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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 8, 2014

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 8, 2014 from May 8, 2014 through May 8, 2014, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
85
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 8, 2014 · 2014–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2014

NWS Hail Reports on May 8, 2014

85 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 8, 2014
8:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.16 WNW Stark, MN
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2014
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Isanti County · 13,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Cambridge, MN
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2014
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 SSW Zimmerman, MN
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Carver County · 29,920 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .22 NW Norwood Young America, MN
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 E Charles City, IA
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.12 SE Glencoe, MN
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Temple.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Temple, TX
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.03 ESE Sumter, MN
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported in the Miller Heights area of Belton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.99 SSE Belton, TX
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Rockford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 E Rockford, IA
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2014
7:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail was reported at the Bell Co Expo Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.74 S Belton, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2014
6:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Sibley County · 5,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.22 NW Winthrop, MN
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2014
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 E Fernando, MN
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2014
6:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail in Harker Heights.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 E Killeen Muni Arpt, TX
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2014
6:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 8, 2014
Bell County · 97,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported near Stillhouse Hollow Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Stillhouse Lake, 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 8, 2014

61 reports
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61 mph
May 8, 2014
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 WSW Carbon Hill, IL
58 mph
May 8, 2014
8:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 58 mph was estimated by a trained spotter. Pea size hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S De Soto, IL
64 mph
May 8, 2014
7:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Cape Girardeau County · 25,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees were reported in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: WNW Cape Girardeau, MO
60 mph
May 8, 2014
7:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell against a house in Russellville, knocking a large hole in one room.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 S Russellville, AR
60 mph
May 8, 2014
7:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds from a thunderstorm produced minor damage to a home and garage southwest of Charles City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.27 NNE Oakwood, IA
60 mph
May 8, 2014
7:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A member of the public reported a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.13 NW Goodrich, KS
60 mph
May 8, 2014
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eighteen inch diameter tree split.
NWS Wind Report Location: .37 NNE Ankeny, IA
60 mph
May 8, 2014
5:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated 60 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Norwalk, IA
64 mph
May 8, 2014
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Navarro County · 15,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were uprooted in Blooming Grove. Several large tree branches were also broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Blooming Grove, TX
60 mph
May 8, 2014
5:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Trempealeau County · 9,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a shed and a gravity box wagon was blown over south of Arcadia in the Pine Creek area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 NW Tamarack, WI
62 mph
May 8, 2014
5:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Burnet County · 17,622 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured by a spotter at 62 mph. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.66 NNE Lake Victor, TX
60 mph
May 8, 2014
5:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 6-inch diameter tree limb was blown down near Manito.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Manito, IL
60 mph
May 8, 2014
5:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree branches were blown down southeast of Manito.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Manito, IL
60 mph
May 8, 2014
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was ripped off of a barn due to strong damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Maryville Mem Arpt, MO
70 mph
May 8, 2014
5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 8, 2014
Lampasas County · 7,482 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a house to the east of Lampasas. Trees were also uprooted and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Lampasas, TX
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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 8, 2014

10 reports
EF1 category
May 8, 2014
7:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado destroyed a chicken house, which had no chickens in it. Two other chicken houses had minor damage. A mobile home was overturned. Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 SE Taral, AR
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
4:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado originated in extreme northeastern Watonwan County and traversed across extreme southeastern Brown County before moving into Blue Earth County. It was filmed by a storm chaser during its time in Blue Earth County. The tornado hit a farm and damaged the roofs of some hog barns and then dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 WSW Butternut, MN
EF1 category
May 8, 2014
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Douglas County · 4,354 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey team determined that an EF-1 rated tornado touched down approximately four miles northwest of Ava. The tornado moved north along a path roughly paralleling Highway K and was approximately 2.5 miles long and 100 yards wide. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and power lines were blown down. The tornado destroyed a barn and damaged a highway sign. One house had minor damage to the exterior and roof. Estimated maximum wind speeds were up to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.63 NW Ava Muni Meml Arpt, MO
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the extreme northeastern corner of Watonwan County before crossing the extreme southeast corner of Brown County. It continued into Blue Earth County. During its time crossing Brown County, it crossed open fields. The tornado was caught on video by a storm chaser when it was in Blue Earth County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.78 ESE Hanska, MN
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
4:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter reported a tornado touching down briefly in an open field in extreme northeastern Watonwan County before it moved into extreme southeastern Brown County and then Blue Earth County. The tornado was videotaped by a storm chaser when it was in Blue Earth County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.45 NNE Madelia, MN
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
3:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was witnessed and filmed my multiple storm chasers. It moved across open fields and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 ENE Butterfield, MN
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
2:27 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Lincoln County · 1,866 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in an open field. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.7 SW Hugo, CO
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
2:10 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Lincoln County · 1,866 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.74 SW Bagdad, CO
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
2:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Dallas County · 548,642 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey found evidence of a tornado that produced EF-0 damage to a warehouse building. Several windows were blown out of a warehouse in Cockrell Hill. The building suffered roof damage as well, as the tornado moved generally from the southwest to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 NE Arcadia Park, TX
EF0 category
May 8, 2014
12:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 8, 2014
Barry County · 12,439 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey indicated that an EF-0 rated tornado touched down four miles west of Butterfield. This tornado produced considerable tree damage along an approximately two mile long and 50 yard wide path. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. One mobile home had the roof removed. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.42 NE Ridgley, MO
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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 8, 2014?

Our records show 85 hail, 61 wind, and 10 tornado reports on May 8, 2014, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2014.

What was the largest hail reported on May 8, 2014?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 8, 2014 is 2.75″, reported near .69 S Lovington, IA.

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 8, 2014 — 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 8, 2014 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 8, 2014?

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 8, 2014 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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