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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 15, 2024

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 15, 2024 from May 15, 2024 through May 15, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.93″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 15, 2024 · 2024–present Updated  Daily · last May 15, 2024

NWS Hail Reports on May 15, 2024

58 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Belle Plaine, KS
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Hutchinson County · 8,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Stinnett, TX
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Braman, OK
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping pong size hail in Maryville relayed by media via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Georgetown, SC
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail at the intersection of Lisbon Rd and Rosindale Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Clarkton, NC
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Caldwell, KS
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunray, TX
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Caldwell, KS
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunray, TX
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunray, TX
2.75″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball sized hail near the intersection of Lisbon Rd and Rosindale Rd. Hail damaged windshields on cars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Clarkton, NC
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Sumner County · 8,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Caldwell, KS
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Clarkton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail on Dandelion Lane
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Forestbrook, SC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for May 15, 2024
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture relayed via Facebook. Hailstone was next to a dime... and was larger.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Half Moon, NC
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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 15, 2024

34 reports
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79 mph
May 15, 2024
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNE Sunray, TX
71 mph
May 15, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNE Sunray, TX
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines along South Page Rd in the Clarkton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Clarkton, NC
70 mph
May 15, 2024
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Dumas, TX
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Moore County · 5,516 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple photos submitted to local media of various tree damage. Three inch diameter tree limb snapped. Couple of dead or diseased trees uprooted. One of witch fell on and damaged a residents chain link fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cactus, TX
69 mph
May 15, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Hartley County · 1,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Dalhart, TX
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Darlington County · 18,970 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio relayed report from Darlington Fire Dept of a tree down on Mill Branch Rd. Time estimated by time of report and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lamar, SC
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Darlington County · 18,970 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio relayed report from Darlington Fire Dept of multiple trees down on Cottonflower Rd. Time estimated based on time of report and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lamar, SC
78 mph
May 15, 2024
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the West Texas Mesonet. Corrected from non-TSTM gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Plainview, TX
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept. of Public Safety reported a tree down on Convent Church Rd. near the intersection of Lawson Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Wagener, SC
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Tree reported down on NC 130. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Nakina, NC
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Public Safety reports trees down on Jehossee Dr SE in Aiken SC near Citizens Park. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Aiken, SC
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Edgefield County · 7,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Public Safety reports trees down across the road on Sweetwater Rd near the intersection of Horn Creek W. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Edgefield, SC
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Montgomery County · 22,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Blacksburg, VA
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for May 15, 2024
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines along 4700 block of Fork Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Norwood, NC
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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 15, 2024

9 reports
UNK category
May 15, 2024
10:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado touched down near Pisgah... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pisgah, AL
UNK category
May 15, 2024
9:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Lincoln County · 12,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 with peak wind speed of 105 mph... path length of 9.23 miles and maximum path width of 194 yards. This is still preliminary.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Huntland, TN
UNK category
May 15, 2024
9:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Lincoln County · 12,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 with peak wind speed of 100 mph... path length of 6.06 miles and maximum path width of 300 yards. This is still preliminary.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Fayetteville, TN
UNK category
May 15, 2024
9:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado touched down near New Market.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW New Market, AL
UNK category
May 15, 2024
8:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief EF1 tornado touched down basically along Highway 13 at Wilburn Dyess Road in the Society Hill community. This tornado developed on the north side of a intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the brevity... numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path with trees blown down to the W/NW/N direction in a well defined convergent pattern. Power lines were downed and a few structures were damaged by fallen trees. Max winds were around 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Society Hall, MS
UNK category
May 15, 2024
8:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief EF1 tornado touched down just west of Renfroe Road and Gaskin Lane. This tornado developed on the north side of a intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the brevity... numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path with trees blown down to the NE/N/NW direction in a well defined convergent pattern. Max winds were around 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Topeka, MS
UNK category
May 15, 2024
8:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief EF1 tornado touched down just west of Holmesville Road and damaged the Calvary United Church... then quickly dissipated just east of the road. This tornado developed on the north side of a intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the brevity... numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path with trees blown down to the NE/N/NW direction in a well defined convergent pattern. Power lines were down as well. Roof damage to the church build occurred as the debris was blown into the trees to the north side of the property. Max winds were around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Topeka, MS
UNK category
May 15, 2024
7:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started just west of State Highway 83 about 1 mile southwest of Midway... AL in Conecuh County at EF-1 intensity where several trees were snapped in a rotating pattern. The tornado then moved east and crossed Mixonville Rd just south of the community of Mixonville where multiple pine trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued eastward and crossed the intersection of County Road 33 and Osprey Road where additional trees were snapped with some slight debarking was noted on a few trees. The tornado peaked in intensity at estimated EF-2 strength (115 mph) as it crossed into Butler County where numerous pine trees were snapped in a wide swaths along portions of State Highway 106. A manufactured home was rolled near the intersection of State Highway 106 and Interstate 65. Trees were downed in several neighborhoods in the community of Georgiana before the tornado likely lifted as the circulation dissipated just east of Georgiana.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Midway, AL
UNK category
May 15, 2024
3:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 15, 2024
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey determined an EF-0 tornado touched down near Mastin Lake Rd in Huntsville... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Huntsville, AL
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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

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How many storm reports were recorded on May 15, 2024?

Our records show 58 hail, 34 wind, and 9 tornado reports on May 15, 2024, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 15, 2024.

What was the largest hail reported on May 15, 2024?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 15, 2024 is 2.93″, reported near Evansville, IN.

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 15, 2024 — 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 15, 2024 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 15, 2024?

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 15, 2024 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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