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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 18, 2010

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 18, 2010 from May 18, 2010 through May 18, 2010, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
106
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 18, 2010 · 2010–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2010

NWS Hail Reports on May 18, 2010

106 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 18, 2010
11:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.77 SSW Hitchland, TX
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2010
11:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Meade County · 1,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.78 SSE Meade, KS
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2010
11:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Meade County · 1,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The siding was damaged and windows were broken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.87 ENE Meade State Park, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2010
11:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Meade County · 1,625 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.6 SSE Meade, KS
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2010
10:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNE Canadian, TX
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2010
10:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Seward County · 5,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three windows were broken by the hail. There was also strong wind with the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 30.46 E Kismet, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2010
10:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Seward County · 5,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Kismet, KS
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2010
10:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Canadian, TX
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2010
10:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Canadian, TX
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2010
9:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Canadian, TX
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2010
9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Seward County · 5,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.27 NNW (Lbl)Liberal Arpt, KS
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2010
9:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sherman County Emergency Manager reported considerable roof and automobile damage in Stratford Texas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 ESE Mallett, TX
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2010
9:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 E Mallett, TX
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2010
9:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Seward County · 5,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13.99 N (Lbl)Liberal Arpt, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2010
8:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 18, 2010
Phillips County · 1,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail along with heavy rain and wind gusts to 30 mph was initially reported at eight miles north of Fourchette, then half-dollar size hail was reported for 30 minutes 23 miles east-southeast of Zortman.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.75 S Sun Prairie, MT
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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 18, 2010

20 reports
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70 mph
May 18, 2010
9:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Roberts County · 345 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 19 NW Miami, TX
69 mph
May 18, 2010
8:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Roberts County · 345 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 26 NW Miami, TX
61 mph
May 18, 2010
6:28 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Kit Carson County · 2,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Burlington Arpt, CO
58 mph
May 18, 2010
8:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 18, 2010
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down just south of the intersection of Kingsburry Rd and highway 49 and on Dearborn Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.32 NNE Tirzah, SC
70 mph
May 18, 2010
6:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Center pivots blown over at intersection of County Roads 212 and 158.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Pine Bluffs, WY
90 mph
May 18, 2010
5:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Burns, WY
90 mph
May 18, 2010
5:41 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to houses and signs in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Burns, WY
64 mph
May 18, 2010
5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Moore County Emergency Manager reported one downed power pole in Dumas Texas. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Dumas, TX
67 mph
May 18, 2010
5:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Dumas Muni Arpt, TX
60 mph
May 18, 2010
3:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Broward County · 347,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds from a thunderstorm knocked down a big pine tree onto SW 61st Ave in Davie. Palm trees were also knocked down along University and Nova Drives. Pea size hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .3 NNE Davie, FL
60 mph
May 18, 2010
2:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage to a roof and broken window. Pea size hail also.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Denham Spgs, LA
60 mph
May 18, 2010
2:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A small tree was downed and nickel size hail covered the ground in Robinwood Forest Subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Gulfport, MS
69 mph
May 18, 2010
1:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down with one large tree down on a mobile home which caused some minor damage. A roof was also partially removed from an outbuilding in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.45 S Sandersville, MS
64 mph
May 18, 2010
9:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The thunderstorm complex continued to generate strong, damaging winds as it moved across southeast Cameron County, affecting Bayview, Port Isabel, and South Padre Island. The strongest wind core appeared to rip through Port Isabel across the southern portion of the Town of South Padre Island. At Port Isabel, numerous power outages were the result of power lines and poles blown down at several locations throughout the city. ||As the storm reached South Padre Island, the U.S. Coast Guard Station located in the Bayside recorded a 64 mph wind gust (at 936 AM CST, a six minute recorded observation). At nearly the same time (937 AM CST), a 60 mph gust was recorded by a Citizen Weather Observer Program sensor on Sheepshead Street. In the same area, palm trees were blown down along Coral Street; large metal signs were blown from their mounts along the Queen Isabella Causeway Bridge, and more power lines and a transformer were blown down at the intersection of Constellation Dr. and Laguna Boulevard, all between 930 and 940 AM CST (end time estimated by radar).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 W Port Isabel, TX
58 mph
May 18, 2010
9:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for May 18, 2010
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 20 year old cottonwood tree, renowned and visited often for having a purported image of the Virgin Mary on its bark, was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds estimated to have occurred between 905 and 910 AM CST at the intersection of East Levee and 10th Streets in downtown Brownsville. Numerous, varying sized limbs were blown down in Greater Brownsville, with peak gusts recorded at the Brownsville/South Padre Island Airport reaching 54 mph at 928 AM CST, 5 miles east of downtown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 WSW Brownsville, 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 18, 2010

