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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 25, 2018

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 25, 2018 from May 25, 2018 through May 25, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 25, 2018 · 2018–present Updated  Daily · last May 25, 2018

NWS Hail Reports on May 25, 2018

50 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED SPOTTER REPORTS OF UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN HUXLEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huxley, IA
2.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED LARGE HAIL IN HUXLEY... VIA SOCIAL MEDIA/TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huxley, IA
1.50″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT... AND ONGOING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cambridge, IA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Union, IA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Whitten, IA
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED ESTIMATED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL ALONG I-35 SOUTH OF AMES. REPORT VIA TEXT MESSAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Ames, IA
4.25″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Comanche County · 5,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL WITH SOME SOFTBALL SIZE HAIL ON HWY 16 4 MILES NORTH OF DE LEON
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N De Leon, TX
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM HAYWARD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hayward, WI
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Little Round Lake, WI
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC RELAYED PICTURE OF HALF DOLLAR TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL IN NORTH AMES. CAME VIA TEXT MESSAGE PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Ames, IA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Ames, IA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED QUARTER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Ames, IA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Erath County · 12,224 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT CR121 AND CR116
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Huckabay, TX
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Taylor County · 7,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATION OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL FROM FACEBOOK VIDEO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Medford, WI
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for May 25, 2018
Palo Pinto County · 10,668 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordon, TX
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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 25, 2018

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68 mph
May 25, 2018
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE NDAWN NEAR GALESBURG RESULTING FROM A LOCALIZED THUNDERSTORM MICROBURST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Galesburg, ND
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Allamakee County · 5,838 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS NORTHERN ALLAMAKEE COUNTY THE PAST 10-15 MINUTES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lansing, IA
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Wright County · 6,528 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NORWOOD FIRE CHIEF REPORTING SOME TREES DOWN APP 1 EAST OF NORWOOD ON CHEROKEE RD. LARGEST ONE APP 18 INCH BASE. FIRE CHIEF REPORTS TREES LAYING TO THE SOUTH. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Norwood, MO
61 mph
May 25, 2018
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMES MUNICIPAL RECORDED A 61 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ames, IA
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Christian County · 29,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR HWY 125 SKYLINE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Bradleyville, MO
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGH WINDS WITH BRANCHES FALLING IN THORNFIELD. 3-4 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thornfield, MO
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Taney County · 15,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNW BRADLEYVILLE FOR LOCATION AND TIME. REPORTS OF LARGE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR HWY 125 AND SKYLINE ROAD. LOCATION AND TIME CORRECTED. TIME BASED ON RADAR ESTIMATES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.5 Se Bradleyville, MO
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Harney County · 2,385 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. PARTS OF TOWN WITHOUT POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burns, OR
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
St. Croix County · 28,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES AND A POWER LINE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Star Prairie, WI
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ACROSS PARTS OF SPRINGHILL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springhill, LA
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE IN DOWNTOWN CULLEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cullen, LA
72 mph
May 25, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Hardeman County · 1,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Goodlett, TX
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Taney County · 15,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNW BRADLEYVILLE. REPORTS OF LARGE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR HWY 125 AND SKYLINE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Bradleyville, MO
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Houston County · 7,554 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND SOME POWER LINES DOWN BETWEEN HOUSTON AND BROWNSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caledonia, MN
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for May 25, 2018
Ashley County · 6,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE IN MONTROSE FROM SUB-SEVERE WIND GUST. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montrose, AR
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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 25, 2018

3 reports
UNK category
May 25, 2018
10:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 25, 2018
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNW Primrose, NE
UNK category
May 25, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 25, 2018
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A LANDSPOUT TORNADO VERIFIED BY PHOTOS AND VIDEO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SE Bartlett, NE
UNK category
May 25, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 25, 2018
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN BRIEFLY. LOCATION IS APPROXIMATE. PHOTOS CONFIRM IT TOUCHED DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Minnesota Lake, MN
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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 25, 2018 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 25, 2018?

Our records show 50 hail, 49 wind, and 3 tornado reports on May 25, 2018, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 25, 2018.

What was the largest hail reported on May 25, 2018?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 25, 2018 is 4.25″, reported near De Leon, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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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