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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 17, 2024

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 17, 2024 from May 17, 2024 through May 17, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
164
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 17, 2024 · 2024–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2024

NWS Hail Reports on May 17, 2024

36 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2024
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Genesee County · 135,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received a call for half dollar sized hail in southwest Goodrich
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Goodrich, MI
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report sent in via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hill City, MN
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report sent in via social media with a photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Remer, MN
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Lapeer County · 30,792 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1/2 dollar sized hail from trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Columbiaville, MI
2.25″ hail
May 17, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Lapeer County · 30,792 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received image of hailstone from Columbiaville via Twitter messages.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbiaville, MI
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated 60 mph winds. Laid down 5 inch tall wheat... though was stated that it may recover. Delayed report from May 17th thunderstorms.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Keene, ND
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Hettinger County · 1,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNE Burt, ND
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Richland County · 3,505 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly quarter size hail with some up to the size of half dollars. Winds gusts no more than 40 mph. Precipitation measured 0.20 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 WNW Wooley, MT
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
2:00 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Webb County · 58,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported by a resident.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laredo, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
1:45 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Webb County · 58,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Various photos and reports on social media showing 1 inch hail across portions of Laredo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Orvil, TX
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2024
1:04 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few golfball sized stones than hail sized dropped a bit smaller...size unknown. Lasted between 10 and 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Pharr, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2024
12:56 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping-pong ball sized hail near intersection of McColl and Military Highway...US 281. Duration of hail was fourteen minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Hidalgo, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Former cooperative observer reported quarter sized hail briefly covering the ground just south of the intersection of 7 mile and N. Doffing Road in Citrus City. Time estimated from radar and nearby reports.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Palmview, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
12:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail briefly covered the ground in the vicinity of Doffing Rd. and Conway Ave. in north Mission.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Palmview, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2024
12:25 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2024
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail near intersection of Tom Gill and 3 Mile Line Road. Duration was 5 minutes. Video evidence provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Penitas, 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, 2024

164 reports
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59 mph
May 17, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NE Pekin. NDAWN mesonet at 2NE Pekin ND measured 59 mph on 10 meter wind sensor at 05172355Z. Mesonet station 325765 Pekin ND NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Pekin, ND
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed a small outbuilding... and blew down trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lonelm, AR
69 mph
May 17, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Hot Springs, SD
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Colquitt County · 11,412 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down Smithwick Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Murphy, GA
60 mph
May 17, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Oral, SD
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Colquitt County · 11,412 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down Lower Meigs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Center Hill, GA
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on SR-73 north of Cottondale Florida in Jackson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Cottondale, FL
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few 1 inch in diameter tree branches down with estimated 50 to 55 mph winds. Radar estimate time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE North Lemmon, ND
77 mph
May 17, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MTRN1 Montrose.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 NNE Harrison, NE
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees down across Jackson county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottondale, FL
67 mph
May 17, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Shadehill, SD
75 mph
May 17, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shadehill, SD
58 mph
May 17, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KDVL Devils Lake AP ND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Devils Lake, ND
70 mph
May 17, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Edgemont, SD
58 mph
May 17, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2024
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KDVL Devils Lake AP ND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Devils Lake, ND
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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, 2024

12 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Colquitt County · 11,412 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of a visual sighting of a tornado west of Berlin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Autreyville, GA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
8:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Allegheny County · 372,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees down at Washington Boulevard near the Highland Park Bridge. Probable tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Aspinwall, PA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
8:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Tuscola County · 19,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Received multiple photos and reports of a brief landspout near Cass City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Ellington, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Westmoreland County · 129,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video relayed of a tornado near Harrison City
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Harrison City, PA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
7:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Allegheny County · 372,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video relayed of a probable tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Lincoln, PA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Allegheny County · 372,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief... weak tornado was photographed just north of the Allegheny County Airport. Damage is unknown at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Lincoln Place, PA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Carroll County · 10,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. Brief... small tornado blew down a couple of trees and caused damage to multiple docks of pontoon boats at a marina as it moved over the water. Video provided. Time estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Leesville Lake Pa, OH
UNK category
May 17, 2024
11:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Jefferson County · 4,084 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in far eastern Jefferson county and moved through most of southern Madison county. EF0 tree damage was confirmed in Jefferson county with EF1 damage in Madison county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Lamont, FL
UNK category
May 17, 2024
3:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power poles down. CC drop detected on radar as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Convent, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
3:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey team determined an EF-1 tornado... with a peak wind of 105 mph and a maximum width of 120 yards... impacted Romeville in St. James Parish. This tornado caused damage to the roofs of a number of mobile homes and residences. Additionally... several trees and power poles were snapped all along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Convent, LA
UNK category
May 17, 2024
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado touched down near Grace Hill Lane in northwest Limestone County AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Anderson, AL
UNK category
May 17, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2024
Giles County · 10,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** This EF-2 tornado touched down along Case Road southwest of Prospect where some trees were damaged. As the tornado continued east... a home sustained roof damage... and a tied-down manufactured home was completely removed from its base and destroyed. One person was critically injured in the manufactured home. As the tornado continued east... major tree damage occurred along Bethel Prospect Road... a metal shop building was destroyed... and another tied-down mobile was completely lifted off its base and wrapped around a tree... with the remaining debris blown down a hillside. More trees continued to be blown down with roof damage to some homes and outbuildings as the tornado passed across the south edge of the town of Prospect and crossed Veto Road. The tornado continued to snap and uproot hundreds of trees as it moved up and down hills along El Reed Road before crossing the Elk River and dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Minor Hill, TN
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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, 2024?

Our records show 36 hail, 164 wind, and 12 tornado reports on May 17, 2024, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2024.

What was the largest hail reported on May 17, 2024?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 17, 2024 is 2.25″, reported near Columbiaville, MI.

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, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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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