Severe Storms/Tornadoes

Losses, 2024 dollars

$7.1 billion

Losses at the time

$4.1 billion

Deaths

51

The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.

• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 1, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were reported down across the county.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, May 1, 2003$500,000 · 1 eventAt least 12 townships had flash flood damage. The worst damage was across the center of the county from west to east. State route 514 in Troy was closed due to water on the road. Center Road in the town of Sheshequin was badly damaged. Countywide many roads washed out.
• Tornado in Oklahoma, May 1, 2003$260,000 · F2 · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm moved southeast across Broken Bow, OK. Two new frame homes under construction had roofs torn off. A total of 30 to 40 wood frame homes had roof and frame damage with windows broken. One home was destroyed. Numerous trees uprooted and snapped.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 1, 2003F2 · 1 eventA strong tornado touched down in eastern Polk County. The tornado destroyed three barns, knocked the porch off a house and blew part of the roof off another house. Extensive tree and power line damage was noted along the path of the tornado.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 1, 2003F2 · 1 eventA strong tornado moved from southeast Polk County into southwest Montgomery County about 8.5 miles south-southwest of Pine Ridge. Widespread tree damage was noted along the path of the tornado. The tornado lifted about 9 miles south of Pine Ridge.
• Damaging Winds in Texas, May 1, 2003$29,000 · 52 kt wind · 4 eventsTrees down.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Georgia, May 2, 20039 injured · $2.8 million · 2.75 in hail · 145 eventsThe public reported that a large tree fell on their vehicle, injuring the five passengers inside. All injuries were minor. Some power lines were also blown down in the area.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 2, 20032.75 in hail · 16 eventsEMA reported penny size hail.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$100,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down, many of which fell on cars and homes.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$1.0 million · 1 in hail · 2 eventsSome trees were blown down.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$100,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventGolf ball size hail fell in and near the town of Detroit. Several automobiles received broken windows and dents from the hail. The hail may have been larger in the surrounding rural areas. A few trees were also blown down in the area. Very little rain fell during the storm.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$2.0 million · 1 in hail · 2 eventsNumerous trees were blown down.
• Tornado and Hail in South Carolina, May 2, 20031 injured · $250,000 · F1 · 2 eventsThis tornado traveled just south of highway 123, causing some structural damage and blowing down numerous trees and power lines before lifting near the Greenville County line.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$75,000 · 2.75 in hail · 1 eventPenny to baseball size hail fell along the eastern Etowah County line. The hail fell from near Keener to near Ball Play. A few trees were also blown down near Ball Play. The hail may have been larger in rural areas because of larger reports in adjacent counties.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 2, 20031 injured · $2,000 · 60 kt wind · 2 eventsWind lifted and destroyed a tarp covering a baseball field. Trees and power lines were blown down in scattered locations from Mauldin to southeast Greenville. Some light structural damage also occurred.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$25,000 · 55 kt wind · 2 eventsNumerous trees and power lines were blown down. A tree fell on a porch, resulting in significant damage.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 2, 2003$100,000 · 75 kt wind · 1 eventMost of the roof was blown off of a truck terminal at the intersection of I-85 and highway 101. A gust to 50 knots was measured at the National Weather Service office at GSP Airport.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Texas, May 2 to 3, 20032.75 in hail · 11 eventsBaseball size hail from this supercell broke numerous windows and vehicle windshields in and around the town of Doole on the McCulloch and Concho county line. In addition, 100% of the wheat crop was destroyed by the large hail.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 2, 20031 injured · $50,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down, some of which fell on structures. Two mobile homes had their roofs blown off in Roebuck. A female was injured by a fallen tree.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$65,000 · 4.5 in hail · 1 eventHail up to the size of softballs fell across western and southern Cherokee County. Many locations reported the hail was covering the ground. Most of the hail fell across rural areas.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$250,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down in areas from Glenwood, to Marion, to Nebo. Some houses sustained significant damage as a result of fallen trees as well as direct damage from the high winds. One house had about a quarter of its roof removed.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$50,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down. The roof was blown off of a building.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$200,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventWidespread tree and power line damage occurred in areas from Union Mills, to Rutherfordton, to Spindale. Especially hard hit was Rutherfordton, where some homes and buildings received significant damage.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 2, 2003$100,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down. Part of a roof was blown off a house in Blacksburg. A roof was blown off a building in Gaffney.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$40,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventNickel to golf ball size hail fell across northern Hale County.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$1.4 million · 2.5 in hail · 1 eventGolfball to Tennis Ball sized hail fell between Chatom and Wagarville. Numerous automobiles and roofs were damaged by the large hail. Two automobile dealerships in Chatom sustained major damage to their automobile inventory.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$100,000 · 4.5 in hail · 1 eventVery large hail fell across extreme northern Calhoun County. A majority of the hail was golf ball size and covered the ground in a few locations. A few reports were received that a couple of the pieces of hail were softball size.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$25,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventPenny size hail was reported in Mantua. Golf ball size hail was observed in and around the Knoxville area. The hail may have been larger in surrounding rural areas.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were blown down. Four homes were damaged by fallen trees.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 20032 injured · $100,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventTents, booths, and other property were blown down at an arts and food festival in uptown Charlotte. Some structures received damage. Two people were injured by flying debris. Trees and power lines were blown down in areas south of town.
• Damaging Wind and Lightning Strike in South Carolina, May 2, 2003$70,000 · 55 kt wind · 2 eventsNumerous trees and power lines were blown down, many of which fell on homes and vehicles.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$70,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventPenny to golf ball size hail was reported from several areas around Eutaw. This was the second hail storm within 30 minutes to affect Greene County.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were blown down, and several homes received roof damage.
• Damaging Wind and Lightning Strike in North Carolina, May 2, 20034 injured · $25,000 · 60 kt wind · 2 eventsNumerous trees and power lines were blown down. A tree fell through a mobile home, resulting in serious injuries to 2 people, and minor injuries to a third.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$75,000 · 2 in hail · 1 eventHail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported in extreme northeast Marengo County near Faunsdale.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$25,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down, some of which fell on structures.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, May 2 to 3, 20031.75 in hail · 14 eventsSheriff reported some trees down in Mt. Carmel.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 2, 2003$255,000 · 1.75 in hail · 2 eventsGolf ball size hail pelted areas in and around Uniontown. Several automobiles were damaged. Numerous trees were also blown down in extreme southern Perry County.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$75,000 · 2.75 in hail · 1 eventA large swath of hail moved through the heart of Hale County. Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported along the path. Several automobiles received windshield damage from the large hail. Several trees and power lines were also blown down during this storm near Greensboro.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 20033 injured · $10,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventA fence blew down at the fairgrounds, resulting in injuries to 3 people. Part of a tractor trailer was overturned and several wooden structures were damaged at a campground.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in North Carolina, May 2, 20031 in hail · 15 eventsNumerous trees were blown down countywide.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$75,000 · 1.25 in hail · 1 eventHail up to half dollar size was reported across Walker County. The hail swath occurred from Jasper to Oakman eastward to Cordova and Good Springs. The hail may have been much larger in rural areas along the Walker and Jefferson County line.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$15,000 · 1.25 in hail · 1 eventPenny to half dollar size hail was reported near Buhl, Romulus, Tuscaloosa, Abernant, Tuscaloosa Airport, and Northport.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$25,000 · 1.5 in hail · 1 eventA swath of large hail occurred from west central Perry County near Scotts Station to near the Vaiden Airport. The hail may have been much larger in surrounding rural areas. A few trees were also blown down and one outbuilding was destroyed.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$45,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventHail up to golf ball size fell from near Orrville to near Minter. Several trees were also blown down along the path of this storm.
