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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in May 2001

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in May 2001 from May 1, 2001 through May 31, 2001, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2,644
Wind Reports
1,639
Tornado Reports
251
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2001 · 2001–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2001

NWS Hail Reports in May 2001

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0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
9:13 PM CST
Hail report for May 2001
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norfolk, NE
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
9:07 PM CST
Hail report for May 2001
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Norfolk, NE
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2001
6:30 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 S Kanorado, KS
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 2001
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Crofton, NE
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2001
6:19 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Logan County · 1,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Mc Allaster, KS
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2001
6:15 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Edson, KS
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2001
6:00 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Edson, KS
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
8:00 PM EST
Hail report for May 2001
Douglas County · 42,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported dime size hail along highway 166 near the Carroll county border west of McWhorter. The Douglas county 911 center reported that a tree was blown down in Douglasville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Mc Whorter, GA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2001
5:58 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Kit Carson County · 2,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Burlington, CO
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2001
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 2001
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Utica, SD
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
5:45 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Edson, KS
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2001
5:35 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Edson, KS
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 2001
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Midway, SD
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
7:28 PM EST
Hail report for May 2001
Carroll County · 34,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail in Carrollton and two reports from amateur radio operators provided dime size hail reports along Georgia Highway 166 northeast of Carrollton to Sand Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrollton, GA
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2001
5:15 PM MST
Hail report for May 2001
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Norcatur, KS
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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 in May 2001

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69 mph
May 31, 2001
7:25 PM MST
Wind report for May 2001
Wichita County · 787 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Leoti, KS
81 mph
May 31, 2001
9:22 PM EST
Wind report for May 2001
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed over the southern half of the county, from Munfordville southward. Power was out in Munfordville and Horse Cave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
69 mph
May 31, 2001
8:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 2001
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bowling Green, KY
UNK mph
May 31, 2001
8:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 2001
Gordon County · 17,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Rome News Tribune reported that seven power poles were snapped off by strong thunderstorm winds near Plainville. The Gordon county 911 center reported that several trees were also blown down in the Plainville area. The area hardest hit was near Swain School.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plainville, GA
UNK mph
May 31, 2001
8:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 2001
Houston County · 50,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Warner Robbins Daily Sun newspaper reported that a major portion of the Warner Robbins Northside Post Office on Davis Drive was blown off leaving a large hole in the roof and forcing the Post Office to be closed indefinitely. Nearby, the roof was also blown off the Community Revival Fellowship Hall on Market Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Warner Robins, GA
UNK mph
May 31, 2001
8:10 PM EST
Wind report for May 2001
Chattooga County · 7,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Rome News Tribune reported that a couple of trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Summerville, GA
58 mph
May 31, 2001
7:05 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Statesville, TN
UNK mph
May 31, 2001
8:00 PM EST
Wind report for May 2001
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Rome News Tribune reported that several trees were blown down in Rome and also in Shannon. In addition, a power line was found burning in Rome, presumably because of downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rome, GA
63 mph
May 31, 2001
6:29 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported trees down and power poles snapped. There was minor siding damage to an apartment building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lebanon, TN
58 mph
May 31, 2001
6:25 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
Robertson County · 24,230 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported trees down. Newspaper article reported trees were down at Orlinda, Adams, Coopertown, and along parts of Kinney Road. Several of these trees blocked roadways and downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barren Plain, TN
77 mph
May 31, 2001
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A small microburst damaged a barn roof and tore down some tree limbs. The damage path was only about one half to three quarters of a mile long and less than one hundred yards wide.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Rinard, IL
58 mph
May 31, 2001
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
Robertson County · 24,230 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, TN
63 mph
May 31, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
Dickson County · 18,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 center reported trees and power lines down around the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, TN
58 mph
May 31, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down just north of Pell City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Pell City, AL
75 mph
May 31, 2001
4:39 PM CST
Wind report for May 2001
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down on U.S. Highway 64 and just east of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Lawrence county.A tree fell on the hood of a car, and threw 2 adults in the front seat into the windshield. The 2 were transported to a Lawrenceburg hospital. A child sitting in a child restraint device in the back seat was not injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NW Lawrenceburg, TN
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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 in May 2001

