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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 4, 2018

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 4, 2018 from May 4, 2018 through May 4, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
182
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 4, 2018 · 2018–present Updated  Daily · last May 4, 2018

NWS Hail Reports on May 4, 2018

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Essex Junction, VT
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelburne, VT
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richford, VT
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Franklin County · 17,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richford, VT
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2018
10:34 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Essex County · 20,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Keeseville, NY
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2018
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
St. Lawrence County · 37,084 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Potsdam, NY
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2018
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Medina County · 13,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND LOTS OF TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Tarpley, TX
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2018
12:12 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Leakey, TX
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2018
12:10 PM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Real County · 1,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Leakey, TX
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2018
11:11 AM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Scotland County · 1,833 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FEW QUARTERS... LOT OF SMALLER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Prospect Grove, MO
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2018
4:03 AM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
St. Clair County · 3,889 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowry City, MO
4.00″ hail
May 4, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Ottawa County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND DRIVEN AT TIMES. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SIDING AND WINDOWS TO SEVERAL HOMES IN ADA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ada, KS
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2018
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Dickinson County · 7,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Solomon, KS
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2018
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Saline County · 18,033 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MIXED HAIL OF QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. CORRECTED FOR TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW New Cambria, KS
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2018
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for May 4, 2018
Saline County · 18,033 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MIXED HAIL OF QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW New Cambria, 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 4, 2018

182 reports
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UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Montgomery County · 13,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS NY 30A... JUST NORTH OF GORDON ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston Four Corners, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Caledonia County · 11,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Sheffield, VT
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Delaware County · 22,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Delhi, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Saratoga County · 69,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Day Center, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Montgomery County · 13,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE SNAPPED
NWS Wind Report Location: Amsterdam, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Montgomery County · 13,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE BLOCKING ROAD IN TOWN OF GLEN... NY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Wellsville, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Otsego County · 20,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Edmeston, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Montgomery County · 13,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MCKAY ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Johnson, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Saratoga County · 69,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES... WIRES AND POLE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Hadley, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Chittenden County · 37,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO HOUSE. RT 7.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shelburne, VT
59 mph
May 4, 2018
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
St. Lawrence County · 37,084 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chippewa Bay, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Susquehanna County · 16,790 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON GERMANTOWN RD
NWS Wind Report Location: Lanesboro, PA
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Susquehanna County · 16,790 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON STATION HILL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Hop Bottom, PA
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Susquehanna County · 16,790 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING ROAD. COLUMBUS AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Susquehanna, PA
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 4, 2018
Orleans County · 12,867 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. POWER OUTTAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glover, VT
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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 4, 2018

10 reports
UNK category
May 4, 2018
7:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Douglas County · 4,354 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO AFTER STORM SURVEY. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SE SQUIRES. REPORTED AT COUNTY ROAD 307 AND HWY 5... SQUIRES... MO. ROOF OFF A NEW CATTLE FEEDER... LOT OF LIMBS DOWN ONE IS 2-3" IN DIAMETER & 10 FT LONG. TIME BASED ON RADAR ESTIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Squires, MO
UNK category
May 4, 2018
7:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Douglas County · 4,354 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 SE SQUIRES. EF1 TORNADO AFTER STORM SURVEY. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SE SQUIRES. ROOF OFF A NEW CATTLE FEEDER... LOTS OF LIMBS DOWN... TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED. ONE OUTBUILDING DESTROYED. TIME BASED ON RADAR ESTIMATE.RATING: EF-1 ESTIMATED PEAK WIND: 90 MPH PATH LENGTH /STATUTE/: 0.75 MILES PATH WIDTH /MAXIMUM/: 75 YARDS FATALITIES: 0 INJURIES: 0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 Ne Squires, MO
UNK category
May 4, 2018
7:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Greene County · 97,936 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 WSW ROGERSVILLE. A BARN WAS DESTROYED AND TREES WERE UPROOTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF E. FARM ROAD 186 AND FARM ROAD 241. TIMING OF THE EVENT WAS ESTIMATED USING STORM REPORTS AND RADAR DATA. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND: 80 MPH PATH LENGTH /STATUTE/: 0.25 MILES PATH WIDTH /MAXIMUM/: 50 YARDS FATALITIES: 0 INJURIES: 0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Rogersville, MO
UNK category
May 4, 2018
7:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Christian County · 29,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2.5 NORTH OF OZARK. THE DAMAGE PATH BEGAN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH 3RD STREET AND SUNSET ROAD... WHERE MINOR ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE STORM THEN MOVED NORTHEAST AND CAUSED ADDITIONAL ROOF DAMAGE... ALONG WITH SNAPPING TREES... AND DESTROYING OUTBUILDINGS ALONG ITS PATH BEFORE LIFTING NEAR THE END OF PEARTREE DRIVE. RATING: EF-1 ESTIMATED PEAK WIND: 95 MPH PATH LENGTH /STATUTE/: 1.2 MILES PATH WIDTH /MAXIMUM/: 100 YARDS FATALITIES: 0 INJURIES: 0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 North Of Ozark, MO
UNK category
May 4, 2018
4:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTHWEST OF OLIN... IA. A 150 POUND FIRE HYDRANT WAS DISPLACED 15-20 FT AND A METAL SHED WAS LOFTED 70 FT AWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Olin, IA
UNK category
May 4, 2018
1:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Lake Red Rock, IA
UNK category
May 4, 2018
12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Jasper County · 12,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER RELAYED CONFIRMATION OF TORNADO STILL ON THE GROUND... SUSPECTED MOVING SE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Prairie City, IA
UNK category
May 4, 2018
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Swan, IA
UNK category
May 4, 2018
12:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Jasper County · 12,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: OBSERVED BETWEEN PRAIRIE CITY AND RUNNELS. SPOTTER THOUGHT IT SHOULD MOVE SOUTH OF PRAIRIE CITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Prairie City, IA
UNK category
May 4, 2018
12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 4, 2018
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WARREN COUNTY EMA RELAYED CONFIRMED REPORTS OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Hartford, IA
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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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 4, 2018?

Our records show 17 hail, 182 wind, and 10 tornado reports on May 4, 2018, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 4, 2018.

What was the largest hail reported on May 4, 2018?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 4, 2018 is 4.00″, reported near Ada, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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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