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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 14, 2018

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 14, 2018 from May 14, 2018 through May 14, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
148
Wind Reports
206
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 14, 2018 · 2018–present Updated  Daily · last May 14, 2018

NWS Hail Reports on May 14, 2018

148 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Emporia, KS
2.50″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Arkansas City, KS
2.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Arkansas City, KS
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Emporia, KS
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SKYWARN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Arkansas City, KS
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Barton County · 4,358 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA POST.
NWS Hail Report Location: Golden City, MO
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Woodward County · 6,966 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Sharon, OK
2.50″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 N Cheyenne Wells, CO
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Montevallo, MO
2.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA KVOE SOCIAL MEDIA POST.
NWS Hail Report Location: Reading, KS
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Woodson County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Batesville, KS
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Morris County · 2,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Wilsey, KS
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Collingsworth County · 1,220 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Wellington, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WILL STAFFORD FROM WSET REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR LOVINGSTON... VA
NWS Hail Report Location: Lovingston, VA
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for May 14, 2018
Harmon County · 1,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Madge, OK
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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 14, 2018

206 reports
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UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Harmon County · 1,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMB DOWNED ONTO A FENCE (APPROXIMATELY 6-12 INCHES IN DIAMETER).
NWS Wind Report Location: Hollis, OK
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Clinton County · 12,685 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. FACEBOOK REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aviston, IL
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA FACEBOOK W/ PHOTO... LARGE TREE FELL ON TRUCK NEAR MIDLOTHIAN AND ARCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bon Air, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Clinton County · 12,685 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. FACEBOOK REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Baden, IL
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Montgomery County · 189,730 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE BRANCH FELL ONTO A TRANSFORMER CAUSING IT TO CATCH ON FIRE AT 900 BLOCK GLAIZEWOOD AVE
NWS Wind Report Location: Takoma Park, MD
59 mph
May 14, 2018
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Childress County · 2,100 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Childress, TX
65 mph
May 14, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Texola, OK
80 mph
May 14, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Harmon County · 1,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED A REPORT FROM A TRAINED SPOTTER. UNKNOWN INSTRUMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hollis, OK
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN REPORTED NEAR DOWNING BRIDGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Warsaw, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE CROSSING ROADWAY ON RICHMOND HILL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Kennard, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES DOWNED ON 41ST ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Arkansas City, KS
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWITTER REPORT W/ PHOTO OF TREE DOWN ON GROVE AVE... LAYING ON TOP OF 2 VEHICLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Downtown Richmond, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Fairfax County · 195,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POPULAR GROVE DRIVE NEAR FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Herndon, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Essex County · 4,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDOWS BLOWN OUT... SHED BLOWN OVER... AND TREES DOWN REPORTED AT MILLERS TAVERN NEAR ROUTE 360. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millers Tavern, VA
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 14, 2018
Westmoreland County · 9,865 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN/SPORADIC POWER OUTAGES REPORTED BY EM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montross, VA
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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 14, 2018

5 reports
UNK category
May 14, 2018
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 14, 2018
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Arkansas City, KS
UNK category
May 14, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 14, 2018
Cowley County · 11,657 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Geuda Springs, KS
UNK category
May 14, 2018
4:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 14, 2018
Martin County · 44,486 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED... WITH ESTIMATED WINDS 70-80 MPH. PATH LENGTH APROXIMATELY 0.2 MILE AND WIDTH APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF A LARGE TREE UPROOTED... MINOR DAMAGE TO A SCREEN PORCH AND PORTION OF METAL ROOF TORN OFF A BARN... WITH DEBRIS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE J And S Fish Camp, FL
UNK category
May 14, 2018
2:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 14, 2018
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WATERSPOUT MOVED ONSHORE THE RIVER PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK ALONG BANANA RIVER DRIVE IN MERRITT ISLAND. MINOR DAMAGE IN THE PARK BEFORE DISSIPATING. REPORTS RELAYED FROM SEVERAL MEDIA SOURCES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Cape Canaveral, FL
UNK category
May 14, 2018
9:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 14, 2018
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF-0 TORNADO TRAVELED 1.5 MILES IN THE ACREAGE. DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED TO HOMES AND TREES. START TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND DAMAGE SURVEY INTERVIEWS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW The Acreage, FL
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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 14, 2018?

Our records show 148 hail, 206 wind, and 5 tornado reports on May 14, 2018, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2018.

What was the largest hail reported on May 14, 2018?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 14, 2018 is 2.75″, reported near Vona, CO.

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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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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