Tornado and Hail in Texas, May 1, 1993

Name: Tornado and Hail in Texas, May 1, 1993
Start: 1993-05-01T10:13
End: 1993-05-01T23:50
Location: Texas

May 1, 1993 · 85 events in 42 counties and zones

58 hail, 26 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 84 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $270,000
Crop damage: $5.0 million
Events: 85

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

58 hail, 26 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Brazoria

When: May 1, 10:13 AM CST
Where: Brazoria County, Sweeny
Measured: 0.87 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brazoria County Deputy Sheriff reported nickel-size hail in Sweeny.

Hail, Brazoria

When: May 1, 10:20 AM CST
Where: Brazoria County, West Columbia
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brazoria County Sheriff Department reported golf ball-size hail on Highway 36, 3 miles south of West Columbia.

Hail, Brazoria

When: May 1, 11:25 AM CST
Where: Brazoria County, Lake Jackson
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Brazoria County Sheriff Department reported quarter-size hail in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Hail, Brazoria

When: May 1, 11:45 AM CST
Where: Brazoria County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Brazoria County Judge reported dime-size hail covered the ground at the Clements Prison five miles SW of Freeport, dime-size hail and three trees were blown down in Jones Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brazoria

When: May 1, 11:45 AM CST
Where: Brazoria County
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Brazoria County Judge reported dime-size hail covered the ground at the Clements Prison five miles SW of Freeport, dime-size hail and three trees were blown down in Jones Creek.

Hail, Harris

When: May 1, 12:20 PM CST
Where: Harris County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Texas Department of Safety reported golf ball-size hail at the intersection of FM 1960 and Kuykendahl in northern Harris County.

Hail, Brazoria

When: May 1, 1:30 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County, Rosharon
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Brazoria County Sheriff Department reported golf ball-size hail in Rosharon.

Hail, Waller

When: May 1, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Waller County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.011, -95.988 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Waller County Sheriff Department reported golf ball-size hail at the intersection of FM 359 and FM 290 south of Hempstead, and on FM 290 in Prairie View.

Thunderstorm Wind, Galveston

When: May 1, 2:30 PM CST
Where: Galveston County, Bayou Vista
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 29.298, -94.811 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Off duty Weather Service personnel reported 55 knot winds.

Hail, Galveston

When: May 1, 2:45 PM CST
Where: Galveston County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.298, -94.811 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The contract weather observer at Scholes Field reported three-quarter inch hail.

Hail, Waller

When: May 1, 3:00 PM CST
Where: Waller County
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.011, -95.988 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Waller County Sheriff Department reported golf ball-size hail at the intersection of FM 359 and Brumlow Road.

Hail, Gaines

When: May 1, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Gaines County, Seminole
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.741, -102.635 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downburst winds and dime-size hail moved across Seminole. The wind and hail downed power lines and damaged roofs and windows.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gaines

When: May 1, 3:40 PM CST
Where: Gaines County, Seminole
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.741, -102.635 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downburst winds and dime-size hail moved across Seminole. The wind and hail downed power lines and damaged roofs and windows.

Hail, Hardeman

When: May 1, 3:45 PM CST
Where: Hardeman County, Goodlett
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 34.290, -99.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Hardeman

When: May 1, 3:55 PM CST
Where: Hardeman County, Quanah
Measured: 2 in hail
Coordinates: 34.290, -99.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Harris

When: May 1, 3:56 PM CST
Where: Harris County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.857, -95.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Harris County Spotter Network reported dime-size hail at the intersection of Highway 6 and Beechnut in SW Harris County.

Hail, Austin

When: May 1, 4:12 PM CST
Where: Austin County, Bellville
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 29.887, -96.278 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Austin Count sheriff Department reported quarter-size hail in Bellville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Andrews

When: May 1, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Andrews County, Andrews
Measured: 67 kt (77 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.305, -102.638 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downburst wind gusts reached speeds of 76 miles an hour north of Andrews, according to the public and equipment at the Andrews County Airport. Damage to roofs and trees was reported.

Hail, Foard

When: May 1, 4:30 PM CST to 4:40 PM CST
Where: Foard County, Crowell
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.975, -99.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Dawson

When: May 1, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Dawson County, Lamesa
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 32.743, -101.948 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm produced dime-size hail and wind gusts to 60 miles an hour in Lamesa. The reports were made by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office. No significant damage resulted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dawson

When: May 1, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Dawson County, Lamesa
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.743, -101.948 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm produced dime-size hail and wind gusts to 60 miles an hour in Lamesa. The reports were made by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office. No significant damage resulted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gaines

When: May 1, 4:38 PM CST
Where: Gaines County, Loop
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 32.741, -102.635 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A cooperative observer reported downburst winds to 60 miles an hour in northeastern Gaines County.

