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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 27, 2015

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

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 27, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 27, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on December 27, 2015

12 reports
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0.75″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
11:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Lamar County · 16,980 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Paris, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Travis County · 310,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.51 SSW Fiskville, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
5:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 ESE Wimberley, TX
0.88″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Bexar County · 521,494 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N San Antonio, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail reported 2 miles northeast of Northlake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.42 NW Argyle, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N North Richland Hills, TX
0.88″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail reported near Davis Blvd and North Tarrant Parkway in North Richland Hills.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.02 SSW Keller Goode Arpt, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arlington, TX
1.75″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Nevada County · 3,075 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported in the Emmet, Arkansas community.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Emmet, AR
1.00″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mansfield, TX
0.88″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel sized hail was reported in Mansfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mansfield, TX
1.75″ hail
Dec 27, 2015
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for December 27, 2015
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported near Northeast Mall in Hurst.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 S Ft Worth Mangham Arp, 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 27, 2015

23 reports
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62 mph
Dec 27, 2015
11:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Hwy. 495 and 156.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 WSW Natchitoches, LA
63 mph
Dec 27, 2015
11:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Spigener Road and Hwy. 540 in the vicinity of Homer, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Homer, LA
62 mph
Dec 27, 2015
11:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Dykesville, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.82 SSW Norton Corner, LA
63 mph
Dec 27, 2015
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed across the parish including in the Heflin, Duberly, Cotton Valley and Shongaloo areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Minden, LA
60 mph
Dec 27, 2015
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in Ringgold, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ringgold, LA
62 mph
Dec 27, 2015
10:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Red River Parish · 2,062 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Hwy. 784 and on Hand Cemetary Road west of Hall Summit, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hall Summit, LA
60 mph
Dec 27, 2015
10:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed on Hwy. 169 north.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Jewella, LA
62 mph
Dec 27, 2015
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Bossier Parish · 38,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Hwy. 80, Lake Road, Chandler Road and Dutch John Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Fosters, LA
60 mph
Dec 27, 2015
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Miller County · 13,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were downed east of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.88 E (Txk)Texarkana Arpt, AR
69 mph
Dec 27, 2015
8:16 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Clermont County · 62,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported knocked down in Felicity, Moscow and Bethel.
NWS Wind Report Location: .65 NW Moscow, OH
64 mph
Dec 27, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Little River County · 4,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds downed a few trees in the Winthrop area near Hwy. 234.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Winthrop, AR
64 mph
Dec 27, 2015
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Little River County · 4,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team determined that damage northeast of Foreman, Arkansas was consistent with that of straight line wind damage. This damage included several trees were snapped and/or uprooted. The metal roofing of a mobile home was peeled back. Two outbuildings were destroyed. Damage was the most concentrated near the intersection of CR. 153 and AR. 108 as well as CR. 345 and CR. 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.99 NE Foreman, AR
62 mph
Dec 27, 2015
3:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Camp County · 4,329 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on CR. 2212.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pittsburg, TX
81 mph
Dec 27, 2015
3:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Bowie County · 26,754 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey team determined that damage along the west side of Dekalb, Texas was consistent with that of rear flank storm damage. This rear flank was the remaining remnant of a tornado that touched down earlier west of this location. The rear flank downdraft caused sporadic damage in the city of Dekalb, Texas. Several trees were uprooted. Numerous homes withstood light shingle damage. A light pole at the city park was snapped and the metal roof from one of the downtown buildings was lifted off.
NWS Wind Report Location: .99 NW De Kalb, TX
62 mph
Dec 27, 2015
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 27, 2015
Camp County · 4,329 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on County Road 2212.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pittsburg, 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 27, 2015

