 4 miles west of Wolf Creek Park, southeast of Perryton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.55 S Perryton Muni Arpt, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Odessa, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Holdrege, NE
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported 6 miles south-southeast of Borger just into Carson County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.44 NE Mc Bride, TX
1.25″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported 3 miles south-southeast of Amarillo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SSE Amarillo, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at 58th and Washington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.8 SSW Amarillo, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Potter County · 33,304 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of quarter size hail were received from downtown Amarillo.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Amarillo, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported 2 miles east of Canyon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.7 E Canyon, TX
0.75″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Grant County · 1,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Ulysses, KS
1.50″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
7:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Sheridan County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Hoxie, KS
0.75″ hail
Nov 16, 2015
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for November 16, 2015
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Norton Muni Arpt, KS
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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 November 16, 2015

27 reports
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81 mph
Nov 16, 2015
11:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.95 ESE Hydro, OK
70 mph
Nov 16, 2015
11:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi was blown off of highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.95 ESE Hydro, OK
58 mph
Nov 16, 2015
11:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Woodward County · 6,966 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17.59 N Mooreland Arpt, OK
61 mph
Nov 16, 2015
11:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 61 mph about 1 mile northeast of Merkel.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Merkel, TX
58 mph
Nov 16, 2015
11:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Woodward County · 6,966 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.76 ESE Mutual, OK
58 mph
Nov 16, 2015
10:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Ellis County · 1,822 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Gag)Gage Airport, OK
61 mph
Nov 16, 2015
10:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Ellis County · 1,822 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Gag)Gage Airport, OK
58 mph
Nov 16, 2015
10:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.84 S Elk City, OK
58 mph
Nov 16, 2015
10:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Greer County · 2,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNW Hester, OK
90 mph
Nov 16, 2015
8:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off the power plant for Hill City, causing the town to lose power. A shed was blown off its foundation and landed on a car. Numerous tree limbs were broken off. Damage was primarily confined to the southeast portion of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 SSE Hill City, KS
64 mph
Nov 16, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Carson County · 2,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 65 mph wind gust was measured 6 miles south-southeast of Borger, just into Carson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.44 NE Mc Bride, TX
62 mph
Nov 16, 2015
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Swisher County · 2,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 ENE Tulia, TX
60 mph
Nov 16, 2015
7:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported 3 miles south-southwest of Amarillo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.99 SSW Amarillo, TX
74 mph
Nov 16, 2015
7:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Sheridan County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines blown down across the county road. Radar estimated wind speeds of 74 mph at the time the lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12.05 SSW Tasco, KS
59 mph
Nov 16, 2015
7:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for November 16, 2015
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.84 SE Seth Ward, TX
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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 November 16, 2015

53 reports
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
10:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Woods County · 3,723 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Significant tree damage was reported by emergency management along highway 34 about 3 miles south of the Kansas state line. No other damage is known to have occurred in Oklahoma. This tornado moved into Comanche County KS about 1 mile east of highway 34. (See Storm Data for Southwest Kansas from NWS Dodge City for information about that portion of the tornado).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15.08 NW Camp Houston, OK
EF2 category
Nov 16, 2015
9:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Harper County · 1,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved from Ellis County into Harper County to the west of Fort Supply. Four electrical transmission poles were broken as well as several trees 4 miles west of Fort Supply. Outbuildings were heavily damaged north of Fort Supply as the tornado continued northeast, and more power poles were broken east of Buffalo near the end of the tornado's path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.38 ESE May, OK
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
9:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Beaver County · 2,065 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large tornado touched down just north of Darouzett and the Oklahoma state line just before 9:30 PM. The tornado was spotted by several spotters during power flashes and lightning strikes. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed with minimal damage to homes which were on the edge of the tornado. Numerous power poles and trees were snapped along the path which was over 500 yards at times. This tornado was rated EF-1 with an estimated maximum wind of 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.29 SW Logan, OK
EF2 category
Nov 16, 2015
9:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Ellis County · 1,822 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The first damage known to occur with this tornado was damage to trees near EW 34 Road and NS 184 Road. A home received damage, sheds were destroyed, and trees were snapped between NS 186 and NS 187 on EW 31 Road. This tornado moved into Harper County west of Fort Supply.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.12 NNW Fargo, OK
EF0 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Lipscomb County · 1,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado crossed Highway 23 just south of Kiowa Creek. Little to no damage was observed due to lack of structures in the rural location. The tornado was rated EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.87 S Booker, TX
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Ellis County · 1,822 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Oklahoma from Lipscomb County Texas (see Storm Data for the Texas Panhandle from NWS Amarillo for information about the beginning of this tornado). The tornado produced damage to trees and power lines as it move northeast across northern Ellis County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.76 WNW Shattuck, OK
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Comanche County · 947 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the second tornado from the parent supercell thunderstorm. This tornado broke large branches from trees and took down a 1/4 mile stretch of power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.55 SE Wilmore, KS
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Ochiltree County · 3,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was spotted crossing Highway 70 and again near Highway 83. There was damage to power poles, fences and a few oil field equipment sheds along the path. Much of the path was not accessible to the NWS survey team. A rating of EF-1 was assigned with estimated maximum winds of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15.23 SSE Farnsworth, TX
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Lipscomb County · 1,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Much of the track of this storm was across farmland which was inaccessible. Therefore, track width and tornado strengths are based on locations where it crossed roadways. One home sustained roof damage. Additional damage included trees, fences, metal sheds, and oil field equipment. A rating of EF-1 was assigned with estimated maximum winds of 90 mph. The tornado started in northern Hemphill County and continued through Lipscomb County and into Ellis County, Oklahoma (see Storm Data for Oklahoma from NWS Norman for information about the ending location of this tornado).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.14 S Lipscomb, TX
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Much of the track of this storm was across farmland which was inaccessible. Therefore, track width and tornado strengths are based on locations where it crossed roadways. One home sustained roof damage. Additional damage included trees, fences, metal sheds, and oil field equipment. A rating of EF-1 was assigned wit estimated maximum winds of 90 mph. The tornado started in northern Hemphill County and continued through Lipscomb County and into Ellis County, Oklahoma.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.27 NW Glazier, TX
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fast moving small vortex destroyed round hay bales. There was an eye witness report of seeing the funnel part of the tornado that lasted briefly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 SE Voda, KS
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
8:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Comanche County · 947 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved out of Oklahoma and into Comanche County. It struck a farmstead damaging an older home, outbuildings and farm implements.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.06 S Buttermilk, KS
EF0 category
Nov 16, 2015
7:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Potter County · 33,304 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported in an open field in rural eastern Potter County. No damage was observed. The tornado was rated EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15.28 NNE (Ama)Amarillo Intl A, TX
EF0 category
Nov 16, 2015
7:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began in Roberts County. The path details of this tornado are based on trained spotter accounts and radar information. No damage was observed. A rating of EF-0 was assigned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.92 WSW Canadian Hemphill Ar, TX
EF0 category
Nov 16, 2015
7:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for November 16, 2015
Roberts County · 345 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path details of this tornado are based on trained spotter accounts and radar information. No damage was observed. A rating of EF-0 was assigned. This tornado moved into Hemphill County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.75 NW Lora, 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 November 16, 2015?

Our records show 53 hail, 27 wind, and 53 tornado reports on November 16, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 16, 2015.

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

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on November 16, 2015 is 2.00″, reported near Vigo Park, 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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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