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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 8, 2023

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 8, 2023 from May 8, 2023 through May 8, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
126
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
3.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 8, 2023 · 2023–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2023

NWS Hail Reports on May 8, 2023

126 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Spring, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT 7 MILES WEST OF SCHELL CITY OF A FEW ROUNDS OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Harwood, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Reynolds County · 2,622 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 3 SW OATES. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME. VIDEO OF FALLING HAIL PROVIDED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oates, MO
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Pulaski County · 12,403 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Robert, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Phelps County · 12,902 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Lecoma, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Jackson County · 4,286 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Jackson, MN
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Pierce County · 12,683 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS... LASTED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Maiden Rock, WI
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Union County · 13,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL NEAR THE FAIRGROUNDS... AS WELL AS ON HIGHWAY 167 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EL DORADO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N El Dorado, AR
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Camden County · 26,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Old Linn Creek, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Camden County · 26,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Montreal, MO
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Pierce County · 12,683 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Plum City, WI
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Pulaski County · 12,403 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crocker, MO
2.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Iron County · 3,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RADAR ESTIMATED TIME. OCCURRED IN BUICK... MO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Bixby, MO
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Terril, IA
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for May 8, 2023
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prescott, 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 8, 2023

75 reports
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60 mph
May 8, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Cache County · 29,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CROW MOUNTAIN - 5629 FT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Smithfield, UT
58 mph
May 8, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST OCCURRED AT THE KIAH ASOS SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Aldine, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED THAT A TREE FELL ON A VEHICLE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EAST CYPRESSWOOD DR AND WHITEWOOD DR. ONE FATALITY REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Spring, TX
58 mph
May 8, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Vernon, UT
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN BLANCHARD... INCLUDING ACROSS HIGHWAY 173 BETWEEN SMITH AND BOSTWICK ROADS... AS WELL AS BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD ABOUT 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE RAILROAD CROSSING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Blanchard, LA
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Orange County · 25,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PORTION OF ORANGE TEXAS WITHOUT POWER AFTER STORM HAS PASSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Orange, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Orange County · 25,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF A TIN ROOF WAS BLOWN ACROSS 9TH STREET IN ORANGE... TX. TAKING DOWN A POWER LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Orange, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Orange County · 25,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL ON HOUSE... DAMAGING A ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Orange, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCH BROKEN OFF A TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Beaumont, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Orange County · 25,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TRAMPOLINE WAS BLOWN TROUGH A FENCE OFF OF SNAKE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Orange, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Orange County · 25,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIN ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A HAIR SALON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Orange, TX
59 mph
May 8, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Orange County · 25,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET REPORTS THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST OF 59 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Bridge City, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Jefferson County · 77,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOFTWOOD TREE SPLIT IN HALF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Beaumont, TX
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Nez Perce County · 13,018 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM MAY 8TH. GUSTY WINDS FROM A THUNDERSTORM BLEW DOWN A TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Lewiston, ID
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for May 8, 2023
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN AND AROUND LUMBERTON. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Lumberton, TX
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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 8, 2023

4 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2023
10:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 8, 2023
Carroll County · 8,131 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED A LANDSPOUT TORNADO. VIDEO FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS LANDSPOUT ON THE GROUND IN AN OPEN FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Flora, IN
UNK category
May 8, 2023
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 8, 2023
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF 0 TORNADO NEAR HWY 326. THE TORNADO MOVED ABOUT 6 MILES SOUTHEAST AND ENDED NEAR EASTEX RIDGE RD. MAX WINDS ARE ESTIMATED AT 80 MPH WITH TREE DAMAGE AND MINOR ROOF DAMAGE. THE WIDTH IS 75 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNE Sour Lake, TX
UNK category
May 8, 2023
2:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 8, 2023
Linn County · 5,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... DAMAGE POINT FROM NWS GROUND SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Bucklin, MO
UNK category
May 8, 2023
1:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 8, 2023
Fremont County · 2,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS TIME AND LOCATION OF PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 S NEBRASKA CITY. BRIEF WEAK LOOKING TORNADO KICKING UP A BIT OF DUST. TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW Hamburg, 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 8, 2023?

Our records show 126 hail, 75 wind, and 4 tornado reports on May 8, 2023, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2023.

What was the largest hail reported on May 8, 2023?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 8, 2023 is 3.25″, reported near Dudley, 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 8, 2023 — 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 8, 2023 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 8, 2023?

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 8, 2023 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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