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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 26, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 26, 2015 from December 26, 2015 through December 26, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 26, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 26, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on December 26, 2015

12 reports
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0.88″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
11:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Runnels County · 4,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail between the size of dimes and quarters at Highway 153 and County Road 395.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Wingate, TX
0.88″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
9:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Irion County · 625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Barnhart, TX
0.88″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 23.42 NNW Ozona Muni Arpt, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
9:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Washington County · 64,515 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Prairie Grove, AR
0.75″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
6:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Laclede County · 11,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off duty NWS employee reported nickel sized hail and 50 mph wind gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Lebanon Jones Fld Ar, MO
0.75″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Hood County · 20,751 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Granbury, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
4:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Muskogee County · 21,901 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Muskogee, OK
0.88″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
2:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Nolan, TX
0.88″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
1:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Taylor County · 43,777 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Abilene, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
1:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Foard County · 459 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Crowell, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
10:49 AM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 WSW Lawton, OK
1.00″ hail
Dec 26, 2015
7:52 AM CST-6
Hail report for December 26, 2015
Polk County · 10,273 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.21 SSE Rimby, MO
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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 26, 2015

6 reports
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60 mph
Dec 26, 2015
9:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 26, 2015
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported pecan tree limbs blown down. The time was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16.21 NW Ozona Muni Arpt, TX
60 mph
Dec 26, 2015
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 26, 2015
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A rainfall observer reported tree limbs blown down and power out, 8 miles north-northeast of Sheffield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 35.95 W Ozona Muni Arpt, TX
70 mph
Dec 26, 2015
8:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 26, 2015
Washington County · 64,515 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind pushed a detached garage off its foundation, snapped several trees, and moved a stock trailer approximately 20 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Springdale, AR
55 mph
Dec 26, 2015
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 26, 2015
Collin County · 285,054 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds damaged shingles on roofs, tore down wood fences, and broke tree limbs around Gardenia Lane in McKinney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.19 W Fairview, TX
75 mph
Dec 26, 2015
6:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 26, 2015
Adair County · 5,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 N Ballard, OK
105 mph
Dec 26, 2015
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 26, 2015
Ellis County · 56,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Midlothian AWOS recorded a wind gust of 105 mph as the Midlothian / Ovilla / Glenn Heights tornado was beginning.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Lone Elm, 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 26, 2015

15 reports
EF1 category
Dec 26, 2015
7:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Collin County · 285,054 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of an EF-1 tornado for the last tornado of 2015. This tornado produced a fairly wide, serpentine path as it moved through northeastern Collin County. As the tornado was ending, it hit a cluster of mobile homes to the northeast of Blue Ridge, killing a two day old baby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.1 NE Fayburg, TX
EF1 category
Dec 26, 2015
7:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Collin County · 285,054 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service damage survey crew found damage that began near U.S 380 and traveled north, just on the northwest side of Farmersville. Several homes, including six mobile homes in close proximity, were either damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 WSW Farmersville, TX
EF2 category
Dec 26, 2015
7:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Collin County · 285,054 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey team found damage consistent with an EF-2 tornado in and near Copeville. The damage began in a residential area, damaging over 30 homes. The strongest part of the storm was along State Highway 78, where several businesses were destroyed, including a gas station / convenience store at SH 78 and FM 1778, where two people were killed. The tornado had a serpentine path, going on both sides of SH 78, before lifting in an open field about halfway between Copeville and Farmersville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.56 SSW Copeville, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
7:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Ellis County · 56,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained Spotters observed a tornado approximately six to eight miles northeast of Ennis, just north of Highway 34. This tornado damaged a few barns.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.05 WNW Telico, TX
EF2 category
Dec 26, 2015
6:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Rockwall County · 35,410 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Garland / Rowlett tornado continued across a small tract of land in western Rockwall County. The tornado continued doing significant damage in the City of Rowlett, before moving onto Lake Ray Hubbard and dissipating over the lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.63 NNW Lake Ray Hubbard, TX
EF4 category
Dec 26, 2015
6:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Dallas County · 548,642 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Garland and Rowlett tornado began in Sunnyvale, where several mobile homes were destroyed along a wide and long path. The full tornado length was a little over 13 miles, with nearly ten miles within Dallas County. Nine people lost their lives in vehicles as the tornado crossed Interstate 30 at the President George Bush Turnpike. Another male died after sustaining injuries in a collapsed home in Rowlett. Eight of the 10 died that night, but one died on January 8th from his injuries, and another passed away on January 18th. The tornado affected nearly 600 homes in Dallas County, destroying nearly 400 of these homes. Twenty-two businesses were affected by this tornado, with one business being completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 SSE New Hope, TX
EF3 category
Dec 26, 2015
6:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Dallas County · 548,642 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Midlothian / Ovilla / Glenn Heights tornado began near Midlothian, before ending on the city border of DeSoto and Glenn Heights. In Dallas County, the tornado damaged approximately 35 homes, along with an additional 10 mobile homes. The strongest portion of the tornado occurred near the Ellis / Dallas County line, with EF3 damage observed in both counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 E De Soto Carroll Arpt, TX
EF3 category
Dec 26, 2015
6:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Ellis County · 56,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado produced a long and narrow damage path from just northeast of the Mid-Way Regional airport near Midlothian to the Ellis County line. The tornado then continued into Dallas County. Sixty-seven single family homes were affected, with 23 of these being completely destroyed. The strongest portion of the tornado occurred near the Ellis / Dallas County line, with EF3 damage observed in both counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 NNW Sardis, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
5:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Ellis County · 56,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Maypearl Volunteer Fire Department reported an observed tornado just north of the city, over open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 NNE Maypearl, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
5:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Hopkins County · 11,754 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser observed a brief tornado south of Sulphur Springs at 5:33 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.77 NE Arbala, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
5:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Hill County · 11,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotters reported a brief tornado to the northwest of the city of Hillsboro. The Hill County Emergency Manager relayed the report to the NWS office in Fort Worth.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 WSW Hillsboro Muni Arpt, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
3:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Rains County · 4,273 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotters observed and photographed a brief tornado near the south shore of Lake Fork.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 NNE Emory, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
2:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Henderson County · 26,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotters observed and photographed a brief tornado over open land to the northeast of Eustace.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 NNW Eustace, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
2:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
Hill County · 11,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Hubbard Volunteer Fire Department observed a tornado just north of the city of Hubbard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.83 NNW Hubbard, TX
EF0 category
Dec 26, 2015
1:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 26, 2015
McClain County · 14,066 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief weak tornado was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.03 NE Byars, 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 December 26, 2015?

Our records show 12 hail, 6 wind, and 15 tornado reports on December 26, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 26, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on December 26, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on December 26, 2015 is 1.00″, reported near Rimby, MO.

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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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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