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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 22, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 22, 2008 from May 22, 2008 through May 22, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
193
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
32
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 22, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last May 22, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on May 22, 2008

193 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
11:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Logan County · 15,130 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Guthrie, OK
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2008
10:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Phillips County · 2,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSW Agra, KS
2.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
10:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Kingfisher County · 4,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail report was relayed by an Oklahoma City television station.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kingfisher, OK
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Kingfisher County · 4,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Kingfisher, OK
2.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Kingfisher County · 4,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Kingfisher, OK
3.50″ hail
May 22, 2008
9:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Sheridan County · 1,053 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NSSL SHAVE project relayed a half dozen reports of large hail from 4 miles SSE Angelus to east of Angelus. The largest hail was reported at 3.5 inches in diameter with numerous reports at 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Angelus, KS
1.25″ hail
May 22, 2008
9:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Blaine County · 3,630 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Watonga, OK
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2008
9:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was accompanied by 45 MPH winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Kearney, NE
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2008
8:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NE Cheyenne, WY
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
8:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Kearney County · 2,681 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to golf ball size hail was reported in Minden.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Minden, NE
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
8:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Kearney County · 2,681 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 E Axtell, NE
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
7:47 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 35 E Cheyenne, WY
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
8:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Funk, NE
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
8:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Kearney County · 2,681 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 ESE Wilcox, NE
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2008
8:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 22, 2008
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 NE Webster Res, 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 22, 2008

55 reports
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70 mph
May 22, 2008
11:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Alfalfa County · 2,152 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed three miles south of the intersections of Highways 11 and 38. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Great Salt Plains Lake Dam, OK
60 mph
May 22, 2008
11:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small hail occurred with the 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.55 N Wilmot, KS
60 mph
May 22, 2008
11:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Pratt County · 3,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down on the east side of Pratt.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pratt, KS
60 mph
May 22, 2008
11:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Pratt County · 3,672 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down on the east side of Pratt on Highway 54.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 W Pratt, KS
60 mph
May 22, 2008
10:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Logan County · 15,130 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Guthrie, OK
64 mph
May 22, 2008
10:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Kingfisher County · 4,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cashion, OK
63 mph
May 22, 2008
10:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Woods County · 3,723 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alva, OK
70 mph
May 22, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch diameter tree limbs were blown down by the high wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt, KS
70 mph
May 22, 2008
10:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Kingfisher County · 4,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 65 to 70 mph blew through and around the Kingfisher area. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down. The electricity in the town of Kingfisher was knocked out. Roof damage was also reported five miles northwest of Kingfisher. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kingfisher, OK
60 mph
May 22, 2008
9:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.62 E Elm Creek, NE
69 mph
May 22, 2008
8:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds caused some roof damage and irrigation pipe to be blown around.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.81 S Holdrege, NE
60 mph
May 22, 2008
7:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Phillips County · 2,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.74 WSW Logan, KS
58 mph
May 22, 2008
7:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This report was relayed from the National Spotter Network.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Densmore, KS
70 mph
May 22, 2008
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cattle shed and lean two were destroyed by the high wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.42 SSW Utica, KS
58 mph
May 22, 2008
6:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 22, 2008
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Hot Spgs, AR
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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, 2008

