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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in May 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in May 2003 from May 1, 2003 through May 31, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4,251
Wind Reports
2,083
Tornado Reports
646
Max Hail Size
5.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2003

NWS Hail Reports in May 2003

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0.75″ hail
May 31, 2003
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 2003
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The severe thunderstorm which produced golfball hail in northern Dawson County weakened as it moved into the eastern parts of the county. The public reported penny size hail east of Lamesa along Highway 180.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Lamesa, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2003
7:10 PM MST
Hail report for May 2003
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Harrison, NE
2.75″ hail
May 31, 2003
7:00 PM MST
Hail report for May 2003
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Harrison, NE
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2003
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for May 2003
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement officials reported a swath of large hail which ranged from the size of peas to the size of quarters across the north central and northeast parts of the county. Specific reports of quarter size hail were received from both Luther and Vincent.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luther, TX
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:35 PM MST
Hail report for May 2003
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 to 1 inch diameter hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrison, NE
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2003
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for May 2003
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported large hail to the size of golfballs across the northern half of Dawson County. The golfball size hail began in Welch and tracked southeast to the intersection of Highway 137 and Farm to Market Road 1064. As the storm continued southeast nickel to quarter size hail with occassional stones as large as golfballs was reported five miles north of Lamesa on Highway 87.
NWS Hail Report Location: Welch, TX
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:30 PM MST
Hail report for May 2003
Oglala Lakota County · 2,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pine Ridge, SD
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:52 PM CST
Hail report for May 2003
Terry County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Brownfield, TX
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:51 PM CST
Hail report for May 2003
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1379 and 307.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwood, TX
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 2003
Terry County · 4,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Brownfield, TX
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:13 PM CST
Hail report for May 2003
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of nickel size hail were received on the northwest side of the city, including at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1788 and Highway 191.
NWS Hail Report Location: Midland, TX
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:34 PM EST
Hail report for May 2003
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pembroke, NC
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2003
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for May 2003
Gates County · 3,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gatesville, NC
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2003
4:29 PM MST
Hail report for May 2003
De Baca County · 846 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Sumner, NM
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2003
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for May 2003
Northampton County · 7,031 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seaboard, NC
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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 in May 2003

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61 mph
May 31, 2003
7:10 PM MST
Wind report for May 2003
Washington County · 1,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NNW Otis, CO
69 mph
May 31, 2003
6:30 PM MST
Wind report for May 2003
Oglala Lakota County · 2,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds and hail broke windows and damaged siding, roofs, and skirting of 16 mobile homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Pine Ridge, SD
60 mph
May 31, 2003
7:10 PM CST
Wind report for May 2003
Martin County · 1,589 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, TX
75 mph
May 31, 2003
6:10 PM MST
Wind report for May 2003
Oglala Lakota County · 2,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew over and destroyed a mobile home near Slim Butte. An 18 year old man inside the home was injured. Another mobile home nearby had its roof ripped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 W Pine Ridge, SD
100 mph
May 31, 2003
7:56 PM EST
Wind report for May 2003
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS storm survey concluded a microburst produced estimated 100 mph wind gusts, causing extensive damage to many homes in the Brittany Woods subdivision. Nearly 100 homes sustained at least some damage. The more serious damage occurred to half a dozen homes when their garage doors were blown in, allowing the wind to blow portions of walls and/or roofs away. One home sustained extensive damage when a fence was demolished, with the projectiles blown through the house's walls. A large travel trailer and an RV motor home were overturned, and an SUV and an attached trailer were turned around. The storm continued east southeast, with numerous trees and power lines reported down. The thunderstorm dropped penny to nickel size hail 3 miles northeast of Wilmington and 7 miles north of Wilmington, as well as 3 miles east of Murraysville. More penny size hail was reported in Wrightsville Beach, as the storm finally moved offshore.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Wilmington, NC
73 mph
May 31, 2003
6:51 PM CST
Wind report for May 2003
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A local TV meteorologist measured severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 73 MPH in Greenwood at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1379 and 307. The winds destroyed a large metal barn which housed prize horses and steers. Debris from the structure came to rest three quarters of a mile to the northeast. None of the livestock were seriously injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwood, TX
64 mph
May 31, 2003
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 2003
Terry County · 4,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind blew down at least eight power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Brownfield, TX
81 mph
May 31, 2003
6:04 PM CST
Wind report for May 2003
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many reports of severe and damaging winds were received across the northwest part of Midland after a downburst was observed visually and on radar by meteorologists on duty at WFO Midland. Estimates in the city of Midland indicate 70 to 80 MPH winds. Damage reports which were received included barns destoryed and power poles blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Midland, TX
58 mph
May 31, 2003
6:51 PM EST
Wind report for May 2003
Anne Arundel County · 139,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were felled onto power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arnold, MD
61 mph
May 31, 2003
6:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 2003
Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 61 MPH wind gust was recorded.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andrews Afb, MD
69 mph
May 31, 2003
4:00 PM MST
Wind report for May 2003
De Baca County · 846 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two to three inch diameter tree limbs snapped off during a strong thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 S Ft Sumner, NM
58 mph
May 31, 2003
5:44 PM EST
Wind report for May 2003
Brunswick County · 5,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W White Plains, VA
58 mph
May 31, 2003
5:30 PM EST
Wind report for May 2003
Brunswick County · 5,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville, VA
81 mph
May 31, 2003
5:25 PM EST
Wind report for May 2003
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds overturned a mobile home on Roberts Ave. Seven or eight homes were damaged in The Oaks subdivision. Car windows were blown out at a dealership. A sign was blown down at Rt 301 and Ten Mile Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lumberton, NC
58 mph
May 31, 2003
5:15 PM EST
Wind report for May 2003
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were downed onto cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaithersburg, MD
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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 in May 2003

