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Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 3, 2009 from May 3, 2009 through May 3, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
170
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage United States · May 3, 2009 · 2009–presentUpdated Daily · last May 3, 2009
Hail Report Description: Hail with a 0.75 inch diameter was observed in Perry, Utah. The spotter also reported that the hail accumulated 2 inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Perry, UT
1.75″hail
May 3, 2009 5:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Iberville Parish · 9,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plaquemine, LA
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 4:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported hail up to quarter size covering half the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.79 NW Haire, LA
1.75″hail
May 3, 2009 4:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Iberville Parish · 9,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Grosse Tete, LA
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Cumberland County · 22,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near City Lake Road near Meadow Park Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.42 N Lantana, TN
0.88″hail
May 3, 2009 3:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from pea to nickel size was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mandeville, LA
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 1:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson County · 8,914 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Lorenzo, ID
0.88″hail
May 3, 2009 1:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Power County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Rockland, ID
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Jasper County · 7,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CoCoRaHS observer reported pea to quarter size hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.48 ESE Kirbyville, TX
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 1:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Payette County · 7,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter 1.5 miles west of Payette reported one inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.89 WSW Payette, ID
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 1:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Cropwell, AL
0.88″hail
May 3, 2009 1:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels covered the ground, near Sterrett.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sterrett, AL
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Maplesville, AL
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground in Vandiver.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Vandiver, AL
0.88″hail
May 3, 2009 1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels covered the ground at Greystone Legacy Country Club.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.65 WSW Dunavant, AL
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 1:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Argyle, AL
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 12:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 S Vestavia Hills, AL
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 11:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .46 NNW Giles, AL
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 10:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.55 SW Stringer, MS
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 10:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.84 W Mize, MS
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 8:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across all of central Franklin County from Roxie to Meadville and Bude, as well as locations just to the east of Bude.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.86 W Roxie, MS
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 8:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Claiborne County · 2,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was spotted at Russum and across portions of western Claiborne County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 WNW Russum, MS
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 8:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson County · 1,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.81 W Brasfield, MS
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 8:44 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Adams County · 10,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across central Adams County, including in and around Natchez.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 NE Carthage, MS
1.00″hail
May 3, 2009 7:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail crossed the northern portion of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 ESE Aimwell, LA
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 6:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported at the Lake Livingston Dam.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 W Lake Livingston Dam, TX
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 2:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Dallas County · 548,642 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Coppell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.87 ENE Coppell, TX
0.75″hail
May 3, 2009 2:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for May 3, 2009
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 114 and Kimball Rd in Southlake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 NE Grapevine S Lake Arp, 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.
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down on the east side of Asheville and some buildings suffered roof damage. Damage was most concentrated in the area around Glendale Ave and Swannanoa River Rd. These roads and several side streets were closed due to falling trees. In addition, large tree limbs were blown down on I-240 near Fairview Rd and on Tunnel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .12 W Oakley, NC
63mph
May 3, 2009 8:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rockingham County · 30,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Williamson Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mayfield, NC
63mph
May 3, 2009 6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sequatchie County · 4,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on Buck Ridge Road three and a half miles northeast of Lewis Chapel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.57 NE Lewis Chapel, TN
63mph
May 3, 2009 6:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sequatchie County · 4,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on East Valley Road three and a half miles south of Center Point.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 S Center Pt, TN
63mph
May 3, 2009 6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down across the northwest half of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 ESE Glover Hill, TN
63mph
May 3, 2009 6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Ladds Cove Road one and a half miles north northeast of Martin Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNE Martin Spgs, TN
58mph
May 3, 2009 6:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a very large Pecan tree onto a car and home off of Gunter Avenue in Bridgeport. Some significant damage occurred on the front of the house from the fallen tree. Damage to the nearby car appeared to be minor.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 NE Bridgeport, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 6:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines northwest of Bridgeport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNW Bridgeport, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 7:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down around Batesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 W Batesville, GA
40mph
May 3, 2009 6:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that three trees were blown down within the city of Athens. No structural damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Athens, GA
60mph
May 3, 2009 5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported blown down on CR 249 in the Hytop area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 SSW Hytop, AL
64mph
May 3, 2009 5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported blown down on CR 754 in the Skyline area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .76 NNE Skyline, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 5:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported blown down at the intersection of CR 8 and CR 17 in the Skyline area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .45 ENE Letcher, AL
41mph
May 3, 2009 6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that four trees were blown down in the far northwestern part of the county near the Monroe county line. Some pea-sized hail may also have been observed in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Lizella, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hall County 911 Center reported that up to 10 trees were down from northwest of Gainesville, along Club and Riverside Drives, into the city of Gainesville itself. No structural damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.88 NNW Gnesville Cotton Mil, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 6:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Monroe County · 8,898 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Monroe County 911 Center reported that eight trees were blown down across the county. No structural damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.5 NNW Culloden, GA
62mph
