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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 12, 2010

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 12, 2010 from May 12, 2010 through May 12, 2010, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
190
Wind Reports
114
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 12, 2010 · 2010–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2010

NWS Hail Reports on May 12, 2010

190 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SSE Arkansas City, KS
2.00″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Chilocco, OK
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Manhattan, IL
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A car sustained several dents and the windshield was cracked by the hail. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Blackwell, OK
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Blackwell, OK
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Rankin Arpt, TX
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
11:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.27 W Rankin Arpt, TX
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
10:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Strong winds were also reported with hail, puncturing holes in the siding of a building. Damage to the area wheat crop was also reported. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hillsdale, OK
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2010
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WNW Knott, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2010
10:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Leavenworth County · 24,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Basehor, KS
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
10:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNE Greenwood, TX
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Upton County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Mc Camey, TX
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2010
9:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklin Grove, IL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2010
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Midland, TX
1.50″ hail
May 12, 2010
9:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 12, 2010
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball-sized hail fell in Montrose, IA at 1040 pm May 12. The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Montrose, IA
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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, 2010

114 reports
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70 mph
May 12, 2010
11:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Grundy County · 3,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two foot diamater tree limbs fell on to a house. A three foot diameter tree was snapped off in the downtown area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Trenton Arpt, MO
70 mph
May 12, 2010
11:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Grundy County · 3,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms winds were reported to have gusted to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Trenton Arpt, MO
60 mph
May 12, 2010
11:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported with the wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hunter, OK
64 mph
May 12, 2010
11:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds were estimated to gust up to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 E Blue Spgs, MO
70 mph
May 12, 2010
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were downed, and a roof sustained minor roof damage. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Enid, OK
60 mph
May 12, 2010
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 WSW East Independence, MO
64 mph
May 12, 2010
10:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Glasscock County · 412 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage was not reported with this wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW St Lawrence, TX
70 mph
May 12, 2010
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Leavenworth County · 24,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated to 70 mph, caused an eight inch diamater tree to fall on a house. Numerous large tree limbs down, from 19100 block to the 18700 block of Santa Fe Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.98 NE Lowemont, KS
62 mph
May 12, 2010
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Wyandotte County · 47,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.25 ENE Piper, KS
60 mph
May 12, 2010
10:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Wyandotte County · 47,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and power lines were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.77 ESE Piper, KS
70 mph
May 12, 2010
10:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 WSW Holliday, KS
70 mph
May 12, 2010
10:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph, caused extensive tree and power line damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Holliday, KS
70 mph
May 12, 2010
10:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph, caused damage from 151st and Lone Elm Road, to the 1100 block of South Clairborne Road. Ten to twenty trees were reported down, along with 3 light poles. The wall of a building collapsed, and an overhead door was blown in. A home also had several windows blown out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.08 E Olathe, KS
70 mph
May 12, 2010
10:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was reported to have blown over, near K10 Highway and Kill Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 WSW Cedar, KS
60 mph
May 12, 2010
10:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 12, 2010
Leavenworth County · 24,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds were estimated to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SW Lenape, KS
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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, 2010

9 reports
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
10:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
Clinton County · 7,438 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown at 2252 CST was reported 4 miles south of Plattsburg, around J Highway and Middle Road. The tornado lifted at 2255 CST, with damage reported to two greenhouses/outbuildings. Trees larger than one foot in diamater, were also found snapped off at a height of 14 feet. These trees blocked roads. Power lines were also reported down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Plattsburg, MO
EF1 category
May 12, 2010
7:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotters observed a tornado that moved from Washita county into Custer county. The tornado damaged a barn and a residence, and downed a few power lines as it moved northeast across Interstate 40 east of Clinton. The tornado lifted north of Intestate 40 near Custer City Road. Monetary damages were not available.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.75 SE Clinton, OK
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
7:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotters and emergency management personnel observed a tornado that developed over north-central Washita county and moved northeast into Custer county. No damage was reported in Washita county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.83 NE Bessie, OK
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
7:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
Butler County · 21,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved northeast over open pasture land.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 NNE Towanda, KS
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
Harmon County · 1,177 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was reported by an off-duty NWS employee. No damage was reported with the tornado and the location is estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Vinson, OK
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
3:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado very briefly touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.64 NNE Cheney Res, KS
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
3:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very weak tornado briefly touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.19 WSW Canton, KS
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
2:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in an open field and moved northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.08 SSW Elyria, KS
EF0 category
May 12, 2010
2:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 12, 2010
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 S Galva, KS
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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 12, 2010?

Our records show 190 hail, 114 wind, and 9 tornado reports on May 12, 2010, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2010.

What was the largest hail reported on May 12, 2010?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 12, 2010 is 2.75″, reported near Elk City, OK.

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, 2010 — 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, 2010 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, 2010?

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, 2010 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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