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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 4, 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 4, 2003 from May 4, 2003 through May 4, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
388
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
107
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 4, 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last May 4, 2003

NWS Hail Reports on May 4, 2003

388 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
11:59 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Laclede County · 11,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Lebanon, MO
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2003
11:52 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Hickman County · 7,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Centerville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2003
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail in downtown Clarksville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarksville, TN
0.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Schell City, MO
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Joseph, KY
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail near the Kentucky border.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Clarksville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:46 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Grove, KY
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
St. Francois County · 19,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Park Hills, MO
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Washington County · 7,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported golfball size hail south of Potosi.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Potosi, MO
0.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Moniteau County · 5,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4 inch hail just southwest of California.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW California, MO
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Jasper County · 40,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Webb City, MO
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:27 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Spg, MO
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:24 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ledbetter, KY
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:24 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Calvert City, KY
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 4, 2003
Madison County · 31,323 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairview, TN
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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 4, 2003

73 reports
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63 mph
May 4, 2003
11:49 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Hickman County · 7,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported trees blown down on State Highway 100 just west of Centerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Centerville, TN
75 mph
May 4, 2003
11:44 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported estimated wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph in downtown Clarksville with flying debris.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarksville, TN
69 mph
May 4, 2003
11:25 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Perry County · 2,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Newspaper story about many tree limbs were blown down in the western part of the county including Linden. Falling trees crushed 3 historic cabins at Haven Hills on Lick Creek Road, just outside of Linden.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Portion, TN
69 mph
May 4, 2003
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Stewart County · 4,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: News article about a tree falling on a house and a truck in Dover on Beech St. Also, a number of large trees were uprooted in the Lakeland Drive area of Dover and Indian Mound. Two Dover businesses, Dover NuLook Laundromat and The Furniture Store, on Donelson Parkway in Dover were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dover, TN
58 mph
May 4, 2003
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some trees along Highway 314.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Onyx, AR
63 mph
May 4, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Muhlenberg County · 10,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large equipment shed was destroyed, and numerous trees were down. The equipment shed was about 60 feet long and capable of housing three combines. The small damage area was on Greens Chapel Road close to the Christian County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weir, KY
60 mph
May 4, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About one third of the roof of a furniture business was torn off. Numerous large trees were down, with power outages in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Livermore, KY
63 mph
May 4, 2003
10:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Lewis County · 3,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lewistown, MO
58 mph
May 4, 2003
10:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Caldwell County · 4,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, KY
60 mph
May 4, 2003
10:32 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bell City, KY
63 mph
May 4, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Gibson County · 16,853 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home was flipped upside down. A roof and a porch were blown off of a house. Many trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Medina, TN
60 mph
May 4, 2003
10:28 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Calloway County · 11,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murray, KY
58 mph
May 4, 2003
10:24 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ledbetter, KY
89 mph
May 4, 2003
9:31 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Calloway County · 11,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A continuous damage path from straight-line thunderstorm winds began at the Graves County line and continued northeast, ending at the southwest edge of Murray. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, including some that landed on cars and one home. Light structural damage occurred to roofs, and shingles were blown off. Average winds in the damage area were estimated around 65 MPH, except 85 MPH near the town of Wiswell. Including the start of the damage path in Graves County, the length of the damage area was 11 miles. The width of the damage area averaged one-half mile. The damage area ended on South 16th Street in southwest Murray.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Harris Grove, KY
89 mph
May 4, 2003
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 4, 2003
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line thunderstorm winds estimated up to 85 MPH produced damage in the southeast corner of Graves County, about 150 yards from the Tennessee state line. Numerous trees and power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Bell City, 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 4, 2003