• Hail in Texas, May 2, 20032 in hail · 14 eventsOccurred at 28th Street and Main.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$1.0 million · 2.75 in hail · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm moved across western Jefferson County and produced a large swath of hail. The largest hail reported was baseball size but the hail may have been larger in surrounding rural areas.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 2, 2003$30,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventThe 911 center reported numerous trees and power lines down. Newspaper articles said that the roofs of an Asian market and a discount tobacco store were blown off.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$250,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventLarge hail fell across many locations in eastern and southern Calhoun County. The largest hail reported was golf ball size and in many spots the hail covered the ground. A few homes received roof damage from the large hail.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$40,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventPea to golf ball size hail fell across the county as a line of severe thunderstorms pushed through the county.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 2, 2003$50,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventThe roof of a convenience store was partially blown off and a set of double doors were blown out.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 2, 2003$45,000 · 55 kt wind · 2 eventsSeveral trees were blown down across the entire county. The greatest concentration of tree damage occurred near Munford, Sylacauga, and Childersburg. Penny size hail also fell during these storms.
• Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 2, 2003$30,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventThe Robeson county 911 reported strong winds destroyed a barn.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 2, 2003$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA ham radio operator reported a roof was blown off a warehouse.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$250,000 · 4.5 in hail · 1 eventSeveral severe thunderstorms moved through Shelby County and generally affected the western part of the county. All of the storms produced dime to golf ball size hail. The largest hail size reported was softball and occurred near Maylene.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 2, 2003$800,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventThe Randolph County Emergency Management Agency estimated winds of at least 80 mph swept through Roanoke. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Two or three homes were destroyed by falling trees while 16 other homes sustained major to moderate damage.
• Hail in Florida, May 2, 2003$15,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventGolfball sized hail fell in the Walnut Hill area for the second time in about an hour. Some roofs and vehicles sustained damage.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 2, 2003$40,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern quarter of the county.
• Hail in Alabama, May 2, 2003$25,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventDime to golf ball size hail was reported across western Jefferson County.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 2, 2003$25,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventHigh thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines near Greenville. One of the trees fell on on a house, producing minor roof damage.
• Damaging Winds in Georgia, May 2 to 3, 2003$137,000 · 50 kt wind · 10 eventsNumerous downed trees and power lines. Several carports and sheds damaged. Several vehicles damaged by fallen trees. Reported by the Ben Hill County EMA.
• Hail in Arkansas, May 2, 20033 injured · 4.5 in hail · 1 eventNumerous car and home windows were shattered and numerous roofs stripped of shingles. An estimated 400 homes and 40 mobile homes received moderate to major damage according to Farm Bureau Insurance and the Emergency Management.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Mississippi, May 3, 2003$181,000 · 1.75 in hail · 35 eventsThunderstorm winds damaged a mobile home.
• Tornado and Hail in Nebraska, May 3, 2003$18,000 · F0 · 20 eventsLarge limbs were broken off trees.
• Damaging Winds in Louisiana, May 3, 2003$150,000 · 55 kt wind · 3 eventsSeveral powerlines were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 3, 2003$75,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were blown down in and around Brent. Three mobile homes were severely damaged by falling trees. One of these mobile homes was destroyed. One tree landed on a business. No injuries were reported.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 3, 2003$30,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventHigh thunderstorm winds blew down several trees near Gainestown, one falling on the roof of a house, producing damage. Half dollar sized hail was also reported with this storm.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 3, 2003$25,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventHigh winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Evergreen. A home had minor roof damage when one of the trees fell on it. No one was injured.
• Hail in North Carolina, May 3, 2003$7.2 million · 2.75 in hail · 22 eventsA manufacturing plant sustained damage from golfball sized hail. Cars, roofs, and windows were also damaged in the area.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 3, 2003$100,000 · 1.75 in hail · 2 eventsNumerous trees and power lines were blown down. Some trees fell on and damaged structures. A portion of a roof was blown off of one building.
• Hail in South Dakota, May 3, 20031.25 in hail · 12 eventsA severe thunderstorm developed across the northeastern slopes of the Black Hills early in the afternoon and became nearly stationary over southwestern Meade County for about 2 hours.
• Hail in North Carolina, May 3, 2003$3.0 million · 1.5 in hail · 1 eventHail was reported across much of the western half of the county, and was responsible for major damage to the county's apple crop.
• Tornado in Nebraska, May 3, 2003$50,000 · F0 · 1 eventNearly stationary tornado reported along Stonegate Road. Cow shed destroyed.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 3, 2003$50,000 · F0 · 17 eventsAn NWS cooperative observer reported baseball size hail.
• Hail in South Carolina, May 3, 2003$100,000 · 1 in hail · 1 eventHail on the east side of Spartanburg was responsible for extensive damage to vehicles on auto dealership lots.
• Tornado in Nebraska, May 3, 2003$100,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado destroyed mobile home, damaged a wind mill and damaged an irrigation center pivot. Power lines also blown down along track.
• Hail and Lightning Strike in South Carolina, May 3, 20031 injured · 0.88 in hail · 2 events
• Hail and Damaging Wind in North Carolina, May 3, 2003$25,000 · 1 in hail · 3 eventsNumerous trees were blown down, some of which fell on structures.
• Tornado in Nebraska, May 3, 2003$100,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado moved north downing power lines and damaging or destroying numerous outbuildings.
• Hail in Texas, May 3, 20031 injured · 2.5 in hail · 4 eventsSevere thunderstorms moved across the southeastern Texas panhandle during the early evening hours producing very large hail. One person was indirectly injured from the storm when the hail caused their automobile to lose control and run off the road before hitting a tree.
• Hail in North Carolina, May 3, 2003$75,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventGolfball size hail cause damage to the roofs of homes and cars on Broadridge Road and in Long Branch. A strawberry crop was completely destroyed.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, May 3, 2003$2,000 · 1.75 in hail · 14 eventsKSWO Channel 7 in Lawton, OK reported downed power lines.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, May 3, 2003$12,000 · F2 · 7 eventsAn isolated severe thunderstorm formed along the dry line in the late afternoon in Dickens County.
• Tornado and Hail in Nebraska, May 4, 2003$125,000 · F0 · 6 eventsEarly morning thunderstorms developed in south-central Nebraska. Most storms produced hail just under an inch in diameter. One storm spawned a brief tornado near Dannebrog.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, May 4, 200313 injured · $125 million · F4 · 91 eventsA dry line moved into eastern Kansas on the afternoon of May 4th. Severe thunderstorms quickly erupted in the mid afternoon hours and marched east northeast into Missouri. Several of the severe thunderstorms became tornadic.
• Flash Flooding in Iowa, May 4, 2003$200,000 · 3 eventsA warm front was located to the south of Iowa. Strong warm air advection was taking place over the state. Wind profilers and VAD wind profile data showed winds of 55 kts within 500 meters of the surface.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Nebraska, May 4, 2003$1.3 million · 2.75 in hail · 38 eventsWidespread severe thunderstorms engulfed most of south-central Nebraska this Sunday morning and afternoon. There were several reports of hail and a few reports of strong winds. The strongest winds were reported north of Pauline and gusted to 80 mph.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Kentucky, May 4, 20031 injured · $30 million · 2.75 in hail · 8 eventsOne of the most destructive hailstorms on record in far western Kentucky began near the Mississippi River just south of Cairo, Illinois. The storm moved east across Ballard County, producing quarter-size hail. One-inch diameter hail was reported on U.S.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, May 4, 20032 deaths · 32 injured · $20 million · F4 · 21 eventsA dry line moved into eastern Kansas and initiated severe thunderstorm development the afternoon of May 4th. Several of the thunderstorms became tornadic in Miami, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties.
• Tornado and Hail in Kansas, May 4, 2003$500 · F0 · 14 eventsBrief landspout was very weak.
• Hail in Nebraska, May 4, 2003$3,000 · 1.75 in hail · 12 events
• Tornado in Nebraska, May 4, 2003$20,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornado touched down near the Memphis State Recreation area just west of Memphis where large cottonwood trees were knocked over. The tornado then moved to the north of Memphis and lifted around 1 mile northeast of town.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, May 4, 20031 injured · $2.5 million · F1 · 19 eventsBrief event.
• Damaging Wind and High Wind in Iowa, May 4, 2003$2.0 million · 52 kt wind · 2 eventsSeveral rounds of thunderstorms struck Eastern Iowa, far Northeast Missouri, and Nothern Illinois from mid afternoon through midnight.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, May 4, 2003$1.4 million · F1 · 48 eventsThunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.
