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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in May 2014

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in May 2014 from May 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2,307
Wind Reports
1,185
Tornado Reports
140
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2014 · 2014–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2014

NWS Hail Reports in May 2014

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2.50″ hail
May 31, 2014
9:21 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Hamilton County · 786 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for about 40 minutes and increased in size with time. The largest and most damaging hail fell after 11 PM MDT. Damage was done to vehicles, bent 26 gauge roofing, and left dents in the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15.9 S Syracuse, KS
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
7:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed four miles northeast of Kilpatrick Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13.77 WSW Berea, NE
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
7:44 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed west of Hemingford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Hemingford, NE
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2014
7:36 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Crowley County · 1,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.54 N Sugar City, CO
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for May 2014
Williams County · 9,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.35 WSW Bonetraill, ND
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
7:16 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Gering.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gering, NE
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2014
6:11 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Logan County · 6,601 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Sterling, CO
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
5:26 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Union County · 1,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covering the ground just north of Folsom.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 N Folsom, NM
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
5:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
McCone County · 859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail with heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.94 W Brockway, MT
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
4:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Converse County · 4,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail was observed in Lost Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lost Springs, WY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
4:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Rosebud County · 2,486 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.78 W Brandenberg, MT
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2014
4:39 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Teton County · 4,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tetonia received 1.75 inch hail from a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tetonia, ID
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
4:34 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Garfield County · 568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 W Van Norman, MT
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2014
4:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Sheridan County · 11,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.22 NNW Wakeley, WY
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2014
4:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for May 2014
Rosebud County · 2,486 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Birney, MT
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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 2014

30 reports
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60 mph
May 31, 2014
7:53 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Oglala Lakota County · 2,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14.96 SSW Red Shirt, SD
60 mph
May 31, 2014
7:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 55 to 60 mph at Lake Minatare.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake Minatare, NE
60 mph
May 31, 2014
7:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2014
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 SE Monticello Muni Arpt, IA
60 mph
May 31, 2014
7:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2014
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down, some over one foot in diameter, between Milaca and Bock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.05 WSW Bock, MN
64 mph
May 31, 2014
7:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2014
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down just north of Princeton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 NE Princeton, MN
64 mph
May 31, 2014
7:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2014
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large 2.5 foot wide tree was snapped in half, along with two 30-40 feet tall trees uprooted just southeast of Princeton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SE Princeton, MN
70 mph
May 31, 2014
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2014
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph caused some roof damage and downed some trees about 3 miles west of Tipton, IA near Jackson Avenue around 825 pm CDT May 31.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.11 W Mathews Arpt, IA
60 mph
May 31, 2014
5:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Wasatch County · 11,972 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at the Utah Department of Transportation State Route-248 sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.1 E Keetley, UT
59 mph
May 31, 2014
5:23 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Custer County · 3,973 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 W (Mls)Wiley Fld Miles, MT
58 mph
May 31, 2014
5:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Rosebud County · 2,486 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.91 ENE Lame Deer, MT
59 mph
May 31, 2014
4:56 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Salt Lake County · 267,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A peak wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the South Valley Regional Airport, previously known as the Salt Lake City Municipal 2 Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Salt Lake No Two Arp, UT
60 mph
May 31, 2014
4:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Campbell County · 11,526 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind-driven small hail damaged plants.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.32 SSE Gillette, WY
60 mph
May 31, 2014
4:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Goshen County · 4,415 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 55 to 60 mph in Hawk Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hawk Springs, WY
60 mph
May 31, 2014
4:18 PM MST-7
Wind report for May 2014
Daniels County · 980 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Border patrol at the Port of Scobey estimated a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 WNW Whitetail, MT
58 mph
May 31, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for May 2014
Goliad County · 2,779 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across Farm to Market Road 622 near Schroeder.
NWS Wind Report Location: .36 SE Schroeder, 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 in May 2014