May 3, 2009 4:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the I-80 UDOT sensor at mile post 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: .73 SSE Timpie, UT
43mph
May 3, 2009 5:51 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Upson County · 9,158 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Upson County 911 Center reported that three to four trees were blown down in the Yatesville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Yatesville, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:49 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The DeKalb County 911 Center reported that at least 20 trees were blown down across the county. While no specific locations were provided, radar data indicated that 50 knot or greater winds primarily affected areas from Druid Hills northeast to Tucker.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Druid Hills, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees over Scott Branch Road near New Hope.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Oak Grove, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lamar County · 5,756 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lamar County 911 Center reported that from six to ten trees were blown down across the county. No damage to structures was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Milner, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Spalding County 911 Center reported that more than 20 trees were blown down across the county. Most of the downed trees were within the city limits of Griffin. Widespread power outages were observed within the county from downed power lines. No structural damage was reported, however.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Birdie, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Henry County 911 Center reported that at least seven trees were down within the county. Three of these trees were down on structures causing damage, while the other four were down on roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Hampton, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Fayette County · 38,273 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Fayette County 911 Center reported that at least 20 trees were down across the county. The majority of the downed trees were in the western part of the county in the Peachtree City area. An off duty National Weather Service employee observed that four large pine trees were snapped along Georgia Highway 74 near the Cooper Lighting Facility about three miles south of Peachtree City. Amateur radio operators reported that a one foot-diameter tree was down in Fayetteville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 SSW Aberdeen, GA
41mph
May 3, 2009 5:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Douglas County · 42,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Douglas County Sentinel reported that a church, located on Chapel Hill Road, suffered minor damage when a tree fell on the structure during thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 S Chapel Hill, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Fulton County · 231,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Fulton County Emergency Management Director reported that at least 50 trees were down across mainly the southern half of the county, especially in the Monroe Drive, Interstate-285, and Interstate-20 areas. At least one structure sustained damage in this area from downed trees. The public reported that another home in Palmetto suffered substantial damage when a large tree fell on structure. Three adjacent vehicles were also damaged substantially.
NWS Wind Report Location: NNW Palmetto, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Cobb County 911 Center reported that more than a dozen trees were down across the county, including one that fell on a home causing damage to the structure. A tree was also down on Alabama Road in Mareitta. Radar data indicated that there were two lines of thunderstorms causing strong to damaging winds across Cobb county. One line moved from near Powder Springs at 610 pm EDT to the northeast corner of the county, northeast of Marietta, by 630 pm EDT. Another smaller line moved from Powder Springs at 630 pm EDT to near Smyrna around 645 pm EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Powder Spgs, GA
45mph
May 3, 2009 5:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Meriwether County · 6,686 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Meriwether County Sheriff's Office reported that three trees were blown down in the Greenville area. One of the trees fell on a home causing damage to the structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.05 NW Odessadale, GA
62mph
May 3, 2009 5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Coweta County Emergency Management Director reported that more than 100 trees were down across the county. More than a dozen power lines were also down. The majority of the damage was observed across the western and northern part of the county from Handy to north of Madras to near Palmetto, along the Fulton county line. One resident reported that a downburst had occurred in the Handy area where several dozen trees were down at a private residence. Trees down included large pine and oak trees. Some trees were also down in the eastern and southern parts of the county near Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia. No structural damage was reported. Approximately 3000 residents of the county were left without power for a few hours following the storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Handy, GA
54mph
May 3, 2009 4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local Columbus television media reported that wind gusts of 54 mph were measured on the top of Saint Francis Hospital. Three to four trees were also down across the county, including one at Woodruff Farms and Branton Woods Drive and on 15th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Columbus, GA
64mph
May 3, 2009 4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center and the Heard County Sheriff's Office reported that more than two dozen trees were down across the county, and a number of power lines as well. Two homes in Franklin suffered extensive structural damage from downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Waresville, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down and caused power outages. The fallen trees damaged several buildings and vehicles. Several outbuildings and barns also suffered damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Roanoke, AL
64mph
May 3, 2009 4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Troup County · 21,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Troup County 911 Center and the Troup County Sheriff's Office reported that more than a dozen trees were blown down across the county. No other structural damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Abbottsford, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 3:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at several locations around Chambers County. A few vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Lafayette, AL
61mph
May 3, 2009 3:21 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The East Alabama Medical Center recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Opelika, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Carroll County · 34,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported that at least a dozen trees were down across the county. One home in Amindon Estates suffered structural damage when a tree fell through the structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Bowdon, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 3:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations across Lee County. A church roof sustained moderate damage, and a parking deck had minor roof damage. A large tree fell onto a county bucket truck, and damaged the county garage shop.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW Auburn, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Fannin County 911 Center reported that at least a dozen trees were blown down near Blue Ridge on Raccoon Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.5 SSE Blue Ridge, GA
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at several locations across Macon County. At least one home was damaged by the fallen trees. At least one vehicle was damaged, and many roadways were blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Tuskegee, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at several locations around Tallapoosa County, at least one of which landed on and badly damaged a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Dadeville, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A small portable metal shed was destroyed and blown across US-278 into the parking lot of a nearby gas station. A few trees were blown down, and a few homes suffered shingle damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Ladiga, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down on Cricket Lane, in Lincoln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.61 SE Lincoln, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds uprooted a tree off of southeastern portions of Lawrence Road in Morgan City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .64 S Morgan City, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across Clay County. At least one structure suffered unspecified wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 ENE Ashland, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 2:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds at estimated 60 mph downed trees in Highland Home.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Highland Home, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in several locations around Elmore County, including Wetumpka. A few vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 ESE Wetumpka, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down on Woodley Circle, on the southeast side of Montgomery.
