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Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in May 2008 from May 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
3,653
Wind Reports
2,014
Tornado Reports
563
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage United States · May 2008 · 2008–presentUpdated Daily · last May 31, 2008
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.38 SSW Boyero, CO
1.00″hail
May 31, 2008 11:02 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2008
El Paso County · 199,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Yoder, CO
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 11:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Allen County · 5,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Savonburg, KS
1.00″hail
May 31, 2008 11:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Chickasha Arpt, OK
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 11:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Montgomery County · 12,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Caney, KS
1.00″hail
May 31, 2008 11:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Montgomery County · 12,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Havana, KS
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 10:35 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2008
Lincoln County · 1,866 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.38 SSW Boyero, CO
1.50″hail
May 31, 2008 11:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Neosho County · 6,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chanute, KS
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 11:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Neosho County · 6,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Chanute, KS
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 11:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gracemont, OK
0.88″hail
May 31, 2008 11:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Chickasha Arpt, OK
0.75″hail
May 31, 2008 10:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Caldwell County · 4,912 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Princeton, KY
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 10:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grenola, KS
0.75″hail
May 31, 2008 10:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Crittenden County · 3,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marion, KY
0.75″hail
May 31, 2008 9:11 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2008
El Paso County · 199,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.55 S Ellicott, CO
0.75″hail
May 31, 2008 10:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell about five miles west southwest of Peru, IL around 11:06 pm May 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Spring Vly Apt, IL
1.00″hail
May 31, 2008 9:04 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2008
El Paso County · 199,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.38 NNW Rush, CO
0.88″hail
May 31, 2008 10:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to nickel-sized hail fell about three miles north northeast of Depue, IL around 11:01 pm May 31 covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Seatonville, IL
0.75″hail
May 31, 2008 10:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 2008
Accomack County · 16,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Accomac.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Accomac, VA
4.00″hail
May 31, 2008 9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report was relayed from the media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Weatherford, OK
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-sized hail fell in Malden, IL around 10:50 pm May 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Malden, IL
0.88″hail
May 31, 2008 9:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail fell in Malden, IL around 10:49 pm May 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Malden, IL
0.88″hail
May 31, 2008 10:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 2008
Worcester County · 24,120 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Pocomoke City.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Pocomoke City, MD
0.75″hail
May 31, 2008 9:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Weatherford, OK
1.50″hail
May 31, 2008 9:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hinton, OK
1.00″hail
May 31, 2008 9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell about one mile west southwest of Princeton, IL around 10:35 pm May 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Princeton, IL
1.75″hail
May 31, 2008 9:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Neosho County · 6,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Galesburg, KS
0.75″hail
May 31, 2008 9:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Crawford County · 13,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walnut, KS
1.00″hail
May 31, 2008 9:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter-sized hail fell in Walnut, IL around 10:23 pm May 31 completely covering the streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Walnut, IL
1.00″hail
May 31, 2008 9:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell in Walnut, IL around 10:21 pm May 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Walnut, IL
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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.
