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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 27, 2013

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 27, 2013 from May 27, 2013 through May 27, 2013, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
84
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
5.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 27, 2013 · 2013–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2013

NWS Hail Reports on May 27, 2013

84 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 27, 2013
10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The combination of golf ball size hail and very strong winds resulted in leaves stripped from all the trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Presho, SD
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2013
9:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Atchison County · 2,375 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 WNW Fairfax, MO
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2013
6:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Jackson County · 769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.52 SW Wanblee, SD
5.25″ hail
May 27, 2013
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Jewell County · 1,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous tennis ball to softball size hail stones reported, with the largest measuring 5.25 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Montrose, KS
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2013
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Cloud County · 3,968 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds were gusty with no damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.84 NW Macyville, KS
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2013
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSE North Platte, NE
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2013
6:16 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Hot Springs, SD
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2013
6:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Jackson County · 769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Interior, SD
1.25″ hail
May 27, 2013
7:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Dewey County · 1,701 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oakwood Fire Dept. reported quarter to half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oakwood, OK
2.50″ hail
May 27, 2013
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Jewell County · 1,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of tennis balls was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mankato, KS
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2013
6:08 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 NW Hot Springs Municipal Airport, SD
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2013
6:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Angostura Reservoir, SD
2.00″ hail
May 27, 2013
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Jewell County · 1,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball to hen egg size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Burr Oak, KS
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2013
6:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hot Springs, SD
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2013
6:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 27, 2013
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.27 WSW Angostura Reservoir, SD
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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 27, 2013

62 reports
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70 mph
May 27, 2013
11:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Brule County · 1,821 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Chamberlain Arpt, SD
79 mph
May 27, 2013
10:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Oacoma, SD
64 mph
May 27, 2013
10:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 65 mph. Three willow and cottonwood tree trunks, 12 to 15 inches in diameter were snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.22 SW Pumpkin Center, MO
62 mph
May 27, 2013
10:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Tripp County · 2,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Icr)Winner Airport, SD
86 mph
May 27, 2013
10:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds stripped shingles and tar paper off a roof. Heavy rain seeped through and destroyed the interior ceilings of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.55 E Presho Muni Arpt, SD
60 mph
May 27, 2013
10:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Atchison County · 2,375 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 ENE Phelps City, MO
70 mph
May 27, 2013
10:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Atchison County · 2,375 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted and buildings were reported to have damage. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.1 SW Milton, MO
58 mph
May 27, 2013
10:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 58 mph was measured by the Falls City ASOS equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Falls City, NE
58 mph
May 27, 2013
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported downed by strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Shubert, NE
82 mph
May 27, 2013
9:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 NW Presho, SD
60 mph
May 27, 2013
9:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A camper and heating unit at the school was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 NW Presho, SD
61 mph
May 27, 2013
7:40 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Jackson County · 769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.5 ENE Belvidere, SD
60 mph
May 27, 2013
8:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported winds gusts to near 60 mph in the city of Beatrice. This resulted in downed tree branches in the city of Beatrice.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 W Beatrice, NE
70 mph
May 27, 2013
7:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to 70 mph downed several power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.18 S Tobias, NE
90 mph
May 27, 2013
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 27, 2013
Fillmore County · 2,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to be near 90 MPH, with damage generally confined to southern portions of Fillmore County. Along this path, multiple irrigation pivots were overturned, power poles were broken and trees were damaged. A number of grain bins were damaged or destroyed, outbuildings were damaged and one home suffered damage, mainly broken glass.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.31 SSW Shickley, NE
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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 27, 2013