27 reports
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
11:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Hansford County · 2,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about four miles north northwest of Gruver at 2312 CST. The tornado was on the ground for about one half mile with a maximum path width of twenty-five yards. The tornado dissipated at 2314 CST and remained over open country. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Gruver, TX
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
10:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about fifteen miles east of Stratford at 2227 CST. The tornado remained on the ground for about one mile with a maximum path width of eight hundred and eighty yards. The tornado dissipated at 2231 CST. A few irrigation pivots were damaged by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 E Stratford, TX
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
9:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down two miles west of Stratford at 2140 CST and remained over open country. The tornado was on the ground for about one mile and had a maximum path width of fifty yards. The tornado dissipated at 2143 CST. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Stratford, TX
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
8:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Dallam County · 2,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down eight miles west of Conlen at 2030 CST and remained over open country. The tornado was on the ground for about four miles with a maximum path width of twenty-five yards. The tornado dissipated at 2042 CST. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Conlen, TX
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
7:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Dallam County · 2,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down three miles east northeast of Ware at 1952 CST and remained over open country. The tornado was on the ground for about one half mile with a maximum path width of twenty-five yards. The tornado dissipated at 1953 CST. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Ware, TX
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
6:21 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Kiowa County · 573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred over a rural area, taking down one power pole, flipping a center pivot irrigation system, and damaging an abandon farm house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.42 NNW Chivington, CO
EF2 category
May 18, 2010
5:55 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey determined a tornado that struck Burns Wyoming the evening of May 18 was rated an EF-2. One house lost its roof. Additionally, the storm that spawned the tornado produced hail the size of golfballs which accumulated to over 3 feet in depth.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Burns, WY
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
5:50 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Kit Carson County · 2,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed from a well-defined wall cloud and lasted approximately 4 minutes. The tornado remained over rural, open country with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11.78 S Bethune, CO
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
6:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Texas County · 5,763 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about fifteen miles northwest of Guymon at 1952 CST and was on the ground for about one half mile. The tornado remained over open country and had a maximum path width of twenty-five yards. The tornado dissipated at 1953 CST. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 NW Guymon, OK
EF2 category
May 18, 2010
6:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Hutchinson County · 8,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down three miles south southwest of Pringle or six miles northwest of Stinnett at 1844 CST. The tornado was on the ground for about five miles with a maximum path width of three hundred yards. The tornado moved to the north dissipating at 1900 CST three miles northwest of Pringle. The National Weather Service survey team found significant damage to a farm located on County Road J between County Road 8 and County Road 9. A large portion of the roof was removed from the residence with considerable damage to several small sheds in the vicinity. Numerous trees were stripped with many broken large branches. A pickup truck behind the residence was flipped upside down with the cab smashed. Several power poles were snapped along County Road J just to the east of the residence with additional damage sustained to a few irrigation pivots. A storage bin and large fuel tank were found up to fifty yards to the east northeast of their original locations. One resident was home at the time but no injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Pringle, TX
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
5:24 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three tornadoes on the ground at the same time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 W Pine Bluffs, WY
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
5:21 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of a tornado along Interstate 80.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Pine Bluffs, WY
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
5:15 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown of tornado along Interstate 80. No reports of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Pine Bluffs, WY
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
5:06 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on ground near County Road 212.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Pine Bluffs, WY
EF0 category
May 18, 2010
5:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 18, 2010
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado spotteed 2 miles southeast of Egbert Exit. Exit 391 of Interstate 80.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WSW Pine Bluffs, WY
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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 18, 2010?

Our records show 106 hail, 20 wind, and 27 tornado reports on May 18, 2010, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2010.

What was the largest hail reported on May 18, 2010?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 18, 2010 is 2.75″, reported near Pringle, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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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