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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 12, 2009

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 12, 2009 from May 12, 2009 through May 12, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
112
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 12, 2009 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2009

NWS Hail Reports on May 12, 2009

112 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 12, 2009
11:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Clay County · 6,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.95 WNW Montpelier, MS
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2009
10:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.18 ENE Tryon, NE
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2009
10:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cyril, OK
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2009
10:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Apache, OK
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2009
9:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Tillman County · 3,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hollister, OK
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2009
8:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Hardeman County · 1,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Chillicothe, TX
2.50″ hail
May 12, 2009
8:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Foard County · 459 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Crowell, TX
2.75″ hail
May 12, 2009
8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Foard County · 459 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Crowell, TX
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2009
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Edmunds County · 1,651 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Roscoe, SD
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2009
8:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter- to half dollar-size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Erick, OK
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2009
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Hughes County · 5,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 SSE Canning, SD
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2009
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Hardeman County · 1,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was reported near the Lazy U Ranch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Quanah, TX
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2009
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
King County · 91 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A National Weather Service cooperative observer reported nickel size hail near Southcamp (10 miles southwest of Guthrie) at 19:45 CST. The public additionally reported penny size hail along Farm to Market Road 222 in extreme eastern King County at 20:05 CST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Guthrie, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2009
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Faulk County · 903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.86 S Seneca, SD
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2009
7:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2009
Faulk County · 903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Seneca, SD
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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 12, 2009

39 reports
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58 mph
May 12, 2009
10:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Grady County · 18,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured at the Chickasha Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 WSW Chickasha Arpt, OK
66 mph
May 12, 2009
9:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Chattanooga, OK
60 mph
May 12, 2009
9:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Spink County · 2,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated at 60 mph with no damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.84 SW Mansfield, SD
60 mph
May 12, 2009
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Tillman County · 3,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Tipton, OK
59 mph
May 12, 2009
8:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Jackson County · 9,675 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large gas station sign was blown down into the street in Altus. Power lines were also downed and minor roof damage was reported in Eldorado. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Altus, OK
70 mph
May 12, 2009
8:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An 18-wheeler jacknifed on Interstate 40 due to the strong winds. All lanes of traffic were blocked as a result. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.11 E Foss, OK
59 mph
May 12, 2009
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured at the Elk City Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.93 NE Elk City, OK
64 mph
May 12, 2009
8:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Signs were blown onto Interstate 40 near exit 26. The west bound lanes had to be closed briefly as a result. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.67 NE Sayre, OK
70 mph
May 12, 2009
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several two-inch diameter tree limbs were downed from one mile west of Erick to Erick. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Erick, OK
60 mph
May 12, 2009
7:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Sheridan County · 679 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts resulted in a grain bin blowing over on a farmstead east of Goodrich.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.74 E Goodrich, ND
62 mph
May 12, 2009
7:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Erick, OK
58 mph
May 12, 2009
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
King County · 91 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust southwest of Guthrie. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WSW Guthrie, TX
58 mph
May 12, 2009
7:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Simpson County · 8,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down between Pinola and Mendenhall.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Merit, MS
58 mph
May 12, 2009
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down around Collins.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Collins Jaycee Arpt, MS
62 mph
May 12, 2009
7:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2009
Collingsworth County · 1,220 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Samnorwood, TX
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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 12, 2009

4 reports
EF0 category
May 12, 2009
5:21 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 12, 2009
Hooker County · 371 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trained storm spotters reported the touchdown of the tornado approximately 17 miles south southwest of Mullen. The tornado traveled across open rangeland until encountering one ranch. As it moved past the ranch, it demolished a metal windbreak, a tower, an outbuilding, and a windmill. The tornado also broke off large trees and carried a pickup cab 100 feet. The tornado then continued on a east-southeast track carrying debris 2 miles. The tornado was on the ground for about 3.5 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16.67 SSW Mullen, NE
EF1 category
May 12, 2009
4:40 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 12, 2009
Ziebach County · 543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down west of Dupree and tracked eastward before dissipating northeast of Dupree. It dented several grain bins, blew over a small mobile home and semi trailer truck, tore sheet metal off sheds, and toppled a large communications tower.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 E Red Elm, SD
EF0 category
May 12, 2009
4:28 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 12, 2009
Ziebach County · 543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser briefly observed a small tornado before rain obscured his view. Its location, length, and width were estimated. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.45 W Red Elm, SD
EF0 category
May 12, 2009
4:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 12, 2009
Polk County · 203,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado lasting less than 30 seconds touched down along Smithtown Drive. Damage consisted of many large tree beanches downed, an uprooted tree, and a torn apart wooden carport. Flying debris also caused several broken windows, heavy damage to fences, and areas of roof and carport damage. Winds were estimated at 80mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 E Lake Parker, FL
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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 12, 2009?

Our records show 112 hail, 39 wind, and 4 tornado reports on May 12, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2009.

What was the largest hail reported on May 12, 2009?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 12, 2009 is 2.75″, reported near Crowell, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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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