17 reports
EF2 category
May 27, 2013
8:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey revealed EF2 damage with winds to around 130 mph produced significant damage to a John Deere dealership and a roofing warehouse just south of highway 36 and just west of Marysville, Kansas. The tornado traveled approximately 3 to 4 miles before weakening and lifting near highway 77 north of Marysville. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.3 SSW Herkimer, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
8:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey revealed a weak tornado developed about 2 miles southwest of Beatrice and traveled northeast for just over a mile before dissipating. The tornado was weak producing damage consistent with EF0 consisting of broken hardwood tree branches and minor damage to outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.13 SSW Beatrice, NE
EF2 category
May 27, 2013
8:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey indicated that a tornado developed approximately 2 miles south of Harbine. The tornado traveled in an east northeast direction impacting several farmsteads in Jefferson County. There was minor damage to 4 houses, and 5 out buildings were damaged beyond repair. Other damage included over-turned center pivots and tree damage. Approximately 2 miles east southeast of Harbine the tornado produced damage consistent with a weak EF2 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Here a large recently well-built metal outbuildings were destroyed, minor damage was done to a home, and 2X4 boards were driven into the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.12 ESE Harbine, NE
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
7:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed near 6 miles east of Fairbury and traveled just over 3 miles in an east northeast direction ending just over 2 miles south southeast of Harbine. The tornado damage was generally minor including overturned center pivot irrigation systems, tree damage, and farm outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 N Shea, NE
EF2 category
May 27, 2013
6:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF2 tornado touched down during the early evening hours just west of Edgar and was on the ground between 5 and 10 minutes before lifting just southeast of Edgar. The maximum speed was estimated at 115 MPH with a maximum width of 250 yards. Damage along the path included snapped power poles, overturned irrigation pivots, grain bin and outbuilding damage. In Edgar itself, a large metal building was destroyed, other buildings suffered minor damage and the grain elevator was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 W Edgar, NE
EF3 category
May 27, 2013
6:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Jewell County · 1,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado affected two counties in north central Kansas, touching down north of Lebanon in Smith County and lifting north of Esbon in Jewell County. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be near 140 MPH, with a maximum path width of 1580 yards. Along its path, this tornado caused minor to major tree damage, overturned irrigation pivots, snapped power poles and damaged or destroyed grain bins and outbuildings. Four homesteads suffered damage, with the hardest hit locations approximately 3 miles northeast of Lebanon in Smith County. Two homes in this area were heavily damaged or destroyed, with one losing its entire second level. This location also completely lost grain bins, a large outbuilding and newly constructed garage. One person suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from an area hospital.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.61 SSW Salem, KS
EF3 category
May 27, 2013
6:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado affected two counties in north central Kansas, touching down north of Lebanon in Smith County and lifting north of Esbon in Jewell County. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be near 140 MPH, with a maximum path width of 1580 yards. Along its path, this tornado caused minor to major tree damage, overturned irrigation pivots, snapped power poles and damaged or destroyed grain bins and outbuildings. Four homesteads suffered damage, with the hardest hit locations approximately 3 miles northeast of Lebanon in Smith County. Two homes in this area were heavily damaged or destroyed, with one losing its entire second level. This location also completely lost grain bins, a large outbuilding and newly constructed garage. One person suffered minor injuries and was treated and released from an area hospital.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.58 N Lebanon, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
5:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down north of Bellaire. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be near 75 MPH, but this tornado caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.76 S Cora, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
5:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in open land northwest of Smith Center and was only on the ground for a few minutes. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be near 75 mph, but this tornado caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.72 NW Smith Center, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
3:37 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The landspout was observed on streaming video from a storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.91 N Cheyenne Wells, CO
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
3:05 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in open country south of State Highway 71 and lasted five minutes before it lifted. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18 W Hemingford, NE
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
2:58 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was on the ground for five minutes before it lifted. The observer was looking west from State Highway 71. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 SE Harrison, NE
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
2:49 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Landspout remained fairly stationary before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.5 N Arapahoe, CO
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
2:38 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The landspout lasted about 5 minutes before dissipating, remaining fairly stationary.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.5 N Arapahoe, CO
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
2:25 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 27, 2013
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The supercell thunderstorm that spawned the tornado northwest of Kimball produced another weak tornado northeast of Kimball. This weak tornado was on the ground for three minutes before it lifted. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.86 N Owasco, 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 27, 2013?

Our records show 84 hail, 62 wind, and 17 tornado reports on May 27, 2013, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2013.

What was the largest hail reported on May 27, 2013?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 27, 2013 is 5.25″, reported near Montrose, KS.

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 27, 2013 — 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 27, 2013 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 27, 2013?

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 27, 2013 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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