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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 28, 2009

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 28, 2009 from May 28, 2009 through May 28, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 28, 2009 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last May 28, 2009

NWS Hail Reports on May 28, 2009

50 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 28, 2009
7:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail on the west side of Visalia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Cinowths Corner, CA
1.50″ hail
May 28, 2009
7:40 PM PST-8
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained NWS spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail (1.5 inches in diameter) 6 miles east of Orange Cove. The large hail caused broken windows, roof damage, dented metal and damaged windshields on cars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.18 S Linnell, CA
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2009
10:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Crab Orchard, WV
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2009
9:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Wyoming County · 6,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kopperston, WV
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2009
9:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Wyoming County · 6,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kopperston, WV
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2009
7:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Sutton County · 1,263 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 23.21 ENE Sonora, TX
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2009
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Fleming County · 4,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Flemingsburg, KY
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2009
8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Fleming County · 4,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Flemingsburg, KY
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2009
8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Mason County · 5,622 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mays Lick, KY
1.25″ hail
May 28, 2009
6:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to Half Dollar size hail fell 2 miles south of the Eastland/Stephens county line on Highway 1852.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.61 E Morton Vly, TX
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2009
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Westmoreland County · 129,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 W Kecksburg, PA
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2009
6:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Runnels County · 4,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Winters, TX
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2009
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Schleicher County · 1,135 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.16 NE El Dorado Muni Arpt, TX
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2009
6:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Stephens County · 3,302 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Gunsight.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Gunsight, TX
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2009
4:30 PM PST-8
Hail report for May 28, 2009
Mariposa County · 7,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny sized hail in Yosemite National Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WSW Yosemite Vlg, CA
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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 28, 2009

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58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:55 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County government reported a large tree downed in Riverdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Riverdale, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:45 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported a large tree downed in the town of Sanger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.11 E Sanger, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:44 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed due to severe thunderstorm winds at the corner of Lincoln and Orange Streets in Fresno.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Hammond, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:40 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Kings County · 33,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reported several power poles knocked down by high thunderstorm winds on the west side of Lemoore.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.1 E Rossi, CA
63 mph
May 28, 2009
8:25 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Kings County · 33,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported three tree trunks sheared. One tree fell on a canopy. The other two trees were sheared about 5 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 W Short Acres, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:22 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Officials reported a large tree downed in Reedley due to severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Reedley, CA
61 mph
May 28, 2009
11:16 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Pike County · 15,856 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Hwy 632.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Kimper, KY
63 mph
May 28, 2009
8:15 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Kings County · 33,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reported 2 large trees downed in Hidden Valley Park in Hanford.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hanford, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:13 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County officials reported a large tree downed onto a house from severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NE Orange Cove, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
8:05 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A three foot diameter tree was downed by severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Goshen, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
7:37 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS officials toured damage around the town of Orosi in Tulare County. Extensive wind damage from thunderstorm outflow in the town was evident. Several homes exhibited minor roof damage. Fences and trees were damaged or downed. Property damages were estimated. NWS concluded that a gust front tornado, commonly called a gustnado, occurred in this location, based on damage pattern as well as patterns indicated in tall dry grass and tree trunks and tops, and eyewitness accounts. Gust front tornadoes can occur in the outflow of a severe thunderstorm and are not considered to be true tornadoes. Winds were estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Orosi, CA
58 mph
May 28, 2009
7:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reported trees down and near zero visibility in blowing dust along SR 198 just east of Visalia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Visalia, CA
63 mph
May 28, 2009
10:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Pulaski County · 12,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown over onto Highland Road, near Belspring Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 W Cowan, VA
63 mph
May 28, 2009
7:00 PM PST-8
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement in Porterville reported a roof blown off a barn due to outflow winds from a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SW Porterville, CA
59 mph
May 28, 2009
9:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 28, 2009
Lee County · 2,288 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three wrist sized limbs were blown down on Highway 52 near the intersection of Hwys 708 and 2017.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Primrose, KY
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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 28, 2009

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 28, 2009?

Our records show 50 hail, 72 wind, and 0 tornado reports on May 28, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 28, 2009.

What was the largest hail reported on May 28, 2009?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 28, 2009 is 1.75″, reported near Hebbronville, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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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