Hail, Foard

When: May 1, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Foard County, Crowell
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.975, -99.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Waller

When: May 1, 5:03 PM CST
Where: Waller County, Hempstead
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 30.011, -95.988 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Waller County Sheriff Department reported golf ball-size hail on Highway 290 in Hempstead.

Hail, Foard

When: May 1, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Foard County, Thalia
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.975, -99.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Haskell

When: May 1, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Haskell County, Obrien
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 33.178, -99.730 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.

Hail, Fort Bend

When: May 1, 5:38 PM CST
Where: Fort Bend County
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 29.528, -95.771 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The HAMS spotter network reported dime-size hail on FM 1093 between Simonton and Fulshear.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howard

When: May 1, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Howard County, Big Spring
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 32.306, -101.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An amateur radio operator reported wind gusts to 60 miles an hour with a severe thunderstorm just north of Big Spring.

Hail, Stonewall

When: May 1, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Stonewall County, Hamlin
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.179, -100.253 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dime-size hail fell in southeastern Stonewall County. No damage was noted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When: May 1, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jones County, Anson
Measured: 69 kt (79 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.740, -99.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and damaged roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fisher

When: May 1, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Fisher County, Hamlin
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.743, -100.402 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees and power lines blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scurry

When: May 1, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Scurry County, Snyder
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $50
Coordinates: 32.746, -100.916 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downburst winds gusting to 72 miles an hour destroyed a barn and a house trailer just west of Snyder. In Ira, the wind damaged a carport. Power lines were also reported down across the county.

Hail, Wilbarger

When: May 1, 6:03 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, W Vernon
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Scurry

When: May 1, 6:05 PM CST
Where: Scurry County, Ira
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.746, -100.916 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downburst winds gusting to 72 miles an hour destroyed a barn and a house trailer just west of Snyder. In Ira, the wind damaged a carport. Power lines were also reported down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mitchell

When: May 1, 6:06 PM CST
Where: Mitchell County, Colorado City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.306, -100.921 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A radio station in Colorado City reported wind gusts to 60 miles an hour. Only minor damage resulted.

Hail, Brazoria

When: May 1, 6:19 PM CST
Where: Brazoria County, Rosenburg
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 29.168, -95.434 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The HAMS spotter network reported dime-size hail in Rosenburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fisher

When: May 1, 6:32 PM CST
Where: Fisher County, Roscoe
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $50
Coordinates: 32.743, -100.402 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downburst winds damaged the roof of a house in southwestern Fisher County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nolan

When: May 1, 6:33 PM CST
Where: Nolan County, Sweetwater
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 32.304, -100.406 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Nolan County Sheriff's Office and the public reported downburst winds to 70 miles an hour in Sweetwater. The wind damaged roofs and downed power lines and trees.

Hail, Wilbarger

When: May 1, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, Grayback
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jones

When: May 1, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Jones County, Stamford
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Coordinates: 32.740, -99.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jones

When: May 1, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Jones County, Stamford
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.740, -99.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.

Hail, Wilbarger

When: May 1, 6:48 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, Grayback
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Wilbarger

When: May 1, 6:48 PM CST
Where: Wilbarger County, Grayback
Coordinates: 34.081, -99.241 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When: May 1, 6:53 PM CST
Where: Taylor County, Tye
Measured: 69 kt (79 mph)
Coordinates: 32.301, -99.890 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Archer

When: May 1, 7:00 PM CST
Where: Archer County, Windthorst
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jones

When: May 1, 7:00 PM CST
Where: Jones County, Stamford
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.740, -99.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When: May 1, 7:00 PM CST
Where: Jones County, Leuders
Measured: 69 kt (79 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.740, -99.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.

Hail, Wichita

When: May 1, 7:03 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, W Wichita Falls
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 33.988, -98.704 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Shackelford

When: May 1, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Shackelford County, Abilene
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.736, -99.354 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wichita

When: May 1, 7:22 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Electra
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 33.988, -98.704 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Coke

When: May 1, 7:24 PM CST
Where: Coke County, Robert Lee
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 31.889, -100.530 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Amateur radio spotters reported quarter-size hail in Robert Lee. No significant damage resulted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Throckmorton

When: May 1, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Throckmorton County, Throckmorton
Measured: 69 kt (79 mph)
Coordinates: 33.178, -99.212 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down large trees on the Hendrick Ranch.

Hail, Shackelford

When: May 1, 7:26 PM CST
Where: Shackelford County, Abilene Airport
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Crop damage: $5.0 million
Coordinates: 32.736, -99.354 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Over $1.5 million dollars damage was done to wheat crop.