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down, along with power lines. Two roofs were damaged. A few roadways were partially blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Oak Grove, KY
58mph
May 31, 2008 11:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Henry County · 10,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds blew numerous trees and power lines down across northeastern portions of Henry County.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Nobles, TN
64mph
May 31, 2008 11:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Todd County · 3,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elkton, KY
60mph
May 31, 2008 11:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was reported on US Highway 62 near Interstate 44.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Chickasha Arpt, OK
70mph
May 31, 2008 11:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Crofton, KY
70mph
May 31, 2008 11:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Caldwell County · 4,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple miles southeast of Farmersville, a barn was levelled. Nearby barns were damaged, along with roofs of houses. Trees were blown down, mainly across northern parts of the county. Several roads were blocked, including Highways 139 and 70 near Creswell. Power outages occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Creswell, KY
60mph
May 31, 2008 10:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Crittenden County · 3,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and power lines were reported community wide.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marion, KY
58mph
May 31, 2008 10:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large construction message boards were blown over on Interstate 80, near the LaSalle County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.88 NNW Peru, IL
81mph
May 31, 2008 9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Hardin County · 1,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few dozen trees were blown down. Roads in the Cave-In-Rock State Park were blocked. At the intersection of Highways 146 and 1, a country store was heavily damaged. The front porch was destroyed, and the roof was damaged by a falling tree. The roof was blown off the porch of a nearby house. On Highway 1, a carport was blown away.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Cave In Rock, IL
60mph
May 31, 2008 9:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down a four inch diameter branch in Malden, IL around 10:49 pm May 31.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Malden, IL
60mph
May 31, 2008 9:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Pope County · 1,649 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Highways 34 and 145 near the Saline County line. Downed trees and power lines blocked portions of Highway 34.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Delwood, IL
62mph
May 31, 2008 10:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
McCreary County · 4,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts throughout the county, particularly in and around Whitley City.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Whitley City, KY
60mph
May 31, 2008 8:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were down in Bernie. Marble size hail was associated with the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Bernie, MO
58mph
May 31, 2008 8:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Crawford County · 13,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts ripped a roof off an outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 NE Mulberry, KS
58mph
May 31, 2008 9:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Courthouse Road and Mobbs Neck Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Heathsville, VA
69mph
May 31, 2008 7:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five trees uprooted and one snapped near 96th Street and Norel Avenue.
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds took the roof off a machine shed, and tore some roof shingles and siding off a home on Route 138 near Wilsonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wilsonville, IL
58mph
May 31, 2008 7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Campbell County · 14,679 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were reported down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 W Fordtown, TN
63mph
May 31, 2008 7:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Scott County · 6,381 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were reported down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SW Huntsville, TN
58mph
May 31, 2008 7:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Hancock County · 2,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and large limbs fell onto power lines disrupting power in the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NE Sneedville, TN
63mph
May 31, 2008 7:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Hawkins County · 18,790 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs fell onto power lines disrupting power in the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Rogersville, TN
69mph
May 31, 2008 5:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof partially torn off building near Cliff Road and 12th. Information provided by private sector meteorologists.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.29 NNE Orchard Gardens, MN
60mph
May 31, 2008 5:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Lincoln County · 12,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped a tree onto a power line at the intersection of Highway 129 and Gingerbread Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.9 SW Bledsoe, TN
63mph
May 31, 2008 5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2008
Hennepin County · 294,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree toppled at occurred at 35W and 74th.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Richfield, MN
58mph
May 31, 2008 6:11 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Putnam County · 29,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree limbs were reported down across Route 22, blocking traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Brewster, NY
58mph
May 31, 2008 5:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Hampden County · 110,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines on Lower Hampden Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 WNW South Monson, MA
69mph
May 31, 2008 5:49 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: The Automated Surface Observing System at Bradley International Airport (KBDL) recorded a 69 mph wind gust. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: E (Bdl)Bradly Fld Wnds, CT
58mph
May 31, 2008 5:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires on South Stone Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 WNW West Suffield, CT
58mph
May 31, 2008 5:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Harrison County · 22,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down. Some trees fell onto power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Shinnston, WV
58mph
May 31, 2008 5:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2008
Gloucester County · 14,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs downed near Lees Neck Farm Road off of Highway 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Glenns, VA
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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 2008
30 reports
EF0category
May 31, 2008 6:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Osage County · 15,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado developed over open country just north of town. This tornado was witnessed by several sources including a deputy with the Osage County Sheriff's Office.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Pawhuska, OK
EF0category
May 31, 2008 3:52 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
King William County · 7,042 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down and caused structural damage to a few homes which included blown out windows and shingles torn off a roof. There was also an empty silo blown over. Numerous large trees were either snapped off or completely blown over, including oak trees 2 to 3 feet in diameter. The tornado was on the ground for about one mile along Etna Mills and Dabneys Mill Roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .29 S Etna Mills, VA
EF0category
May 31, 2008 7:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Preston County · 11,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey found an EF0 tornado occurred in Preston county west of Cranesville, or about 9 miles north of Terra Alta. The tornado had estimated winds near 80 MPH. The tornado snapped or toppled many trees along its path. Two homes suffered damage, with the wall of one home blown out and another wall buckled. A double wide home was pushed off its foundation. Some out buildings were damaged and windows shattered, with one injury from flying glass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Arr, WV
EF1category
May 31, 2008 12:41 AM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado continued into western Seneca County from Hancock County. The tornado entered the county on the south side of Fostoria and continued northeast for around two and half miles before dissipating near County Road 60. One home on the south side of Fostoria was damaged enough to be classified as destroyed. Many other homes in the city sustained roof or siding damage. At least 30 homes were reported to have limbs or trees on them in Fostoria alone. Several sheds and other outbuildings were also leveled. Hundreds of trees were toppled as well. This tornado had a damage path more than eight miles in length and up to a 100 yards in width.