30 reports
EF0 category
May 31, 2014
6:15 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 2014
Custer County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported by an NWS employee.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Volborg, MT
EF0 category
May 31, 2014
1:55 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 2014
Rosebud County · 2,486 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief rope tornado touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 24.92 WSW Rock Spgs, MT
EF0 category
May 31, 2014
12:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 2014
Sublette County · 4,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly on Dollar Lake. The tornado sucked up water from the lake before lifting. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.96 W Green River Lakes, WY
EF0 category
May 31, 2014
9:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2014
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak and brief tornado moved onto the south-central part of Kiawah Island, possibly starting as a waterspout. The tornado traveled west about a tenth of a mile before dissipating. Beach chairs and umbrellas were thrown but there were no apparent injuries or structural damage. Winds were estimated to range from 55 to 65 mph. Video of the event was recorded by the public and relayed to the National Weather Service by local television media. The event took place on the beach area nearly right in front of The Sanctuary Hotel and Resort.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.47 E Rockville, SC
EF0 category
May 30, 2014
4:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
Hyde County · 560 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado traveling northwest out of Hand county entered eastern Hyde county around 544 pm CDT. The tornado remained in open country before dissipating just before 6 pm CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.18 NE Highmore Arpt, SD
EF0 category
May 30, 2014
4:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 6 miles northwest of Ree Heights. The tornado traveled to the northwest and into eastern Hyde county. No damage occurred with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.96 NNW Ree Hgts, SD
EF0 category
May 30, 2014
3:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2014
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in the Colonial Hills neighborhood of Riverview, damaging 10 to 12 houses, mostly with roof and window damage. Several homes had 10 to 20% of the asphalt shingles stripped off, and one home was missing a section of plywood roofing as well. An anchored outbuilding was completely destroyed and thrown into a home, significantly damaging the concrete block walls of the home. Several boats were flipped and thrown off of trailers and/or moved 10-15 yards, and one was lifted to a nearly 90 degree angle up into a tree. Additionally, fences and pool enclosures were completely destroyed, and several large trees were uprooted or sustained damage to large limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 SSE Boyette, FL
EF0 category
May 30, 2014
3:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for May 2014
Hendry County · 8,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Hendry County Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tornado from the Sheriff's Office. The location was approximately 8 miles south-southwest of Moore Haven. The tornado briefly touched down in an un-populated area south of SR 78.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.79 W Clewiston Airglades, FL
EF0 category
May 28, 2014
12:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down in a field 1.9 miles NNE of El Paso at 1:40 PM CDT. The tornado was on the ground for 10 minutes before dissipating at 1:50 PM CDT. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 SE Panola, IL
EF0 category
May 28, 2014
11:47 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down in a field 1.1 miles NNE of Leroy at 12:47 PM CDT. The tornado was on the ground for 3 minutes before dissipating at 12:50 PM CDT. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 NNE Le Roy, IL
EF1 category
May 28, 2014
4:32 AM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado moved from just west of Edgard to east of Garyville. In the Edgard area, a large door at a firehouse was damaged, along with several trees and power poles. In the east bank areas, the tornado passed across an oil refinery causing some damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 S Lions, LA
EF1 category
May 27, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in the city of Premont near the intersection of Northwest 3rd Street and South Cora Street. The tornado traveled south and briefly produced EF1 damage near Southeast 5th Street and Southern Bernice Street. Partial roof damage was observed to a few homes, numerous large tree limbs were snapped, and one tree was completely uprooted. The tornado continues south of the Premont city limits and regained EF1 status near the intersection of Highway 281 and East County Road 401. Numerous power poles were snapped at their mid-point and several poles were leaning in a southerly direction.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .38 SSE Premont, TX
EF1 category
May 27, 2014
5:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
Jim Wells County · 11,869 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down on the southeast side of the city of Alice just south of the intersection of Highway 359 and Stadium Road. The tornado traveled 2.3 miles and lifted just north of the intersection of County Road 1352 and County Road 382. This tornado produced shingle damage to the roof tops of several homes, lifted the roof deck off of several homes, and snapped a dozen power poles at their mid-point. The tornado destroyed a metal building and a portable building, broke overhead doors, blew out the siding of several metal buildings, and downed numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.61 E Alice, TX
EF1 category
May 27, 2014
12:17 PM MST-7
Tornado report for May 2014
Pennington County · 31,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado snapped and uprooted Ponderosa pine trees in the central Black Hills west of Rapid City. A tree fell on a house and damaged its roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.55 NNW Silver City, SD
EF0 category
May 27, 2014
1:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for May 2014
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado developed near Faxon. Very minor damage occurred to pato furniture and small outbuildings. Damage information provided by KSWO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.18 NE Faxon, OK
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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 in May 2014?

Our records show 2,307 hail, 1,185 wind, and 140 tornado reports in May 2014, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2014.

What was the largest hail reported in May 2014?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in May 2014 is 4.25″, reported near Garden City, TX.

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 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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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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