Hail storm map for May 31, 2026: max 3.00" hail across AR, FL, IA, IL, KS, KY, MO, NE, OK, SD, TN, TX, ~88,542 structures in swath.
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A significant hail event swept across AR, FL, IA, IL and 8 more states on May 31, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 3.00". An estimated 88,542 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Missouri took the brunt with ~56,536 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. Roughly 145 of those sat under destructive ≥2.50" stones — the radar tier that routinely totals roofs and shatters auto glass. NOAA logged 61 hail reports and 71 wind reports for the day.
Max hail size
3.00"
States impacted
12
Structures in swath
88,542
Estimated structures affected by state & hail size
State
≥1.00"
≥1.75"
≥2.50"
Missouri
56,536
725
0
South Dakota
9,109
317
0
Iowa
8,997
542
63
Kansas
6,463
163
0
Texas
3,125
737
2
Nebraska
1,450
0
0
Arkansas
1,027
9
0
Oklahoma
844
257
80
Tennessee
526
0
0
Illinois
282
8
0
Kentucky
166
0
0
Florida
17
0
0
NOAA storm reports
Hail reports (28)
Missouri · 8 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
14:42
3 E Grandin
Carter
Report received via social media. Time estimated by radar.
15:52
3 N Oxly
Ripley
Report received via social media. Time estimated via radar.
23:33
1 N Smithville
Clay
Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
23:42
2 NNW Platte Woods
Platte
Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
23:47
2 SSE Trimble
Clay
Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
23:50
Trimble
Clinton
Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
23:51
Trimble
Clinton
Public report of Quarter size hail.
23:53
4 W Kearney
Clay
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
South Dakota · 6 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
11:44
Hayward
Pennington
Estimated dime size hail in Hayward along Highway 40. Video via social media. Time estimated based on report and radar.
12:16
Hermosa
Custer
Dime size hail remained on the ground in Hermosa long after the thunderstorm moved out of the area, reported late via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
17:16
BRIDGEWATER
MCCOOK
Hail was jagged, with some as long as a quarter, but most of it was pea to nickel sized.
17:51
CANISTOTA
MCCOOK
Most hail was pea to quarter sized, but a few were as big as golf balls. Farm fields farther north are more damaged than those at the site.
17:58
CANISTOTA
MCCOOK
Hail damaged young crops in the fields.
21:05
BIG SPGS
UNION
Most hail was pea to nickel sized, but a few were quarter sized. A wall cloud was also reported about 3 to 4 miles to the west.
Kansas · 6 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
20:04
OLPE
LYON
EM observed golf ball size hail.
21:49
GRIDLEY
COFFEY
Video and pictures on social media of hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter. Emergency manager also relayed photo of estimated tennis ball size hail in Gridley. Time estimated from radar.
21:50
GRIDLEY
COFFEY
Report from mping.
22:02
PLYMOUTH
LYON
Spotter network report along I-35.
22:26
LE ROY ARPT
COFFEY
Report from mping.
22:40
(EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
LYON
Report from mping.
Arkansas · 2 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
18:08
SCOTT
PULASKI
Quarter-sized hail fell in the town of Scott east-southeast of Little Rock.
19:17
SEARCY
WHITE
Quarter-sized hail fell in the town of Searcy.
Iowa · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
22:56
WOODBINE
HARRISON
Law enforcement report of hail estimated up to 1.00 inch in diameter.
Maine · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
16:28
3 W Pownal
Cumberland
Pea sized hail covered the ground. Lasted three minutes.
Nebraska · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
20:33
1 NW Elkhorn
Douglas
Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
Texas · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
17:44
WHITE RIVER LAKE
CROSBY
An NWS cooperative weather observer and local broadcast media relayed a report of quarter size hail at White River Lake.
New Hampshire · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
16:55
North Conway
Carroll
Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
North Dakota · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
18:24
Strasburg
Emmons
Pea to marble size hail reported.