NWS Wind Report Location: .45 ESE Pinedale, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The soccer field bleachers at the Auburn University at Montgomery were blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: .21 SSW Mitylene, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Lakeview Drive, on the northeast side of Montgomery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.62 N Mitylene, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down in Millbrook. Some of the fallen trees blocked roads, and one tree fell onto a home causing minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .45 E Millbrook, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down in Elmore.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Cobbs Ford, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on Old Sylacauga Highway and Odens Mill Road, north of Sylacauga.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.7 NW Mignon, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 2:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down and uprooted around Sylacauga. The volunteer fire department suffered roof damage. A few homes and mobile homes were damaged by the fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 WSW Sylacauga, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the Eden Community, near Pell City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 NE Eden, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Columbiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Columbiana, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lowndes County · 2,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across Lowndes County. Many of the fallen trees blocked roadways. A few trees fell on vehicles and homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.17 E Hayneville, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Coosa County · 3,855 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the northwest portion of Coosa County.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Marble Vly, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Autauga County · 18,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across Autauga County.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Booth, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lowndes County · 2,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the Benton Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: .8 NE Barton, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hundreds of trees were snapped off at CR-71 and South River Road, near Lacoosa Marina. At least 3 homes were damaged by the fallen trees. Several campers also suffered minor damage. A roof was blown off a dry storage boat house, and several other outbuildings were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Lay Lake, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in the city of Thorsby.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Thorsby, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were snapped off along Interstate 65, between mile markers 219 and 212, and several more were blown down within the city of Jemison. An old store front was blown over in downtown Jemison. Four buildings suffered damage. At least 3 vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. The railroad tracks were blocked for several hours. The fence around the baseball field at Jemison High School was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Jemison, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the city of Clanton. At least one home was damaged by fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Clanton Gragg Arpt, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 1:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines in Monroeville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Monroeville, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down around Maplesville. At least three homes and two mobile homes were damaged by the fallen trees. Fallen trees blocked the railroad tracks. Several outbuildings suffered varying degrees of roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .25 ENE Maplesville, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down at several locations around the city of Moody.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 NNW Acmar, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 1:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed numerous trees across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Frisco City, AL
69mph
May 3, 2009 1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the southern portion of Bibb County, and many roadways were blocked as a result.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 ESE Lawley, AL
63mph
May 3, 2009 12:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Stevens Hill Circle, Riverchase Trace, and Old Rocky Ridge Road, in Hoover. Large tents and portable restrooms were blown down at Spain Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 W Quito, AL
69mph
May 3, 2009 12:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Perry County · 2,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thousands of trees were blown down across Perry County.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marion, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 12:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Clarke County · 7,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph caused widespread tree and power line damage across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Grove Hill, AL
69mph
May 3, 2009 12:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Hale County, including around Greensboro. A total of 9 homes were damaged by fallen trees, including 5 homes in the Faunsdale area. One mobile home had its roof torn off.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 WNW Greensboro, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 12:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Greene County · 2,246 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down along the river, between Forkland and Demopolis.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.64 SSE Forkland, AL
69mph
May 3, 2009 12:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hundreds of trees were blown down throughout Marengo County, including near Linden. One tractor trailer was blown over on US-80. The driver suffered minor injuries. At least 2 homes in Linden were damaged by fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Linden, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 12:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees across Highway 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Millry, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 1:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Surry County · 2,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was estimated near Surry.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.65 SE Scotland, VA
58mph
May 3, 2009 11:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sumter County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Cuba.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Cuba, AL
58mph
May 3, 2009 11:51 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sumter County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the Kinterbish Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.19 SSW Siloam, AL
60mph
May 3, 2009 11:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines near Sand Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sand Hill, MS
70mph
May 3, 2009 11:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph downed numerous trees and power lines around Butler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Butler, AL
61mph
May 3, 2009 11:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Forrest County · 21,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down from near the Rawls Springs area of North Hattiesburg, across Hattiesburg and to locations just south of town. A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at the Hattiesburg airport as the line of storms moved through.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.31 NNE Rawls Spgs, MS
83mph
May 3, 2009 11:02 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Clarke County · 5,300 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were blown down across the central portion of Clarke County. At least 20 roads across the county had downed trees across them. A barn was blown down. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NNE Barnett, MS
78mph
May 3, 2009 11:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Clarke County · 5,300 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the southern portion of Clarke County. Several roads were blocked by downed trees. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.3 S Goodwater, MS
58mph
