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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 17, 2021

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 17, 2021 from May 17, 2021 through May 17, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
75
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 17, 2021 · 2021–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2021

NWS Hail Reports on May 17, 2021

75 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Levelland, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Motley County · 660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Folley, TX
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Bailey County · 2,169 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Needmore, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Knox County · 1,590 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Knox City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Knox County · 1,590 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Knox City, TX
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH SIZE HAIL NE OF MIDLAND
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Midland, TX
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Lamb County · 5,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sudan, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwood, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Bailey County · 2,169 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muleshoe, TX
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Bailey County · 2,169 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Muleshoe, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Bailey County · 2,169 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULESHOE PD REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muleshoe, TX
4.25″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Forsan, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Hockley County · 6,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sundown, TX
2.75″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forsan, TX
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2021
Bailey County · 2,169 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Needmore, 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 17, 2021

24 reports
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UNK mph
May 17, 2021
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF PEELED OFF OF MOBILE HOME IN DUTCH TOWN AREA OFF HWY 74. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Prairieville, LA
64 mph
May 17, 2021
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Parmer County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Friona, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Scurry County · 5,686 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 SNAPPED POWER POLES FM1606 AND FM1610 ALL DAMAGE LAYING TO THE NORTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SW Snyder, TX
60 mph
May 17, 2021
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Scurry County · 5,686 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET REPORTED GUST OF 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Snyder, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Scurry County · 5,686 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN NEAR LAKE JB THOMAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Ira, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Scurry County · 5,686 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO OF DOWN TREES... LIKELY DUE TO A HEAT BURST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Ira, TX
59 mph
May 17, 2021
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
San Miguel County · 8,403 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KLVS ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Las Vegas, NM
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
2:08 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Coleman County · 3,831 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWNED BY DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM WINDS ACROSS THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL PART OF COLEMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Coleman, TX
64 mph
May 17, 2021
7:10 AM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UTTP2 SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Wendover, UT
59 mph
May 17, 2021
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Grant County · 1,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KULS ULYSSES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Ulysses, KS
62 mph
May 17, 2021
5:07 AM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Knox County · 1,590 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Goree, TX
60 mph
May 17, 2021
4:52 AM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Wilbarger County · 4,537 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Vernon, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Nokomis, IL
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN ON FM1810 ONE MILE EAST OF HWY59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NE Jacksboro, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2021
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND KNOCKED OVER A PARTIALLY DEAD TREE IN NOKOMIS... IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nokomis, IL
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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 17, 2021

20 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2021
11:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Oldham County · 611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTED REPORT TO ADD DURATION INFO. TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS TORNADO TOUCHDOWN OVER OPEN LAND CONFIRMED BY HIS TWEETED PICTURE. TORNADO LIFTED AT 6:39 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18 SW Channing, TX
UNK category
May 17, 2021
11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Bailey County · 2,169 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TWITTER VIDEO INDICATES A LIKELY BRIEF TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Muleshoe, TX
UNK category
May 17, 2021
10:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Quay County · 3,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSW Nara Visa, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Melrose, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Quay County · 3,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSW Nara Visa, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN. NO DAMAGE REPORTED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Melrose, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Carbon County · 5,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE PHOTOS OF FUNNEL CLOUD WITH REMARKS FROM OBSERVERS THAT IT DID TOUCH DOWN SOUTH OF RAWLINS. NO REPORTED DAMAGE AND LIFE CYCLE REMAINED OVER OPEN AREA. LIKELY LANDSPOUT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Rawlins, WY
UNK category
May 17, 2021
9:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Crowley, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2021
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROPE TORNADO MOVED ACROSS A FIELD THEN LIFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Jennings, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2021
7:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC WITNESSED TORNADO ON THE GROUND IN SOUTHERN ACADIA PARISH NEAR HWY 13
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Crowley, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2021
7:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHOTOS OF LIKELY TORNADO DAMAGE RELAYED FROM LYONS POINT FD. ADDITIONAL VIDEO PROVIDED OF TORNADO ON GROUND NEAR LYONS POINT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Lyons Point, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2021
7:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Sandoval County · 50,152 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Domingo, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
6:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Valencia County · 18,994 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Bosque Farms, NM
UNK category
May 17, 2021
6:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HOUSE WAS HIT BY A TORNADO WITH ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Lake Charles Region, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2021
6:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2021
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE OF A TORNADO NEAR CLIFTON ROAD LOOKING WEST TOWARD THE AVA SUBDIVISION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Iowa, LA
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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 17, 2021?

Our records show 75 hail, 24 wind, and 20 tornado reports on May 17, 2021, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2021.

What was the largest hail reported on May 17, 2021?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 17, 2021 is 4.25″, reported near Forsan, 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 17, 2021 — 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 17, 2021 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 17, 2021?

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 17, 2021 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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