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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in May 2004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in May 2004 from May 1, 2004 through May 31, 2004, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4,025
Wind Reports
3,021
Tornado Reports
543
Max Hail Size
6.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2004 · 2004–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2004

NWS Hail Reports in May 2004

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1.00″ hail
May 31, 2004
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Walker County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.00 inch hail countywide...including the Huntsville area, FM 247, FM 1696 and FM 1791.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, TX
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2004
9:27 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.00 inch hail lasted three minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Madisonville, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Hill County · 11,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitney, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
7:27 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Temple, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
7:14 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Falls County · 5,853 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Lott, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
7:14 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Troy, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
7:04 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
McLennan County · 71,932 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail occurred at Axtell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Waco, TX
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2004
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Troy, TX
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Limestone County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mexia, TX
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
6:56 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Limestone County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mexia, TX
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alabama/Coushatta Res, TX
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2004
6:39 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
McLennan County · 71,932 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moody, TX
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
McLennan County · 71,932 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West, TX
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Jersey County · 8,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jerseyville, IL
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 2004
Hill County · 11,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aquilla, TX
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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 2004

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66 mph
May 31, 2004
10:17 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Walker County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 51 to 57 knot wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Huntsville, TX
69 mph
May 31, 2004
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Walker County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blown down countywide...including the Huntsville area, FM 247, FM 1696 and FM 1791.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, TX
60 mph
May 31, 2004
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Crawford County · 7,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Robinson, IL
63 mph
May 31, 2004
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across the eastern half of the county from Madisonville to Midway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madisonville, TX
58 mph
May 31, 2004
8:50 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Jasper County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was snapped off near the high school.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newton, IL
58 mph
May 31, 2004
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston, IL
64 mph
May 31, 2004
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Effingham, IL
67 mph
May 31, 2004
7:58 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Moultrie County · 5,274 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sullivan, IL
58 mph
May 31, 2004
7:55 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oconee, IL
63 mph
May 31, 2004
7:48 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The County Sheriff reported trees down in Shiloh.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shiloh, IL
63 mph
May 31, 2004
7:38 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
St. Louis city · 75,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotters reported trees down in Forest Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: St Louis, MO
58 mph
May 31, 2004
7:36 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Christian County · 12,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morrisonville, IL
63 mph
May 31, 2004
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nokomis, IL
63 mph
May 31, 2004
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
St. Louis County · 320,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotters reported trees down along McDonald Boulevard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hazelwood, MO
63 mph
May 31, 2004
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for May 2004
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Nokomis, IL
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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 2004

30 reports
F0 category
May 31, 2004
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Houston County · 7,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Kennard, TX
F1 category
May 31, 2004
4:20 PM EST
Tornado report for May 2004
St. Clair County · 57,326 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and damaged a strip mall on Krafft Road and 24th Avenue in Fort Gratiot. Damage was reported across a 1.5 mile area stretching from Sapphire Lane and Krafft Road to the Lowe's home improvement store on 24th Avenue. Six to 10 homes had shingles or siding torn off or other minor damage. About 24 cars were damaged at the shopping center. A construction trailer in the parking lot of the Mercy Village retirement community was blown over, and the vinyl-siding ripped from the west side of the building. Trees were also uprooted along the path of the tornado. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Gardendale, MI
F0 category
May 31, 2004
2:20 PM EST
Tornado report for May 2004
Geneva County · 8,804 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down and toppled trees and power lines. Reported by the Geneva County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Coffee Spgs, AL
F0 category
May 31, 2004
3:29 AM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado began near the crest of Shades Mountain in Bluff Park. This tornado traveled east southeast, moving through Bluff Park and Hoover, and ended near Rocky Ridge Road just east of Interstate 65. At least 73 homes were damaged, mainly by fallen trees. At least 5 homes suffered major damage. Several automobiles were damaged or destroyed by fallen trees. Several businesses along US 31 and on Lorna Road sustained varying degrees of roof damage. Numerous trees were knocked down, snapped off, or uprooted along the path. The tornado path was 4.24 miles long and 150 yards wide at its widest point. Begin: 33 24 80/86 51 28 End: 33 24 04/86 46 61
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bluff Park, AL
F0 category
May 31, 2004
3:22 AM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down just east of Virginia Drive and traveled east southeast across the southern part of Hueytown. The tornado crossed Hueytown Road and ended just west of Brookline Drive. At least 20 homes were damaged by falling trees and 6 homes suffered major damage. The tornado path was 1.7 miles long and 150 yards wide at its widest point. Thousands of electric customers were left without power for several hours after the storm.Begin: 33 26 35/87 00 35 End: 33 25 72/86 58 75
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Hueytown, AL
F1 category
May 31, 2004
2:30 AM EST
Tornado report for May 2004
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Weatherly Switch, TN
F1 category
May 31, 2004
12:20 AM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Franklin County · 16,100 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F1 tornado moved eastward out of Moore County across parts of Tims Ford Lake and into northwest Franklin County before dissipating near Center Grove. While most of the damage was confined to trees, a few boats were overturned in Tims Ford Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Center Grove, TN
F1 category
May 31, 2004
12:19 AM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Bedford County · 15,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A mobile home was demolished at 223 Hart Rd. Several trees were uprooted along the tornado's path. The estimated damage due to the tornado was around $20,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Mt Herman, TN
F1 category
May 31, 2004
12:17 AM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Moore County · 2,460 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F1 tornado touched down just east of Lynchburg and moved eastward out of Moore county and into Franklin county toward Tims Ford Lake. The tornado remained in rural areas with the damage confined to trees that were snapped and uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Lynchburg, TN
F1 category
May 31, 2004
1:15 AM EST
Tornado report for May 2004
Knox County · 7,895 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Erose along Highway 718. The tornado was on the ground for 1, 338 feet. Numerous trees were blown down and three homes were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Erose, KY
F1 category
May 31, 2004
12:14 AM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Franklin County · 16,100 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado continued out of Lincoln County and into southwest Franklin County. The tornado snapped numerous trees and power lines as it passed just south of Huntland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Huntland, TN
F1 category
May 31, 2004
12:06 AM CST
Tornado report for May 2004
Lincoln County · 12,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado moved out of Madison County in Alabama and into southeast Lincoln County in Tennessee. The tornado snapped numerous trees and power poles with some of the debris falling on structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Vanntown, TN
F1 category
May 31, 2004
1:05 AM EST
Tornado report for May 2004
Knox County · 7,895 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, 210 feet wide, briefly touched down just south of Hammond. It lifted, and touched down again near Hammond. Numerous trees were down and two trailers, two homes, and on garage were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Hammond, KY
F0 category
May 31, 2004
1:04 AM EST
Tornado report for May 2004
Breathitt County · 3,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado, embedded within straight-line wind, touched down briefly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Dalesburg, KY
F0 category
May 31, 2004
1:00 AM EST
Tornado report for May 2004
Jackson County · 4,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey determined that an F0 tornado, with wind of 60 to 70 mph, touched down in Jackson County about one mile south of Greenhall, near Highway 30. The tornado caused primarily tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Green Hall, KY
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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 in May 2004?

Our records show 4,025 hail, 3,021 wind, and 543 tornado reports in May 2004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2004.

What was the largest hail reported in May 2004?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in May 2004 is 6.00″, reported near Meadville, MO.

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 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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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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