May 3, 2009 10:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nine trees were blown down in the northern portion of Lamar county, including the Sumrall and West Hattiesburg areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .32 WNW Sumrall, MS
58mph
May 3, 2009 10:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down just south of Raleigh, a few were down across Highway 35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.39 SW Raleigh, MS
61mph
May 3, 2009 10:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Pelahatchie.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SW Pelahatchie, MS
78mph
May 3, 2009 10:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central portion of Jones County. Just east of Laurel, a woman was killed when a tree fell onto her mobile home. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 NNW Hebron, MS
69mph
May 3, 2009 10:32 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along County Road 10 near Stringer and County Road 17 north of Stringer and one tree fell on a house. Trees and power lines were observed down in Stringer. Damage also occurred to a chicken house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.55 SW Stringer, MS
81mph
May 3, 2009 10:29 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern part of the county. One tree fell on a house. A motorcyclist was injured when they ran into a tree which was down across a road just northeast of Laurel. This occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.03 NNE Reddoch, MS
69mph
May 3, 2009 10:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and several power lines were blown down across the central and southern portion of the county. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.48 WSW Williamsburg, MS
69mph
May 3, 2009 10:18 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the southern portion of Smith County. Several trees were down across area roads including Highway 28 near Mize and Highway 37 near Taylorsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.03 WSW Mize, MS
63mph
May 3, 2009 10:17 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An interstate sign was blown down along the eastbound lane of I-20 about one half of a mile west of the downtown Brandon exit. Power lines were blown down in the Robinhood Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: .72 NE Rice Hill, MS
75mph
May 3, 2009 10:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines fell across the county. There were also lots of minor roof damage to homes, especially in the Hot Coffee area. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.42 SW Mt Olive, MS
77mph
May 3, 2009 10:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central and southern section of the county. Several trees were down across roads with a tree on a mobile home and another on a truck in the around Bassfield. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.57 NNE Lucas, MS
81mph
May 3, 2009 9:57 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern section of the county. The damage resulted in numerous power outages. Many trees were down across roads with a couple down on homes. This damage occurred as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.29 N Lucas, MS
66mph
May 3, 2009 9:53 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across the south portion of Jackson and along Jackson-Raymond Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 NNE Coopers Wells, MS
69mph
May 3, 2009 9:51 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Simpson County · 8,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees were blown down across a large portion of central Simpson County as a large bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.33 NE Schley, MS
75mph
May 3, 2009 9:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and a few power lines were blown down across the northern half of Lawrence County. A few trees were down on a couple homes and some minor roof damage occurred to a few buildings in Monticello.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.32 SSE Nola, MS
69mph
May 3, 2009 9:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across central and southern portions of Hinds County. A few trees were down across area roads from just west of Raymond to around Terry.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.14 NNE Learned, MS
75mph
May 3, 2009 9:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Copiah County · 7,960 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down around Wesson. Numerous trees were also blown down across the southeast portion of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.52 WNW Beauregard, MS
78mph
May 3, 2009 9:27 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lincoln County · 10,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central portion of the county. A few trees were down on some homes in and around Brookhaven.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.29 NNW Williams, MS
78mph
May 3, 2009 9:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Lincoln County · 10,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern portion of the county. A few trees were down on some homes with one on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 E Caseyville, MS
81mph
May 3, 2009 9:21 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Copiah County · 7,960 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fifty plus trees were blown down along a swath from around Barlow to Crystal Springs as a significant bow echo, called a derecho, raced across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 NNE Barlow, MS
58mph
May 3, 2009 9:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Warren County · 13,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down off Highway 61 on the north side of Vicksburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: .27 SSE Waltersville, MS
90mph
May 3, 2009 9:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant straight line winds and wind damage occurred across a large portion of Franklin County. Winds between 80 and 90 mph occurred as a derecho raced across the county. Hundreds of trees and many power lines were blown down across the county. Several trees were down on homes and awnings were torn off buildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 WNW Roxie, MS
77mph
May 3, 2009 8:53 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson County · 1,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and power lines were blown down across the southern half of Jefferson County. Highway 33, south of Fayette, was also blocked due to downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.19 NE Stampley, MS
81mph
May 3, 2009 8:53 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Claiborne County · 2,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dozens of trees and several power lines were blown down across the county with some trees down across roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.39 SE Westside, MS
75mph
May 3, 2009 8:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Adams County · 10,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the southern portion of Adams County. A few structures were damage by downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 NNW Sibley, MS
81mph
May 3, 2009 8:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson County · 1,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and power lines were blown down across the northern half of Jefferson County. Highway 552, east of Lorman, was blocked due to downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.05 N Church Hill, MS
90mph
May 3, 2009 8:42 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Adams County · 10,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant wind damage occurred across a large portion of Adams County. Winds were rated as high as 80 to 90 mph with a large bowing segment of a progressive derecho. Hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were downed across the county. According to Emergency Manager, 41 structures were damaged across the county. Structural damage was a mix of major to minor and were mostly damaged by fallen trees, but many were also damaged by the intense winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.99 SW Natchez, MS
58mph
May 3, 2009 8:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs were down around Lake Bruin State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.2 NE St Joseph, LA
75mph
May 3, 2009 8:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees were spotted near Waterproof. Several trees had blown down and the tin was blown off the roof of a business around St Joseph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .11 SSW Waterproof, LA
75mph
May 3, 2009 8:34 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Concordia Parish · 6,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms downed numerous trees around Ferriday.