• Tornado in Kansas, May 4, 20033 deaths · 20 injured · $8.2 million · F4 · 1 eventThis storm is known to have initiated the unforgettable series of events of 4 May, 2003. This classic supercell rapidly developed over Montgomery County, Kansas, eventually moving into southwestern Crawford County, Kansas where it spawned a very large and destructive tornado.
• Tornadoes in Missouri, May 4, 20031 death · 10 injured · $20 million · F4 · 2 eventsAn F-4 tornado tracked over the Kansas-Missouri state line and into west central Barton County. The tornado destroyed several farm houses and outbuildings prior to dissipating one mile north of Liberal. Ten injuries and one fatality can be accounted for from this large tornado.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, May 4, 2003$39,000 · 1.75 in hail · 23 eventsA very dynamic weather situation developed over the central U.S. during the afternoon of the 4th. A strong push of warm and moist air took place with surface dew point temperatures in the mid 60s to around 70 as far north as the southeast tip of Nebraska.
• Tornado in Kansas, May 4, 20033 deaths · 19 injured · $3.7 million · F3 · 1 eventA classic supercell thunderstorm moved out of southern Labette County, Kansas and into southwest Cherokee County, Kansas.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 20033 deaths · 37 injured · $43 million · F3 · 1 eventA large tornado laid out a path of destruction across the entire county. During this time, it took a path through the center of Stockton, which is the most populated community in the county. 350 homes, businesses, and outbuildings were destroyed while 650 received major damage.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 20032 deaths · 15 injured · $21 million · F3 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Cherokee County, Kansas tornado. This feature crossed the Kansas-Missouri state line near the community of Smithfield, and then wreaked havoc through the center of Carl Junction.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 2003$4.7 million · F2 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Cedar County tornado that produced F-3 damage in the city of Stockton. The tornado remained on the ground across rural sections of northern Polk County. The tornado destroyed 180 homes and outbuildings while damaging 70.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Arkansas, May 4 to 5, 20034 injured · $1.4 million · F3 · 10 eventsThe tornado touched down near Leachville and tracked northeast. Several large tree limbs were blown down.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 2003$500,000 · F2 · 1 eventA seven mile long path of rural east central Newton County was affected from the initial stages of a large tornado. Three homes and outbuildings were destroyed while five more were damaged causing approximately one half million dollars in monetary loss.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 2003$10,000 · F1 · 1 eventA cyclic supercell that had a history of producing large and destructive tornadoes moved into southwest Dade County and produced a brief tornado touch down two miles west of the community of Meinert.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 20035 deaths · 33 injured · $28 million · F3 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Newton County tornado. A large tornado laid out a half mile wide path of destruction across southwest, central, and east central Lawrence County.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 2003F2 · 1 eventThis is a continuation of the Polk County tornado that entered the extreme southeastern corner of Hickory County prior to moving into Dallas County. A few trees were downed, however, no damage to any structures were observed.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 20032 deaths · 10 injured · $3.8 million · F3 · 1 eventThis is a continuation of the Polk County tornado that entered the northwestern portion of Dallas County near the Polk-Hickory-Dallas County lines.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 2003F2 · 1 eventA strong tornado touched down in northern Faulkner County. Numerous trees were Blown down along the path of the tornado. The tornado moved northeast into Cleburne County.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 20031 death · 3 injured · $5.1 million · F3 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Lawrence County tornado that laid a half mile wide path of destruction across the Christian County panhandle. Populated areas between the communities of Billings and Clever were affected that resulted in one fatality and three injuries.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 20034 deaths · 27 injured · $6.0 million · F3 · 1 eventA long lived cyclic supercell that had a history of producing large and destructive tornadoes spawned another large tornado in rural south central Camden County.
• Flash Flooding and High Wind in Illinois, May 4, 2003$3.5 million · 4 eventsSeveral rounds of thunderstorms struck Eastern Iowa, far Northeast Missouri, and Nothern Illinois from mid afternoon through midnight.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 20031 injured · F2 · 1 eventA strong tornado moved out of Faulkner County and into Cleburne County about 2.5 miles southwest of Hopewell. The tornado destroyed a couple of barns and outbuildings. Several houses and mobile homes were also damaged. The tornado also destroyed a mobile home.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 4, 20031 death · 12 injured · $15 million · F3 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Christian County tornado that entered southwestern Greene County and laid down a path of destruction into the city of Battlefield.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down briefly in Faulkner County south of Wooster. The first signs of damage were some tops of trees snapped off just west of Highway 25. The tornado increased in intensity as is moved northeastward damaging a home and business just east of the highway.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 2003F3 · 1 eventA strong tornado touched down in the southern part of Faulkner County, about 3 miles southwest of Saltillo. The tornado caused quite a bit of tree and power pole damage.
• Tornado and Hail in Missouri, May 4, 2003$75,000 · F2 · 5 eventsSevere thunderstorms produced dime to nickel size hail in isolated locations from around Poplar Bluff west. The storms then organized into a single tornadic supercell just northeast of Poplar Bluff.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 2003F3 · 1 eventThe tornado moved from Faulkner County into the extreme northwest corner of Lonoke County, about 7.2 miles northwest of Cabot. The tornado moved across Highway 5 where a number of trees and power poles were blown down.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 20035 injured · F3 · 1 eventA strong tornado moved from Lonoke County into White County about 4 miles southeast of El Paso. The tornado moved across Highway 64 where several homes and businesses were destroyed with a number of other buildings suffering significant damage.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Tennessee, May 4 to 5, 200311 deaths · 99 injured · $97 million · F4 · 23 eventsSeveral homes had windows broken or roof damage. Some trees were knocked down.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down just to the northeast of Georgetown and moved across the White River. The only damage noted were several large trees that were knocked down. The tornado continued moving northeast into Woodruff County.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 2003F3 · 1 eventA strong tornado moved out of White County and into Woodruff County about 4.8 miles west-southwest of Gregory. The tornado continued to strengthen as it moved northeastward before reaching Patterson and McCrory.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 4, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down in southern Jackson County just north of Weldon. Seven large wooden structures which hold up power lines were blown down. Nearby, nine power poles were snapped off and some trees were knocked down. A farm shed had its metal roof blown off.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Illinois, May 4, 2003$28,000 · F1 · 10 eventsA long-lived supercell thunderstorm crossed the Mississippi River about 10 miles northwest of Cairo, then moved east along the Ohio River.
• Flash Flooding in Kentucky, May 4, 200310 eventsSevere thunderstorms produced estimated rainfall rates of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour.
• Tornadoes in Kentucky, May 4, 20032 injured · $1.4 million · F2 · 8 eventsA severe thunderstorm produced a series of tornadoes across Livingston, Crittenden, and Webster Counties. Both tornadoes in Livingston County originated on the Illinois side of the Ohio River.
• Tornado and Damaging Winds in Kentucky, May 4, 2003$350,000 · F2 · 3 eventsA supercell thunderstorm moved northeast from Tennessee, producing straight-line wind damage from the southeast corner of Graves County to Murray. The storm then spawned a tornado northeast of Murray.
• Hail in Missouri, May 4, 2003$100,000 · 1 in hail · 1 eventSeveral rounds of thunderstorms struck Eastern Iowa, far Northeast Missouri, and Nothern Illinois from mid afternoon through midnight.
• Tornado and Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 4, 2003$30,000 · F0 · 2 eventsLaw enforcement reported a brief touchdown about 8 miles east of Dover near Indian Mound. There was damage to a brick home at Rorie Hollow Rd.
• Tornado in Kentucky, May 4, 20032 injured · $75,000 · F2 · 1 eventA mobile home was destroyed, injuring two persons. A boy received a broken arm, and a girl suffered a broken back. Several barns and garages were blown down, and a garage was pushed off its foundation. One permanent home received minor damage.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Tennessee, May 4 to 7, 20034 deaths · 8 injured · $2.9 million · F1 · 132 eventsThe White House granted Governor Phil Bredesen's request for Presential Disaster Declaration for 20 counties in West and Middle Tennessee for damage as a result of tornadoes, flooding and severe thunderstorms which began on Sunday , May 4, 2003.