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in northeastern Hancock County about two miles southwest of Arcadia near the intersection of Township Roads 214 and 254. The tornado continued northeast for about six miles before moving into Seneca County on the south end of Fostoria. The total tornado path length was over eight miles. The track was parallel to State Route 12 and about a mile to the south of the road. The tornado was initially an EF1 but strengthened to EF2 intensity after crossing County Road 330. The tornado returned to EF1 intensity just before reaching County Road 23 on the southwest edge of Fostoria. The damage path had a maximum width of around 100 yards. Around a dozen properties sustained damage from this tornado. At least two homes were destroyed with several others heavily damaged. Many outbuildings were also damaged. Hundreds of trees were toppled along the damage path. At least six people were treated at a Fostoria hospital for cuts and bruises.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 SSW Arcadia, OH
EF0category
May 30, 2008 11:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Putnam County · 12,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed near Road 13I just south of Township Highway I and dissipated near the Firefox Lake Private Subdivision. As the tornado moved toward the Blanchard River it quickly widened to a peak width of 464 yards or just a little over a quarter of a mile. The tornado continued east before crossing the river again and quickly weakening. The most significant damage occurred along Township Highway I between Roads 13 and 13I. The tornado destroyed six outbuildings including pole barns and well built buildings constructed on a foundation. Over a half dozen homes were damaged with several sustaining major damage including the complete removal of roofs. A large amount of agricultural equipment and eleven vehicles were also damaged or destroyed with total monetary losses initially estimated at $1,200,000.
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the Adams county, Indiana and Van Wert county, Ohio line. It proceeded across State Line Road and destroyed 2 closed, steel doors on a barn. The tornado dissipated over open field. Damage is estimated at $60,000 to the barn. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.13 NNW Wren, OH
EF0category
May 30, 2008 10:57 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Adams County · 11,120 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A resident in Van Wert county Ohio observed a funnel touch down in an open field. Several trees were found blown down near the Adams County (IN) and Van Wert County (OH) line. A local clearing of corn stubble and debris was found. A shed at a nearby residence suffered some shingle damage. Damage was estimated at $500 for the shingle damage. The tornado moved into Van Wert county Ohio.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.76 ENE Rivare, IN
EF1category
May 30, 2008 9:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Hancock County · 28,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Wind speeds with this tornado were around 100 mph based on damage indicators. Multiple structures had damage including farm buildings and houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.4 ESE Mc Cordsville, IN
EF1category
May 30, 2008 9:32 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Hancock County · 28,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in Marion County at 2127 near 42nd Street and Post Road and tracked southeastward for 3.1 miles before exiting Marion County. The tornado exited Marion County at 2132 and entered Hancock County on North County Line Road, 500 meters south of East 38th Street. The tornado continued in Hancock County for 4.0 miles until lifting at 2136, 500 feet south of West 200 North on North 400 West. The tornado was rated EF-2 while in Marion County with a width of 150 yards and winds of 125 mph. The tornado was rated EF-1 while in Hancock County with a width of 100 yards and winds near 100 mph. Numerous structures were damaged in Marion County with the hardest hit area being an apartment complex near 38th Street and Mittthoefer Road. While in Hancock County, the tornado damaged barns, houses, billboards, trees, and powerlines. The tornado was associated with an embedded supercell that was overtaken by a line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.84 WSW Mt Comfort, IN
EF2category
