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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 14, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 14, 2012 from May 14, 2012 through May 14, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 14, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last May 14, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on May 14, 2012

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail at Colonel Creek Marina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.2 NE Longtown, SC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2012
8:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Davidson County · 56,570 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Thomasville, North Carolina on North Carolina Highway 109.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Thomasville, NC
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2012
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Union County · 75,130 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from near Mineral Springs to the northwest side of Monroe. The largest hail reported fell near Mineral Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Mineral Spg, NC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Collin County · 285,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Allen, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Electric COOP employee reported quarter size hail in the White Oak area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N White Oak, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail east of Bamberg near the Edisto River. Small limbs were also down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Bamberg Carlisle Arp, SC
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2012
6:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported on Bay Road SW.
NWS Hail Report Location: .79 NW Bowen Pt, NC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Study Butte, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail east of Rowesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.53 ESE Rowesville, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Bamberg police reported quarter size hail on the north side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail 4 miles NW of Cope.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SSW Bolen, SC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Wilkes Co Arpt, NC
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2012
4:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public sent report of 1.5 inch hail and picture to WIS TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Bolen, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
4:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was observed beginning at 5:53 PM EDT and ending at 5:56 PM EDT at the intersection of Congo Road and Winkler Mill Road, as well as along Highway 421.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 WNW Wilkes Co Arpt, NC
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2012
4:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 14, 2012
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public, from NWS storm survey interview, reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.28 WNW Bolen, SC
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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 14, 2012

34 reports
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58 mph
May 14, 2012
8:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down at the intersection of Tott Hill Farm Road and Lucy Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: .74 WSW Asheboro Muni Arpt, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
8:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on Alred Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 E Asheboro Hinshaw Arp, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
8:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on Old Lexington Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 SW Dogwood Acres, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and large limbs were blown down in the Williamston area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Williamston, SC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
7:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were reported down in Kernersville, North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kernersville, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
7:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on Darrow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.95 SE Walkertown, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
7:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on Williston Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.44 S Walkertown, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on Williams Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: .28 ENE Easton View, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
7:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on Lagrande Place Blocking Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .47 SE Lewisville, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
6:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported a tree down on JB Denton Road at the bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Douglas, SC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
6:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Nature Reserve Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Taxahaw, SC
70 mph
May 14, 2012
5:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm moved over Brewster County and produced 70 mph winds three miles southeast of Study Butte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Study Butte, TX
58 mph
May 14, 2012
5:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down across Mary Sheldon Drive SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 S Bowen Pt, NC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
4:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported trees down along Hwy 321.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNE Denmark, SC
58 mph
May 14, 2012
4:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 14, 2012
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down on Butler Street in Denmark. Penny size hail also occurred on Hommens Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Denmark, SC
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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 14, 2012

2 reports
EF0 category
May 14, 2012
4:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 14, 2012
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey and interviews with public found an EF0 intermittently touched down between Albee road and Jamison Farm road topping trees and taking several down. No structural damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.71 WNW Bolen, SC
EF1 category
May 14, 2012
11:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for May 14, 2012
Richmond County · 13,642 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At approximately 12:55 pm a weak and very brief tornado touched down in a forested area about 8.5 miles southwest of Rockingham and produced a small area of tree damage which included uprooted and snapped pine trees. The next area of damage along the discontinuous damage path was about one-tenth of a mile to the northeast of the first touchdown. Much of the damage in this area was minor and included roof covering and shingle damage and broken tree limbs. There was a small area of enhanced damage that included numerous snapped and downed trees, a carport that was lifted and tossed approximately 250 yards, a small tin and aluminum framed garage that was leveled and significant damage to the roof of a single story home, with a loss of approximately 30 percent of its roof. Numerous windows were also broken and the vinyl siding on one side of the home was completely stripped. This damage was consistent with wind speeds of approximately 90 mph. The width of the damage path was approximately 100 yards at this location.||The tornado then appeared to lift and the final touchdown and |notable damage area was located approximately 6.8 miles south-southwest of Rockingham. Damage in this area included a significant swath of downed and snapped pine trees. The tornado then lifted at approximately 12:58 pm. In addition to the brief tornado touch down along the 2 mile path, there was some minor straight-line wind damage along or near the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.59 SE Diggs, NC
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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 14, 2012?

Our records show 30 hail, 34 wind, and 2 tornado reports on May 14, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on May 14, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 14, 2012 is 1.75″, reported near Bolen, SC.

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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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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