• Tornadoes in Tennessee, May 4 to 5, 20031 injured · $5.8 million · F3 · 3 eventsA tornado affected the southeast part of Montgomery County and did damage from Roberts Road, to Fredonia and to Albright Road. 108 homes were damaged. Estimated loss is about 3/4 of a million dollars.
• Flash Flooding and Hail in Kentucky, May 5 to 6, 20032.75 in hail · 33 eventsTrees were downed.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$3.8 million · F1 · 5 events85 homes were damaged, 2 barns were destroyed and 5 businesses were damaged.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Mississippi, May 5, 2003$194,000 · F0 · 9 eventsA tornado touched down near Mount pleasant and moved northeast. Two homes were damaged. Numerous trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventTrees, power lines and phone lines were reported down along Old Highway 8 three miles north of Dunlap.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Alabama, May 5 to 6, 2003$6.4 million · F1 · 45 eventsnickel size hail reported.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Georgia, May 5 to 11, 20032 deaths · 7 injured · $28 million · F1 · 163 eventsThe Dade county Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, May 5, 2003$20,000 · 80 kt wind · 1 eventA roof of a hotel was blown off in Irvine. Trees and power lines were down countywide.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down and a roof was damaged at a business north of highway 30 just west of Idlewild.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were reported down across the northern part of the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Tennessee, May 5 to 6, 2003$73,000 · F0 · 18 eventsA tornado briefly touched down near Guys producing little damage.
• Tornado and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, May 5, 2003$820,000 · F0 · 37 eventsAn outbuilding and several storage buildings were destroyed, along with damage to a mobile home.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Arkansas, May 5, 2003$16,000 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsA few trees were blown down with one tree damaging a mobile home.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 20032 injured · $100,000 · F3 · 4 eventsNewspaper story reported one house was lost on Patton Hollow Road of U.S. Highway 431. 60 to 100 trees were blown down. One horse had to be put down because his leg was cut off to the bone.
• Lightning Strike in Alabama, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 1 eventLightning apparently struck a vent duct at a vacant apartment at Royal Oak located off Pounders Sims Road. Fire department reported moderate damage to the attic area.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventTrees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Michigan, May 5, 2003$210,000 · 1 in hail · 5 eventsOne inch diameter hail was reported with a severe thunderstorm in De Witt.
• Tornado in Kentucky, May 5, 2003$500,000 · F1 · 1 eventOver 20 homes and 4 barns were damaged or destroyed. Children were in a mobile home which had blown over on Kentucky Highway 1247, but were able to get out before emergency workers arrived.
• Tornado and Hail in Michigan, May 5, 2003$95,000 · F1 · 28 eventsDuring the afternoon of the 5th, thunderstorms initiated along a lake breeze (off Lake Michigan) in Southwest Lower Michigan. These thunderstorms then moved along a warm front which was located over Southeast Michigan.
• Flash Flooding and Hail in Mississippi, May 5 to 6, 2003$110,000 · 1.75 in hail · 33 eventsA couple of trees were blown down.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$2.8 million · 1 eventKingston Pike and Gleason Road flooded and closed. Some sinkholes filled to overflowing, minor mudslides.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventTrees were reported down across the county.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$3.6 million · 1 eventStreams and roads flooding countywide. High water problems across the county.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$2.8 million · 1 eventFlooding and high water problems countywide.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$2.8 million · 1 eventFlooding and high water problems countywide.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5 to 6, 2003$100,000 · 1 eventRoad closures, minor damage to tiles, private drives countywide.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 5, 2003$25,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees and power lines were blown down south of US 78 on Bryan Road. A funnel cloud was also reported in the vicinity of this storm.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 5, 2003$20,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Pea size hail accompanied the storm.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Kentucky, May 5 to 6, 2003$1.3 million · 5 eventsAlong a warm frontal boundary, about a half inch of rain fell during the morning. Training thunderstorms developed during the evening, ahead of a cold front. Rains of 2 to 3 inches fell in about 3 hours from around Olive Hill on southeast toward Grayson Lake and Hitchins.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$3.9 million · 1 eventNumerous roads flooded and closed countywide. Also, mudslides occurred.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, May 5, 2003$130,000 · 1 eventTraining thunderstorms, rolling out of northeast Kentucky, hit the area from Prichard to Wayne and Lavalette. Wayne measured 3.38 inches of rain in a 24 hour period, most of which fell during a 3 hour period this Monday evening, the 5th.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 5, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 5, 2003$25,000 · 1 eventSeveral locations in the Birmingham metropolitan area were flooded from very heavy rainfall. Five Mile Creek rose out of its bank.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 5 to 6, 2003$25,000 · 1 eventNumerous roadways and bridges were temporarily impassable due to high water. Many areas reported flooding from near Argo to near Riverside. At least 4000 customers were temporarily without power during the height of the storm.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 5, 2003$20,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA 130-year-old tree fell and destroyed a garage and the vehicle inside.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 5 to 6, 2003$45,000 · 1 eventHeavy rain in a short period of time produced flooding across Calhoun County. Several roads were temporarily impassable due to high water. One bridge was flooded. One mobile home was flooded. The storms knocked out power to an estimated 8,000 customers.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$23 million · 1 eventRecord flooding on the South Chickamauga Creek, near record flooding on the Tennessee River. Widespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$17 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$14 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5 to 6, 2003$12 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$11 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$9.3 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$8.4 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5 to 6, 2003$5.6 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$4.2 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 5 to 6, 2003$3.9 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 6, 2003$1.7 million · 1 eventCreeks out of banks, low spots flooded, and roads closed countywide. Tiles, private bridges washed out.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 6, 2003$954,000 · 1 eventCreeks out of banks, low spots flooded, and roads closed countywide. Some tiles, privated bridges, drives damaged.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Ohio, May 6, 2003$30,000 · 50 kt wind · 4 eventsThunderstorm winds downed trees in Cleveland and Garfield Heights.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in South Carolina, May 6, 2003$5,000 · F1 · 7 eventsAn F1 tornado went through Johnston and destroyed one 12x24' wood frame building, damaged a couple of businesses and a few homes. The tornado hit in exactly the same spot that an F2 hit almost 5 years ago to the date!
• Hail in Kansas, May 6, 2003$500,000 · 1.75 in hail · 3 eventsThe following sustained damage: The roofs of approximately 80% of all buildings, be it business or residential, require replacement, & approximately 50% of all vehicles.
• Flash Flooding in North Carolina, May 6, 2003$150,000 · 2 eventsNumerous thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall resulted in rapid rises and flash flooding along creeks and streams in area in and around the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Most creeks around the reservation flooded. The high water caused damage to numerous homes.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 6, 2003$100,000 · 1 eventFlooding resulting from persistent overnight rainfall worsened during the morning hours, as numerous thunderstorms produced intense rainfall rates. By late afternoon, 24-hour rainfall totals averaged around 6 inches across the county.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 6, 2003$100,000 · 1 eventNumerous creeks and larger stream flooded along the highway 74 corridor from Clyde to Waynesville to Balsam Gap, and further north to the Maggie Valley area. In Clyde, a mudslide caused a house on a slope to slide off its foundation, effectively destroying the home.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 6, 2003$100,000 · 1 eventEarly morning thunderstorms resulted in rapid rises and flash flooding along some small creeks and streams, mainly in the Asheville area. Mud and rock slides also developed.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 6, 2003$25,000 · 1 eventSeveral roads were flooded around Gaylesville and Broonsville. Most county roads north of Centre were temporarily impassable.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Kansas, May 6, 20031.75 in hail · 14 events
• Tornado and Hail in Georgia, May 6, 2003$100,000 · F1 · 2 eventsThis tornado touched down near Brays Lake and damaged several homes and businesses along its 6-mile track.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, May 6, 20032 injured · $12,000 · F0 · 29 eventsAlso had estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.
