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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 6, 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 6, 2003 from May 6, 2003 through May 6, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
414
Wind Reports
195
Tornado Reports
93
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 6, 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last May 6, 2003

NWS Hail Reports on May 6, 2003

414 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:41 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, TN
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:35 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Upshur County · 12,760 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ore City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Henry County · 10,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Buchanan, TN
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:21 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Vanderburgh County · 59,451 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Evansville, IN
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:17 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail fell in and around the city of Hamilton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hamilton, AL
2.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brighton, TN
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Hardin County · 11,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Savannah, TN
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Pleasant Plains, AR
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Upshur County · 12,760 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Rosewood, TX
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Hickman County · 7,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bon Aqua, TN
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2003
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pleasant Plains, AR
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2003
10:53 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
White County · 21,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Sunnydale, AR
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Mayfield, KY
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2003
10:31 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Dunklin County · 10,580 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holcomb, MO
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 6, 2003
Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wolf Bayou, AR
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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 6, 2003

195 reports
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63 mph
May 6, 2003
11:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Stewart County · 4,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham radio report of numerous trees and power lines down along Highway 120.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Dover, TN
81 mph
May 6, 2003
11:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A house had part of its second floor ripped off. Some trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trumann, AR
58 mph
May 6, 2003
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mason, TN
69 mph
May 6, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Clay County · 6,103 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was destroyed. Several farm shops and barns were damaged. A car and a truck were also damaged. A patio cover was blown away. Some trees were uprooted and some utility poles were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rector, AR
63 mph
May 6, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs were blown down by winds estimated from 60 to 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
70 mph
May 6, 2003
11:27 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Pushmataha County · 4,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a few trees down onto a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Honobia, OK
60 mph
May 6, 2003
11:25 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Webster County · 4,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down across Highway 41A and Highway 56.
NWS Wind Report Location: Poole, KY
58 mph
May 6, 2003
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Calloway County · 11,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
63 mph
May 6, 2003
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A car was blown off of a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Memphis, TN
60 mph
May 6, 2003
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Crittenden County · 3,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two tool sheds were destroyed. A grain silo was damaged, and there was shingle damage to homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frances, KY
58 mph
May 6, 2003
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atoka, TN
63 mph
May 6, 2003
10:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One building was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgely, TN
60 mph
May 6, 2003
10:38 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Fulton County · 2,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of power poles were down on Highway 94.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bondurant, KY
60 mph
May 6, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs were blown down across the county, including one that fell on a house near Burna.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
67 mph
May 6, 2003
10:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 6, 2003
Wood County · 16,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Perryville, TX
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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 6, 2003

93 reports
F1 category
May 6, 2003
11:59 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Harrison County · 20,417 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong cyclic supercell tornado developed over Mineola, Texas while a strong tornado developed shortly there after and moved to the east northeast. Numerous Pine, Oak, and other species of trees were either snapped or pushed over along the entire tornado track. No structures were along the tornado track in this county. This tornado moved into Harrison County, Texas from Wood and Upshur County and into Marion County of northeast Texas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NW Harleton, TX
F2 category
May 6, 2003
11:21 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Upshur County · 12,760 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong cyclic supercell tornado developed over Mineola, Texas while a strong tornado developed shortly there after and moved to the east northeast. Numerous Pine, Oak, and other species of trees were either snapped or pushed over along the entire tornado track. Power lines were taken down across many locations along the track as well. The only structure in the path of this tornado was a construction trailer which was rolled over several times east of Gilmer, Texas. This tornado moved into Upshur County from Wood County and continued into Harrison and Marion Counties of northeast Texas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Rhonesboro, TX
F1 category
May 6, 2003
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Henderson County · 13,488 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered the southwest corner of the county from Union County. Most of the significant damage occurred near Robards, where three mobile homes were destroyed. Several large barns were destroyed. An empty grain silo was damaged. Upwards of 100 trees were down. The damage ended along U.S. Highway 41 near the Pennyrile Parkway at a truck stop. Peak winds were estimated near 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Corydon, KY
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:55 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees were down, and sheds and barns were damaged. Peak winds were estimated near 85 MPH. The damage area was along U.S. Highway 68.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Briensburg, KY
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:52 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Union County · 4,531 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado downed numerous trees. One farm, located on Highway 56 near the junction of Highway 141, was heavily damaged. Many trees were blown down in a wildlife area. The tornado crossed into Henderson County, where most of the structural damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Boxville, KY
F0 category
May 6, 2003
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Along U.S. Highway 68, there were large trees down. Peak winds were estimated near 70 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Briensburg, KY
F2 category
May 6, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Wood County · 16,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong cyclic supercell tornado developed over Mineola, Texas while a strong tornado developed shortly there after and moved to the east northeast. Numerous Pine, Oak, and other species of trees were either snapped or pushed over along the entire tornado track. Power lines were taken down across many locations along the track as well. The tornado moved over a small community of Pine Mills and destroyed 1 old frame home and 2 old mobile homes while damaging 9 others. Four injuries occurred including 1 broken leg. This tornado moved into Upshur, Harrison, and Marion Counties of northeast Texas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Mineola, TX
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:38 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. Barns and sheds were damaged. Peak winds were estimated near 85 MPH. The damage was along Highway 348.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW Benton, KY
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Graves County a couple miles north of where the Purchase Parkway crosses the Hickman/Graves County line. A very broken path of damage extended across southern Graves County to near the Calloway County border. A garage attached to a residence was destroyed. Roofs were damaged. An open aluminum equipment shed was heavily damaged. Trees were blown down. Peak winds were estimated near 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Wingo, KY
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:32 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several large trees were uprooted. The tornado was witnessed by a firefighter. The damage was along Highway 348.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Symsonia, KY
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:32 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Hickman County · 1,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado path began on Highway 944 about 2.5 miles southeast of Fulgham. Some trees were blown down. Most of the tornado's path was in Graves County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE Clinton, KY
F0 category
May 6, 2003
10:25 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Henry County · 10,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Paris Landing State Park. Many large trees were twisted or snapped off the top.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Buchanan, TN
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:22 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado occurred just west of U.S. Highway 45, along Highway 1241 near the McCracken County line. A mobile home was moved completely off its foundation and damaged. Two nearby homes had minor roof damage. Peak winds were estimated from 90 to 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Folsomdale, KY
F1 category
May 6, 2003
10:17 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado began just east of U.S. Highway 45 on the south side of Lone Oak, and moved southeast across Highway 994 (Old Mayfield Road) to about Highway 1954 (Husband Road). Peak winds were estimated near 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Lone Oak, KY
F0 category
May 6, 2003
10:12 PM CST
Tornado report for May 6, 2003
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were snapped off or uprooted along the north side of Highway 1820, just inside the McCracken County line. Peak winds were estimated near 70 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Melber, 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 6, 2003?

Our records show 414 hail, 195 wind, and 93 tornado reports on May 6, 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 6, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported on May 6, 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 6, 2003 is 4.50″, reported near Asbury, MO.

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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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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