14 reports
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
11:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Claiborne Parish · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey team concluded that damage southwest of Homer, Louisiana was consistent with that of a short lived EF-1 tornado. This tornado stayed in rural areas of Claiborne Parish and downed trees along and north of Dutchtown Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.41 WSW Homer, LA
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
8:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team concluded that the damage north of Blanchard was consistent with that of an EF-1 tornado. Numerous trees were snapped and/or uprooted along its path. The tornado moved through two mobile home parks with the tornado lifting one of the mobile homes off its foundation and sending a tree through another. Several homes lost roofing material or had damage to their skirts. One outbuilding was destroyed and two other were damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.88 N Blanchard, LA
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
8:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team concluded that the damage northeast of Longwood, Louisiana was consistent with that of an EF-1 tornado. This tornado uprooted and/or snapped several trees along its path. The skirting of a mobile home also had some damage as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.27 NW Longwood, LA
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
6:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Drew County · 4,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A roof of a home was blown off, landing onto a shed to the northwest of that home. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.39 WNW Green Hill, AR
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
5:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Cass County · 10,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey Team concluded that damage in southeast Cass County was consistent with that of a brief EF-1 tornado touchdown. This tornado touchdown was mainly across more rural areas of Cass County and uprooted and/or snapped several trees along its short track along FM. 125.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 SE Kildare, TX
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
5:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Bradley County · 3,599 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A metal roof of a sidewalk awning was removed at the Hermitage School. Part of the roof of a chicken house was peeled back north of Hermitage. A shed was destroyed near Farmville along with some minor damage to a home. Many trees were either snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .43 E Hermitage, AR
EF2 category
Dec 27, 2015
4:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Harrison County · 20,417 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team determined that storm damage north of Marshall near the Woodlawn community was consistent with that of an EF-2 tornado. This tornado began along Suburban Acres Road and then moved north where it damaged several homes and outbuildings along FM. 1793. Several more homes and outbuildings were damaged along Blackjack Road and Pope City Road as the tornado continued north. The tornado lifted along FM 134 just before reaching the Little Cypress Bayou.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Marshall Northeast, TX
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
4:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Nevada County · 3,075 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team concluded that the damage near Willisville, Arkansas was consistent with that of an EF-1 tornado. This tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees along its path. Several outbuildings were destroyed and several homes had minor to moderate roof damage as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .37 NNW Delta, AR
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
3:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Calhoun County · 1,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several pine trees were snapped and uprooted. A couple sheds were destroyed, with roof damage to a home. One of the pine trees fell on two cars, crushing them.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.37 WNW Artesian, AR
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
3:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado continued from Calhoun County. Several trees were uprooted, along with several limbs snapped off. Within the town of Beardon, some windows were blown out and roof damage was observed at a few downtown businesses. Some metal was blown off a church. One large tree was blown over onto a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.28 E Millville, AR
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
3:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team concluded that damage near the Patmos community was consistent with that of EF-1 tornado damage. This tornado partially lifted the roof off a mobile home along AR 355. The tornado continued north and snapped several trees before lifting along Hempstead County Road 9.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 SE New Hope, AR
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
3:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Calhoun County · 1,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several pine trees were either uprooted or snapped off near the Highland Industrial Park. Part of a flat roof was blown off a couple industrial buildings. Several empty rail cars were blown over to the west. This tornado then exited Calhoun County and continued into Ouachita County southwest of Beardon.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.19 ENE East Camden, AR
EF1 category
Dec 27, 2015
3:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Upshur County · 12,760 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team determined that the damage north of Gilmer, Texas in northern Upshur County was consistent with that of an EF-1 Tornado. This tornado uprooted and snapped several trees along its path between State Highway 154 and Lavender Road. Two homes were damaged by fallen trees and a few outbuildings lost some metal roofing panels.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 NNW Enoch, TX
EF0 category
Dec 27, 2015
3:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for December 27, 2015
Bowie County · 26,754 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team concluded that storm damage west of Dekalb Texas in far western Bowie County was consistent with that of a weak EF-0 tornado. This tornado snapped and uprooted several trees along its short path. The tornado lifted the roof off a mobile home along CR 4251 before moving north and lifting near CR 3306.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 S Garland, 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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on December 27, 2015 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 23 wind, and 14 tornado reports on December 27, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 27, 2015.

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

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on December 27, 2015 is 1.75″, reported near N Emmet, AR.

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 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 December 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 December 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 December 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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