• Tornado in Georgia, May 6, 2003$50,000 · F1 · 1 eventAlthough most of the damage associated with this tornadic circulation occurred in Madison County, some tree damage extended into extreme southwest Hart County.
• Tornado in Georgia, May 6, 200312 injured · $200,000 · F2 · 1 eventThis tornado moved from Madison County into northwest Elbert County and intensified, destroying or severely damaging several houses and mobile homes. A parked car was also flipped before the tornado lifted.
• Tornado in Georgia, May 6, 2003$3,000 · F1 · 1 eventThis tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines in areas from highway 368, to Ruckersville, to Russell Lake. The most concentrated damage occurred near highway 368.
• Tornado and Hail in South Carolina, May 6, 2003$80,000 · F0 · 16 eventsA macroburst took down numerous trees causing damage to several homes and destroying a mobile home.
• Tornado and Hail in Kansas, May 6, 2003F0 · 10 eventsBrief event in the country.
• Hail in Oklahoma, May 6, 20032 in hail · 21 eventsHail was reported covering the ground.
• Tornado and Hail in Oklahoma, May 6, 2003F0 · 45 eventsA storm chaser reported a brief tornado in open country southeast of Keefton.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Texas, May 6, 2003$100,000 · 2.75 in hail · 12 eventsHail from 1.50 to 2.75 inches in diameter occurred on the east side of town, with golfball size hail reported east of town.
• Tornado in South Carolina, May 6, 20033 injured · $320,000 · F1 · 1 eventA National Weather Service storm survey determined an F1 tornado touched down approximately 2.5 miles west of Hemingway. The tornado overturned two singlewide mobile homes and tore the roof off another, dropping it on a vehicle and causing damage.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, May 6, 2003$20,000 · 61 kt wind · 1 eventThunderstorm winds caused damage in the Owensville area. Trees and power lines were down mainly on the north side of town. Just east of town, a hay barn was destroyed and the tin roof of a shed was missing.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 6, 2003$500,000 · F1 · 1 eventA NWS storm survey revealed that a tornado had touched down on a ridge top north of Waynesville. Several homes were damaged with numerous trees and power lines downed.
• Tornado and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, May 6, 2003F1 · 3 eventsNumerous tree tops were twisted and sheared off along with several trees being down in the vicinity of Clemson Terrace subdivision and just west of Jedburg.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Arkansas, May 6, 20031 in hail · 12 eventsThunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 6, 2003F1 · 1 eventA small tornado caused damage west of St. Clair. Trees and power lines were down and a few outbuildings were damaged.
• Damaging Wind in South Carolina, May 6, 2003$30,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventA storm survey concluded straight-line winds downed two trees, one falling on a house. Power lines were also reported down.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 6, 2003$10,000 · F1 · 1 eventA NWS survey indicated that a brief tornado touch down caused minor structural damage to one home south of Montreal. No major agricultural loss was noted.
• Tornado and Damaging Wind in Mississippi, May 6, 2003$40,000 · F0 · 2 eventsThis brief tornado downed several trees just S of Flora.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, May 6, 20032 injured · $12 million · F3 · 12 eventsA supercellular severe thunderstorm tracked northeast across Bollinger and Cape Girardeau Counties, producing several tornadoes and hail up to golf ball size. Other severe thunderstorms north of the supercell's path produced damaging wind gusts and large hail.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, May 6, 2003$50,000 · 61 kt wind · 1 eventAmateur radio spotters reported numerous trees and power lines down. Some cars were damaged by downed trees.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 6, 2003F1 · 1 eventA tornado formed near the intersection of Carr and Faust in eastern Monroe County and caused damage along a 4 mile path northeast to Ames Road.
• Flash Flooding and Hail in Illinois, May 6 to 7, 200360 kt wind · 11 eventsSeveral trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Illinois, May 6, 2003$400,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventThunderstorm wind gusts destroyed 2 large livestock buildings at a dairy farm near Ames. Damage was estimated at $300,000 to $500,000.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 6, 2003F1 · 1 eventA small tornado caused damage over a half mile long track southeast of Red Bud. A home located just south of the intersection of Ritchfield and South Prairie Road sustained severe damage. Most of the roof was blown off and the west and south walls were severely damaged.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, May 6 to 7, 20038 injured · $3.4 million · F2 · 14 eventsThe tornado touched down in the extreme eastern part of Lee County and tracked east into Itawamba county. In Lee County, one mobile home was destroyed and numerous trees were blown down.
• Lightning Strike in Alabama, May 6, 2003$30,000 · 1 eventA storage building at the Anniston Museum of Natural History was struck by lightning and subsequently burned to the ground. The storage building mainly housed landscaping tools and machinery.
• Flash Flooding in Missouri, May 6, 20031 death · 3 eventsHeavy rain caused flash flooding across the northern two-thirds of Jefferson County. Up to 4 feet of water was reported on Main Street in De Soto. Numerous homes had flooded basements as small creeks and drainage ditches overflowed.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Illinois, May 6, 20032 deaths · 33 injured · $16 million · F4 · 7 eventsThe deadliest and most destructive storm of the night tracked within 10 miles of the Ohio River across extreme southern Illinois. The storm produced a 33-mile long tornado that killed two and injured about 33.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, May 6, 2003F2 · 4 eventsThe tornado began just west of Interstate 55 and moved southeast, ending as it crossed County Road 333. A vehicle was blown around on the interstate, and there was minor damage to homes. Numerous large trees were blown down. Maximum winds were estimated around 90 MPH.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 6, 20031 injured · $300,000 · F2 · 1 eventThe tornado formed northwest of Cairo near the Mississippi River. Three tractor-trailer rigs were overturned on the Interstate 57 bridge over the Mississippi River. The tornado tracked through Cairo, damaging dozens of homes and several businesses.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Kentucky, May 6, 2003$752,000 · F2 · 20 eventsThe most prolific tornado-producing storm of the night entered western Kentucky near the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and moved east, passing between Paducah and Mayfield.
• Tornado and Hail in Tennessee, May 6, 2003$39,000 · F0 · 10 eventsA tornado briefly touched down near Paris Landing State Park. Many large trees were twisted or snapped off the top.
• Tornadoes in Texas, May 6 to 7, 20035 injured · $390,000 · F2 · 4 eventsA strong cyclic supercell tornado developed over Mineola, Texas while a strong tornado developed shortly there after and moved to the east northeast. Numerous Pine, Oak, and other species of trees were either snapped or pushed over along the entire tornado track.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, May 6, 2003$50,000 · 70 kt wind · 2 eventsA barn was destroyed. Several farm shops and barns were damaged. A car and a truck were also damaged. A patio cover was blown away. Some trees were uprooted and some utility poles were blown down.
• Damaging Winds in Kentucky, May 7, 2003$147,000 · 60 kt wind · 10 eventsTrees were downed.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 7, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down over northeast Dallas County about 7 miles north-northeast of Dalark. The tornado moved through mostly rural areas and caused extensive tree damage. The tornado moved northeast into Hot Spring County.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 7, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado moved from Dallas County into Hot Spring County about 6 miles southwest of Rolla. The tornado was only on the ground for just under a mile before dissipating.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 7, 2003$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventTrees and power lines were reported down across the county.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 7, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down over southern Arkansas County and tracked eastward for about 2.9 miles before dissipating. The tornado tracked from west to east just to the north of Highway 144 south of Gillett.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 7, 2003$300,000 · 1 eventFor the second day in a row, flash flooding developed across southern portions of the county after a series of thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall. Some of the same campgrounds that flooded on the 6th flooded again on the morning of the 7th.
• Tornado in Louisiana, May 7, 2003F1 · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm moved west to east across southern Union Parish, LA, just south of the community of Downsville, LA.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, May 7, 2003$40,000 · 58 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees down across town. One tree fell across a home causing considerable damage.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Mississippi, May 7, 2003$1.6 million · F0 · 9 eventsA few powerlines were downed and a trailer truck was flipped over.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, May 7, 2003$25,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventA few powerlines were blown down.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 7, 2003$250,000 · 1 eventAnother round of heavy rain-producing thunderstorms caused a second consecutive day of flash flooding across the county. Several roads were closed due to flooded creeks and streams, as well as due to rock and mud slides. Portions of highways 28 and 129 were closed.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, May 7, 2003$100,000 · 1 eventFlash flooding developed for the second consecutive morning across northern portions of the county, as thunderstorms repeatedly moved over the same areas and produced intense rainfall rates. Particularly hard hit were areas from the Cherokee Indian Reservation to Dillsboro.
