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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 7, 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 7, 1998 from May 7, 1998 through May 7, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
284
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
44
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 7, 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last May 7, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on May 7, 1998

284 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
11:55 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Asheville Rgnl Arpt, NC
2.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
11:50 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports were received from across Coweta county of hail ranging from dime size to 2 inches in diameter. At least 1 car was dented.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Sargent, GA
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Cleburne County · 4,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Heflin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heflin, AL
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
11:32 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, GA
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in White Plains.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Anniston, AL
2.50″ hail
May 7, 1998
11:20 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Carroll County · 34,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: From 3/4 inch to 21/2 inch hail was reported by the public and an off-duty Weather Service employee. The hail was reported as golf ball size in Bowdon and up to tennis ball size in Carrollton. Cars were dented and had windshields broken. Roofs of houses were damaged and leaves were shredded leaves off trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowdon, GA
2.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
11:07 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Gwinnett County · 238,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports of hail from dime size to as large as baseballs were received from Duluth, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Grayson, and Dacula.
NWS Hail Report Location: Duluth, GA
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:54 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter to golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Cumming, GA
0.88″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:50 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pollards Corner, GA
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:47 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, VA
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:45 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Moravian Falls, NC
2.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:40 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damage to home reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murraysville, NC
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:35 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Fulton County · 231,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel to golf ball size hail across northern Fulton county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roswell, GA
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
McDowell County · 6,596 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Welch, WV
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
10:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 7, 1998
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodstock, GA
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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 May 7, 1998

69 reports
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69 mph
May 7, 1998
11:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: N.C. State Port guard reported wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, NC
UNK mph
May 7, 1998
11:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Carroll County · 34,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds. A canopy over gas pumps at a convenience store was knocked over. Localized flooding occurred when about 21/4 inches of rain fell in 2 hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mt Zion, GA
75 mph
May 7, 1998
11:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed from Bolivia to Old Brunswick town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bolivia, NC
58 mph
May 7, 1998
11:05 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EOC reported trees down near Industrial Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Pollards Corner, GA
69 mph
May 7, 1998
11:00 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scotts Hill, NC
58 mph
May 7, 1998
10:45 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: NNE Moncks Corner, SC
63 mph
May 7, 1998
10:40 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leland, NC
63 mph
May 7, 1998
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down and about six utility poles were clipped along SR 77. Part of a barn roof was also blown off in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Gadsden, AL
58 mph
May 7, 1998
9:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway department reported trees down on SC highway 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Blackville, SC
67 mph
May 7, 1998
9:05 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind damage occurred in rural northeast Lee county on Deep River Road near US-1. This location was about 7 miles northeast of Sanford. Numerous trees were downed in a 1/2 mile path that was only 25 to 50 yards wide. This was a report from a Skywarn Observer and county EM officials surveyed the damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Sanford, NC
63 mph
May 7, 1998
9:00 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Police reported trees down around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Denmark, SC
69 mph
May 7, 1998
8:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EOC reported trees down from Springfield to North.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, SC
58 mph
May 7, 1998
8:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds associated with a downburst destroyed a new house still under construction 2 miles west of the city of Albemarle. There were also numerous reports of pea to marble size hail in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Albemarle, NC
58 mph
May 7, 1998
8:02 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported trees down, some on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salley, SC
UNK mph
May 7, 1998
7:50 PM EST
Wind report for May 7, 1998
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Milton, NC
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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 May 7, 1998

44 reports
F0 category
May 7, 1998
11:13 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down with minor damage to some homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Meriwether, SC
F1 category
May 7, 1998
10:48 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown in Gordon Woods Subdivision downed trees and damaged homes. Spotty path of downed trees crossed U.S. 17 at Alexander Rd ended before reaching Porters Neck Subdivision.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilmington, NC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down near I-20 and SC highway 19 taking down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Aiken, SC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
7:35 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Greene County · 52,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down ripping a roof off a home and knocking down numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Xenia, OH
F3 category
May 7, 1998
7:15 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Edgefield County · 7,607 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F3 tornado either destroyed or severely damaged around 60 homes and mobile homes and a church. One person was killed when her mobile home took a direct hit and was completely destroyed. Widespread trees were taken down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Edgefield, SC
F1 category
May 7, 1998
7:12 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado damaged several buildings and homes and picked up two cotton bin holders and threw them 100 yds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Ward, SC
F1 category
May 7, 1998
7:11 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Julian, NC
F1 category
May 7, 1998
7:07 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Guilford County · 147,857 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Climax, NC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
6:04 PM CST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Seward County · 5,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by a pilot.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Liberal, KS
F0 category
May 7, 1998
7:03 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado took down trees at Clarks Hill Recreation Area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clarks Hill, SC
F2 category
May 7, 1998
6:53 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado destroyed 7 homes and did major and minor damage to about a dozen others at Indian Cove.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE New Hope, GA
F1 category
May 7, 1998
6:47 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado did major damage and minor damage to several homes and mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Hope, GA
F2 category
May 7, 1998
6:47 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Edgefield County · 7,607 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado touched down west of Johnston and moved into the community just after 8 pm EDT causing major damage to several homes and businesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Johnston, SC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
6:45 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout/tornado crossed Lake Norman from Lincoln county and moved through Cornelius. The roof of a grocery store was damaged and debris from the store damaged cars and other buildings across the street at a dealership.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Cornelius, NC
F2 category
May 7, 1998
6:41 PM EST
Tornado report for May 7, 1998
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado hit the Pine Woods subdivision destryoing 12 homes and causing major damage to 15 homes and minor damage to 8 homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Lincolnton, GA
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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 May 7, 1998?

Our records show 284 hail, 69 wind, and 44 tornado reports on May 7, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 7, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported on May 7, 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 7, 1998 is 4.50″, reported near Kannapolis, NC.

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 May 7, 1998 — 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 May 7, 1998 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 May 7, 1998?

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 May 7, 1998 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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