Hail, Wichita

When: May 1, 7:26 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Se Wichita Falls
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.988, -98.704 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Wichita

When: May 1, 7:26 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Kamay
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 20 yd
Coordinates: 33.880, -98.870

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 1, 7:28 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, Grape Creek
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.404, -100.462 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning struck and injured a man near O.C. Fisher Reservoir. As the storm moved east, spotters reported dime-size hail in the Grape Creek Community northwest of San Angelo. No damage was noted from the hail.

Hail, Jones

When: May 1, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Jones County, Lake Stamford
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.740, -99.879 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Coke

When: May 1, 7:32 PM CST
Where: Coke County, Bronte
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 31.889, -100.530 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Tom Green

When: May 1, 7:44 PM CST
Where: Tom Green County, San Angelo
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 31.404, -100.462 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The public reported quarter-size hail in northeastern Coke County and in northern Tom Green County. Only minor damage resulted from the hail.

Hail, Archer

When: May 1, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Archer County, Dundee
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wichita

When: May 1, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Kamay
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.988, -98.704 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Callahan

When: May 1, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Callahan County, Cross Plains
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.298, -99.373 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Signs and tree limbs blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Wichita

When: May 1, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Kamay
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 33.988, -98.704 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Eastland

When: May 1, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Eastland County, Eastland
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.327, -98.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wichita

When: May 1, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Wichita Falls
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 33.988, -98.704 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Stephens

When: May 1, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Stephens County, Breckenridge
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 32.736, -98.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Coleman

When: May 1, 8:28 PM CST
Where: Coleman County, Novice
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 31.773, -99.454 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.

Hail, Palo Pinto

When: May 1, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Palo Pinto County, Possum Kingdom Lake
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.753, -98.313 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Young

When: May 1, 8:30 PM CST to 8:35 PM CST
Where: Young County, Graham
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 33.177, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jack

When: May 1, 8:45 PM CST
Where: Jack County, Barton Chapel
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.234, -98.172 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Concho

When: May 1, 8:45 PM CST
Where: Concho County, Eden
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 31.327, -99.864 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Concho County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball-size hail in Eden. Only minor damage resulted.

Hail, Archer

When: May 1, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Archer County, Mankins
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Archer

When: May 1, 8:58 PM CST
Where: Archer County, Mankins
Measured: 3 in hail
Coordinates: 33.615, -98.688 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Erath

When: May 1, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Morgan Mill
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Erath

When: May 1, 9:12 PM CST
Where: Erath County, Stephenville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.236, -98.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Wichita

When: May 1, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Wichita County, Burkburnett
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 33.988, -98.704 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms developed in the western portions of north Texas during the afternoon on the 1st and moved eastward. A tornado briefly touched down in an open field three miles northwest of Kamay at 1926 CST. No damage was reported from this F0 tornado. These storms produced large hail up to three inches in diameter. Golf ball-size hail accumulated to a depth of three to four inches six miles west of Crowell, covered the ground in Windthorst and smashed car windshields in Goodlett. Nickel-size hail accumulated to a depth of three inches six miles east of Grayback. Thunderstorm winds downed tree limbs six miles east of Grayback.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coleman

When: May 1, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Coleman County, Santa Anna
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 31.773, -99.454 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.

Hail, Hood

When: May 1, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Hood County, Tolar
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.430, -97.832 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Parker

When: May 1, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Parker County, Weatherford
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 32.778, -97.805 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Tarrant

When: May 1, 10:10 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Benbrook
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: May 1, 10:15 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, Fort Worth
Measured: 2 kt (2 mph)
Coordinates: 32.772, -97.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Johnson

When: May 1, 10:25 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Alvarado
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.379, -97.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ellis

When: May 1, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Ellis County, Ovilla
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 32.348, -96.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: May 1, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Ellis County, Maypearl
Measured: 2 kt (2 mph)
Coordinates: 32.348, -96.794 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Henderson

When: May 1, 11:50 PM CST
Where: Henderson County, Gun Barrell City
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 32.212, -95.854 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds blew down telephone lines.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10348227, 10348228, 10348229, 10348230, 10348231, 10351305, 10348232, 10355962, 10351666, 10351667, 10355963, 10351810, 10351842, 10351032, 10351033, 10351306, 10348381, 10348944, 10351703, 10352345, 10352346, 10351843, 10351704, 10355964, 10351705, 10351072, 10351840, 10350076, 10352650, 10350456, 10351638, 10353727, 10355429, 10353728, 10353907, 10348233, 10351639, 10354234, 10355430, 10350457, and more.