• Tornado in Alabama, May 7, 2003$5,000 · F1 · 1 eventA brief F1 torando touched down in the central part of Lamar County just east of SR 17 on Mount Pisgah Road. The tornado traveled in an easterly direction downing trees and power lines.Beg: 33 47.933/88 06.539 End: 33 47.945/88 05.970
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 7, 2003$20,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down across the county. Most of the damage occurred across the eastern half of the county.
• Tornado in Alabama, May 7, 2003$21,000 · F1 · 1 eventThe same storm that produced the tornado in Lamar County produced another F1 tornado in a heavily wooded area of southwestern Walker county southwest of Townley.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 7, 2003$50,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines were blown down. This damage occurred outside of the tornado damage area that occurred near Pell City.
• Tornado in Alabama, May 7, 2003$85,000 · F1 · 1 eventThis was the first of two tornadoes to touch down in St. Clair County. It began at the intersection of SR174 and Cook Springs Road northwest of Pell City.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 7, 2003$28,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventThunderstorm wind cut a swath of damage from a rural area across some homes in the eastern section of St. Clair County just north of Riverside. Several homes sustained minor damage on Lock 4 Road.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7, 2003$300,000 · 1 eventTorrential rain fell in a short period of time across Walker County. Several roads were flooded and temporarily impassable. At least one bridge was washed away. A 200-foot section of Segco Road in Parrish collapsed and washed away.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 7, 2003$78,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were blown down in Lincoln near Interstate 20 and mile marker 169. A few of the trees temporarily blocked roadways. One mobile home was destroyed. One home was destroyed. Several barns and outbuildings were damaged.
• Tornado in Alabama, May 7, 2003$15,000 · F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado began just west of SR 21 west-southwest of Munford and traveled on an easterly path taking it across SR 21 just north of Curry. The tornado traveled an additional 3 miles or so ending just inside the Talladega National Forest.
• Tornadoes in Alabama, May 7, 2003$170,000 · F1 · 2 eventsA developing supercell storm gained strength rapidly as it developed over southern Shelby County moving eastward producing a tornado just south-southeast of Wilsonville.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 7, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down in northeast Dallas County near the Cooney community. The only damage noted were a number of trees that were twisted and blown down. The tornado moved eastward into Grant County.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 7, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado in northeast Dallas County moved into Grant County about 7.8 miles southwest of Cross Roads. The tornado tracked eastward across the southern part of Grant County, downing numerous trees. The tornado began moving northeastward as it tracked into Jefferson County.
• Lightning Strike in Alabama, May 7, 2003$20,000 · 1 eventA home was struck by lightning in the Oak Grove community just outside Sylacauga. The home on Daleview Circle suffered significant damage to one room before being extinguished by the fire department. No injuries were reported.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$1.0 million · 1 eventNumerous roads were flooded and temporarily closed due to high water. Especially hard hit was the city of Pell City where City Hall was flooded and power was out for over 24 hours. Several mobile homes and homes were destroyed by the flooding.
• Hail in Alabama, May 7, 2003$18,000 · 1.75 in hail · 1 eventGolf ball size hail fell in Childersburg.
• Damaging Wind and Lightning Strike in Alabama, May 7, 2003$130,000 · 55 kt wind · 2 eventsTwo severe thunderstorms moved across southern Cleburne County. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from near Hollis Crossroads to Micaville to near Ranburne. Many of the trees temporarily blocked roadways. Two homes were damaged near Micaville.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 7, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado moved from southern Grant County into southwest Jefferson County about 6.2 miles west-southwest of Sulphur Springs. The tornado tracked to the northeast until it dissipated 4.5 miles south-southwest of Pine Bluff.
• Flash Flood and Lightning Strike in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$870,000 · 2 eventsNumerous roads across the county were flooded and impassable for many hours. Numerous bridges and road sections were washed away. Lineville's City Park sustained significant damage from the flood waters. One home was struck by lightning during the storms near Ashland.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$300,000 · 1 eventVery heavy rainfall in a short period of time caused extensive flooding across Talladega County. Flooding occurred in most every location from near Lincoln to near Sylacauga. Numerous roads countywide were closed for several hours.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 7, 2003$17,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventAnother powerful, severe thunderstorm moved across southern St. Clair County. Several trees and power lines were blown down. Several damaging storms moved across the same general area through the afternoon hours.
• Tornado and Damaging Winds in Virginia, May 7, 2003$26,000 · F1 · 16 eventsTwo severe thunderstorms moved through Northern Virginia during the afternoon of the 7th. One produced a tornado that moved through Fauquier County, and the other produced high winds that downed trees and power lines across the western suburbs of Washington D.C.
• Flash Flood and Lightning Strike in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$775,000 · 2 eventsSeveral roads across the county were flooded and impassable. Ohatchee City Park was flooded and damage occurred to the ball fields. Oxford Lake also had some damaged ball fields. Numerous homes and businesses in Hobson City were damaged by flood waters.
• Tornado in Alabama, May 7, 2003$85,000 · F1 · 1 eventA tornado touched down 1.6 miles south-southwest of Wedowee or just west of CR 15. The tornado crossed CR 15 and US 431 where a restaurant and several other buildings suffered minor damage.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$1.0 billion · 1 eventSignificant flooding occurred throughout Jefferson County. Doppler radar estimated up to 12 inches of rain fell across the county in a few hours, with 5 to 8 inches of the total occurring in just one hour.
• Flash Flooding and Hail in Ohio, May 7, 2003$1.2 million · 1 in hail · 10 eventsPenny size hail was observed.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$250,000 · 1 eventThirty to forty roads were flooded and impassable for at least 10 hours. The hardest hit areas were along the Cleburne and Randolph County line in extreme southern Cleburne County. A mudslide occurred on SR 9 near Heflin.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$150,000 · 1 eventNumerous roads across the county were temporarily impassable due to high water. Many remained closed for several hours. Some towns that reported flooding included Broomtown, Gaylesville, Cedar Bluff, and Leesburg.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7 to 8, 2003$75,000 · 1 eventSeveral roads and bridges across the county were flooded.
• Flash Flood in Alabama, May 7 to 9, 2003$50,000 · 1 eventVery heavy rain in a short period of time caused significant flooding across Blount County. Blount County Emergency Management Agency estimated 9 to 10 inches of rain fell across mainly southern sections of the county in several hours. The Pine Mountain area was the hardest hit.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Maryland, May 7, 2003$62,000 · F0 · 11 eventsSevere thunderstorms moved southeast through Charles and St. Mary's counties during the evening of the 7th. Two tornadoes were produced by these storms across northern St. Mary's County. The tornadic storms first passed through Charles County.
• Tornado and Hail in Texas, May 7, 2003F1 · 9 eventsTrained storm spotters reported hail in Hawley and up to 3 miles west of Hawley. The hail size ranged from quarter to golfball size.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, May 7, 2003$37,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees and power lines were blown down in and around Roanoke.
• Tornado and Hail in Texas, May 7, 2003$5,000 · F0 · 11 eventsA house sustained roof damage from the strong winds.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, May 7 to 8, 2003$355,000 · F2 · 33 eventsThis was the first of three tornadic events in two days for Oklahoma. The other two events occurred on the afternoon of May 8 and on May 9, 2003 (see appropriate storm data).
• Tornado and Hail in Oklahoma, May 8, 2003$25,000 · F1 · 7 eventsThunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few trees.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 8, 2003$23 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, May 8, 2003$12 million · 1 eventWidespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Kansas, May 8, 2003$368,000 · 1.75 in hail · 5 eventsLarge hail damaged buildings and destroyed some crops in the Buckeye area.
