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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 22, 2004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 22, 2004 from May 22, 2004 through May 22, 2004, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
208
Wind Reports
148
Tornado Reports
70
Max Hail Size
5.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 22, 2004 · 2004–present Updated  Daily · last May 22, 2004

NWS Hail Reports on May 22, 2004

208 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 22, 2004
11:55 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Andrew County · 6,160 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Savannah, MO
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2004
11:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Joseph, MO
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2004
11:32 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Doniphan County · 2,699 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Troy, KS
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2004
11:26 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Skidmore, MO
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2004
10:48 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Jo Daviess County · 11,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Warren, IL
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2004
11:40 PM EST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Otsego County · 20,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 0.75 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cooperstown, NY
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2004
10:35 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Lincoln County · 1,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred along K-18 Highway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Lincoln, KS
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2004
10:11 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Jo Daviess County · 11,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Hanover, IL
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2004
10:09 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Cloud County · 3,968 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail damaged crops west of Clyde.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Clyde, KS
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2004
9:58 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Republic County · 2,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail damaged crops near Munden.
NWS Hail Report Location: Munden, KS
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2004
9:57 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Cass County · 5,130 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Anita, IA
2.00″ hail
May 22, 2004
9:52 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Peosta, IA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2004
9:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swanton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2004
9:48 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch in diameter hail was reported from 3 miles west through 4 miles north of Fairbury.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Fairbury, NE
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2004
9:24 PM CST
Hail report for May 22, 2004
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Plymouth, NE
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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 22, 2004

148 reports
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70 mph
May 22, 2004
11:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Pella, IA
70 mph
May 22, 2004
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Jasper County · 12,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Reasnor, IA
75 mph
May 22, 2004
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Jasper County · 12,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Reasnor, IA
66 mph
May 22, 2004
11:26 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three cars were blown across the road. The Vinton AWOS just over a third of a mile away measured a gust of 48 knots (55 mph) for a 10 minute period.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Vinton, IA
70 mph
May 22, 2004
11:25 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Jasper County · 12,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monroe, IA
70 mph
May 22, 2004
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Jasper County · 12,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monroe, IA
60 mph
May 22, 2004
11:16 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mt Auburn, IA
70 mph
May 22, 2004
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Cass County · 5,130 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Massena, IA
60 mph
May 22, 2004
11:07 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Atchison County · 2,375 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockport, MO
64 mph
May 22, 2004
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Iowa County · 8,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blanchardville, WI
70 mph
May 22, 2004
11:01 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Spring Hill, IA
60 mph
May 22, 2004
10:56 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Cloud County · 3,968 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Miltonvale, KS
66 mph
May 22, 2004
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Clive, IA
60 mph
May 22, 2004
10:47 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Adel, IA
106 mph
May 22, 2004
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 22, 2004
Madison County · 5,951 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W St Charles, 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 May 22, 2004

70 reports
F1 category
May 22, 2004
11:02 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado spun up in a well organized bow echo and tracked across northern Warren County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Bevington, IA
F0 category
May 22, 2004
10:33 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open area near Adair.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Adair, IA
F1 category
May 22, 2004
9:12 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Cass County · 10,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado damaged cabins and homes and downed trees near the Lake Waconda area by Murray. The tornado was on the ground for about 1 mile, and it was produced from the same supercell complex that spawned 2 earlier tornadoes in Cass county and also the long tracked f4 tornado that caused extensive damage in the Hallam area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Murray, NE
F1 category
May 22, 2004
8:57 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Cass County · 10,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted large trees and downed transmission towers from around Nehawka to near Union. Two houses sustained major damage and "heavy damage" was reported to 30 other houses. Some of the damage could have also been caused by straight line winds that occurred across parts of the area shortly before the reported time of the tornado. The strong winds also knocked power out across most of Union. The track of the tornado was around 4 miles long and was spawned from the same supercell complex that produced the long tracked f4 tornado earlier which caused extensive damage in the Hallam area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nehawka, NE
F1 category
May 22, 2004
8:40 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Cass County · 10,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was on the ground for around 1.5 miles just west through north of Murdock. The tornado knocked down many trees and power lines in the area, and several outbuildings were destroyed. This tornado was from the same supercell complex that spawned the long tracked f4 tornado that did extensive damage in the Hallam area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Murdock, NE
F1 category
May 22, 2004
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado overturned several irrigation pivots and grain bins and also did some minor house damage from southwest through just east of Daykin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Daykin, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Thayer County · 2,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was reported in southeast Thayer county. This was the final tornado of the day in south-central Nebraska. Damage was limited to trees, power poles and center pivot irrigation systems.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Chester, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Tama County · 6,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touchdown in open fields south of Garwin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Garwin, IA
F0 category
May 22, 2004
8:06 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intermittent touchdown in fields west of Alleman.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Alleman, IA
F1 category
May 22, 2004
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Palmyra, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
7:59 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Republic County · 2,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a rural area northeast of Republic.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Republic, KS
F0 category
May 22, 2004
7:56 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Republic County · 2,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in rural country near Republic.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Republic, KS
F1 category
May 22, 2004
7:53 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Thayer County · 2,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado traveled north from near Byron to just south of Deshler. Fortunately the tornado remained in primarily unpopulated areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Byron, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked south of Harlan near F-58 and Juniper Road according to emergency management. The tornado was also seen from near the Walnut area in extreme northern Pottawattamie county. The tornado apparently remained in open country and caused little or no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Harlan, IA
F2 category
May 22, 2004
7:44 PM CST
Tornado report for May 22, 2004
Republic County · 2,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at the Pawnee Indian Museum and damaged a roof to the museum building before moving 2 miles and lifting at the edge of Republic. Along the tornado's path a windmill was destroyed, power lines were downed, and 3 center pivoting irrigation systems were damaged. A one ton granite memorial at the Pawnee Indian Museum was moved 8 feet off the foundation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Republic, 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

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How many storm reports were recorded on May 22, 2004?

Our records show 208 hail, 148 wind, and 70 tornado reports on May 22, 2004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 22, 2004.

What was the largest hail reported on May 22, 2004?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 22, 2004 is 5.50″, reported near Slater, 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 22, 2004 — 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 22, 2004 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 22, 2004?

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 22, 2004 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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