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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 5, 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 5, 2003 from July 5, 2003 through July 5, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
96
Wind Reports
203
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 5, 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 5, 2003

NWS Hail Reports on July 5, 2003

96 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
11:13 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Platte Center, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
10:53 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pender, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
10:53 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Lexington, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pender, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thurston, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:37 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Loup County · 355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Almeria, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Stanton County · 686 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Johnson, KS
1.25″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:29 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NW Bartlett, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Amelia, NE
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Redding, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:18 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Loup County · 355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NW Almeria, NE
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:15 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Keokuk, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:07 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Hamilton County · 786 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 SSW Syracuse, KS
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2003
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for July 5, 2003
Stanton County · 686 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Manter, KS
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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 July 5, 2003

203 reports
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58 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:55 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Mills County · 5,160 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts broke some tree limbs as large as 12 inches in diameter in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenwood, IA
58 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:50 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines in Panama.
NWS Wind Report Location: Panama, IA
58 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph blew down some large trees in eastern Lincoln.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, NE
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:35 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Mills County · 5,160 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 mph downed power poles in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Silver City, IA
64 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Dow City, IA
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph knocked a large tree across a road near 174th and State streets.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Elkhorn, NE
66 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph was measured by home equipment by a cooperative weather observer. The winds broke large trees in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Shelby, IA
58 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:25 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Seward County · 5,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph downed trees in town which blocked a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milford, NE
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:25 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Sarpy County · 55,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph rolled through Sarpy county. The winds were from the same group of storms that brought the wind damage to Douglas county and locations to the northwest. The strong winds downed large tree branches and some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bellevue, NE
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed large tree branches in the Thomas Lakes area east of Ashland. One large tree branch fell through the windshield of a truck causing serious, but non-fatal, injuries to a man inside.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ashland, NE
62 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:18 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Sarpy County · 55,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph was recorded by home equipment by a meteorologist. The winds downed tree limbs and toppled swingsets in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Gretna, NE
59 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:13 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large bowing line of thunderstorms moved through the Omaha area bringing very strong winds and causing areas of substantial tree damage. A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded by Asos at Eppley Airfield at 1229 am cdt, while a wind gust of 84 mph was recorded on top of a building in downtown Omaha at 1233 am cdt and a 75 mph gust was recorded on a building on the Creighton campus at 1240 am cdt. OPPD estimated that cleanup expenses alone were around $200,000, with damage estimated at around 1.5 million dollars. At the peak, 60,000 customers were without power, some for the better part of a week. Many cars at several parking lots near the airport had their side windows broke out, probably due to the strong winds and the temperature contrast of a cool rain falling on cars which had sat out in the sun all day. The temperature when the rain and wind came through fell from the lower 80s down to the lower to mid 60s. This line of storms originated in northeast Nebraska from around Antelope, Pierce and Cedar counties and then bowed southeast causing the areas of extensive tree damage across counties in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa that night. In Omaha, much of the tree and house damage was in the central and eastern sections of the city where larger trees existed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Omaha, NE
58 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at least at 60 mph caused tree damage in Wahoo. Some of the downed tree branches damaged a few houses in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahoo, NE
58 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:03 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph were estimated by a ham radio operator. Trees and power lines were downed knocking the power out in Mead.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mead, NE
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:02 PM CST
Wind report for July 5, 2003
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph blew over a few trees, shredded a cornfield and blew the trellis off of a house northwest of Little Sioux.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
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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 July 5, 2003

3 reports
F0 category
Jul 5, 2003
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for July 5, 2003
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Amelia, NE
F0 category
Jul 5, 2003
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for July 5, 2003
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly in open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 S Atkinson, NE
F0 category
Jul 5, 2003
2:15 AM CST
Tornado report for July 5, 2003
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado began as a Waterspout on the Gulf of Mexico side of Mustang Island. It crossed the island 11 miles Southwest of Port Aransas along Highway 361 as a tornado moving North. It then dissipated over the island. No damage was reported on land or water.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SW Port Aransas, TX
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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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on July 5, 2003 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on July 5, 2003?

Our records show 96 hail, 203 wind, and 3 tornado reports on July 5, 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported on July 5, 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 5, 2003 is 3.00″, reported near Bassett, 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 July 5, 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 July 5, 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 July 5, 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 July 5, 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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