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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 30, 2011

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 30, 2011 from May 30, 2011 through May 30, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
107
Wind Reports
131
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 30, 2011 · 2011–present Updated  Daily · last May 30, 2011

NWS Hail Reports on May 30, 2011

107 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 30, 2011
11:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Motley County · 660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a public report of golf ball sized hail in Matador. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Matador, TX
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2011
11:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Childress County · 2,100 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS co-op observer reported numerous nickel sized hail stones mixed with a few golf ball sized hail stones. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Tell, TX
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2011
10:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 WSW Great Bend, KS
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2011
10:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Kiowa County · 994 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Mullinville, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
10:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Crosby County · 2,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a public report of quarter size hail in Ralls. No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ralls, TX
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
10:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Lincoln County · 1,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Sylvan Grove, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
10:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Bunker Hill, KS
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2011
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Ford County · 8,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bucklin, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
9:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bison, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
9:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report was relayed by law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 N Rozel, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Harvard, NE
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
9:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Jewell County · 1,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Esbon, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
9:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Guide Rock, NE
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
9:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 WSW Paradise, KS
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2011
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 30, 2011
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.4 W Garfield, MN
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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 30, 2011

131 reports
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60 mph
May 30, 2011
11:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along with power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Denison, IA
63 mph
May 30, 2011
11:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Denison Muni Arpt, IA
66 mph
May 30, 2011
11:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down across the highway and a shed was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Dow City, IA
58 mph
May 30, 2011
11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking Highway 18 near the junction with Highway 169.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Cutler, MN
58 mph
May 30, 2011
10:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs around 3 or 4 inches in diameter were downed by thunderstorm winds that were estimated at close to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
63 mph
May 30, 2011
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two 12 inch diameter trees were uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Cross Lake, MN
69 mph
May 30, 2011
10:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A boat lift was blown across a highway in the Breezy Point area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Breezy Pt, MN
69 mph
May 30, 2011
10:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in the Merrifield area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Merrifield, MN
63 mph
May 30, 2011
10:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in the Nisswa area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Nisswa, MN
60 mph
May 30, 2011
10:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sustained 40 mph wind, gusting to 60 mph. Measured at the Brainerd airport ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Brainerd Weiland Fld, MN
63 mph
May 30, 2011
10:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph caused tree damage in the Tekamah area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Tekamah, NE
75 mph
May 30, 2011
10:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down across most county roads between County Highway 11 and the Merrifield area. Many of the trees were healthy and about a foot in diameter. Trees fell on campers at Mission Lake. There was also damage reported to the docks at the east end of Pelican Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Breezy Pt, MN
63 mph
May 30, 2011
10:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pequot Lakes, MN
58 mph
May 30, 2011
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pillager, MN
60 mph
May 30, 2011
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 30, 2011
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH. There was also 1/2 inch diameter hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Larned, 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 30, 2011

18 reports
EF1 category
May 30, 2011
9:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Hubbard County · 12,217 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked for about six miles and was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rain along much of its path. Several sections of center pivot irrigation systems were flipped. Numerous large trees were uprooted or snapped and shingles and roofing materials were scattered about. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 WSW Park Rapids, MN
EF1 category
May 30, 2011
8:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked intermittently to the northeast for about nine miles. A 30x40 foot wooden shed was completely blown off its foundation and destroyed in one farmyard. Numerous trees were snapped in shelterbelts along its path. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 SSW Eldred, MN
EF2 category
May 30, 2011
8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked northward and brushed the west edge of the industrial park of northwest Fargo and the east edge of Reiles Acres before lifting east of Harwood. The tornado was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rains for part of this track. Two guyed radio towers collapsed, several empty semi-trailers and travel trailers were flipped and thrown, steel wall and roofing panels were torn from industrial buildings, and numerous power poles and trees were snapped. peak winds were estimated at 135 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 SE West Fargo, ND
EF1 category
May 30, 2011
8:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked north-northeastward along the eastern edge of Moorhead and was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rain. A few wooden power poles were snapped and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. Some mature trees were thrown more than 100 feet. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 SSE Moorhead, MN
EF2 category
May 30, 2011
7:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked northward for about four miles and lifted near the Woodhaven Park in southwest Fargo. The tornado was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rain as it knocked down several wooden power poles and two metal truss power towers along its path. Sections of roofing were torn off of two apartment buildings. Many residences had tree, vehicle and roof damage. Peak wind were estimated at 135 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 NNE Horace, ND
EF1 category
May 30, 2011
7:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked for about two miles to the north-northeast and was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rains. The tornado flipped a parked semi trailer and tore out two large 40,000 bushel steel grain bins at one farmstead and spread debris downwind for a mile. Several trees were toppled onto rooftops in the community of St. Benedict. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 WSW St Benedict, ND
EF2 category
May 30, 2011
7:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in Richland County about four miles north of Walcott at 846 pm CDT. The tornado was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rains. The tornado crossed North Dakota highway 46 and continued to break down several single and double pole wooden power towers in southwest Pleasant township. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.49 ESE Kindred, ND
EF2 category
May 30, 2011
7:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked north northeastward for roughly two miles before crossing into Cass County. The tornado was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rain. The tornado and accompanying winds knocked down numerous wooden power poles along its path and four steel t-bar high voltage towers. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.53 N Walcott, ND
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
7:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Lake County · 4,196 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 SE Ramona, SD
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
7:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Lake County · 4,196 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused tree damage but no other reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.99 NNW Junius, SD
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
6:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was spotted near Cozad. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 NW (Czd)Cozad Muni Arpt, NE
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
5:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement confirmed a tornado on the eastern edge of O'Neill. In addition there was a lot of dust picked up over an open corn field by the rear flank downdraft that made it difficult to view. The tornado was briefly on the ground with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.7 NE O Neill, NE
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Charles Mix County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.08 NNE Dante, SD
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dispatcher reported tornado briefly touched down in open field where foliage debris extended east along Highway 11.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 S Atkinson, NE
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
3:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 30, 2011
Blaine County · 241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported brief tornado touch down in open range.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Brewster, NE
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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 30, 2011?

Our records show 107 hail, 131 wind, and 18 tornado reports on May 30, 2011, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 30, 2011.

What was the largest hail reported on May 30, 2011?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 30, 2011 is 4.00″, reported near Atkinson, NE.

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 30, 2011 — 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 30, 2011 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 30, 2011?

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 30, 2011 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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