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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 17, 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 17, 2002 from May 17, 2002 through May 17, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
120
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 17, 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2002

NWS Hail Reports on May 17, 2002

42 reports
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2.50″ hail
May 17, 2002
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Maverick County · 13,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Eagle Pass, TX
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2002
7:18 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Kleberg County · 9,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Kingsville, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Calallen, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Odem, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
6:35 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Edroy, TX
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2002
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brookwood, AL
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Odem, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
6:03 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mathis, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Live Oak County · 3,951 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Three Rivers, TX
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2002
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Medina County · 13,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hondo, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Zapata County · 3,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .88 inch hail reported by law enforcement officials
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Zapata, TX
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2002
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Bee County · 7,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported 45 mph wind gust.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Beeville, TX
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2002
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Medina County · 13,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hondo, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
3:39 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Victoria County · 25,742 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bloomington, TX
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2002
3:03 PM CST
Hail report for May 17, 2002
Kerr County · 16,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kerrville, 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 May 17, 2002

120 reports
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73 mph
May 17, 2002
10:05 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Harllingen ASOS measured a wind gust of 63 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlingen, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2002
8:59 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Plaquemines Parish · 5,112 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds destroyed a carport, removed the skirting from a mobile home, blew down trees along River Road, knocked out power, and loosened boats from their moorings on the river.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Boothville, LA
59 mph
May 17, 2002
7:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Kleberg County · 9,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mobile home flipped over with trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ricardo, TX
59 mph
May 17, 2002
7:31 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Kleberg County · 9,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: (Nqi)Nas Kingsville, TX
58 mph
May 17, 2002
7:18 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Kleberg County · 9,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kingsville, TX
58 mph
May 17, 2002
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs and powerlines down across the town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bishop, TX
58 mph
May 17, 2002
7:06 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Agua Dulce, TX
58 mph
May 17, 2002
6:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down in Centreville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centerville, AL
60 mph
May 17, 2002
6:53 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down all across Alice.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alice, TX
63 mph
May 17, 2002
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brookwood, AL
58 mph
May 17, 2002
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down near CR 25. Several reports of funnels clouds were received with this storm as it crossed through Shelby County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vandiver, AL
UNK mph
May 17, 2002
6:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Breathitt County · 3,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down by strong winds. Trees were reported down across highway 476 in Hardshell, highway 1812 in Jackson, and highway 52 near Oakdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2002
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Medina County · 13,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds overturned a trailer near Hondo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hondo, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2002
6:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cornettsville, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2002
6:00 PM EST
Wind report for May 17, 2002
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down trees across highway 3474.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manchester, KY
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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 17, 2002

4 reports
F0 category
May 17, 2002
7:09 PM CST
Tornado report for May 17, 2002
Zapata County · 3,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported by law enforcement officials in the city of Zapata. Several roofs were damaged with numerous reports of power outages.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Zapata, TX
F0 category
May 17, 2002
6:45 PM EST
Tornado report for May 17, 2002
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Haines City, FL
F0 category
May 17, 2002
4:49 PM EST
Tornado report for May 17, 2002
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down just northeast of the highway 25 and 25E interchange near Corbin and concluded to the northeast of Campground Road. Eleven home received minor damage, as well as two barns and one out building. A cluster of trees were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW North Corbin, KY
F1 category
May 17, 2002
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for May 17, 2002
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down briefly near the Glen Rose community and was on the ground for only one mile. At the beginning of the path, several large tree limbs were blown down. Farther along the path, several large trees were knocked down. However, most of the damage occurred at the school in Glen Rose. Roofing material was peeled off several of the school buildings, with shingles from the roofs scattered in various directions around the school campus area. The false ceiling in one of the buildings collapsed, with water damage noted in several of the other buildings that sustained roof damage. Two large ventilators were blown over on the roof of the band hall, with several large trees knocked down on the school campus. Several cars were also damaged by flying debris. A teacher was injured when one of the ceilings fell. Another teacher, who was outside when the storm struck, suffered a cut on her leg and bruises when she was blown into a chain-link fence on the playground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Malvern, AR
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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 17, 2002?

Our records show 42 hail, 120 wind, and 4 tornado reports on May 17, 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported on May 17, 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 17, 2002 is 2.50″, reported near Eagle Pass, TX.

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 17, 2002 — 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 17, 2002 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 17, 2002?

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 17, 2002 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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