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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 31, 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 31, 2002 from May 31, 2002 through May 31, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
112
Wind Reports
223
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 31, 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2002

NWS Hail Reports on May 31, 2002

112 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 31, 2002
10:00 PM PST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Kings County · 33,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E (Nlc)Nas Lemoore, CA
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
11:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Henderson County · 2,822 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Gulfport, IL
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2002
11:07 PM CST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Floris, IA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2002
11:07 PM CST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2002
11:07 PM CST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ottumwa, IA
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
10:54 PM CST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chillicothe, IA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2002
10:49 PM CST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Eddyville, IA
2.00″ hail
May 31, 2002
9:58 PM CST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Mahaska County · 7,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Rose Hill, IA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2002
6:30 PM PST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Lassen County · 9,110 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bieber, CA
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
8:05 PM EST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woods Tavern, NJ
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
7:38 PM EST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Hunterdon County · 38,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitehouse, NJ
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
7:37 PM EST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Nassau County · 364,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Washington, NY
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
7:35 PM EST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Dearborn County · 17,222 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moores Hill, IN
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2002
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Milan, IN
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
7:15 PM EST
Hail report for May 31, 2002
Fairfield County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwich, CT
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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 31, 2002

223 reports
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UNK mph
May 31, 2002
11:05 PM PST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W (Fch) Chandler Af, CA
58 mph
May 31, 2002
10:17 PM PST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Kings County · 33,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Hanford, CA
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
9:20 PM PST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Piedra, CA
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
10:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orleans, VT
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
10:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newport, VT
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
10:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Irasburg, VT
58 mph
May 31, 2002
10:05 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Toms River, NJ
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
9:40 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Berkshire, VT
60 mph
May 31, 2002
9:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Burlington County · 119,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Lion, NJ
58 mph
May 31, 2002
8:55 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Monmouth County · 178,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manasquan, NJ
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
8:20 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Meigs County · 7,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees disrupted electrical service
NWS Wind Report Location: Rutland, OH
60 mph
May 31, 2002
8:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Middlesex County · 166,704 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Highland Park, NJ
UNK mph
May 31, 2002
8:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Garrett County · 14,649 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and power lines in the Deep Creek Lake area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Henry, MD
58 mph
May 31, 2002
8:10 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlingen, NJ
58 mph
May 31, 2002
7:50 PM EST
Wind report for May 31, 2002
Hocking County · 9,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power poles were downed. A tree fell on a house on Burns Road causing minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Laurelville, OH
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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 31, 2002

