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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 20, 2024

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 20, 2024 from May 20, 2024 through May 20, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
62
Wind Reports
193
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 20, 2024 · 2024–present Updated  Daily · last May 20, 2024

NWS Hail Reports on May 20, 2024

62 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 20, 2024
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
O'Brien County · 5,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanborn, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Dodge County · 7,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Hayfield, MN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
O'Brien County · 5,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Received a simultaneous report of 1 inch hail from a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanborn, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
O'Brien County · 5,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report with photo in social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanborn, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Macomb County · 255,601 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo sent via email of 1 inch hailstone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Macomb, MI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNE Cedar Lake. Trained spotter reports hail of nickel to quarter size near Lake Shore Drive and Cline Avenue in Cedar Lake. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Cedar Lake, IN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
8:33 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Washington County · 7,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Potosi, MO
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
7:49 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail. Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Palos Park, IL
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2024
7:14 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Macomb County · 255,601 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Armada, MI
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2024
3:33 PM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Dodge County · 27,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Southwest side of Waupun. Picture of hail stone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Waupun, WI
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2024
5:48 AM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Wheatland, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of the previous hail report from Durant. Received via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durant, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
4:51 AM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durant, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
3:56 AM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: North Enid, OK
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2024
3:56 AM UTC
Hail report for May 20, 2024
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Vance Air Force Bas, OK
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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 20, 2024

193 reports
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66 mph
May 20, 2024
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
La Plata County · 17,814 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport. Gust from nearby virga showers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Oxford, CO
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jasper County Sheriffs office reported power lines downed on 15th Ave NW in DeMotte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Demotte, IN
60 mph
May 20, 2024
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches down on car. Estimated 60 mph winds. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mishawaka, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped in Walkerton. Photo on Facebook relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walkerton, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported tree limbs down up to 3.5 inches in diameter near County Roads 1200 N and 950 W in DeMotte. Their personal weather station also recorded a 71 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Demotte, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 20 calls of trees and wires down in and around Morley... MI including damage to a transformer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Morley, MI
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down onto powerlines along West Ireland Rd near Locust Rd. Photo on Facebook. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Gulivoire Park, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Stanwood, MI
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on the road on Brady Lake Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Morley, MI
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received from a trained spotter show three center-pivot irrigation system that had been blown over as well as large portions of trees downed across a road. This occurred near County Roads 550 E and 500 S northeast of Kouts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Kouts, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A photo shared from a trained spotter shows four power poles downed near County Roads 450 E and 500 S northeast of Kouts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Kouts, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees uprooted or downed... branches 6-12 diameter. Appear healthy. One tree snapped and fell on a vehicle. Report relayed via ABC57.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE South Bend, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 inch healthy limb snapped on Fellows street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulivoire Park, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects the time to PM. Delayed report. Trees down near Fish Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fish Lake, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 20, 2024
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from EMA of numerous trees and powerlines downed around the central portion of LaPorte County. The powerlines include 3-4 high tension towers that were downed around 500W & 400S. Damage was reported east of Pinhook eastward to LaPorte and Stillwell. Time estimated by radar (damage occurred surrounding this time).
NWS Wind Report Location: Stillwell, IN
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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 20, 2024

12 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2024
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Dodge County · 7,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief non-supercell tornado reported by spotters and the public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Hayfield, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Dodge County · 7,082 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief non-supercell tornado reported by spotters and the public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Blooming Prairie, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2024
3:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary results of a NWS Damage Survey have confirmed an EF-1 Tornado occurred Sunday Night... May 19th... 2024 in northeastern Johnson County Kansas. Much of the path was EF-0 Damage... with a pocket of EF-1 Damage with max winds around 90 MPH. The tornado Began near the western edge of Prairie Village Kansas... near 79th and Lamar Ave around 10:39 PM CDT. It continued northeast through Prairie Village toward Fairway KS and ending around 10:50 PM CDT on the western edge of Mission Hills. More information and detailed damage path will be released within the coming days.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Fairway, KS
UNK category
May 20, 2024
3:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary results of a NWS Damage Survey have confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred Monday night... May 19th... 2024... in northwestern Johnson County Kansas. The tornado began shortly after 10:31 PM CDT south of Mill Valley High School and tracked north across the High School property... continuing north-northeast toward Johnson Drive after Crossing Monticello Rd. The tornado ended around 10:36 PM CDT. A detailed track will be made available in the coming days.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Shawnee, KS
UNK category
May 20, 2024
3:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Oklahoma County · 247,374 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Valley Brook, OK
UNK category
May 20, 2024
2:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Canadian County · 50,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE El Reno, OK
UNK category
May 20, 2024
2:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. Tree damage consistent with tornado damage. Time estimated from radar. End of path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Auburn, KS
UNK category
May 20, 2024
2:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. Tree damage consistent with tornado damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Auburn, KS
UNK category
May 20, 2024
2:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Canadian County · 50,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: radar confirmed and media video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Yukon, OK
UNK category
May 20, 2024
1:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSE Weatherford, OK
UNK category
May 20, 2024
12:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Crawford County · 3,973 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0 tornado touched down about 1 mile SWS of Sulphur Springs... IN where it grew to a max width of 80 yards and reached peak winds of 78 MPH. The tornado was only on the ground for just shy of two tenths of a mile... and lasted 1 minute. Several trees were uprooted and laying to the N and NW of the damage path. A carport was thrown 75 yards to the NE of the damage path. In addition to cyclonic damage patterns... an eyewitness account and radar data support the brief tornado classification.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Sulphur Springs, IN
UNK category
May 20, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 20, 2024
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Butler, OK
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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 20, 2024?

Our records show 62 hail, 193 wind, and 12 tornado reports on May 20, 2024, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 20, 2024.

What was the largest hail reported on May 20, 2024?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 20, 2024 is 2.25″, reported near Yukon, OK.

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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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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