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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 20, 2018

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 20, 2018 from May 20, 2018 through May 20, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
65
Wind Reports
87
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 20, 2018 · 2018–present Updated  Daily · last May 20, 2018

NWS Hail Reports on May 20, 2018

65 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Sumner County · 59,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED A FACEBOOK REPORT OF 1 INCH HAIL WITH A PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goodlettsville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Robertson County · 24,230 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER IN WEST SPRINGFIELD REPORTED PEA TO DIME SIZE HAIL FELL FOR 10 MINUTES STARTING AT 518PM THEN HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE FELL FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES ALONG WITH VERY HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Springfield, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Davidson County · 173,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OF MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZE IN GOODLETTSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Nashville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Robertson County · 24,230 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON AIRPORT ROAD NEAR SPRINGFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Springfield, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Dickson County · 18,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MADE A COLD CALL AND FOUND A REPORT OF HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW East Dickson, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Davidson County · 173,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED A TWITTER REPORT WITH A PICTURE OF 1 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Bordeaux, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMA REPORTED 1 INCH HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 12. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Deerfield, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Bartlett, TN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Greene County · 13,687 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL HIGHWAY 69 EAST OF PARAGOULD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Paragould, AR
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA POST OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN NORTH RIVERTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Riverton, KS
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Greene County · 13,687 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Paragould, AR
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
New Madrid County · 5,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Portageville, MO
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Greene County · 13,687 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL BETWEEN OAK GROVE AND LAFE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafe, AR
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL OBSERVED BY BOATERS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Birmingport, AL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2018
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2018
Craighead County · 32,976 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Bono, AR
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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 20, 2018

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UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Live Oak County · 3,951 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS THE AREA. AN ABANDONED BUILD COLLAPSED AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BUILDING RECEIVED ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Three Rivers, TX
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED SEVERAL LIMBS DOWN IN THE AREA OF BOBBY ROAD AND CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS. TIME IS ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cumberland Heights, TN
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Sumner County · 59,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED A REPORT OF SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Rock Bridge, TN
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE HARDWOOD TREE WAS UPROOTED. PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Climax Springs, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Camden County · 26,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES OF TREES UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Climax Springs, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE REPORTED DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROAD AT THE 2500 BLOCK OF GORDON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Turin, GA
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Taney County · 15,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN IN BRADLEYVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bradleyville, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 WSW CLIMAX SPRINGS. A LARGE HARDWOOD TREE WAS UPROOTED. PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Climax Springs, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Clermont County · 62,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWNED IN GOSHEN TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Edenton, OH
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND SATURATED SOILS ALONG BEULAH LANE NEAR OLD HOLLOW ROAD. THE DOWNED TREES CAUSED DAMAGE TO A FENCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Walkertown, NC
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON HAPPY VALLEY CIRCLE NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH BANTRY PARK DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Dunaway Gardens, GA
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON MADRAS PKWY NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH N HWY 29.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Madras, GA
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Warren County · 72,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maineville, OH
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AND BLOWN TRANSFORMER AT THE 2500 BLOCK OF POPLAR RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Sharpsburg, GA
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2018
Dickson County · 18,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TREES DOWN ON HWY 48.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Charlotte, TN
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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 20, 2018

3 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2018
1:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2018
Williamson County · 183,198 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WILLIAMSON COUNTY EMC REPORTS TREE DAMAGE AT THE SANTA RITA RANCH NORTH SUBDIVISION OFF OF RONALD REAGAN BLVD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Liberty Hill, TX
UNK category
May 20, 2018
1:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2018
Williamson County · 183,198 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF DAMAGE TO THREE STRUCTURES AT 3450 HERO WAY IN LEANDER... TX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Leander, TX
UNK category
May 20, 2018
1:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2018
Williamson County · 183,198 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTS SHINGLE DAMAGE TO A HOME... AN ABOVE GROUND POOL DEMOLISHED... AND A TREE DOWN AT 3336 HERO WAY IN LEANDER... TX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Leander, TX
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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 20, 2018 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 20, 2018?

Our records show 65 hail, 87 wind, and 3 tornado reports on May 20, 2018, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 20, 2018.

What was the largest hail reported on May 20, 2018?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 20, 2018 is 3.00″, reported near Lubbock, 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 on May 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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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