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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 6, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 6, 2012 from May 6, 2012 through May 6, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
187
Wind Reports
109
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 6, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last May 6, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on May 6, 2012

187 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 6, 2012
11:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Cornelia, MO
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
11:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 ENE Admire, KS
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
10:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Kimble County · 2,222 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N London, TX
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
10:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Streator, IL
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Menard County · 989 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The golf ball size hail lasted for 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.59 SW Hext, TX
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
9:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell near the intersection of Macon Road and National Street in Memphis.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 S National Cemetery, TN
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
9:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Macon County · 5,821 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Macon Arpt, MO
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2012
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Coffey County · 3,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SSW Burlington Arpt, KS
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Miami County · 11,659 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 SW O Brien, KS
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Coffey County · 3,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.41 NNW Halls Summit, KS
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Coffey County · 3,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 NE Halls Summit, KS
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rantoul, KS
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waltonville, IL
1.25″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported 8 miles west of Jackboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Jacksboro, TX
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 6, 2012
Young County · 6,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported 3 miles west of Red Top.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.13 SSW Jean, TX
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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 6, 2012

109 reports
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60 mph
May 6, 2012
10:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 1044 County Road 624.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.85 W Reedtown, AL
60 mph
May 6, 2012
10:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power was knocked out at the 911 center in Belgreen, likely due to trees blown down onto power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belgreen, AL
60 mph
May 6, 2012
10:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down causing a power outage at the intersection of Scout Hollow Road and Wilson Road. Event time estimated by radar when a gust front moved through this area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belgreen, AL
60 mph
May 6, 2012
7:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Palo Pinto County · 10,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small trees were snapped about 4 feet up the trunk approximately 3 miles west-northwest of Whitt. Several 4-6 diameter tree branches were also knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 N Salesville, TX
60 mph
May 6, 2012
7:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Parker County · 43,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotters reported a 60 mph wind gust in Whitt. This wind gust appears to have occurred as the outflow from the storm began to surge out ahead of the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Whitt, TX
60 mph
May 6, 2012
7:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Palo Pinto County · 10,668 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotters estimated 60 mph winds along Highway 281 in the northeast part of the county. Power flashes were also observed in the area. These winds appear to have occurred as the outflow from the storm began to surge out ahead of the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 NNE Salesville, TX
58 mph
May 6, 2012
7:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down on Highway 114 approximately 2 miles west of Jacksboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 WNW Jacksboro, TX
60 mph
May 6, 2012
6:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Young County · 6,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotters estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 mph in Newcastle.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Newcastle, TX
58 mph
May 6, 2012
6:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Fayette County · 5,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down along Highway 18, west of Berry.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 ESE Bankston, AL
58 mph
May 6, 2012
7:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Cobb County 911 Center reported that at least six trees were blown down off of Shallowford Road just east of Canton Road. One of the trees fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Noonday, GA
58 mph
May 6, 2012
7:13 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Union County · 11,885 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Union County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down along U.S. Highway 129 near Nottely Dam.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 WSW Ivy Log, GA
58 mph
May 6, 2012
6:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Oakman.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Coal Vly, AL
55 mph
May 6, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large oak tree was uprooted in Burden Cemetery near the intersection of Route 52 and Klondike Road due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Lafayette, IN
55 mph
May 6, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A small, rotted tree was downed near County Road 225 West and Morehouse Road due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. Some small branches were also downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.06 N Klondyke, IN
49 mph
May 6, 2012
5:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 6, 2012
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down 4519 County Road 22 in Spruce Pine.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.2 SW Pleasant Hill, AL
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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 6, 2012

6 reports
EF0 category
May 6, 2012
5:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2012
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down in an open field at 1622CST, near the intersection|of Interstate 35 and Highway 169. The tornado lifted at 1623CST and no damage was|observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S Provence Vlg, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2012
5:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2012
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down at 1615CST near Santa Fe and Highway 7. The tornado lifted at 1616CST with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 NE Olathe, KS
EF0 category
May 6, 2012
4:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2012
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about 3.2 miles west-southwest of Hoopeston at 5:18 PM CDT. The tornado tracked eastward, destroying a grain silo, throwing a grain auger into a 20 X 40 shed, and ripping shingles off two houses before lifting 1.1 miles southwest of Hoopeston at 5:23 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.93 ESE East Lynn, IL
EF0 category
May 6, 2012
4:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2012
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown was observed at 1717CST, in an open field near 195th Street and Old School Road. The tornado barely moved east and lifted at 1718CST. No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S Raymore, MO
EF0 category
May 6, 2012
4:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2012
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown was observed at 1615CST, about a mile south of Raymore and just east of Highway 71. It barely moved east and lifted at 1616CST. |No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .97 SE Harrelson, MO
EF1 category
May 6, 2012
3:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 6, 2012
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down east-southeast of Watseka with maximum winds of 85 to 95 mph. Two farmsteads experienced damage. A small barn was destroyed with its cinder block walls toppled and roof thrown one half mile. Multiple outbuildings had mainly minor damage. One utility pole was blown down. At one farmstead, there were several impaled objects, including pieces of wood into a camper and the ground, as well as a stop sign into the soil of an uprooted tree base.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.48 ESE Watseka, IL
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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 6, 2012?

Our records show 187 hail, 109 wind, and 6 tornado reports on May 6, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 6, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on May 6, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 6, 2012 is 3.00″, reported near .91 SE Hamilton Xrds, AL.

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 6, 2012 — 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 6, 2012 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 6, 2012?

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 6, 2012 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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