NWS Wind Report Location: .09 NNE Concordia Jct, LA
75mph
May 3, 2009 8:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Concordia Parish · 6,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous downed trees observed between Vidalia and Ferriday and across central portions of the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.29 SW Mora, LA
69mph
May 3, 2009 8:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed along New Natchitoches Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 WSW Bawcomville, LA
75mph
May 3, 2009 8:16 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and power lines were blown down just south of Jonesville, some of which were down across Highway 124.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 SE Archie, LA
81mph
May 3, 2009 8:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed throughout the parish resulting in numerous power outages. Some trees fell on top of home as well including one that damages the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Another tree fell on top of a truck crushing the cab but no injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jena, LA
81mph
May 3, 2009 8:13 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms caused widespread downed power lines and trees across the parish. Downed trees was observed in the Sandy Lake community, between Jonesville and Harrisonburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Manifest, LA
59mph
May 3, 2009 8:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Esler Regional Airport ASOS measured a wind gust of 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Esf)Esler Arpt Alxn, LA
58mph
May 3, 2009 8:04 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines blown down in Pineville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pineville, LA
58mph
May 3, 2009 8:01 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rapides Parish 911 Center reported numerous trees and power lines down across Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alexandria, LA
58mph
May 3, 2009 8:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Franklin Parish · 6,701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were knocked down around Wisner. New corn crops had leaned as a result of the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .65 E Wisner, LA
98mph
May 3, 2009 7:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees and powerlines downed across the entire parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Winnfield, LA
92mph
May 3, 2009 7:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed across all of Grant Parish A woman was injured when she was struck by debris from straight line winds gusts that pushed here mobile home approximately six feet. Her foot was broken in two different places. Other damage included a few trees on homes, damaged vehicles from fallen trees as well as downed metal transmission structures.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Colfax, LA
98mph
May 3, 2009 7:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on top of a home in Winnfield, Louisiana. The tree trapped the woman inside and she suffered minor injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Winnfield, LA
63mph
May 3, 2009 7:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Noxubee County · 3,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few power lines were spotted down around Shuqualak.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Shuqualak, MS
100mph
May 3, 2009 7:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous homes were damaged either by falling trees or sustained roof damage from downburst winds along U.S. Hwy 71. This included a barn that was completely destroyed. The damage was consistent with a downburst where a concentrated area of damage spread outward and east towards Lake Nantachie where 6 steel transmission lines were bent. The width of the damage path along Hwy. 71 was approximately 1 mile wide where trees were snapped or uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.31 NNW Marco, LA
100mph
May 3, 2009 7:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous homes and businesses were severely damaged in the town of Natchez, Louisiana including the City Hall where the roof was completely removed. Officials reported that 53 residences, 11 vehicles, 2 businesses and 2 boats were damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted from Natchez southward along State Route 494 and across the Cane River. Winds were estimated to be between 100 and 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Natchez, LA
92mph
May 3, 2009 7:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 WSW Natchitoches, LA
70mph
May 3, 2009 7:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Newton County · 2,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported trees blown down on lake cabins southwest of the Toledo Bend Dam.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.79 ENE Mayflower, TX
78mph
May 3, 2009 7:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Red River Parish · 2,062 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and powerlines were downed across the entire parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Coushatta, LA
58mph
May 3, 2009 7:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Jasper County · 7,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a boat capsized and sank near the Sam Rayburn Dam, stranding the boater.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.76 WSW Browndale, TX
92mph
May 3, 2009 6:54 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sabine Parish · 6,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management and Sheriff Office confirmed the fatality of an elderly man near Zwolle, Louisiana. The man was killed by a fallen tree while lying in the bed of his pickup truck parked in the driveway next to his home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Loring, LA
81mph
May 3, 2009 6:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
De Soto Parish · 7,069 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and powerlines were downed across the parish. The cities of Mansfield and Logansport were without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.17 E Mansfield, LA
69mph
May 3, 2009 6:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sabine County · 4,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a trailer at Alpine Marina on Hwy. 21. There was an injured man reported in the trailer from the fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.49 E Milam, TX
69mph
May 3, 2009 6:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Neshoba County · 8,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Along Road 179, a structure sustained wind damage with shingles from a house blown off and tin from a shed removed. Also, a mobile home had major damage and another home had minor damage due to downed trees outside Philadelphia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 S Alice, MS
92mph
May 3, 2009 6:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sabine Parish · 6,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees and powerlines downed in Zwolle, Louisiana. The northern portion of the parish was the hardest hit with reports of trees on 10 different homes in the Pleasant Hill community. Trees were also downed on many homes in the Many community as well. In the Rocky Mount community, a mobile home was destroyed by wind gusts and a large tree. Several homes along the eastern shore of the Toledo Bend suffered wind damage of damage resulting from fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Loring, LA
69mph
May 3, 2009 6:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Sabine County · 4,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and powerlines were downed across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Hemphill, TX