Wind reports (63)
Alabama · 14 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
14:00
THORTONTOWN
LAUDERDALE
Two trees were down where Felker Drive intersects highway 72. Time was estimated from radar.
14:03
ROGERSVILLE
LAUDERDALE
A tree and a powerline were reported down at the intersection of Rose Street and CR 26. Time was estimated from radar.
14:10
OLIVER
LAUDERDALE
A tree was reported down on CR 165 near 18275 highway 72. Time was estimated from radar.
14:14
WHEELER LAKE SOUTH
LAUDERDALE
A tree was reported down blocking both lanes at the intersection of CR 91 and CR 631. Time was estimated from radar.
15:46
THREET
LAUDERDALE
A tree was reported down over the road near 2460 CR 261. Time was estimated from radar.
16:00
HOLLOWAY
LAUDERDALE
A tree was reported down at 200 CR 37. Time was estimated from radar.
16:03
BLACKBURN
LAUDERDALE
Multiple trees own along CR 24 near St. Florian near the railroad tracks.
16:06
ST FLORIAN
LAUDERDALE
Trees/phone lines and a power pole were knocked down at intersection of CR 47 and CR 61. Time was estimated from radar.
16:24
EAST FLORENCE
LAUDERDALE
A 63 mph gust was reported at the tower at the Renaissance Shoals Resort.
19:06
ROSALIE
JACKSON
A tree was reported down along CR 457 in Pisgah. Time was estimated by radar.
19:17
HOLLYTREE
JACKSON
A tree was knocked down at the intersection of CR 4 and AL Hwy 65 in the Holly Tree community.
19:20
LETCHER
JACKSON
Multiple trees were reported down along CR 8. Time was estimated from radar.
19:30
HODGE
JACKSON
Multiple trees were reported down along AL Hwy 35 in Scottsboro. Time was estimated by radar.
20:15
CADDO
LAWRENCE
A tree was reported down across the road near 26463 CR 460.
Montana · 13 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
02:30
10 NW Loma
Chouteau
Mesonet station GW6710 MEADOWLANE.
03:00
6 S Whitlash
Liberty
Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH.
03:25
11 SSE Whitlash
Liberty
Mesonet station GW2412 Hill 2sw.
06:00
10 NW Loma
Chouteau
Mesonet station GW6710 MEADOWLANE.
06:00
6 S Whitlash
Liberty
Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH.
07:30
8 ENE Ferdig
Toole
Mesonet station MTM53 MDA Oilmont.
08:30
15 E Whitlash
Liberty
Mesonet station GW0718 Joplin 25nnw.
10:15
15 S Whitlash
Liberty
Mesonet station GW4063 EAGLE CREEK COLONY.
13:25
11 SSE Whitlash
Liberty
Mesonet station GW2412 Hill 2sw.
14:00
6 S Whitlash
Liberty
Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH.
14:33
1 E Roy
Fergus
AWOS station K1OM Oscar.
16:03
4 NE Chester
Liberty
Mesonet station GW4015 CHESTER FOUR NE.
16:52
7 ESE Hilger
Fergus
Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS.
Wyoming · 12 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
03:26
7 NW Elk Mountain
Carbon
Mesonet station WY18 Halleck Ridge (WYDOT).
06:18
1 SSE Bordeaux
Platte
WYDOT Sensor at Bordeaux. Sustained winds of 45 to 50 MPH.
06:39
5 NW Arlington
Carbon
WYDOT sensor at Arlington. Sustained winds of 44 MPH.
06:52
7 NW Elk Mountain
Carbon
WYDOT Sensor at Halleck Ridge.
06:56
5 NW Arlington
Carbon
Mesonet station WY21 5.5 NW Arlington (WYDOT).
07:12
5 NW Arlington
Carbon
WYDOT Sensor at Wagonhound.
08:26
3 NW Arlington
Carbon
WYDOT Sensor at Foote Creek.
