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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in May 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in May 2012 from May 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3,269
Wind Reports
1,705
Tornado Reports
125
Max Hail Size
5.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2012

NWS Hail Reports in May 2012

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1.00″ hail
May 31, 2012
10:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 2012
Union County · 11,885 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that quarter sized hail fell near Hood.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Choestoe, GA
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2012
7:43 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2012
Colfax County · 6,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail accumulated along a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 25 with biggest hail stones up to 1.50 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Maxwell, NM
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2012
6:29 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2012
Mora County · 2,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered Interstate 25 to a depth of at least 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 ENE Wagon Mound, NM
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2012
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Alpine, TX
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2012
5:39 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2012
Mora County · 2,020 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The LJM travel center reported 1.50 inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wagon Mound, NM
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2012
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SW Ft Davis, TX
2.75″ hail
May 31, 2012
5:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Jeff Davis County · 1,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Ft Davis, TX
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2012
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Irvington, KY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2012
4:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported between the towns of Sample and Union Star.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Union Star, KY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2012
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Wayne County · 6,146 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Buckatunna, MS
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2012
3:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mayfield, KY
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2012
4:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for May 2012
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported that dime sized hail fell on Zeblin Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Roosevelt, GA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2012
3:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .3 NE Gatewood, KY
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2012
3:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Webster County · 4,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Dixon, KY
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2012
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2012
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .66 W Yelvington, KY
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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 in May 2012

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52 mph
May 31, 2012
10:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2012
Union County · 11,885 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Union County 911 Center reported that three trees were blown down across the county. One fell on Dorrell Plott Road, one near the intersection of Gainesville Highway and Highway 180 East, and another fell on Liberty Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Laura, GA
58 mph
May 31, 2012
10:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2012
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The White County Emergency Manager reported that a half dozen trees were blown down in a yard along Kellum Valley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.32 WNW Yonah, GA
63 mph
May 31, 2012
8:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Trousdale County · 2,709 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were downed throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Hartsville, TN
63 mph
May 31, 2012
8:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed about 8 miles northeast of Lebanon.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Centerville, TN
63 mph
May 31, 2012
7:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Sumner County · 59,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on North Russell Street in Portland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNE Portland, TN
63 mph
May 31, 2012
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Sumner County · 59,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were downed in Gallatin and the surrounding area. Some of these trees fell on power lines resulting in power loss in certain sections of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 S Gallatin, TN
63 mph
May 31, 2012
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed across the road at 2938 Benders Ferry Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.29 NE Silver Bottom, TN
58 mph
May 31, 2012
8:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2012
Greene County · 8,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Green County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down across southern and southeastern Greene County. The trees were all large pine trees, but were either dying or dead.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.67 SE Mosquito Crossing, GA
63 mph
May 31, 2012
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Davidson County · 173,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down on Radford Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 NNW Glencliff, TN
63 mph
May 31, 2012
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Davidson County · 173,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on 4 cars at 860 Murfreesboro Pike. Specific details concerning if any damage occurred to any of the cars were unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 N Woodbine, TN
63 mph
May 31, 2012
7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2012
Davidson County · 173,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were downed in Metro Nashville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Nashville, TN
58 mph
May 31, 2012
7:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2012
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Putnam County 911 Center reported that several trees and a few power lines were blown down in Eatonton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Hunts, GA
58 mph
May 31, 2012
7:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2012
Blount County · 47,154 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down across Blount County.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Alcoa, TN
52 mph
May 31, 2012
7:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2012
Pike County · 6,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Pike County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down between Molena and Concord.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Molena, GA
58 mph
May 31, 2012
6:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for May 2012
Upson County · 9,158 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Upson County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in Thomaston near Highway 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Paynes Mill, GA
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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 in May 2012

30 reports
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
6:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Hodgeman County · 734 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second brief tornado was observed but it did not cause any damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.08 NNW Jetmore Muni Arpt, KS
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
6:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Hodgeman County · 734 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred but did not cause any damage as it moved southeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Jetmore, KS
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Concho County · 1,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained storm spotter in the Millersview area observed this tornado 40 to 50 yards east of his location. The tornado remained in open fields and briefly touched down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 ESE Millersview, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
6:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Cottle County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee documented a partially rain-wrapped tornado move south-southeast over US Highway 70 about 9W Paducah. The initially large cone tornado was largely obscured in rain curtains before later emerging and shrinking in girth. Aside from crossing the highway, the tornado remained over open land. A NWS storm survey the following day revealed no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 NNE Narcisso, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
5:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Concho County · 1,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A rain wrapped tornado was reported approximately 5 miles east northeast of Paint Rock on Farm to Market Road 1929.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.6 W Concho, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
5:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Runnels County · 4,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported along the Runnels and Concho County Line approximately 2 miles east of U.S. Highway 83. This tornado was also recorded on video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.9 SE Ballinger Bruce Arpt, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
5:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Foard County · 459 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser reported a large rain-wrapped tornado estimated to be about 10 miles northwest of Truscott. This tornado occurred in open country and no damage was reported. This tornado may have been a longer duration event, but the high-precipitation character of the storm and lack of damage likely prevented confirmation of the tornado through much of the tornado's life cycle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15.22 WSW Crowell, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
5:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Cottle County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple storm chasers including two off-duty NWS employees observed a non-mesocyclonic rope tornado about four miles south-southeast of Paducah. The tornado remained over open land and caused no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.92 S Paducah, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
5:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Cottle County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee observed a third non-mesocyclonic tornado attached to the flanking line of a supercell. The tornado was a cylindrical column of dirt and moved slowly south over an open field causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.26 S Paducah Richards Arp, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
4:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Cottle County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee observed a second non-mesocyclonic tornado under the flanking line of a supercell. The tornado was a cylindrical column of dirt and moved slowly SSW over an open field causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 S Paducah Richards Arp, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Cottle County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee observed a non-mesocyclonic tornado attached to the flanking line of a supercell. The tornado was a cylindrical column of dirt and moved slowly SSW over an open field causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 SSW Paducah Richards Arp, TX
EF0 category
May 30, 2012
2:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 2012
Sherman County · 2,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Employee reported a small landspout tornado that eventually dissipated after 20 minutes. Little movement noted and tornado remained over open fields with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.18 NE Edson, KS
EF1 category
May 30, 2012
9:34 AM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2012
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed EF1 tornado with winds of 110 mph touched down 1.5 miles west of Peletier. The tornado tracked west-northwest for about 1/2 mile then lifted near the White Oak River. Approximately 67 homes were damaged, most minor, however 3 mobile homes and a garage were completely destroyed. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Truttneys Lndg, NC
EF0 category
May 29, 2012
8:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2012
Canadian County · 50,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers observed a small tornado to the west of Union City. Some light damage was reported near Reformatory Road to the south of southwest 74th Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.85 W Union City, OK
EF1 category
May 29, 2012
9:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2012
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey found a weak EF1 tornado touched down just southeast of Holly Hill taking out tops of trees, uprooting trees, and causing minor damage to a home. The tornado continued through a corn field leaving flattened swirls of corn in its wake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.35 ESE Holly Hill Arpt, SC
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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 in May 2012?

Our records show 3,269 hail, 1,705 wind, and 125 tornado reports in May 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported in May 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in May 2012 is 5.00″, reported near Piedmont, OK.

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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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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