81mph
May 3, 2009 6:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
De Soto Parish · 7,069 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage consisted of many trees snapped or uprooted. Several powerlines were blown down. A few homes had minor roof damage as well. Winds were estimated to be near 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.03 SE Logansport, LA
58mph
May 3, 2009 6:24 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two pine trees and one oak had snapped off in the same direction at the residence of a retired NWS employee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.23 SE Gulde, MS
60mph
May 3, 2009 6:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Leake County · 6,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees were discovered south of Singleton on Highway 35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Singleton, MS
67mph
May 3, 2009 6:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 6,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed in a few locations across Center, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Center, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 6:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
San Jacinto County · 10,263 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downed tree was reported on FM 156.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.08 ESE Pointblank, TX
69mph
May 3, 2009 6:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
San Augustine County · 2,822 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed across the entire county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE San Augustine, TX
62mph
May 3, 2009 6:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Angelina County · 24,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph gust was measured from the Angelina County airport ASOS. These winds resulted in trees falling into two homes and the roofs being partialy blown off by two more homes in the Diboll community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.77 E Peavy, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:58 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were downed onto roadways within the community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.09 WNW Apple Spgs, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:54 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway 94 between Groveton and Apple Springs was blocked by a large tree which fell across the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.14 NW Helmic, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:52 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down along FM 2262 near Piney Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.19 N Woodlake, TX
58mph
May 3, 2009 5:51 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down along Adams Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Canton, MS
78mph
May 3, 2009 5:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Nacogdoches County · 16,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on FM 343 and FM 1648.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Cushing, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down within the town and also along FM 356.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Trinity, TX
81mph
May 3, 2009 5:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Rusk County · 15,894 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on FM 839.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Henderson, TX
81mph
May 3, 2009 5:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down across the county. The worst tree damage was in a straight line from Maydelle to FM 241 where several roads were closed due to the downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNE Jacksonville, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported downed along FM 1280.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.59 NE Friday, TX
81mph
May 3, 2009 5:29 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Cherokee County · 15,017 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were snapped and uprooted. Minor damage was observed to a the roofs of a few homes. Winds were estimated to be near 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.6 SW Atoy, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:24 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Houston County · 7,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were felled by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.54 W Crockett, TX
61mph
May 3, 2009 5:14 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Yazoo County · 6,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree debris was discovered in a yard along with skirting blown out from a mobile home. Siding from a mobile home was pushed out and a tree was blown down on a workshop. This occurred along Oil City Road. Several trees has their tops broken and twisted out.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Anding, MS
75mph
May 3, 2009 5:12 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Houston County · 7,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds produced severe roof damage to a warehouse and several residential structures in the community. Additionally, numerous trees were reported downed in the area, some onto homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NW Grapeland, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees were reported along FM 1428.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 SW Connor, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were felled by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.18 E Midway, TX
60mph
May 3, 2009 5:08 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wood frame house was damaged on ACR 367.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.97 NNE Palestine, TX
70mph
May 3, 2009 5:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A home on HWY 287 south of Elkhart and about 10 miles north of Grapeland had its front porch ripped off and half of its roof torn off. The roof was laying about a 100 yards from the house. Water damage occurred inside the house as a result.
NWS Wind Report Location: .94 NNW Salmon, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 5:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Brazos County · 50,076 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trailer and roadside fireworks stand were blown from their original position onto the roadway near the intersection of FM 2776 and Highway 21.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.51 NE Bryan Coulter Arpt, TX
70mph
May 3, 2009 4:57 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down in the Elkhart, Slocum, and Denson Springs areas. An elderly resident had to be helped out of her mobile home on CR 1231 in the Elkhart area after a tree fell on it. Some of the trees that were uprooted were several feet in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Elkhart, TX
60mph
May 3, 2009 4:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Anderson County · 13,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated winds of 60 mph and pea size hail was reported in Tennessee Colony.
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .36 NNE Kurten, TX
63mph
May 3, 2009 4:54 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Brazos County · 50,076 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees were reported in the 3000 block of Old Hearne Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.39 N Bryan, TX
58mph
May 3, 2009 3:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Hill County · 11,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Traffic signals were knocked down at SH 171 and SH 31 in Hubbard.
