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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 16, 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 16, 2003 from May 16, 2003 through May 16, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
120
Wind Reports
185
Tornado Reports
56
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 16, 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2003

NWS Hail Reports on May 16, 2003

120 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
11:48 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pace, MS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2003
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Chicot County · 3,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Vlg, AR
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Chicot County · 3,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dermott, AR
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, TX
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Montgomery County · 171,520 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Conroe, TX
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Senatobia, MS
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Oakland, TN
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:05 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cordova, TN
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
San Jacinto County · 10,263 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakhurst, TX
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
San Jacinto County · 10,263 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stephen Creek, TX
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Memphis, TN
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2003
9:37 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Grimes County · 8,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedias, TX
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2003
9:35 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Burleson County · 6,171 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cooks Pt, TX
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
9:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Milam County · 8,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Milano, TX
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
10:00 PM EST
Hail report for May 16, 2003
Laurens County · 19,547 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Cross Hill, SC
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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 16, 2003

185 reports
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58 mph
May 16, 2003
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Chicot County · 3,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Vlg, AR
61 mph
May 16, 2003
11:38 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A very large oak tree was blown down along with several powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gunnison, MS
58 mph
May 16, 2003
11:37 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
McNairy County · 9,729 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethel Spgs, TN
58 mph
May 16, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Hardeman County · 8,049 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down on a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Toone, TN
58 mph
May 16, 2003
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Chicot County · 3,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dermott, AR
63 mph
May 16, 2003
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Crockett County · 4,819 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down over a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alamo, TN
63 mph
May 16, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, MS
58 mph
May 16, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Marshall County · 10,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mt Pleasant, MS
63 mph
May 16, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Tunica County · 2,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tunica, MS
58 mph
May 16, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tipton, TN
61 mph
May 16, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The 61 mph wind gust occurred at Bear Mountain just west of Highway 148.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NNW Jacksboro, TX
75 mph
May 16, 2003
9:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Crittenden County · 15,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horseshoe Lake, AR
63 mph
May 16, 2003
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Tunica County · 2,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Robinsonsville, MS
63 mph
May 16, 2003
9:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A railroad crossing arm was wrapped around a pole in Millington. Some trees were knocked down in Collierville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millington, TN
63 mph
May 16, 2003
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 16, 2003
Tunica County · 2,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some power lines and small tree limbs were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tunica, MS
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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 16, 2003

56 reports
F0 category
May 16, 2003
8:47 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado along I-45 and Highway 21.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Madisonville, TX
F2 category
May 16, 2003
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Grant County · 5,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved from Dallas County into Grant County about 6 miles southwest of Grapevine. The tornado downed numerous trees and damaged the roofs of several homes. The tornado dissipated 2 miles southeast of Grapevine.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Grapevine, AR
F2 category
May 16, 2003
7:32 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Dallas County · 2,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado touched down over northern Dallas County about 3.5 miles southwest of Princeton. The tornado tracked to the northeast, downing numerous trees and damaging the roofs of several homes. The tornado moved across the northern part of Farindale, where several more homes were damaged. The tornado continued moving northeast into southern Grant County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Princeton, AR
F0 category
May 16, 2003
6:42 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved from Pulaski County into Lonoke County about 5.5 miles west-northwest of Furlow or just west of the South Bend community. The tornado tracked to the northeast for about 1.5 miles before dissipating. The only damage observed were several trees that were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Furlow, AR
F0 category
May 16, 2003
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down over eastern Pulaski County about 2.5 miles west-northwest of Galloway. The tornado tracked to the northeast and downed two large trees and several large tree limbs. A home also sustained some minor roof damage. The tornado continued moving into Lonoke County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Galloway, AR
F1 category
May 16, 2003
6:26 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Grant County · 5,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The weak tornado moved from Hot Spring County into the southwest corner of Grant County about 5.3 miles southwest of Leola. Virtually all the damage was to trees that were either downed or twisted off. The tornado dissipated about 3 miles northwest of Leola.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Leola, AR
F0 category
May 16, 2003
6:24 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down over eastern Pulaski County about 2.3 miles northeast of College Station. The tornado traveled to the northeast for about 4.7 miles before dissipating. The only damage noted were some twisted tree limbs and some small trees that were blown down or twisted off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE College Station, AR
F1 category
May 16, 2003
6:23 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved from Dallas County into the extreme southeast corner of Hot Spring County about 4.2 miles southwest of Lono along Highway 9. An eyewitness observed the tornado cross from Dallas County into Hot Spring County. The only damage noted were a few trees that were blown down. The tornado continued moving northeastward into Grant County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Lono, AR
F1 category
May 16, 2003
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Dallas County · 2,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down over western Hot Spring County 2.5 miles northwest of Manning. Most of the damage along the tornado path consisted of numerous downed pine trees and large limbs twisted off other trees. A few shingles were also blown off one business. The tornado tracked to the northeast into Hot Spring County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Manning, AR
F0 category
May 16, 2003
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly over northern Garland County. Some large trees were blown down along the damage path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Mountain Pine, AR
F1 category
May 16, 2003
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Poinsett County · 7,815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in Harrisburg and traveled east. The Harrisburg High School was damaged while commencement exercises were going on. Several houses in Harrisburg were damaged. A large barn was displaced off its foundation. Many trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Harrisburg, AR
F2 category
May 16, 2003
5:39 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado was spawned mostly within the city limits of Benton. The tornado moved northeast, and heavily damaged buildings at an auto dealership. Minor damage was noted elsewhere in and near town. The tornado dissipated 5.6 miles northeast of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Benton, AR
F0 category
May 16, 2003
5:27 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly over southern Yell County. The only noted damage was a few small trees that were blown down and some large limbs snapped off trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Aly, AR
F1 category
May 16, 2003
5:14 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down over eastern Yell County. The tornado tracked across mostly rural areas with a number of trees blown down, including a few large ones.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Ola, AR
F1 category
May 16, 2003
4:58 PM CST
Tornado report for May 16, 2003
Jackson County · 5,565 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down over the central part of Jackson County, about 3 miles southwest of Newport. The tornado moved eastward and downed a number of trees and large tree limbs. Several residences sustained roof damage. The tornado dissipated about 2 miles north of Midway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Newport, AR
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 16, 2003?

Our records show 120 hail, 185 wind, and 56 tornado reports on May 16, 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported on May 16, 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 16, 2003 is 2.75″, reported near Midway, TX.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on May 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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