30 reports
F0 category
May 31, 2001
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Cedar County · 3,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown of tornado witnessed by two people. Tornado touchdown was in open country resulting in no damage to persons or property.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Magnet, NE
F2 category
May 31, 2001
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Cannon County · 5,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The heaviest damage was at Marshall Creek Road. 2 homes were also damaged on Hughes Road. A farm house...where there was one fatality...was demolished on Marshall Creek Rd. There was destruction to a 2 story Cape Cod home, built in 1998, across the street. Bradley Jackson, age 64, was eating dinner when the tornado struck. His wife went into a closet. She was injured. Mr. Jackson was sucked out of his home and slammed against a silo 100 yards away and was killed. The couple's daughter Mrs. Felicity Vaughter, who lived across the street in a modular home, was injured. The modular home was ripped up and blown 30 to 50 yards. A washing machine landed on Mrs. Vaughter and paralyzed her. She was 3 months pregnant and lost her baby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Auburntown, TN
F0 category
May 31, 2001
7:30 PM EST
Tornado report for May 2001
Logan County · 9,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about 2 miles east of Adairville and moved northeast for about 2 miles. The tornado blew the roofs off some houses, damaged some garages, and snapped some trees about 20 feet off the ground. There was evidence of a tornado path in a wheat field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Adairville, KY
F0 category
May 31, 2001
4:50 PM MST
Tornado report for May 2001
Cheyenne County · 1,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado which was viewed from the NWS in Goodland. Also, the tornado occurred in open country with a debris cloud present.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 SE St Francis, KS
F1 category
May 31, 2001
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Hickman County · 7,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Most of the destruction was on Bee Branch Road. A mobile home was destroyed. It sat on a ridge located at 10095 Bee Br. Rd. The storm also destroyed an empty trailer. The trailer was used as a work area. 2 barns were destroyed. A calf was hurled 100 yards, and a white deck chair was carried a quarter of a mile from the property of Mr. and Mrs. Buchanon on Bee Branch Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Bon Aqua, TN
F0 category
May 31, 2001
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Perry County · 6,941 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in a wooded area of rural Perry County. The tornado was extensively photographed by the general public. Despite an extensive check of the area by local authorities, no damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Pinckneyville, IL
F0 category
May 31, 2001
2:15 PM MST
Tornado report for May 2001
Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Wild Horse, CO
F1 category
May 31, 2001
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
McNairy County · 9,729 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started near Ramer and tracked northeast. The tornado dissipated just after crossing US Highway 45. Two homes had major damage with one house moving off its foundation. Several other homes had minor damage. A recreational vehicle was tipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ramer, TN
F0 category
May 31, 2001
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An airplane pilot and an emergency technician both sighted a tornado between San Benito and Rancho Viejo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Rancho Viejo, TX
F0 category
May 31, 2001
2:08 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado formed near Highland High School causing minor damage, but a lot of shook up people. The tornado passed over the school gymnasium ripping 6 air conditioner units off their bases. Minor damage also occurred to the roof of the gym and to the ceiling of the second story classrooms. The tornado then crossed Route 160 causing some minor damage to farm outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Highland, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2001
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Latimer County · 3,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down briefly just southeast of Yanush. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Yanush, OK
F0 category
May 30, 2001
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Pittsburg County · 17,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down briefly near Kiowa. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kiowa, OK
F0 category
May 30, 2001
6:56 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Pittsburg County · 17,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down briefly just south of Haileyville. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Haileyville, OK
F1 category
May 30, 2001
6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Pettis County · 14,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on the ground for 6 minutes uprooting numerous trees, but damaging no homes or businesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Smithton, MO
F0 category
May 30, 2001
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2001
Wichita County · 40,128 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was observed by three persons over northern portions of Lake Wichita, or 6 miles southwest of Wichita Falls. The tornado dissipated in two minutes and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Wichita Falls, 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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May 31, 2001 125
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May 27, 2001 549
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May 26, 2001 135
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May 25, 2001 71
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May 22, 2001 126
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May 21, 2001 173
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May 20, 2001 367
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in May 2001?

Our records show 2,644 hail, 1,639 wind, and 251 tornado reports in May 2001, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2001.

What was the largest hail reported in May 2001?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in May 2001 is 4.50″, reported near Horatio, 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 in May 2001 — 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 in May 2001 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 in May 2001?

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 in May 2001 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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