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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 17, 2025

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 17, 2025 from May 17, 2025 through May 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
196
Wind Reports
434
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
3.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 17, 2025 · 2025–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2025

NWS Hail Reports on May 17, 2025

196 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail at CR437 and CR408 in Cooke County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 N Lindsay, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Pontotoc County · 13,460 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Delayed report... estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ada, OK
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Pontotoc County · 13,460 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Ada, OK
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of golf ball hail in Muenster.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muenster, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Muenster via EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muenster, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Williamsburg, MA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Runaway Bay, TX
2.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail just south of Runaway Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Runaway Bay, TX
3.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Stormchaser photo showed a hail stone approximately 3.25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide fell in Joplin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail in Joplin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Runaway Bay, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Hill County · 11,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail at Juniper Cove Marina on Lake Whitney.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Whitney, TX
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Grafton County · 31,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail near Canaan town line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Enfield, NH
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Grafton County · 31,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reporting half dollar size hail on Rt. 4 in Enfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Enfield, NH
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for May 17, 2025
Palo Pinto County · 10,668 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Mineral Wells via social media pictures.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Mineral Wells, 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, 2025

434 reports
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UNK mph
May 17, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported tree down on wires on School Street and on Hill Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hatfield, MA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60-65 mph winds estimated on FM922 at Montague-Cooke County line. Tree damage and items blown around.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SSW Muenster, TX
67 mph
May 17, 2025
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KDTO ASOS 58KT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Denton, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Franklin County · 22,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along the 100 block of Maple Street in Greenfield. Relayed by amateur radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenfield, MA
59 mph
May 17, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Vernon Hill - 5761 ft
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, UT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Hampshire County · 39,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires and utility pole down on Mountain Street at Laural Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamsburg, MA
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reports show numerous trees were blown down across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. 20 large trees were blown down at the Bridgeport Country club.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Stormchaser video showed several trees blown down onto Hwy 114 between Bridgeport and Paradise.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Bridgeport, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
East Carroll Parish · 2,311 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees damaged in the area with a few down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Transylvania, LA
58 mph
May 17, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Salt Lake County · 267,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Salt Lake City Intl Airport ASOS - 4226 ft
NWS Wind Report Location: Salt Lake City, UT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Bennington County · 15,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree uprooted with several snapped near the intersection of Rte 9 and Woodford State Park Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodford State Park, VT
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Facebook reports of numerous trees down in and around Paradise with some outbuildings damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paradise, TX
70 mph
May 17, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 70 mph estimated winds in Joplin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SW Runaway Bay, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Hill County · 11,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof and awning damage on Jefferson St. in Whitney.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitney, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 17, 2025
Grafton County · 31,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report...Multiple trees down on Cardigan Mountain Rd between Reagan and Eastman Rd and close to the Canaan Raceway; trees were 6-8 inches in diameter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Canaan, NH
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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, 2025

17 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2025
10:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Garvin County · 9,833 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed just west of Interstate 35 near the Washita River bridge and moved east across the interstate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Whitebead, OK
UNK category
May 17, 2025
4:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Genesee County · 135,471 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down northeast of Atlas and was on the ground 3 minutes before lifting north of Goodrich.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Atlas, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2025
4:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Saginaw County · 65,438 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down just west of St Charles and was on the ground for 5 minutes before lifting in St Charles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W St. Charles, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2025
4:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Livingston County · 63,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado touched down between Stockbridge and Gregory being on the ground for a couple minutes before gusting out over Gregory.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Gregory, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2025
3:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Likely tornado damage shown at the London Airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: London-Corbin Airport, KY
UNK category
May 17, 2025
2:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained Spotter reported tornado in Somerset.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Somerset, KY
UNK category
May 17, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Logan County · 9,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS on Radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Russellville, KY
UNK category
May 17, 2025
2:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado developed just east of the Thornapple River northeast of Caledonia. There it tracked northeast with the peak damage near Campbell Lake where houses sustained roof damage. The track continued northeast crossing I-96 around Hastings Road before ending just south of Saranac. The tornado began in Kent County and ended in Ionia County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Caledonia, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2025
2:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-1 tornado with estimated top winds of 95 MPH developed near the intersection of 114th Ave and N 16th Street where a power pole was pushed over. The developing tornado crossed Schnable Lake and heavily damaged the campground on the north side of the lake... including several flipped trailers and destroyed roofs from falling trees. Damage to structures continued as the tornado crossed 115th Avenue. The most significant damage occurred near and east of the intersection of 116th Ave and US-131 and continued east into downtown Martin. The tornado slowly weakened as it moved east of Martin before dissipating near the Allegan/Barry county line (Boysen Road) approximately 8.3 miles away from where it began.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Martin, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2025
2:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near Sandy Pines campground and became more intense near the intersection of 138th Avenue and 24th Street. Primary damage consisted of numerous trees uprooted and snapped. Some of the more significant damage and most intense winds occurred around Hilltop View Drive and 21st Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Burnips, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2025
1:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Caldwell County · 4,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Princeton, KY
UNK category
May 17, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Monroe County · 34,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Stinesville, IN
UNK category
May 17, 2025
12:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Union County · 4,531 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Morganfield, KY
UNK category
May 17, 2025
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Union County · 4,531 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported on Anderson Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Morganfield, KY
UNK category
May 17, 2025
12:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for May 17, 2025
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONE SHAPED TORNADO VISIBLE FROM SOUTH SIDE OF COLUMBUS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Gnaw Bone, IN
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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, 2025?

Our records show 196 hail, 434 wind, and 17 tornado reports on May 17, 2025, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2025.

What was the largest hail reported on May 17, 2025?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 17, 2025 is 3.25″, reported near Runaway Bay, 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 17, 2025 — 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, 2025 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, 2025?

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, 2025 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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