NWS Wind Report Location: .19 SE Hubbard, TX
61mph
May 3, 2009 12:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Smith County · 67,889 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were blown down across County Road 110 and FM 14 north of Tyler, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Tyler, TX
62mph
May 3, 2009 12:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 3, 2009
Miller County · 13,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed across the southern half of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Fouke, 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 3, 2009
27 reports
EF0category
May 3, 2009 7:50 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Box Elder County · 15,899 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A magnitude EF0 tornado touched down in Willard. The tornado path was one mile, starting at 75 East 300 South and ending at 300 East 230 South. The damage from the tornado included damaged siding, several uprooted trees, a couple of snapped trees, and a tossed empty snowmobile trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 SSW Willard, UT
EF0category
May 3, 2009 7:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Rockingham County · 30,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado was intermittently on the ground 1.3 miles |from near Manuel road, east to near the intersection of Brewer road|and Ledbetter road.||Several trees were snapped or uprooted and three structures were|damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.96 NNW Mayodan, NC
EF0category
May 3, 2009 6:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Floyd County · 6,165 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down six-tenths of a mile west-northwest of the|intersection of Indian Valley Post Office road and Vaughns Mill road, or|three miles southwest of Indian Valley. The tornado lifted about a|mile northeast near Shady Grove road.||Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and a few small structures|were damaged...including a shed that was flattened.||Monetary damages to the structures and shed are estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.32 SSW Indian Vly, VA
EF1category
May 3, 2009 5:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just northeast of Owens Crossroads. This tornado had a peak wind of 100 mph, a path length of 1.6 miles, and a maximum path width of 75 yards. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, including several large pines and one large cedar tree. Structural damage occurred at two homes in this area. Additional trees were uprooted or snapped as the tornado tracked northeast. The tornado then lifted just east of Low Gap Road and Hester Lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.19 WNW Cave Spg, AL
EF1category
May 3, 2009 4:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Cumberland County · 22,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 Tornado, with maximum estimated wind speed at 100 mph, touched down along Taylors Chapel Road, or about 4.1 miles southwest of Downtown Crossville. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped along the path along with several|power lines down. Some homes sustained roof damage due to fallen trees. The area that suffered the most damage extended from Locksley Circle Road, northeast across Black Oak Lane and along Oak Drive. Newspaper reported that the Laurelwood subdivision was one of the hardest hit areas also. ||This tornado lifted just east of the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Fourth Street, just southwest of the Cumberland County High School. This was 9 tenths of a mile southwest of the downtown area. No injuries were reported with this storm.||Newspaper reports also mentioned that several vehicles were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.83 S (Csv)Crossville Mem, TN
EF1category
May 3, 2009 2:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado with a path length 1/4 of a mile, peak wind of 100 mph, and a maximum path width of 50 yards touched down just east of Morgan City. The most extensive damage occurred along Griffin Acres Road, where a roof was uplifted from a shed. This caused the shed to partially collapse. Multiple trees were also uprooted and snapped. A large tree was blown down onto a trailer just before it lifted near Green Briar Cove Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 ENE Mt Olive, AL
EF1category
May 3, 2009 1:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in Pleasant Grove along CR-27. It then tracked northeastward and generally paralleled CR-27 and Wolf Creek. The tornado crossed Interstate 20 near the intersection of US-231 in Pell City, and continued northeastward all the way to the Coosa River just beyond the River Ranch Road Community. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped off along the path. Many fallen trees and power poles landed on homes and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.68 NW New London, AL
EF1category
May 3, 2009 1:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down near the intersection of Sequoyah Road and Cherokee Road, near the Stewarts Crossroads Community. Several trees were blown down along the short path. At least 10 homes suffered minor to moderate damage associated with the fallen trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.04 SSW Prescott, AL
EF1category
May 3, 2009 1:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along CR-470 west of Dunavant. It then moved northeastward, and lifted just after it crossed AL-25 just north of Dunavant. Numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.43 WNW Dunavant, AL
EF0category
May 3, 2009 12:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Ashington Drive, in the Brook Highland area, just southwest of Lake Purdy. It then moved east-northeast, across AL-119, and into the Greystone area. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path. At least 20 homes suffered minor roof damage, mainly the loss of shingles. Other damage was limited to uprooted and snapped trees, especially on the Greystone golf course. The course was closed for a day due to clean up.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.83 NE Quito, AL
EF1category
May 3, 2009 12:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down along CR-10 west of AL-61, which is south southwest of Newbern in the Sunshine Community. The roof and metal siding was completely taken off one barn, and partially off another. Another cinder block building on the farm sustained roof damage. A few trees were blown down along the short path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 SW Newbern, AL
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:41 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado began 3.1 miles northeast of Stringer and ended 3.7 miles northeast of Stringer. Maximum winds of 105 mph. Path length of 0.6 miles and width of 0.1 miles. Numerous large pines were uprooted or snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.1 NE Stringer, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:35 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began 4 miles east of Taylorsville, tracked northeast into western Jasper County, and ended 1.7 miles northwest of Stringer. Maximum winds were around at 100 mph, with a total path length around 5 miles. A chicken house was destroyed and another damaged. Roof damage occurred to a mobile home and a shed. Numerous pines were snapped and some oak trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.43 W Stringer, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began 4 miles east of Taylorsville, tracked northeast into western Jasper County, and ended 1.7 miles northwest of Stringer. Maximum winds were around 100 mph, with a total path length around 5 miles. A chicken house was destroyed and another damaged. Roof damage occurred to a mobile home and a shed. Numerous pines were snapped and some oak trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Taylorsville, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down just south of Mt. Olive and tracked generally northeast into southeast Smith County near Taylorsville. Along the path, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. A tree fell on a house just south of Mt. Olive and several signs were downed and a TV antenna was bent. Several houses also received shingle damage. The total path was