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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 12, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 12, 2015 from December 12, 2015 through December 12, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 12, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 12, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on December 12, 2015

3 reports
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1.25″ hail
Dec 12, 2015
8:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 12, 2015
Lipscomb County · 1,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported to be covering the road approximately 2 miles south of Follett.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Follett, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 12, 2015
6:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 12, 2015
Gray County · 8,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on FM 291 6 miles south-southeast of Lefors.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.34 SSE Lefors, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 12, 2015
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 12, 2015
Gray County · 8,680 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in Lefors. The hail was mostly nickel size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE Lefors, 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 December 12, 2015

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70 mph
Dec 12, 2015
11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Kinney County · 1,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that downed power lines causing power outages in Brackettville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 E Brackettville, TX
75 mph
Dec 12, 2015
10:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was uprooted by strong thunderstorm wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Gentry, AR
75 mph
Dec 12, 2015
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted to the north and northwest, just north of Arkotex Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.77 SSW Gentry, AR
75 mph
Dec 12, 2015
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind damaged two sheds and damaged the roof of a garden center of a large retailer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 E Siloam Spgs, AR
64 mph
Dec 12, 2015
10:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were snapped by strong thunderstorm wind near Kenwood Street and Lewis Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.11 ESE Siloam Spgs, AR
60 mph
Dec 12, 2015
9:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement estimated a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Funston, TX
81 mph
Dec 12, 2015
8:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were two injuries from damaging thunderstorm winds. One woman had a twisted ankle, and one man was hit by flying debris. The damage included six vehicle windows were broken, gutters were ripped off of a structure and wrapped around a tree, two 75 pound pots were thrown and a large sign was thrown into a truck. Also, a few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.71 SW Mulberry Canyon, TX
60 mph
Dec 12, 2015
8:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was blown down at Interstate 20 and Mile Marker 239.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 SW Sweetwater Muni Arpt, TX
67 mph
Dec 12, 2015
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Red River County · 4,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed north of Clarksville, Texas near Hwy. 37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.34 ENE Dimple, TX
60 mph
Dec 12, 2015
7:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was no power in Sterling City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 ENE Sterling City, TX
64 mph
Dec 12, 2015
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Reagan County · 1,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across Reagan County and produced a 64 mph wind gust at the Mesonet site southwest of St. Lawrence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 28 N Best, TX
64 mph
Dec 12, 2015
5:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 12, 2015
Red River County · 4,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed near and adjacent to Hwy. 37 near Bogata, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Bogata, 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 December 12, 2015

8 reports
EF2 category
Dec 12, 2015
7:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
McCurtain County · 10,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team determined that the damage west of Valliant, Oklahoma was consistent with that of tornado damage. The tornado first touched down near U.S. Hwy. 70 and traveled in a northeast direction before lifting near Tommy Taylor Road or just south of Pine Creek Reservoir. Numerous trees were uprooted and/or snapped along the damage path. Sixteen homes suffered significant damage and 4 mobile homes were completely destroyed. Two persons were injured when their mobile home was destroyed. Another person was injured when their mobile home was rolled by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 SW Valliant, OK
EF1 category
Dec 12, 2015
6:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
Choctaw County · 5,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed south of Raymond Gary State Park and moved northward across the park, snapping or uprooting numerous trees. Trees were also snapped or uprooted along Highway 209, the E4025 Road, Highway 70, and finally across the N4375 Road. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 120.22 SSW Bunch, OK
EF0 category
Dec 12, 2015
5:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
Gray County · 8,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was observed by a storm chaser. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.92 ESE Lefors, TX
EF1 category
Dec 12, 2015
5:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
Red River County · 4,668 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey team determined that a brief tornado touchdown occurred northwest of Bogata, Texas. This tornado briefly developed near the intersection of FM 411 and County Road 1245. The trunks of some trees were snapped and an outbuilding was completely destroyed before the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 E Fulbright, TX
EF1 category
Dec 12, 2015
4:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
Red River County · 4,668 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team concluded that the damage southwest of Bogata Texas was consistent with that of tornado damage. The EF1 tornado first touched down just west of County Road 1100. The storm moved in a north northwest trajectory...lifting near the FM 196 and County Road 1112 split. Damage consisted of snapped and/or uprooted trees. Structural damage included the removal of a roof from a two-story home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.77 SSE Halesboro, TX
EF0 category
Dec 12, 2015
4:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
Franklin County · 4,216 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey team concluded that the damage in Franklin County, Texas west of Purley community was consistent with that of tornado damage. The EF-2 tornado first touched down near County Road 3250 and traveled in a northerly direction, crossing County Road 2376 before lifting after crossing County Road 3055. The worst of the damage was noted near the intersection of County Road 3170 and County Road 2376. Numerous trees were snapped and/or uprooted along the path of this tornado. Around 20 structures suffered damage including 4 mobile homes that were completely destroyed. Four of the 20 homes suffered major damage. Two people were injured in one of the mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.61 WSW Cypress, TX
EF2 category
Dec 12, 2015
3:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
Montgomery County · 171,520 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near Calvary Road around Robertson Park where tree trunks were snapped. Damage became more continuous just to the north near Pollard Road on the west side of Interstate 45 where large strands of pine trees were snapped. The tornado appeared to cross Interstate 45 near Exit 97 where it hit a large metal industrial building. Damage to this structure warranted the EF-2 rating.|The tornado then appeared to run parallel to Route 75 where it caused significant tree damage and flipped and destroyed multiple RVs at an RV park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.75 NNW Willis, TX
EF2 category
Dec 12, 2015
2:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 12, 2015
Smith County · 67,889 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded that the damage on the east side of Lindale, Texas was consistent with that of an EF-2 Tornado with wind speeds estimated between 110 and 120 mph. Approximately 50 homes sustained damage either from fallen trees or from the tornado itself with 2 homes suffering major damage. The worst of the damage was along CR 4191 where the tornado damaged homes on or near Brownwood Circle, Bentwood Circle, Braewood Circle, Greenwood Circle and Edgewood Circle. The tornado continued in a north northeast direction crossing CR. 431 and FM. 16 before lifting near CR. 4213. Numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped along the path of this tornado as well. A monetary amount of damage was not available for this publication.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.27 N Thedford, 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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on December 12, 2015?

Our records show 3 hail, 12 wind, and 8 tornado reports on December 12, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 12, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on December 12, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on December 12, 2015 is 1.25″, reported near Follett, 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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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