May 30, 2008 9:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous structures were damaged in Marion County with the hardest hit area being an apartment complex near 38th Street and Mitthoefer Road. The tornado was associated with an embedded supercell that was overtaken by a line. Based on damage indicators, wind speeds were estimated around 125 mph. This tornado formed near 42nd Street and Post Road and tracked southeastward for 3.1 miles before exiting Marion County on North County Line Road 500 meters south of East 38th Street. The tornado continued in Hancock County. While in Marion County the tornado was rated EF-2 and while in Hancock County the tornado was rated EF-1. The tornado continued to the southeast in Hancock County for 4.0 miles. This made the entire path length 7.1 miles. The width of the tornado while in Hancock County was 100 yards and lasted from 2132 until 2136. Overall, the tornado was on the ground from 2127 until 2136. The tornado lifted in Hancock County 500 feet south of West 200 North on North 400 West. While in Hancock County the tornado damaged barns, houses, billboards, trees, and powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.1 ENE Lawrence, IN
EF0category
May 30, 2008 7:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in rural Shelby County. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Westervelt, IL
EF0category
May 30, 2008 7:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Christian County · 12,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Taylorville, IL
EF1category
May 30, 2008 6:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into Sangamon County from Morgan County. The tornado damaged a pole barn, house and several trees, and destroyed a garage and another pole barn, and snapped several trees and power poles. The tornado traveled for another mile across open farmland before dissipating 8 miles west-southwest of Auburn around 7:25 pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.28 WNW Lowder, IL
EF1category
May 30, 2008 6:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Morgan County · 11,415 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in an open field 3 miles west-southwest of Waverly at 7:17 pm CDT. During the early part of the tornado track, the storm snapped trees along a 1.5 mile path, before producing minor damage to the roofs of a house and garage. The tornado then increased in width and intensity around 7:20 pm. It damaged two houses and a pole barn, and destroyed a garage, shed, pole barn, and two grain bins. The tornado crossed Illinois route 111 about a mile south of Waverly, and continued southeast across 1.5 miles of open farm land, before crossing into Sangamon County around 7:23 pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.74 W Waverly, IL
EF0category
May 30, 2008 6:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Carroll County · 8,131 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A couple of trees sustained damage as a result of a supercell that formed a tornado that briefly touched down near a field. Wind speeds were around 65 mph based on damage indicators.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .64 NE Pyrmont, IN
EF0category
May 30, 2008 5:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado hit a rural area near Pittsfield and Detroit and only caused tree damage along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Pittsfield, IL
EF0category
May 30, 2008 5:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Wabash County · 11,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another brief tornado touched down near the intersection of 600 East and 250 S, just north of Lincolnville. After touching down in an open field, the circulation struck an older wood barn, causing the west-facing wall to fall in and some roof material to be blown off. Mud splatter was observed on the north-facing wall of the barn. A few trees were observed blown down facing west immediately north of the touchdown location. The tornado then quickly dissipated as it approached Salamonie Lake Reservoir. The damage was consistent with a EF0 with maximum winds of 80 mph. Maximum width was 25 yards and the tornado was on the ground for around one tenth of a mile. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .81 SSW Dora, IN
EF1category
May 30, 2008 5:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2008
Wabash County · 11,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was confirmed in an open field just west of a residence on South State Road 13 south of West 400 S. Several trees were damaged with a pole barn being partially destroyed. A second barn had the north wall blown towards the north and a partial roof collapse as a result. Approximately 12 power poles were snapped or pushed over along State Route 13. The damage in the area was consistent with a EF1 tornado with maximum winds estimated at around 90 mph. Two minor injuries as two people were in the barn at the time the tornado struck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.63 SE Hartman, IN
EF0category
May 30, 2008 4:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Ralls County · 3,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado initially formed near the intersection of Highway 19 and County Road 209. Power pole and tree damage was noted at this location. The tornado moved east northeast and caused more tree damage about 3/4 mile south of Highway 19 and Clarence Cannon Lane. The tornado crossed Highway P about 1 mile south of Center. Large power poles were bent over about 20 degrees at this location. The tornado moved east northeast and damaged a modular home and a machine shed near Kingbird and Vesper Drive. About 100 yards east of this location a mobile home was turned onto its side.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Center, MO
