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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 8, 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 8, 2003 from May 8, 2003 through May 8, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
270
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
50
Max Hail Size
4.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 8, 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2003

NWS Hail Reports on May 8, 2003

270 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mahomet, IL
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Cisco, IL
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:40 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buckhorn, KY
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Audrain County · 8,550 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail west of Mexico.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Mexico, MO
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2003
10:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported in Jerome, Buffalo and Mechanicsburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jerome, IL
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:25 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Breathitt County · 3,305 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Talbert, KY
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:21 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Owsley County · 1,349 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Booneville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:20 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Lee County · 2,288 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beattyville, KY
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:15 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Owsley County · 1,349 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Booneville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:15 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Lee County · 2,288 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Beattyville, KY
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:15 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Owsley County · 1,349 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Booneville, KY
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:14 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Lee County · 2,288 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida May, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2003
11:14 PM EST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Lee County · 2,288 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ida May, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Morgan County · 11,415 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexander, IL
2.50″ hail
May 8, 2003
9:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 8, 2003
Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pekin, IL
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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 8, 2003

78 reports
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69 mph
May 8, 2003
11:40 PM EST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Breathitt County · 3,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wolverine, KY
75 mph
May 8, 2003
11:35 PM EST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Owsley County · 1,349 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Booneville, KY
92 mph
May 8, 2003
11:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Owsley County · 1,349 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blew onto a trailer, and caused nearly complete destruction.
NWS Wind Report Location: Booneville, KY
60 mph
May 8, 2003
9:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Cooper County · 5,951 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boonville, MO
75 mph
May 8, 2003
10:40 PM EST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
60 mph
May 8, 2003
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Saline County · 7,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nelson, MO
81 mph
May 8, 2003
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Pettis County · 14,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Also hail up to 13/4 inch in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Sedalia, MO
104 mph
May 8, 2003
9:08 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: (Szl)Whiteman Afb, MO
60 mph
May 8, 2003
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Harrisonville, MO
60 mph
May 8, 2003
7:16 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Cygne, KS
69 mph
May 8, 2003
8:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Unspecified structural damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stephensport, KY
58 mph
May 8, 2003
8:10 PM EST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Webster, KY
58 mph
May 8, 2003
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down near Dale and Santa Claus.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dale, IN
70 mph
May 8, 2003
5:56 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Woodson County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Batesville, KS
58 mph
May 8, 2003
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for May 8, 2003
Warrick County · 21,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small trees were uprooted near Highway 61 in the Turpin Hill area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Boonville, IN
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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 8, 2003

50 reports
F0 category
May 8, 2003
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown in open country. Some minor tree damage noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Warrensburg, MO
F0 category
May 8, 2003
8:22 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado from Henry county, entered Johnson county and lifted with only rural tree damage noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 W Chilhowee, MO
F0 category
May 8, 2003
8:21 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Henry County · 7,926 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported in open country of Henry county by spotters. The tornado moved into Johnson county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Urich, MO
F0 category
May 8, 2003
7:52 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Labette County · 7,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Altamont, KS
F0 category
May 8, 2003
7:28 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Montgomery County · 12,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief event in the country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Coffeyville, KS
F0 category
May 8, 2003
7:13 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Montgomery County · 12,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Remained in the country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dearing, KS
F0 category
May 8, 2003
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado occurred in a forested and sparsely populated area near the Ohio River. A few shallow rooted trees were uprooted. Numerous trees were topped and branches were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Holt, KY
F2 category
May 8, 2003
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed from Anderson county into Linn county 3 miles west northwest of Blue Mound and produced tree damage in rural county before dissipating. However...a cemetery was hit with many tombstones knocked over and damage to mausoleums.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Blue Mound, KS
F1 category
May 8, 2003
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Perry County · 6,439 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest. A large tree fell on top of a mobile home which had been knocked over. There was extensive damage to a large homestead, and several outbuildings were leveled. Part of a large barn was demolished. The tin roof of another large barn was blown into some nearby trees. A piece of the porch from a large solid foundation house was thrown one quarter mile into a pond. The seam between the roof and walls of a cement foundation barn was separated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Gerald, IN
F0 category
May 8, 2003
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Allen County · 5,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same tornado that had achieved F3 intensity in Woodson County, this tornado caused no further damage in extreme northwest Allen County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Carlyle, KS
F2 category
May 8, 2003
6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the southwest part of Lawrence and did considerable damage to the area. An apartment complex suffered major damage as did several other homes and residences in the area. Six people were injured and treated at a Lawrence hospital.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lawrence, KS
F2 category
May 8, 2003
6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Anderson County · 3,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed 5 miles southeast of Colony and traveled a 15 mile path northeast before entering Linn county and dissipating. While in Anderson county the tornado injured 3 people, destroyed 7 homes and seriously damaged 2 others.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Colony, KS
F1 category
May 8, 2003
6:26 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Lone Star and moved nearly a quarter mile and damaged some trees before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Lone Star, KS
F0 category
May 8, 2003
6:24 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Jefferson County · 7,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly near Ozawkie but did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ozawkie, KS
F1 category
May 8, 2003
6:21 PM CST
Tornado report for May 8, 2003
Allen County · 5,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage summary: 4NW Iola: Oil tank toppled, farm vehicle flipped over, several trees shreaded, and power poles snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Iola, KS
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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 8, 2003?

Our records show 270 hail, 78 wind, and 50 tornado reports on May 8, 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported on May 8, 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 8, 2003 is 4.75″, reported near Oskaloosa, IA.

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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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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