• Tornado and Hail in Kansas, May 8, 2003$65,000 · F2 · 10 eventsTornado crossed from Anderson county into Linn county 3 miles west northwest of Blue Mound and produced tree damage in rural county before dissipating. However...a cemetery was hit with many tombstones knocked over and damage to mausoleums.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, May 8, 2003$6.8 million · F0 · 40 eventsAlso a wind gust to 60 mph reported.
• Tornado and Hail in Missouri, May 8, 2003$30,000 · F0 · 3 eventsA tornado touched down west of Cooter and moved east. Several power lines were knocked down.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Colorado, May 8, 2003F1 · 11 eventsA tornado touched down briefly but did no damage.
• Tornado and Flash Flooding in Tennessee, May 8, 2003$33,000 · F1 · 5 eventsA tornado touched down near Trenton and tracked northeast. A scoreboard was destroyed and a barn was damaged. Several trees were blown down.
• Damaging Winds in Missouri, May 8, 20031 injured · 75 kt wind · 2 eventsThunderstorm wind gusts around 85 mph caused damage from Hallsville to near Centralia. At least 4 mobile homes were damaged along Highway Z, with one man injured and hospitalized. Numerous trees and power lines were down throughout the area.
• Flash Flood in Illinois, May 8, 20031 death · 1 eventHeavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of north Jersey County. A 79 year old man was swept off a bridge and killed in his truck when he tried to cross a flooded Sugar Creek.
• Tornado and Hail in Virginia, May 8, 2003$10,000 · F0 · 10 eventsBrief tornado (F0) touchdown. No damage reported.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Nebraska, May 8, 20034.5 in hail · 21 eventsReported by coop observer.
• Lightning Strike in Alabama, May 8, 2003$48,000 · 1 eventLightning was believed responsible for fires at three houses in and east of Heflin.
• Tornado and Flash Flooding in Illinois, May 8, 2003F0 · 16 eventsThunderstorm winds blew down several trees, power poles and power lines. Also, a garage door, carport and dog pen were damaged.
• Hail in Nebraska, May 8, 2003$125,000 · 1.75 in hail · 12 eventsThunderstorms were widespread across south-central Nebraska during the late afternoon and early evening. The strongest storms dumped golf ball size hail in Furnas county, with several reports of penny to quarter size hail across the rest of the area.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, May 8, 2003134 injured · $371 million · F4 · 13 eventsTwo tornadic supercells produced four tornadoes during the afternoon hours of May 8, 2003. One supercell produced three tornadoes that affected Moore, southern Oklahoma City, Midwest City, and Choctaw.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, May 8, 20039 injured · $3.5 million · F3 · 35 eventsSmall tree uprooted.
• Damaging Winds in Nebraska, May 8, 2003$160,000 · 61 kt wind · 7 eventsA metal roof was torn off a building in Wauneta, center pivot irrigation systems were overturned, and mature trees were snapped off.
• Tornado in Nebraska, May 8, 2003F1 · 1 eventA tornado initially touched down around 2 miles west of Holmesville causing structual damage to a farmstead near there. The tornado then tracked to Filley causing some minor tree and farm building damage along the way.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Wind in Kansas, May 8, 2003$1.7 million · F3 · 7 eventsStrong winds blew down a tree limb, broke some windows, and overturned some sheds northeast of Wabaunsee.
• Tornado in Oklahoma, May 8, 2003$250,000 · F3 · 1 eventA F3 tornado touched down northwest of Fairfax and traveled northeast across rural areas of Osage county before dissipating just west of Bowring.
• Hail in Iowa, May 8, 2003$385,000 · 4.75 in hail · 25 eventsA strong low pressure system moved across Kansas and into eastern Nebraska during the afternoon and evening of the 8th. A warm front extended east from the low and lifted north to the southern Nebraska border into central Missouri by evening.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, May 8, 2003F1 · 4 eventsA tornado touched down briefly near Ozawkie but did no damage.
• Tornado and Hail in Indiana, May 8, 2003$120,000 · F1 · 2 eventsNumerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest. A large tree fell on top of a mobile home which had been knocked over. There was extensive damage to a large homestead, and several outbuildings were leveled. Part of a large barn was demolished.
• Tornadoes in Kansas, May 8, 20039 injured · $7.5 million · F2 · 3 eventsSevere weather erupted over a large part of the area during the afternoon and evening hours of the 8th. Numerous reports of large hail and a few reports of strong winds were received. In addition 12 tornadoes were reported (discussed separately), some doing considerable damage.
• Hail in Missouri, May 8, 2003$5.5 million · 1.75 in hail · 7 eventsThe first of 3 severe weather events occurred across Northeast Missouri, Eastern Iowa, and the Northern third of Illinois. Supercell thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon and evening north of a warm front that was associated with a powerful spring storm system.
• Tornado and Flash Flooding in Kentucky, May 8, 2003$10,000 · F0 · 10 eventsThe tornado occurred in a forested and sparsely populated area near the Ohio River. A few shallow rooted trees were uprooted. Numerous trees were topped and branches were snapped.
• Hail in Iowa, May 8, 2003$38 million · 2.75 in hail · 10 eventsThe first of 3 severe weather events occurred across Northeast Missouri, Eastern Iowa, and the Northern third of Illinois. Supercell thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon and evening north of a warm front that was associated with a powerful spring storm system.
• Hail in Illinois, May 8, 2003$12 million · 4 in hail · 3 eventsThe first of 3 severe weather events occurred across Northeast Missouri, Eastern Iowa, and the Northern third of Illinois. Supercell thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon and evening north of a warm front that was associated with a powerful spring storm system.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, May 8, 2003$25,000 · 80 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees blew onto a trailer, and caused nearly complete destruction.
• Damaging Wind in Virginia, May 9, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees and power lines were downed in Appalachia.
• Damaging Wind in Virginia, May 9, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Virginia, May 9, 2003$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down in and around Gate City, Webber City, and Hilton.
• Flash Flood and Flooding in Ohio, May 9, 2003$14,000 · 1.5 in hail · 18 eventsTwo trees and a power pole were knocked down near the intersection of Coldwater Road and US 127.
• Hail in Texas, May 9, 2003$15,000 · 3 in hail · 3 eventsScattered thunderstorms developed across the eastern Permian Basin in a warm air advection pattern early on the 9th. The strongest storm was an elevated supercell which moved across eastern Glasscock County.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Virginia, May 9, 2003$100,000 · F1 · 19 eventsNumerous trees downed or sheared off by F0 tornado in southwest Fluvanna county. The tornado moved from Albemarle county into Fluvanna county.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in West Virginia, May 9, 20031 injured · $500,000 · 80 kt wind · 2 eventsThunderstorm winds knocked down about 100 trees and power lines in the southern portion of Greenbrier County. Some trees fell on cars and homes. One person suffered minor injuries when a tree fell on the car they were in.
• Flash Flooding and Hail in Indiana, May 9, 20032 in hail · 17 eventsTrees were downed.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Virginia, May 9, 20031 death · 1 injured · $785,000 · 1.75 in hail · 23 eventsThunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours on the 9th produced hail up to golf ball size, damaging winds, and dangerous lightning.A severe thunderstorm during the afternoon of the 9th tracked from about 7 miles northeast of Centenery to 7 miles east northeast of…
• Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, May 9, 200310 injured · $18 million · F3 · 79 eventsAll of the tornadoes, nine total, that occurred on May 9, 2003 were produced by the same supercell. This thunderstorm developed in southwest Oklahoma along a retreating dryline. The storm moved northeast across Oklahoma eventually dissipating in northeastern Oklahoma.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Kentucky, May 9, 2003$70,000 · 1.75 in hail · 18 eventsTwo barns were blown down on Fisher's Mill Road.
• Tornadoes and Hail in North Carolina, May 9, 2003$95,000 · F1 · 10 eventsTornado (F0) downed several trees.
• Tornadoes and Hail in North Carolina, May 9, 2003$400,000 · F0 · 12 eventsTrees were downed and a marina was damaged between Townsville and the Nutbush recreational area at Kerr Lake. Golfball sized hail was also reported.
