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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 11, 2014

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 11, 2014 from May 11, 2014 through May 11, 2014, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
243
Wind Reports
110
Tornado Reports
42
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 11, 2014 · 2014–present Updated  Daily · last May 11, 2014

NWS Hail Reports on May 11, 2014

243 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 11, 2014
11:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Donley County · 1,488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms developed in response to a cold front moving through the southeastern Texas Panhandle during the late evening hours of the 11th. As the line moved over the town of Clarendon (Donley County), a member of the public reported ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches). After producing this hail the line continued to slowly move to the east.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Clarendon, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
11:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Peabody, KS
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Hall County · 1,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A citizen reported quarter size hail in Lakeview.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeview, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Donley County · 1,488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms developed in response to a cold front moving through the southeastern Texas Panhandle during the late evening hours of the 11th. As the line moved over the town of Clarendon (Donley County), a law enforcement official reported quarter size hail (1.00 inch). After producing this hail the line continued to slowly move to the east.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Clarendon, TX
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Donley County · 1,488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms developed in response to a cold front moving through the southeastern Texas Panhandle during the late evening hours of the 11th. As the line moved toward the town of Hedley (Donley County), a trained spotter reported penny size hail (0.75 inch). After producing this hail the line continued to slowly move to the east.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Hedley, TX
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was covering the ground. 59 mph winds were also measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Mt Hope, KS
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported at 29th street north and 295th street west.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.52 SW Andale, KS
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Roberts County · 345 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms developed in response to a cold front moving through the southeastern Texas Panhandle during the late evening hours of the 11th. As the line moved over the town of Miami (Roberts County), a law enforcement official reported nickel size hail (0.88 inch). After producing this hail the line continued to slowly move to the east.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Miami, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Donley County · 1,488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms developed in response to a cold front moving through the southeastern Texas Panhandle during the late evening hours of the 11th. As the line moved over the town of Clarendon (Donley County), a member of the public reported quarter size hail (1.00 inch). After producing this hail the line continued to slowly move to the east.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Clarendon, TX
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.42 W Cheney Res, KS
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Donley County · 1,488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms developed in response to a cold front moving through the southeastern Texas Panhandle during the late evening hours of the 11th. As the line moved toward the town of Clarendon (Donley County), a law enforcement official reported golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) 1 mile south of Clarendon. After producing this hail the line continued to slowly move to the east.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Clarendon, TX
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
10:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Kingman County · 3,237 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.05 N Murdock, KS
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Kingman County · 3,237 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Kingman, KS
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2014
9:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Kingman County · 3,237 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.56 WNW Cleveland, KS
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2014
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 11, 2014
Kingman County · 3,237 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Kingman, KS
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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 11, 2014

110 reports
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75 mph
May 11, 2014
11:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn blown down by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 ESE Mercer, IA
81 mph
May 11, 2014
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Harvey County · 11,617 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported at the intersection of Interstate 135 and Kansas highway 196.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.32 ENE Sedgwick, KS
58 mph
May 11, 2014
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Hall County · 1,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs were blown down north of Lakeview as a thunderstorm produced severe wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lakeview, TX
59 mph
May 11, 2014
10:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Mt Hope, KS
62 mph
May 11, 2014
10:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Jasper County · 12,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 W Prairie City, IA
75 mph
May 11, 2014
9:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large two to three foot diameter tree down on a car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.52 ESE Lovington, IA
70 mph
May 11, 2014
9:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at 42nd and Douglas Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.91 SE Lovington, IA
60 mph
May 11, 2014
9:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two to four inch limbs down at Lee Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 E Ontario, IA
70 mph
May 11, 2014
9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Franklin Ave on the west side of Ames.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 SE Ontario, IA
60 mph
May 11, 2014
9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.24 SE Farrar, IA
60 mph
May 11, 2014
9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 E Ontario, IA
64 mph
May 11, 2014
9:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at 60 to 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Urbandale, IA
64 mph
May 11, 2014
9:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree about one foot in diameter was uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 S Clive, IA
70 mph
May 11, 2014
9:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and 8 to 10 inch diameter limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.72 SE Minburn, IA
60 mph
May 11, 2014
9:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 11, 2014
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor tree damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Ortonville, IA
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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 11, 2014

42 reports
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
9:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Boone County · 9,755 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short-lived tornado that did some minor damage at a farmstead in rural Boone County before moving into open farmland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.85 SW Napier, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
9:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 Tornado north of Dallas Center stayed in rural area and produced minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.62 SE Minburn, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
9:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very short track tornado with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.2 ESE Mc Pherson, KS
EF1 category
May 11, 2014
8:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Guthrie County · 5,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado started near Sunset Beach on Lake Panorama before heading northeast to just south of Yale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.97 SE Fanslers, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
8:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief touchdown with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.7 WSW Inman, KS
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
8:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Power flashes were noted from this brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.61 NNW Inman, KS
EF2 category
May 11, 2014
8:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Guthrie County · 5,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-2 tornado touched south southwest of Guthrie Center and tracked northeast across Lake Panorama and dissipating shortly thereafter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.48 WSW Monteith, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
8:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Rice County · 3,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Some power flashes were seen.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 NW Sterling, KS
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
8:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Rice County · 3,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 SW Sterling, KS
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Pratt County · 3,672 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a weak tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.43 ESE Springvale, KS
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
7:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
O'Brien County · 5,468 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a trees, and damaged a vehicle with flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 E Sheldon, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
7:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked less than one mile over open country, causing no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.51 NNE Newkirk, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
7:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved over open areas and did no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.88 NE Hudson, KS
EF1 category
May 11, 2014
7:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged 3 farmsteads in including damage to at least one house. The greatest damage was to structures and vehicles at a dairy farm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 ESE Middleburg, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
6:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 11, 2014
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted several trees, caused other tree damage, blew part of the wall off a two story garage, damaged a hog barn, and took the roof off a small grain bin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 N Spink, SD
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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 11, 2014?

Our records show 243 hail, 110 wind, and 42 tornado reports on May 11, 2014, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 11, 2014.

What was the largest hail reported on May 11, 2014?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 11, 2014 is 3.00″, reported near Sanford, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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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