32 reports
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
7:32 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in open area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Cheyenne, WY
EF1 category
May 22, 2008
7:28 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked over open country, but did destroy a pole barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Cheyenne, WY
EF1 category
May 22, 2008
7:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed southwest of the Wakeeney airport and subsequently moved across the south side of Wakeeney before curving north along 13th Avenue and dissipating about 0.25 miles north of the city limit and 0.25 miles west of U.S. 283 (13th Street). The first damage was destruction of a hangar at the airport. The hangar was open to the south, and the wind entered the structure, lifted it, and deposited it in pieces northeast of its original location. The tornado moved through the KOA Campground south of I70, rolling a fifth wheel trailer, destroying a small cabin that was held down only by gravity, blowing limbs up to six inches in diameter from trees, and removing shingles from the roof of the manager���s office. Portions of the flat roof covering on the high school were lifted and peeled off. Small storage buildings were destroyed and trees were uprooted along 13th Street. At the north end of Wakeeney, a large Quonset building that opened to the south was lifted and destroyed, and the roof was removed from a brick barn. Wind speeds were estimated to be 90-100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.56 SSW Wakeeney, KS
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
7:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado passed over wide open spaces.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.3 SW Trego Center, KS
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
7:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Lane County · 784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The relatively short lived tornado did not strike anything.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.37 NNE Alamota, KS
EF1 category
May 22, 2008
7:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado curved back to the northwest before dissipating. It caused EF1 damage at a farm where a 40 by 60 foot shed was destroyed. The tornado also took down fencing.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.88 SSW Utica, KS
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
4:40 PM PST-8
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained weather spotter from the Lake Elsinore area captured video of a tornado between 5:40 ��� 5:45 PM. This tornado occurred in an unpopulated area near the Gavilan Hills between Woodcrest and Lake Elsinore, however the exact path is unknown. This was the fourth and final tornado produced by the storm. No reports of damage were received and this tornado was rated EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.83 SW Alessandro, CA
EF1 category
May 22, 2008
6:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Red Willow County · 4,156 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Red Willow county from Decatur county, Kansas. A garage lost a roof and 2 walls approximately 3.5 miles north of Lebanon. A stock trailer was pushed 6 feet and 4 oil tanks were blown over, one being tossed 1/4 mile. About 25 utility poles were either broken or damaged in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.72 SSW Lebanon, NE
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
3:50 PM PST-8
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photos and video of the EF-2 tornado all show a separate tornado occurring in its vicinity at the same time. Based on photographic evidence and eyewitness accounts, this separate tornado would be the third tornado produced by the storm. The exact path is not known, however several videos indicate that this tornado was just west of Interstate 215 in close proximity to the Riverside National Cemetery. No reports of damage were received and this tornado was rated EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.23 WNW Val Verde, CA
EF2 category
May 22, 2008
3:42 PM PST-8
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Observations from KRIV indicate that this tornado touched down on March Field at 4:42 PM, traveled approximately three miles in a west-southwest direction for 21 minutes, and had a max width of 75 yards. As the tornado crossed Interstate 215, a semi-truck was lifted 30 to 40 feet into the air and nine empty BNSF railroad cars were derailed. The driver of the semi had to be extricated using the ���jaws of life��� and was hospitalized for over a month due to moderate head injuries. The tornado also damaged the roofs of several homes and a trailer on Kuder Ave. It should be noted that another tornado developed nearby while this tornado was in progress. Based on input from Dr. Kisho Mehta and Tim Marshall, damage to the rail cars was consistent with wind gusts up to 120 mph, or an EF-2 tornado. This is the first EF-2 tornado in California since the new scale was implemented in February 2007, and the first F2 tornado in California since the 1998 Sunnyvale tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .35 NW March Afb, CA
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
5:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Gove County · 1,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado remained over open country with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.94 SSE Quinter, KS
EF1 category
May 22, 2008
5:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An intense supercell thunderstorm produced this long track tornado which traveled 34 miles from extreme southern Decatur county into Red Willow county Nebraska. Dozens of utility poles were snapped and numerous outbuildings were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 N Dresden, KS
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
3:30 PM PST-8
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Riverside County · 591,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Observations from KRIV indicate that this tornado touched down at 4:30 PM approximately four miles southeast of the March ARB and was on the ground for six minutes. No reports of damage were received and this tornado was rated EF-0 tornado. The exact path of this tornado is not known.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE March Afb, CA
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado did not encounter anything to damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.39 S Collyer, KS
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 22, 2008
Sheridan County · 1,053 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado remained over open country with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.29 E Selden, 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, 2008?

Our records show 193 hail, 55 wind, and 32 tornado reports on May 22, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 22, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on May 22, 2008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 22, 2008 is 3.50″, reported near Angelus, KS.

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, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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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