around 20 miles with maximum winds around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.75 S Taylorsville, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:12 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down just south of Mt. Olive and tracked generally northeast into southeast Smith County near Taylorsville. Along the path, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. A tree fell on a house just south of Mt. Olive and several signs were downed and a TV antenna was bent. Several houses also received shingle damage. The total path was around 20 miles with maximum winds around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Mt Olive, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:11 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Simpson County · 8,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began and tracked across rural northeast Jefferson Davis County, far northwest Covington County and then into southeast Simpson County. Snapped and uprooted large hardwood and softwood trees occurred along the path. The most intense damage occurred in the Saratoga Community in southeast Simpson County. A travel trailer was completely destroyed and two chicken houses were heavily damaged. Snapped pine trees fell on a church and damaged a roof and some shingle damage occurred on a few other homes. Skirting was blown off of a mobile home and a chicken house was damaged near the Simpson and Smith county line. Maximum winds were 100 mph. The track began three miles north of Clem and ended four miles north northeast of Mount Olive. Total path length across the 3 counties was around 9 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Jaynesville, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:09 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began and tracked across rural northeast Jefferson Davis County, far northwest Covington County and then into southeast Simpson County. Snapped and uprooted large hardwood and softwood trees occurred along the path. The most intense damage occurred in the Saratoga Community in southeast Simpson County. A travel trailer was completely destroyed and two chicken houses were heavily damaged. Snapped pine trees fell on a church and damaged a roof and some shingle damage occurred on a few other homes. Skirting was blown off of a mobile home and a chicken house was damaged near the Simpson and Smith county line. Maximum winds were 100 mph. The track began three miles north of Clem and ended four miles north northeast of Mount Olive. Total path length across the 3 counties was around 9 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.36 W Mt Olive, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 10:07 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began and tracked across rural northeast Jefferson Davis County, far northwest Covington County and then into southeast Simpson County. Snapped and uprooted large hardwood and softwood trees occurred along the path. The most intense damage occurred in the Saratoga Community in southeast Simpson County. A travel trailer was completely destroyed and two chicken houses were heavily damaged. Snapped pine trees fell on a church and damaged a roof and some shingle damage occurred on a few other homes. Skirting was blown off of a mobile home and a chicken house was damaged near the Simpson and Smith county line. Maximum winds were 100 mph. The track began three miles north of Clem and ended four miles north northeast of Mount Olive. Total path length across the 3 counties was around 9 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.47 E Gwinville, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 8:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Claiborne County · 2,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started along Russum Westside road, snapping and downing a number of trees and large limbs along the road. The tornado then crossed Old Colony Road, downing several trees and large limbs across the road. The weakening tornado then crossed the Natchez Trace Parkway and US Highway 61, downing a few trees and large limbs, before dissipating. Maximum winds were around 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.45 ESE Alcorn, MS
EF0category
May 3, 2009 7:51 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow tornado downed a number of trees along its path. This weak tornado downed a large tree across the access road to Sicily Island Wildlife Management Area near the start of the path. Other downed trees were across State Highway 913, just before the tornado dissipated. Maximum winds were around 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 WSW Leland, LA
EF2category
May 3, 2009 7:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous homes were damaged in the town of Dodson with several completely destroyed. One mobile home was picked up and moved 30 feet west of its original location where it was destroyed with parts of the frame wrapped around a neighboring home. The two injuries occurred in the destroyed home. Approximately 27 mobile homes and 11 built in place structures in the center of Dodson sustained severe damage from snapped or falling trees and/or wind damage. A mobile home in the center of Dodson was rolled off its foundation and destroyed. The tornado touched down on the southwest side of town along US 167 and moved northward 1.5 miles before lifting along State Route 1235.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .72 SE Dodson, LA
EF0category
May 3, 2009 7:03 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped onto powerlines along Hwy. 508 east of Bienville, Louisiana. Several more trees were uprooted along Hwy. 155.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 N Cox Crossing, LA
EF0category
May 3, 2009 6:38 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Bienville Parish · 4,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Pumpkin Center Road northeastward to Ridge Road east of Castor. Several powerlines were also downed in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 NW Alberta, LA
EF0category
May 3, 2009 6:02 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Leake County · 6,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along Mt Zion Road near the Madison/Leake County line and tracked into Leake County to just southwest of Thomastown. A number of downed trees along the patch including a few across Damascus Church Road. Total path length was around 4 miles across both counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.83 WSW Thomastown, MS
EF0category
May 3, 2009 6:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along Mt Zion Road near the Madison/Leake County line and tracked into Leake County to just southwest of Thomastown. A number of downed trees along the patch including a few across Damascus Church Road. Total path length was around 4 miles across both counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.65 NE Camden, MS
EF1category
May 3, 2009 5:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 3, 2009
Trinity County · 4,668 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed an outdoor shed, shifted a double wide trailer and flipped a pickup truck. The tornado also carried a small metal boat a distance of 300 yards across an open field. Numerous trees along a well defined track were either uprooted or snapped off close to the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.36 ENE Pennington, TX
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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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on May 3, 2009 on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home on May 3, 2009? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many storm reports were recorded on May 3, 2009?
Our records show 28 hail, 170 wind, and 27 tornado reports on May 3, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 3, 2009.
What was the largest hail reported on May 3, 2009?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 3, 2009 is 1.75″, reported near Grosse Tete, LA.
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 3, 2009 — 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 3, 2009 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 3, 2009?
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 3, 2009 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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