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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 5, 2009

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 5, 2009 from May 5, 2009 through May 5, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
103
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 5, 2009 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last May 5, 2009

NWS Hail Reports on May 5, 2009

103 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
11:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hot Spgs, AR
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
11:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Webster County · 3,687 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to golf ball sized hail was observed across a large portion of Webster County. The largest hail fell around Clarkson, between Walthall and Mantee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.28 NW Pellez, MS
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Montgomery County · 3,853 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to nickel sized fell across central Montgomery County as a supercell thunderstorm tracked northeast. Nickel sized hail was spotted around Winona.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 NW Foltz, MS
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Grenada County · 7,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny sized hail fell across Grenada County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.4 ESE Sweet Home, MS
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Redfield, AR
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Washington County · 14,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 ESE Darlove, MS
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of FM 156 and Basswood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.6 E Saginaw, TX
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Grant County · 5,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell at the Sheriff's Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Sheridan, AR
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Eagle Mountain Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 SSW Hicks, TX
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Carroll County · 3,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across the northern portion of Carroll County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NW Centerville, MS
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Dallas County · 2,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sparkman, AR
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2009
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Perry County · 3,593 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Adona, AR
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2009
9:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Carroll County · 3,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across a large portion of Carroll County. The hail began in the southwest portion and moved into Montgomery County just to the southwest of Winona.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 SE Pine Bluff, MS
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2009
9:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Conway County · 6,899 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was two inches deep on the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Plumerville, AR
1.25″ hail
May 5, 2009
9:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 5, 2009
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half Dollar size hail was reported 3 miles north-northwest of Springtown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.98 WNW Briar, TX
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on May 5, 2009

40 reports
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58 mph
May 5, 2009
11:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down at the intersection of University Avenue and Berkshire Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Little Rock, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wabbaseka, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Chickasaw County · 5,593 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds blew a couple of trees down on County Road 410 outside of Okolona.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.81 W Okolona, MS
58 mph
May 5, 2009
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Cleveland County · 2,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were down in Kingsland along U.S. Highway 79.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Kingsland, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Jefferson County · 21,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Altheimer, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
11:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Dallas County · 2,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Fordyce, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 WNW Hot Springs Village, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Calhoun County · 1,669 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were down outside of Thornton along U.S. Highway 79.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.36 SSW Harlow, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Garland County · 34,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NNE Lake Ouachita East, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pickles Gap, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down trees on the west side of Coffeeville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Coffeeville, MS
58 mph
May 5, 2009
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Chickasaw County · 5,593 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down a couple of trees on County Road 23 near New Houlka.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.95 NNW Thorn, MS
58 mph
May 5, 2009
9:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were uprooted in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Donaldson, AR
58 mph
May 5, 2009
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Yell County · 6,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Plainview, AR
68 mph
May 5, 2009
7:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 5, 2009
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weak thunderstorm collapsed over Sidney. The only damage reported was an old roof was blown off of an old building near the sugar plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sidney Airport (Ksdy), MT
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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 5, 2009

9 reports
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
4:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked northeast through open field and woodland area where it produced significant tree damage. The tornado quickly lifted up after crossing Smith Road and Beaver Dam Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.3 SE Middlesex, NC
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
4:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Pitt County · 39,459 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported near Highway 43 southwest of Black Jack. One house had minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 NNW Shelmerdine, NC
EF1 category
May 5, 2009
4:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down initially just to the west of NC Highway 96 in a wooded area. The tornado cross NC Highway 96 and produced significant damage to several homes along and east of NC Highway 96. The homes sustained exterior and roof damage with uprooted or snapped tree damage consistent with EF-1 damage. |The tornado proceed to cross NC Highway 39. Several homes between Antioch Church Road and NC Highway 42 sustained damaged. The tornado continued to track east-northeast, causing roof shingle damage to the Antioch Fire Station and a nearby home. A mobile home near the fire department also sustained shingle and siding damage. The tornado then continued to track northeast across Barnes Lake Road and NC Highway 222, where it caused significant tree damage and some minor roof or shingle damage to surrounding homes or mobile homes. The tornado then |exited the county, crossing over into southwest Nash County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.85 S Emit, NC
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
4:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Craven County · 32,825 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported near Calico. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 NNE Honolulu, NC
EF2 category
May 5, 2009
3:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At the intersection of North Carolina highway 581 and North Carolina Highway 42 at Buckhorn Crossroads and EF-0 tornado touched down at 3:44 EST and tracked off to the northeast. At Buckhorn Crossroads several trees were snapped off and shingles blown off a house.||As the tornado moved to the northeast it tracked into a wooded area and began to intensive. It emerged from the wooded area just to the southwest of the intersection of Sadie Road and Rock Ridge School Road, into the Rock Ridge area, at 4:50 PM and had strengthen to an EF-2. At that time, peak winds were estimated at 120 to 135 mph with a path width of 100 yards. The first home that was damage to the southwest of the aforementioned intersection was a well built brick home that sustained roof and some structural damage. The carport attached to this house was destroyed as well. The tornado continued to track to the northeast uprooting and snapping off numerous hardwood trees, before crossing Sadie Road, just south of Rock Ridge School Road. In this area, the tornado caused significant roof and structural damage to two well built homes. Two garages where destroyed as well, one attached and one external. Other homes in the area sustained damage and downed trees as well. In all, eight house in the Rock Ridge area received some damage and downed trees.||The tornado then crossed Rock Ridge School Road and continued to track off to the northeast into a field and eventually a wooded area where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 E Buckhorn Xrds, NC
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
3:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down in the area of 2550 NC Highway 39. The tornado damaged the roofs of four buildings and blew a boat into a car causing moderate damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.96 WNW Micro, NC
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
3:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado touchdown near Moss Hill off Highway 11. Path length 100 yards, path width 25 yards. Three tin roofs peeled off turkey barns.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.84 E Strabane, NC
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
2:34 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Duplin County · 14,264 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported brief tornado touchdown just north of Kenansville airstrip. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .94 N Kenansville Arpt, NC
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
2:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 5, 2009
Duplin County · 14,264 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire Department reported brief tornado touchdown northeast of Warsaw. One structure had minor damage along Revelle Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.51 NNE Warsaw, NC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on May 5, 2009?

Our records show 103 hail, 40 wind, and 9 tornado reports on May 5, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 5, 2009.

What was the largest hail reported on May 5, 2009?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 5, 2009 is 4.00″, reported near La Casa, TX.

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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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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