107 reports
F1 category
May 4, 2003
11:55 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Robertson County · 24,230 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was $1.8 million dollars worth of damage to the Springfield Industrial Park. 25 to 30 homes were damaged from Stroudsville, Sandy Springs and Springfield areas at a cost of $3.2 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stroudsville, TN
F3 category
May 4, 2003
11:53 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado affected the southeast part of Montgomery County and did damage from Roberts Road, to Fredonia and to Albright Road. 108 homes were damaged. Estimated loss is about 3/4 of a million dollars. The tornado destroyed 2 brick homes on state Highway 12 near Fredonia and a mobile home on Albright Rd. One woman was injured in the mobile home. The Frazier family in the brick home took their 3 children to the basement. Their brick home was ripped to pieces and blown into the nearby woods. A man on Roberts Road said 3 large oak trees were ripped out of the ground and thrown on top of his house. A neighbor's garage from about a 1/4 of a mile away landed on the back of his house. Montgomery County EMA reported 108 homes were damaged by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Clarksville, TN
F1 category
May 4, 2003
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Carroll County · 9,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The town touched down in the town of Atwood and moved northeast. Six homes were destroyed and another 57 were damaged. Five commercial buildings were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atwood, TN
F3 category
May 4, 2003
10:58 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Henderson County · 9,249 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved east from Madison County into Henderson county. Some homes were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Luray, TN
F4 category
May 4, 2003
10:57 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Henderson County · 9,249 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same tornado that produced substantial damage to the city of Jackson continued into Henderson county and moved through the city of Lexington. Thirty-six homes were destroyed and nearly 1,000 homes were damaged. Seven commercial buildings were destroyed and another 73 were damaged including the Everett Horn Library.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Luray, TN
F2 category
May 4, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A mobile home was destroyed, injuring two persons. A boy received a broken arm, and a girl suffered a broken back. Several barns and garages were blown down, and a garage was pushed off its foundation. One permanent home received minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S St Joseph, KY
F3 category
May 4, 2003
10:43 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Madison County · 31,323 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down south of where the tornado which struck the city of Jackson started. This tornado also moved east and eventually moved into Henderson county. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Denmark, TN
F0 category
May 4, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Stewart County · 4,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a brief touchdown about 8 miles east of Dover near Indian Mound. There was damage to a brick home at Rorie Hollow Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Indian Mound, TN
F4 category
May 4, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Madison County · 31,323 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in the southwest part of Madison county near Denmark and tracked east through the downtown section of Jackson. The tornado continued to move east and eventually crossed into Henderson county. Nine people were killed in mobile homes between Denmark and Jackson and two other persons were killed in an apartment complex in Jackson. Numerous buildings were destroyed, particularly in downtown Jackson. St. Luke Episcopal Church, one of the oldest churches in Tennessee built in 1844, was destroyed. The Carl Perkins Civic Center, Tennessee Supreme Court Building, the downtown Jackson Post Office and National Guard Armory were damaged. Also damaged was the Proctor and Gamble factory where Pringles Potato Chips are made and a Coca-Cola bottling plant was also damaged. Denmark Elementary School and Jackson Middle School were destroyed and 24 other schools in the county were damaged. The tornado caused severe damage to the local power and water utilities across the county. One of eight stone balls that were set up to commemorate the eight fatalities from the Jackson tornado of January 17, 1999 was blown across a street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Denmark, TN
F1 category
May 4, 2003
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Weakley County · 10,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the town of Gleason. A church steeple was ripped off its roof. The top off one of the city's water towers was blown down. Many trees and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gleason, TN
F1 category
May 4, 2003
10:10 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Henry County · 10,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in the northeast corner of Henry county and tracked east. More than 50 homes were damaged by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Buchanan, TN
F2 category
May 4, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Dyer County · 12,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just southwest of Dyersburg and tracked northeast through the middle of the city. Over 70 homes were destroyed and more than 300 were damaged. Eight commercial buildings were destroyed and nearly 20 were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Dyersburg, TN
F0 category
May 4, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Salem, MO
F2 category
May 4, 2003
9:58 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Webster County · 4,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In Clay, 6 homes and 2 businesses were destroyed. An additional 45 homes and 4 businesses received varying degrees of damage, ranging from minor to major. A woman was injured when a tree fell and landed on her, breaking her hip. Peak winds were estimated near 125 MPH. One of the destroyed businesses was a hardware store. The other business, on the north side of Clay, housed spring planting supplies. That business lost four metal buildings. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Clay, KY
F1 category
May 4, 2003
9:56 PM CST
Tornado report for May 4, 2003
Webster County · 4,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three large chicken houses were destroyed at a chicken farm on the south side of Highway 109. Peak winds were estimated near 105 MPH. The houses contained about 100,000 chickens, most of which survived.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Clay, KY
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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 4, 2003?

Our records show 388 hail, 73 wind, and 107 tornado reports on May 4, 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 4, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported on May 4, 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 4, 2003 is 4.50″, reported near Gretna, NE.

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 4, 2003 — 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 4, 2003 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 4, 2003?

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 4, 2003 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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