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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 2, 2018

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 2, 2018 from May 2, 2018 through May 2, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
104
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2, 2018 · 2018–present Updated  Daily · last May 2, 2018

NWS Hail Reports on May 2, 2018

104 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tingley, IA
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OZONA STOCKMAN NEWSPAPER FORWARDED VIDEO ON FACEBOOK OF HAIL STONES BREAKING THROUGH 3 SKYLIGHTS IN A RESIDENCE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 S Ozona, TX
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gracemont, OK
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
DeKalb County · 23,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MILNER AVE AND SOUTH 1ST STREET. QUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: S De Kalb, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
DeKalb County · 23,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Kalb, IL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Clarke County · 3,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ON GOING FOR 10 MINUTES. UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Murray, IA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Byron, IL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Kiowa County · 4,003 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO GOLF BALL HAIL HWY 146 AND 2550.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Lone Wolf, OK
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Clarke County · 3,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Murray, IA
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Morrison, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Avoca, TX
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morrison, IL
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Drummond, OK
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA RFD HAM NET
NWS Hail Report Location: Belvidere, IL
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2, 2018
Carroll County · 7,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL DAMAGE TO ROOFS AND CARS. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Whitton, IL
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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 2, 2018

72 reports
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71 mph
May 2, 2018
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION SBN... SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Bend Internationa, IN
UNK mph
May 2, 2018
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF TAKEN OFF HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Anadarko, OK
106 mph
May 2, 2018
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Tillman County · 3,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED WITH A DAVIS VANTAGEVUE INSTRUMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Frederick, OK
74 mph
May 2, 2018
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Tillman County · 3,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Frederick, OK
61 mph
May 2, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED VIA MOBILE WEATHER STATION AT SR 10 AND CR 400E IN JASPER COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Dunns Bridge, IN
60 mph
May 2, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: WSW Corning, KS
70 mph
May 2, 2018
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Baileyville, KS
58 mph
May 2, 2018
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Haskell County · 2,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Weinert, TX
UNK mph
May 2, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Beattie, KS
UNK mph
May 2, 2018
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN. POWER POLES DAMAGED. SIDING DAMAGE TO A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Vermillion, KS
UNK mph
May 2, 2018
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE TO A HOME. SHED DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Frankfort, KS
UNK mph
May 2, 2018
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE TO A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Frankfort, KS
62 mph
May 2, 2018
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Tillman County · 3,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Frederick, OK
75 mph
May 2, 2018
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Jones County · 5,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Stamford, TX
67 mph
May 2, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2, 2018
Haskell County · 2,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Haskell, 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 2, 2018

23 reports
UNK category
May 2, 2018
11:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Butler County · 21,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO VIEWED FROM STORM CHASER VIDEO IN OPEN FIELD WITH A DURATION OF AROUND 2 MINUTES
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Cassoday, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SMALL TORNADO DID SPORADIC DAMAGE ALONG A 8 MILE PATH TO NEAR FRANKFORT ON MAY 2. MAXIMUM DAMAGE PATH WIDTH APPROX. 60 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Frankfort, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A SMALL TORNADO OCCURRED IN MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF MARSHALL COUNTY. PATH APPROX. 8 MILES LONG EF0 WINDS TO AROUND 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Blue Rapids, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO OBSERVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Mountain View, OK
UNK category
May 2, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 6 SSW BLUE RAPIDS. A SMALL TORNADO OCCURRED IN MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF MARSHALL COUNTY. PATH APPROX. 2 MILES LONG EF0 WINDS TO AROUND 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Blue Rapids, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO LASTED 7 MINUTES. PICTURE AND DETAILS OF TORNADO RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Moundridge, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Kiowa County · 4,003 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO LASTED APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Lone Wolf, OK
UNK category
May 2, 2018
9:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER WAS AT THE INTERSECTION OF K18 AND 106 ROAD... LOOKING NORTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Culver, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIA LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF. LOCATION ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Tescott, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
2:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Clay Center, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
1:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO BY NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Oak Hill, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
1:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF POWERLINES DOWN ON K18. POLES ARE SNAPPED TO THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Culver, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO. LOCATION IS APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Culver, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
12:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO A HOME... OCCUPANTS ARE OK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Tescott, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2, 2018
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF TORNADO ON 40TH ROAD AND K18.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Culver, KS
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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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on May 2, 2018 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 2, 2018?

Our records show 104 hail, 72 wind, and 23 tornado reports on May 2, 2018, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 2, 2018.

What was the largest hail reported on May 2, 2018?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 2, 2018 is 2.75″, reported near Sweetwater, 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 on May 2, 2018 — 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 2, 2018 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 2, 2018?

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 2, 2018 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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