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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 1, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 1, 2008 from May 1, 2008 through May 1, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
191
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 1, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last May 1, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on May 1, 2008

191 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Payne County · 22,542 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cushing, OK
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Moore, OK
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was reported at Robinson and 48th Street on the west side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Norman, OK
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oklahoma City, OK
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 NE Middleberg, OK
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
McClain County · 14,066 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Newcastle, OK
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Edmond, OK
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethany, OK
1.25″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Canadian County · 50,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to half-dollar size hail was reported in and around Yukon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Yukon, OK
0.88″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Noble County · 4,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Perry, OK
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Emporia, KS
0.88″ hail
May 1, 2008
11:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind gust speed around 40 miles per hour also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Hiawatha, KS
0.88″ hail
May 1, 2008
10:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A cocorahs observer reported penny to nickel size hail southeast of Keystone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.77 SE Keystone, IA
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2008
10:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Kingfisher County · 4,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Dover, OK
0.88″ hail
May 1, 2008
10:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 1, 2008
Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 ESE Belle Plaine, 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 May 1, 2008

22 reports
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70 mph
May 1, 2008
11:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Shawnee County · 58,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees damaged by severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 NNW Pauline, KS
64 mph
May 1, 2008
11:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuildings reported to have been destroyed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Quenemo, KS
70 mph
May 1, 2008
11:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant tree damage was reported. The siding was peeled off a portion of a mobile home. At the same residence, the roof was torn from a metal outbuilding. Debris from each was carried approximately 50 yards away. Power lines and power poles were down in several locations along the path.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Lyndon, KS
64 mph
May 1, 2008
11:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Pawnee County · 5,178 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated to 65 mph blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pawnee, OK
60 mph
May 1, 2008
11:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated to 60 mph blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Burbank, OK
70 mph
May 1, 2008
11:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported debris and power flashes on the south side of Scranton. The town of Scranton was also left without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Scranton, KS
74 mph
May 1, 2008
11:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Okc)Will Rogers Apt, OK
64 mph
May 1, 2008
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Logan County · 15,130 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large tree limbs were blown down by strong winds. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Meridian, OK
70 mph
May 1, 2008
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds blew down 15 tents at the the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival. Much of the artwork inside the tents was damaged or destroyed. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Edmond, OK
70 mph
May 1, 2008
11:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Osage City, KS
61 mph
May 1, 2008
11:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Noble County · 4,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Red Rock, OK
75 mph
May 1, 2008
11:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Greenwood County · 3,178 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.26 E Seely Corner, KS
75 mph
May 1, 2008
11:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Greenwood County · 3,178 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was damage reported to trees and a barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.28 ENE Madison Godfrey Arpt, KS
100 mph
May 1, 2008
11:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Greenwood County · 3,178 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at nearly 100 mph caused damage to a barn and home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.97 SSW Madison Godfrey Arpt, KS
60 mph
May 1, 2008
11:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 1, 2008
Butler County · 21,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds knocked down several 6 to 8 inch tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.29 ESE El Dorado, KS
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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 1, 2008

23 reports
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
11:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The roof of a residence was lifted and dropped back onto the frame of the house. A large antenna that was cemented into the ground was blown over, which tore the cement block from the ground. Windows were blown out on the southern and northern sides of the house. Debris from the residence was carried approximately 100 yards away. A large, three car garage was partially destroyed just before the tornado lifted. A piece of the roof of the garage fell onto and damaged the motor home inside. Debris from the garage was carried nearly 100 yards and across a street to the Vassar Cemetary. There, one headstone was toppled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Lyndon, KS
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
8:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Allen County · 5,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown occurred in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 E Savonburg, KS
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
8:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Neosho County · 6,036 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Brief tornado touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Earlton, KS
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
8:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Neosho County · 6,036 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 SW (Cnu)Johnson Arpt Ch, KS
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
8:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF0 tornado touchdown at 20:08 CST near the intersection of 215th and Prospect. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Belton, MO
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
8:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged trees and blew down power lines. Several storm chasers observed this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Pawhuska, OK
EF1 category
May 1, 2008
7:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged the roofs of two homes, caused extensive tree damage, and blew down several power poles. This tornado was observed by several storm chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Fairfax, OK
EF1 category
May 1, 2008
7:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Pawnee County · 5,178 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused structural damage to the roof of a home, resulted in extensive damage to trees, and blew down several power poles. This tornado was observed by several storm chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 NW Skedee, OK
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
7:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Allen County · 5,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.34 NNE Petrolia, KS
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
7:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Pawnee County · 5,178 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several storm chasers observed a brief tornado touchdown in open country northeast of town. A survey of the area by NWS personnel found no damage resulting from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Pawnee, OK
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
7:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Osceola County · 2,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 NE Ashton, IA
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
6:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W George, IA
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
6:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Payne County · 22,542 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported a brief tornado which produced no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Glencoe, OK
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
6:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
O'Brien County · 5,468 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Sheldon, IA
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
6:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 1, 2008
Wilson County · 3,744 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 E Fredonia, 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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 1, 2008?

Our records show 191 hail, 22 wind, and 23 tornado reports on May 1, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 1, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on May 1, 2008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 1, 2008 is 4.25″, reported near Center Pt, SD.

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 1, 2008 — 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 1, 2008 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 1, 2008?

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 1, 2008 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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