EF1category
May 30, 2008 4:10 PM CST-6
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Lewis County · 3,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first formed about 1/4 mile east of Highway 6 on Heritage Road where it damaged several pine trees. The tornado moved east-northeast and damaged three machine sheds. The tornado then snapped several utility poles and damaged more machine sheds. Some of the debris from the machine sheds was tossed 200 yards with two by four boards driven into the ground. The tornado continued to damage trees just west of Highway C. The tornado crossed Highway C and damaged a machine shed and grain bin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 NW Ewing, MO
EF1category
May 30, 2008 3:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed about 1 mile north of I-72 near mile marker 31. The tornado initially damaged trees, then moved east and destroyed a machine shed about 1/2 mile north of County Roads 1900N and 2800E. Debris from the machine shed was thrown over 1/2 mile to the east and northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 S New Salem, IL
EF0category
May 30, 2008 2:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open field. Multiple eyewitnesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Morris, MN
EF1category
May 30, 2008 4:21 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Mahaska County · 7,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several homes were damaged or destroyed, two mobile homes were destroyed. Considerable tree damage was reported. The EF2 damage occurred in the Attica area, along with 10 injuries. The tornado weakened as it moved into Mahaska County out of Marion County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.94 SSW Olivet, IA
EF2category
May 30, 2008 4:07 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several homes were damaged or destroyed, two mobile homes were destroyed. Considerable tree damage was reported. The EF2 damage occurred in the Attica area, along with 10 injuries. The tornado moved out of Marion County into Mahaska County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.79 NNE Columbia, IA
EF1category
May 30, 2008 3:54 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused damage to trees, farm buildings, and power lines. The tornado moved into the county from Warren County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 SSW Newbern, IA
EF1category
May 30, 2008 3:51 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused damage to trees, farm buildings, and power lines. The tornado moved out of Warren County and into Marion County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.59 S Lacona, IA
EF1category
May 30, 2008 3:13 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Clarke County · 3,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was primarily done to outbuildings, power lines, and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.24 WNW Murray, IA
EF1category
May 29, 2008 11:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Power lines and trees were damaged as well as farm outbuildings being damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 NW Kennedy, IA
EF2category
May 29, 2008 10:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2008
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A bow echo that moved across the Beatrice area spun up an EF2 tornado just north of town while south through east of town a narrow path of straight line wind damage occurred. The tornado touched down around 2 miles east of Highway 77 near Hackberry Road where it severely damaged two houses. Farm outbuildings were also severely damaged or destroyed. The tornado was rated an EF2 at that location. From there the tornado damaged a church on Elm Road with trees also snapped or uprooted in both areas as well. The tornado continued east northeast causing substantial tree and outbuilding damage to 10 more farmsteads, along with some house damage. Most of the damage occurred along Hackberry Road with the damage path around 1/4 mile wide. As the tornado worked its way east northeast toward Johnson county...the damage gradually weakened and the path narrowed. The tornado was estimated to have lifted a little northeast of Filley. Emergency management estimated that the tornado and the wind damage south through east of town caused at least a million dollars worth of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.83 SSE Pickrell, NE
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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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