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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 9, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 9, 2012 from May 9, 2012 through May 9, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 9, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on May 9, 2012

19 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
9:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Willacy County emergency manager reported golfball size hail 2 miles south of Raymondville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 N Lyford, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2012
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Border patrol checkpoint 15 miles south of Sarita reported predominantly nickel size hail with embedded quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 E Turcotte, TX
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
9:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: After an initial report of baseball to softball sized hail in Sebastian, visual evidence from an NWS storm survey indicated no discernible hail impact in Sebastian. Estimated size was penny sized based on conversations with affected residents. the hail lasted up to 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .44 SSE Sebastian, TX
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail 10 mile NE of Edinburg near Elsa at the intersection of FM2812 and Val Verde Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.79 NNE La Blanca, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2012
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several residents of a colonia in Doolittle reported at least five minutes of hail, up to the size of quarters, with a severe thunderstorm that also produced a damaging microburst in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.41 SSE Faysville, TX
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tiffin, OH
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
2:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Cochise County · 39,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of pennies covered the ground in Douglas. Heavy rain and minor street flooding accompanied the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Douglas, AZ
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Trumbull County · 72,618 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leavittsburg, OH
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail ranging in size form an inch to an inch and a half were received from employees at the Hurricane Research Division on Virginia Key.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 SSW Biscayne Park, FL
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The media reported nickel sized hail near Brickell Avenue in downtown Miami.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 SE Miami, FL
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The media reported one inch hail near Miami Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 SW Miami Beach, FL
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter near downtown Miami.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Miami, FL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny sized hail in downtown Miami.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 ENE Miami, FL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
1:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of pennies covered the ground in Rio Rico.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rio Rico, AZ
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2012
3:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 9, 2012
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off duty NWS meteorologist reported penny sized hail in Miami Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 WSW Miami Beach, FL
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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 9, 2012

40 reports
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64 mph
May 9, 2012
8:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Between 9 and 945 PM, winds increased, rain poured down, and hail developed as the storm formed and began moving east. At approximately 930 PM, a microburst and large hail struck a colonia in Doolittle, damaging nearly every home (most were of poor construction) and rolling two unanchored trailers. One resident���s ceiling caved in from the combination of hail, estimated to be quarter sized, torrential rains, and driving 60 to 65 mph winds. Another tin roof was completely blown from a mobile home. A man was inside one of the trailers when it rolled; fortunately, he was not injured. Nearby, several large limbs were broken from mesquite trees, and one tree was partially uprooted. Shed damage was also noted at the Diamond B Ranch, just north of the colonia, which occurred moments before the downburst wrecked the colonia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.55 SSE Faysville, TX
69 mph
May 9, 2012
6:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An upper level low moving east across southern Arizona spread moisture into south central Arizona and led to scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours on May 9th. Some of the storms in the Gila Bend area produced damaging microburst winds with peak gusts estimated to be at least 60 knots. As reported by the local utility company, at approximately 615 PM the gusty winds downed a tree which blocked traffic on Pima Road and Highway 85. Construction debris from Interstate 8 and Bypass 85 was strewn about by the strong winds. In addition, power lines were downed by sustained winds reported to be in excess of 45 mph and this left most of the town of Gila Bend without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.74 E Gila Bend, AZ
58 mph
May 9, 2012
5:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An upper level low pressure system moving eastward across southern Arizona spread moisture into eastern Arizona and scattered thunderstorms developed over the central deserts during the afternoon hours on May 9th. A few of the storms generated strong, damaging microburst winds. At 5 PM, a 58 MPH wind gust was measured four miles north of the town of Maricopa. The wind gust was reported by an official COOP weather observer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.55 W Casa Blanca, AZ
75 mph
May 9, 2012
4:38 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An upper level low pressure system moving east across southern Arizona spread moisture into eastern Arizona and led to scattered thunderstorms across the central deserts during the afternoon hours on May 9th. A few storms generated gusty and damaging winds estimated to be in excess of 60 knots. At 439 PM, a trained weather spotter reported that small trees and large limbs were down over the road at Ray and Cooper in Gilbert. Another weather spotter in Chandler reported that three large trees, all of them 36 inches wide, were blown over near south Dobson road and East Market Place at approximately 5 PM. Pictures of the downed trees were taken and sent to the Phoenix WCM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 SW Gilbert, AZ
81 mph
May 9, 2012
4:35 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A low pressure system moving east across southern Arizona spread moisture into south central Arizona which led to scattered thunderstorms over the lower deserts during the afternoon hours on May 9th. According to a trained weather spotter, microburst wind gusts estimated at 70 knots damaged 8 mobile homes in the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park at approximately 435 PM. The park was located near Germain and Ironwood, about 5 miles east of Queen Creek. Six of the homes had their northeast-facing awnings removed. The strong winds lifted up the overhangs and in some cases removed portions of the roofs. Many of these homes were blown off of their foundations. The strong microburst winds were likely enhanced by a gustnado, which increased the severity of the damage. In addition to the mobile home damage, the strong winds blew down a number of power lines in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.35 NNW Magma, AZ
58 mph
May 9, 2012
4:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Southeast flow ahead of a vigorous upper level low pressure system spread moisture into south central Arizona on May 9th. This led to the development of scattered thunderstorms over the central deserts during the afternoon and early evening hours. A few storms in the greater Phoenix area produced damaging microburst winds, estimated to be 50 knots or higher. According to SRP, a local utility company, the winds downed 9 12-kilovolt poles, most of them in north-central Phoenix. Over 4800 people were without power at the peak of the storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Phoenix, AZ
52 mph
May 9, 2012
5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Taylor County · 5,725 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down on Hampton Springs Road with no other reports of trees down or damage in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hampton Springs, FL
58 mph
May 9, 2012
4:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four trees were blown down around the Clinton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.96 NE Mc Daniels, NC
58 mph
May 9, 2012
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were reported down along Old Fayetteville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.92 ESE Ammon, NC
58 mph
May 9, 2012
3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down blocking Bennett Still Highway. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.18 W Rockingham, GA
58 mph
May 9, 2012
3:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down near Timber Drive and North Carolina Highway 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.49 SSE Garner, NC
58 mph
May 9, 2012
3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several small trees and branches were blown down or snapped on the Eagle Ridge Golf Course. A vending machine and patio furniture was also blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 E Mc Cullers, NC
58 mph
May 9, 2012
3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One oak tree blown down. Report relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Liberty City, GA
58 mph
May 9, 2012
3:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported on a house at 1119 Ralph Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 SW Asbury, NC
58 mph
May 9, 2012
3:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 9, 2012
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down near Old Oxford Road and Red Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSE Fairntosh, NC
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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 9, 2012

2 reports
EF0 category
May 9, 2012
1:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 9, 2012
Santa Cruz County · 13,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A dust devil briefly spun up into a landspout tornado just south of Rio Rico.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.17 N Nogales, AZ
EF1 category
May 9, 2012
1:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 9, 2012
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout over Barataria Bay, as described in an earlier entry, moved southward and onshore the west portion of Grand Isle. A National Weather Service storm survey determined EF-1 damage. There was a total loss of one manufactured home roof, and roof and siding damage to several other structures. A parked recreational travel trailer also suffered significant damage. Some roof debris was thrown 30 yards to the northeast. The path extended from just east of Raspberry Lane on the north side of the island to just west of Raspberry street on the south side of the island. The damage ended around Louisiana Highway 1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 SW Grand Isle, LA
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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 9, 2012?

Our records show 19 hail, 40 wind, and 2 tornado reports on May 9, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on May 9, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 9, 2012 is 1.75″, reported near Lyford, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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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