08:26
5 NW Arlington
Carbon
WYDOT sensor at Wagonhound. Sustained winds 45 MPH.
09:12
7 NW Elk Mountain
Carbon
WYDOT Sensor at Halleck Ridge.
10:06
5 NW Arlington
Carbon
WYDOT Sensor at Wagonhound.
10:40
7 NW Elk Mountain
Carbon
WYDOT Sensor at Halleck Ridge.
11:02
7 NW Elk Mountain
Carbon
WYDOT Sensor at Halleck Ridge.
Missouri · 9 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
12:30
DIXON
PULASKI
A few trees were reported to be down on Highway 133 west of Dixon.
12:36
HOOKER
PULASKI
A few trees were reported to be down near Highway 28 and Highway PP.
12:39
HOOKER
PULASKI
A tree was down on Highway Z near Trophy Lane.
13:16
DOE RUN
ST. FRANCOIS
Thunderstorm winds estimated to be about 60 mph in magnitude downed large, healthy trees around St. Francois county. One large branch fell onto a metal outdoor pool, bending its frame in Doe Run.
13:35
MINE LA MOTTE
MADISON
Thunderstorm winds estimated to be about 60 mph in magnitude downed large, healthy branches in and near Fredericktown. Some fell on a residence and damaged its gutters and roof, though the true extent of the damage is unknown. Other large trees and power lines were downed through the county. Notably, winds caused extensive damage across a farmstead near Junction City. A farm outbuilding was collapsed, and a wooden beam was drilled into the top of a garage. Debris was all over the yard, including atop a GMC Denali and Buick crossover. The debris did damage both vehicles.
14:00
BOSS
DENT
A tree was down across Highway 32.
14:29
6 NNE Glenallen
Bollinger
Power outages along County Road 320 north of Marble Hill.
14:49
1 N Delta
Cape Girardeau
Tree limbs down 1.5 miles north of Delta.
14:53
3 W Scott City
Scott
Gust measured at KCGI ASOS.
Texas · 6 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
14:56
ALPINE
BREWSTER
An uprooted tree was reported at the Alpine County Club. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar. The cost of damage is also estimated.
17:48
POST
GARZA
A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Post measured wind gusts to 59 mph from 1748 CST through 1749 CST.
18:47
HACKBERRY
COTTLE
A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Hackberry measured a severe wind gust of 66 mph.
21:25
REESE AFB
LUBBOCK
A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Reese measured 58 mph wind gusts from 2125 CST through 2126 CST.
21:51
2 NE Slaton
Lubbock
Gust from wake low.
22:42
10 SW Paducah
Cottle
Series of severe wind gusts ranging from 58 to 72 mph during the period from 1133 PM to 1142 PM likely a result of a wake low.
Florida · 3 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
16:15
4 WNW Kennedy Space Cen
Brevard
Titusville, NASA Shuttle Landing Facility measured a peak wind gust of 40MPH/35KT from the south at 5:15 PM.
16:33
2 NE Jacksonville Inter
Duval
ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport.
19:36
1 SSW Melbourne
Brevard
Melbourne International Airport measured a peak wind gust of 45MPH/39KT from the north at 8:36 PM.
South Dakota · 2 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
02:33
3 S Conde
Spink
Mesonet station 306 Conde 3 S (SDDOT).
17:45
LEOLA
MCPHERSON
A trained spotter estimated wind speeds close to 60 mph 5 miles north northeast of Leola, however they noted no damage occurred with these high winds.
Georgia · 2 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
15:04
FORRESTER
LEE
A tree was down along Branchview Street.
17:20
HOLT
CALHOUN
A tree was down along Highway 62 in Calhoun county between Leary and Albany.
Iowa · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
23:25
LUTON
WOODBURY
Several tree limbs from 3 to 4 inches in diameter were broken down by strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
Kansas · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
23:24
DWIGHT
MORRIS
Estimated 60 mph winds. Was also getting some hail but wasn't able to see what size.
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