30 reports
F0 category
May 31, 2003
7:00 PM MST
Tornado report for May 2003
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Harrison, NE
F0 category
May 31, 2003
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for May 2003
Chatham County · 26,756 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown twisted and blew down large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Silk Hope, NC
F0 category
May 31, 2003
4:57 PM EST
Tornado report for May 2003
Brunswick County · 5,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado (F0) seen by trained spotter. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Brodnax, VA
F0 category
May 31, 2003
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for May 2003
Anson County · 6,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and powerlines were blown down along highway 742, and there were several reports of a tornado sighting in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Wadesboro, NC
F0 category
May 30, 2003
8:13 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near Highway 41 and 150th street. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hammond, IN
F2 category
May 30, 2003
7:51 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
De Witt County · 6,222 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As the first tornado was weakening on the west side of Hallsville another more significant tornado developed on the east side of town. It quickly intensified to F2 intensity, destroying two homes and causing damage to several others. In one home, a family of four sought shelter in the hallway. They were briefly trapped after the walls collapsed around them, but only sustained minor injuries. The tornado maintained its intensity and traveled to the southeast towards the south side of Clinton. As it approached US 51 numerous homes and businesses were severely damaged. Seven businesses were destroyed. The tornado finally weakened and lifted one mile south of Lane. Numerous trees, power lines and power poles were blown down as well. No other injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hallville, IL
F1 category
May 30, 2003
7:48 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
De Witt County · 6,222 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As the tornado crossed from Logan County into DeWitt County it blew down additional trees and power lines. The tornado lifted and dissipated on the outskirts of Hallsville. No injuries were reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Midland City, IL
F2 category
May 30, 2003
7:38 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 4 miles north of the Lincoln Weather Service Office, just southwest of Lawndale (Logan County). It traveled to the southeast blowing down numerous trees, tree limbs, power lines and power poles. It destroyed a mobile home, shoved a two-story house 15 feet off its foundation, destroyed several sheds and barns. Six to seven other homes sustained minor to major damage due to the tornado. It crossed from Logan County into DeWitt County just north of Illinois Route 10 near Beason. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Lincoln, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
7:34 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Lincoln, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
7:34 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near Warner Bridge Road along the Will/Kankakee line. The tornado remained mainly in fields and did no damage. The tornado was observed and videotaped by a Kankakee police Sgt. and by a resident in Deselm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Deselm, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
7:31 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in a field about 2 miles east of Wilmington near Old Chicago Road. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Wilmington, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near Route 83 and Archer Roads in the Forest Preserve. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Lemont, IL
F1 category
May 30, 2003
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado touched down two miles north of downtown Joliet, near the Des Plaines River, about a half mile south of Bruce Road. The tornado continued east and lifted about four miles southeast of Lockport near Cedar and Bruce Roads. The tornado severely damaged commercial buildings on Route 171 south of Bruce Road. It ripped apart cinder block and metal buildings and some of the debris was deposited over 100 yards away. A house one the east side of 171 was damaged. Tree limbs were blown down in the Fairmont neighborhood. Outbuildings were damaged on Briggs street near Oak Street. There was also tree damage eastward to a subdivision south of Bruce Street west of Cedar Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Joliet, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down several times along a 5 mile long path. It blew down several trees and tree limbs but no structural damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Emden, IL
F1 category
May 30, 2003
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2003
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the west side of Joliet from the Dupage River, one half mile north of Black Road to near Ingalls and Gael Roads, about five miles northwest of downtown Joliet. The tornado broke tree limbs and uprooted a couple of trees in subdivisions between Frontage Road along Interstate 55 and Essington Roads. A garage was damaged and roofs of some homes were damaged. An apartment building roof was torn off north of Ingalls Street, east of Essington Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Joliet, IL
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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 in May 2003?

Our records show 4,251 hail, 2,083 wind, and 646 tornado reports in May 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported in May 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in May 2003 is 5.25″, reported near Velma, OK.

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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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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