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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in May 2023

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in May 2023 from May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1,661
Wind Reports
1,418
Tornado Reports
221
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 2023 · 2023–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2023

NWS Hail Reports in May 2023

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Bernalillo County · 193,685 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Chilili, NM
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Bernalillo County · 193,685 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Chilili, NM
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
De Baca County · 846 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Fort Sumner, NM
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Torrance County · 3,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Encino, NM
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Frederick, CO
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:44 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Firestone, CO
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Adams County · 120,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Northglenn, CO
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Custer, SD
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Delafield, WI
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Adams County · 120,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Barr Lake, CO
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Custer, SD
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: Custer, SD
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: Custer, SD
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Adams County · 120,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Northglenn, CO
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2023
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for May 2023
Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Custer, SD
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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 in May 2023

30 reports
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59 mph
May 31, 2023
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Bootleg. Observed by WT Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 WNW Bootleg, TX
59 mph
May 31, 2023
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Deaf Smith County · 5,616 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed by WT Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bootleg, TX
60 mph
May 31, 2023
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Greeley High, WY
65 mph
May 31, 2023
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Laramie County · 29,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WYDOT mesonet station reported wind gust from thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW South Greeley High, WY
65 mph
May 31, 2023
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station CO128 US 85 Wyoming Border.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Rockport, CO
64 mph
May 31, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Hinton, OK
58 mph
May 31, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Hinton, OK
59 mph
May 31, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Hinton, OK
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple overturned irrigation systems. Survey estimates wind speeds at 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Gladiola, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Piece of wood thrown across the street and wedged in the ground. Survey estimates wind speeds at 115 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Gladiola, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree trunks found snapped near the base along East McDonald Road. Estimated windspeed 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuilding nearly destroyed... only ends remain standing. Estimated windspeed 112 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheep shed completely destroyed. Estimated windspeed 112 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wooden powerline pole broken. Estimated windspeed 118 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Mcdonald, NM
UNK mph
May 31, 2023
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof partially blown off of a home along Hennington Road. Estimated windspeed 95 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ESE Mcdonald, NM
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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 in May 2023

30 reports
UNK category
May 31, 2023
11:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Guadalupe County · 1,325 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Based on storm chaser reports on social media there was a brief tornado north of Vaughn in rural areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Vaughn, NM
UNK category
May 31, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Lincoln County · 11,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media video of a tornado near the ghost town of Lon... NM along NM Highway 247. Combination of radar and spotter reports show tornado likely lasted 5 to 10 more minutes tracking northeast a few miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 SW Ramon, NM
UNK category
May 31, 2023
8:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
McHenry County · 93,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief landspout tornado was visible in an open field based on two public photos... including one from a drone. Exact location estimated from drone image.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Woodstock, IL
UNK category
May 30, 2023
10:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LOCAL REPORT OF TORNADO ON THE GROUND NORTH OF LAMAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Lamar, CO
UNK category
May 30, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 1/4 MILE TORNADO DEBRIS FIELD STREWN IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF CR MM. BARN BLOWN DOWN... ANOTHER DAMAGED. 3 TREES BLOWN DOWN AND MINOR SURFACE DAMAGE TO ONE HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Wiley, CO
UNK category
May 30, 2023
10:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CITIZEN REPORTED LANDSPOUT TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR LAMAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wiley, CO
UNK category
May 30, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Prowers County · 3,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRE DEPT REPORTED A LANDSPOUT TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR LAMAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lamar, CO
UNK category
May 30, 2023
12:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 12 NNE CACTUS. TORNADO ON THE GROUND FROM ROUGHLY 7:48 PM TO 7:56 PM. CONFIRMED TOUCHDOWN AND PERSISTENCE CONFIRMED VIA LOCAL MEDIA/LIVESTREAM... TORNADO LIFT CONFIRMED BY OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Stratford, TX
UNK category
May 29, 2023
12:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND FROM ROUGHLY 7:48 PM TO 7:56 PM. CONFIRMED TOUCHDOWN AND PERSISTENCE CONFIRMED VIA LOCAL MEDIA/LIVESTREAM... TORNADO LIFT CONFIRMED BY OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NNE Cactus, TX
UNK category
May 29, 2023
12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER SHARED PHOTO OF A CONE TORNADO BURIED IN THE RAIN NORTH OF US HIGHWAY 380 AND JUST WEST OF STATE ROAD 769. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED AND DURATION IS UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Gladiola, NM
UNK category
May 28, 2023
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Swisher County · 2,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF A TORNADO EAST NORTHEAST OF TULIA IN AN OPEN FIELD. LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR WITH NO KNOWN DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WNW Mackenzie Reservo, TX
UNK category
May 28, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL PHOTOS OF A LANDSPOUT NEAR HIGHWAY 16 AND BROKEN ARROW LANE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Star, ID
UNK category
May 28, 2023
1:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Yoakum County · 2,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA CONFIRMS GROUND CIRCULATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Plains, TX
UNK category
May 28, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Owyhee County · 3,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWED A LANDSPOUT NEAR GRAND VIEW. REPORTS STARTS AT LEAST 3 OF THEM FORMED IN THE SAME AREA LASTING AROUND 5 MINUTES EACH. NO DAMAGE REPORTED. TIME IS ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Grand View, ID
UNK category
May 28, 2023
12:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 2023
Kiowa County · 573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF GROUND CIRCULATION BENEATH FUNNEL CLOUD. HAS SINCE DISSIPATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Sweetwater Reserv, CO
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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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May 31, 2023 121
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May 22, 2023 58
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in May 2023?

Our records show 1,661 hail, 1,418 wind, and 221 tornado reports in May 2023, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2023.

What was the largest hail reported in May 2023?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in May 2023 is 4.50″, reported near Table Rock, NE.

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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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 in May 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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