12 reports
F0 category
May 31, 2002
6:40 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
New Haven County
Tornado Report Description: A professional Meteorologist confirmed the occurrence of an F0 tornado in Southbury at about 7:40 pm EDT on Friday, May 31st. His findings were supported by eyewitness reports.Tornadic damage was observed along Interstate 84 near Exit 14, which intersects with Route 172, Britain Road. Many large trees were snapped and uprooted, which also blocked traffic. The tornado touched down just south of Interstate 84, then moved just north of due east across the highway, which damaged trees and vegetation.Specifically, the tornado "wobbled" along I-84 for up to 200 yards, then "snaked" across the highway into the center median area, where it topped a tree and flattened shrubs and bushes. It snaked back to the south side of the east bound land, flattening additional trees and shrubs. After traveling up to another 150 yards, the tornado snaked across the highway and center median, flattening more trees and shrubs before roping out on the westbound lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Southbury, CT
F1 category
May 31, 2002
6:24 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Fairfield County
Tornado Report Description: A professional Meteorologist confirmed the occurrence of an F1 tornado in Brookfield at about 7:24 pm EDT on Friday, May 31st. The tornado touched down on the west side of Hillandale Road, about 800 feet from the intersection of Long Meadow Hill Road and Hillandale Road. The tornado moved east across this intersection toward Signal Hill Road. It moved across the property on 17 Signal Hill Road, then dissipated in a wooded area behind this property.There was evidence of rotation in 2 locations: Large trees were twisted off at their bases and trees and debris fell in a counter clockwise pattern at the intersection of Long Meadow Hill Road and Hillandale Road, where the tornado was estimated at F1 strength. Trees on the southern side of the path were downed to the east and were snapped toward the north along the northern side of the path. At 17 Signal Hill Road, trees were also lying in a counter clockwise direction.Most damage occurred to trees, fences, and smaller buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Brook Field, CT
F1 category
May 31, 2002
6:03 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Dutchess County · 76,724 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Whaley Lake, NY
F0 category
May 31, 2002
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was observed by witnesses. The tornado did minor damage to roofs and screened porches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Moore Haven, FL
F1 category
May 31, 2002
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Delaware County · 22,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down across the Delaware River from Lordville, traveled east, and lifted out of the river valley approximately a mile and a half downstream or east of Lordville at Bouchoux Brook. The damage path was approximately a quarter mile wide. Tornado damage was evident on both sides of the river. In the vicinity of the touchdown, there was also considerable straight line wind damage, especially on the Pennsylvania side of the river east of Equinunk. In total, hundreds of trees were blown down in the area of the touchdown and straight line winds. One person in Lordville received minor injuries when his mobile home overturned. Most other structural damage was a result of trees falling on houses, which occurred mainly in New York. The damage was consistent with a strong F0 or a weak F1 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Lordville, NY
F1 category
May 31, 2002
3:55 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Wayne County · 27,223 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down across the Delaware River from Lordville, New York which is 1 mile northeast of Equinunk, Pennsylvania. The tornado then traveled east until it lifted out of the river valley approximately a mile and a half downstream or east of Lordville at Bouchoux Brook. The damage path was approximately a quarter mile wide. Tornado damage was evident on both sides of the river. In the vicinity of the touchdown, there was also considerable straight line wind damage. Hundreds of trees were blown down in Pennsylvania in the area of the tornado touchdown. This seemed to be from both the tornado and straight line winds. One person in Lordville received minor injuries when his mobile home overturned. Most other structural damage was a result of trees falling on homes, most of which occurred in New York. The damage is consistent with a strong F0 or weak F1 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Equinunk, PA
F0 category
May 31, 2002
3:46 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Otsego County · 20,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just west of Brunner Road in Hartwick township with some minor damage to a barn. Most of the damage in this area was to a grove of hemlocks with diameters up to a foot. Most of this tree damage was twisted and lying in several directions. The damage was consistent with F0 intensity which has winds between 40 and 72 mph. The tornado then tracked due east across the hillside parallel and north of Old Kinney Road. This is where the most significant tree damage was observed. Numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted in several directions. Most of the tree diameters ranged from 6 inches to 18 inches. The tornado then tracked across a swamp with lesser tree damage noted. There were two more areas with minor tree damage along the path of the tornado close to where it lifted in Phoenix Mills. One barn sustained some damage on Brunner Toad with some very minor damage to sone of the siding at a Ford dealership in Phoenix Mills.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Cooperstown, NY
F1 category
May 31, 2002
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Oxford County · 27,356 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: West Paris, ME
F0 category
May 31, 2002
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Broome County · 56,246 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down close to a campground off of H. Decker Road. The tornado then traveled northeast across a small lake. Minor tree damage was observed. An eyewitness reported seeing a swirling mass of debris which was mainly composed of leaves. He also saw a picnic table get lifted up and thrown about 50 yards into the lake. The tornado tracked to the northeast and lifted close to Blueberry Lake in Sanford township. There was no significant damage reported to structures from this tornado. Most of the damage from this tornado was to trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Deposit, NY
F0 category
May 31, 2002
2:55 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Broome County · 56,246 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on Bean Hill Road northwest of Endicott. The damage was consistent with F0 and about 60 MPH winds. The damage was entirely to small to moderate sized trees which were twisted and downed in several different directions. An eyewitness reported to have seen the swirling debris associated with the funnel. There was no damage to the home close to where the tornado tracked.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Endicott, NY
F1 category
May 31, 2002
2:45 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Tioga County · 15,183 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down about a mile and a half northeast of the village of Owego, along Carmichael Road. As the tornado passed over a ridge toward Beecher Hill Road, the most extensive damage occurred. Along with major tree damage, two mobile homes were completely destroyed and a house suffered significant damage. Five people were injured in one of the mobile homes, suffering many cuts and bruises. Two elderly occupants of the other home also suffered minor injuries. A piece of lumber went through the side of a home across the street. The damage at this location was consistent with high end F1 tornado, with wind speeds estimated close to 110 mph. The tornado continued east and crossed Lisle Road. As the tornado came over another ridge toward Lisle Road, a gentleman in his barn witnessed the tornado with swirling debris coming over the ridge. He was able to take shelter before many of the windows were blown out of his barn. Significant tree damage could be seen, especially at the top of the ridge. The tornado continued east, crossing Gaskill Road. One property saw significant damage, with one barn destroyed and a shed from the property was torn apart. Debris was blown as far as a quarter mile away. Many large trees were uprooted with others twisted and broken off. Significant tree damage was also seen at the top of the ridge west of the property with many trees broken or twisted off at mid-trunk. Pieces of siding from a home were also found in this area. At this point, it appears the tornado lifted briefly before touching down for the final time in the area where Ford Road, Foster Road, and Whittemore Hill Road meet. The damage here consisted of another mobile home that was completely destroyed and significant tree damage. There was also a significant amount of tree damage along the entire path of the tornado, with many trees uprooted and twisted off in different directions. 30 to 50 homes suffered minor damage in addition to 2 homes that saw more significant damage and the 3 mobile homes that were destroyed. Many barns were also damaged and numerous sheds were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Owego, NY
F1 category
May 31, 2002
12:55 PM EST
Tornado report for May 31, 2002
Fulton County · 18,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Johnstown, NY
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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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 31, 2002?

Our records show 112 hail, 223 wind, and 12 tornado reports on May 31, 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported on May 31, 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 31, 2002 is 2.50″, reported near Harrison Vly, PA.

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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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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