• Tornadoes and Hail in North Carolina, May 9, 2003$1.6 million · F1 · 12 eventsPublic report of nickel size hail in Roper.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Missouri, May 9 to 10, 20031 injured · $1.5 million · F2 · 22 eventsWater over Highway 65.
• Lightning Strike in Guam, May 9, 2003$50,000 · 1 eventLightning struck Meyuns in Palau, causing major equipment damage on multiple levels to transmission facilities. The strike caused total outages on Palau's international telephone and Internet connections as well as local service to Meuns, Angaur and Peleliu.
• Tornado and Hail in Illinois, May 9, 2003F0 · 21 eventsThunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and damaged a machine shed on the west side of Glasgow.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, May 9 to 10, 2003$90,000 · F0 · 12 eventsPower lines and power poles downed.
• Tornado and Hail in Indiana, May 9, 2003$5,000 · F1 · 27 eventsOff duty NWS employees in the same area reported hail the size of quarters covering the ground.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Virginia, May 9, 2003$155,000 · 1 in hail · 14 eventsThunderstorm winds during the late evening hours on the 9th produced hail up to quarter size and damaging winds. Up to quarter size hail and wind gusts estimated to 70 mph knocked down trees, broke or damaged siding, damaged window frames, and damaged vehicles in Forest.
• Hail and Lightning Strike in Illinois, May 9 to 10, 20032.5 in hail · 13 eventsThunderstorms moved across northern Illinois during the evening hours of May 9th and early morning hours of May 10th producing severe hail. The largest hail of the event was reported in Pontiac where 2.5 inch diameter hail was reported.
• Tornado and Hail in Oklahoma, May 9 to 10, 2003$25,000 · F1 · 10 eventsHail between the size of quarter and the size of golfballs was reported by the emergency management in Bartlesville between 1007 pm cdt and 1014 pm cdt.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Indiana, May 9 to 10, 2003$15,000 · 2.75 in hail · 11 eventsThis nighttime event had everything from baseball size hail to a well defined hook echo with nice rotation. There was an occluded front from the western Great Lakes to the northern Plains. A warm front extended SW front the triple point across northeastern Indiana.
• Hail in Michigan, May 9 to 10, 2003$80,000 · 1.75 in hail · 2 eventsOne inch diameter hail was reported about one mile west of Brooklyn near Clark Lake.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Ohio, May 9 to 10, 2003$23,000 · 1 in hail · 26 eventsQuarter size hail was observed.
• Hail and High Wind in Illinois, May 9 to 10, 2003$2.0 million · 1 in hail · 2 eventsThunderstorms developed north of a warm front in Missouri and raced northeast on a strong low level jet. A gravity wave developed off the thunderstorms in Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois and produced a concentrated band of high winds across Stephenson County Illinois.
• Hail in Michigan, May 9 to 10, 20031.75 in hail · 11 eventsA warm front was located across the northern Ohio Valley on the evening of the 9th. Thunderstorms developed along the warm front and moved across southern Lower Michigan late in the evening on the 9th through the early morning hours of the 10th.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Kentucky, May 10, 200317 injured · $5.6 million · F3 · 21 eventsA warm front stalled along the Ohio River, providing the focus for several clusters of thunderstorms to move across northern Kentucky during the early morning, lasting into the afternoon. Rainfall amounts from the thunderstorms generally ranged from three to five inches.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Indiana, May 10, 2003$26,000 · 50 kt wind · 18 eventsA stalled out warm front along the Ohio River provided the focus for several clusters of thunderstorms to move across southeast and east central Indiana from the early morning into the afternoon.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, May 10, 2003$35,000 · 56 kt wind · 1 eventThunderstorm wind gusts damaged a greenhouse near New Florence.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Missouri, May 10, 2003$23,000 · F1 · 44 eventsLarge branch reported down.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Ohio, May 10, 2003$340,000 · 1.75 in hail · 43 eventsA stalled out warm front along the Ohio River provided the focus for several clusters of thunderstorms to move across southern Ohio beginning in the morning and continuing through late afternoon.
• Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Illinois, May 10, 2003$60,000 · F1 · 41 eventsLarge hail broke several windows in Manchester.
• Tornado and Hail in Indiana, May 10, 2003$5,000 · F0 · 22 eventsA few supercells moved across Central Indiana during the late morning and early afternoon of May 10. A weak F0 tornado touched down near Cloverdale dropping a tree on a car and a house.
• Flash Flooding in Indiana, May 10, 200313 eventsSlow moving and heavy precipitation supercells dumped heavy rain across much of Central Indiana causing flash flooding.
• Hail in Oklahoma, May 10, 20031.75 in hail · 20 eventsHail was observed near the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 270.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, May 10, 20032.75 in hail · 14 eventsThe fire department estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 miles an hour at Westport.
• Hail in Arkansas, May 10, 20032.75 in hail · 12 events
• Tornadoes and Hail in Iowa, May 10, 2003$356,000 · F1 · 22 eventsA very intense spring storm system developed over the central Plains and moved east, then northeast across Kansas into eastern Iowa. The low deepened to 986 mb by 06z of the 11th as it passed over La Crosse, WI.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in North Carolina, May 10, 20031 in hail · 12 eventsTrees were blown over, and one fell onto a house.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, May 10, 2003$14 million · 2.75 in hail · 29 eventsA strong spring storm system moved through the Mississippi valley during the late afternoon and evening hours producing widespread severe weather.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 10, 2003F2 · 1 eventA damage survey completed by National Weather Service personnel of Knox County Missouri revealed a 7 mile long tornado path just north of Edina northeast to the Knox Scotland County line. The tornado first started about 4 miles north of Edina along Highway EE.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 10, 2003$250,000 · F0 · 1 eventTornado developed northwest of Edina in Knox County (WFO LSX) and moved northeast, entering Scotland County 4.2 miles ESE of Rutledge at 1650 CST, traveled ENE and exited Scotland County into Clark County at 1657 CST.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 10, 2003$250,000 · F0 · 1 eventTornado developed northwest of Edina in Knox County (WFO LSX) and moved northeast through Scotland County and entered Clark County 2.3 miles WNW of Fairmont at 1657 CST.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 10, 20036 injured · $5.0 million · F2 · 1 eventA tornado formed just north of the Marion Lewis County line and continued northeast for 20 miles, eventually causing major damage in the city of Canton. The tornado first formed southeast of Steffenville where it damaged a barn and other outbuildings.
• Tornado in Iowa, May 10, 2003$1.0 million · F2 · 1 eventTornado developed 1.5 miles west of Argyle at 1728 CST and moved northeast for 11.5 miles before dissipating 1.3 miles North of Viele at 1747 CST.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 20034 injured · F2 · 1 eventThe tornado that hit Canton, Missouri crossed the Mississippi River Lock and Dam 20 just southwest of Meyer. The tornado was weak, F0 in intensity, as it moved east northeast across the Illinois flood plain causing only sporadic tree damage.
• Tornado in Missouri, May 10, 2003F3 · 1 eventAfter crossing the extreme northwest corner of Ralls County, the second tornado from the Monroe County supercell crossed back into Marion County southwest of Ely.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Wisconsin, May 10, 20031 injured · $510,000 · F1 · 14 eventsSevere weather in the form of tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds up to about 56 knots (65 mph) which toppled large trees and power-lines, and large hail, affected parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin on May 10, 2003.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$400,000 · F2 · 1 eventTornado developed in Adams County (WFO LSX) and moved northeast, entering Hancock county 1.2 miles southeast of Tioga at 1749 CST.
• Tornado in Iowa, May 10, 2003$100,000 · F0 · 1 eventMoved ENE from 5.1 west of Birmingham to 1.9 miles northwest of Birmingham. Path length of 4 miles and rated F0.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Illinois, May 10, 2003$1.5 million · 1.75 in hail · 7 eventsA strong spring storm system moved through the Mississippi valley during the late afternoon and evening hours producing widespread severe weather.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003F1 · 1 eventThe supercell storm that spawned tornadoes in Monroe, and Marion Counties of Missouri spawned a third tornado in east-central Adams County, Illinois.
• Tornado in Iowa, May 10, 2003$100,000 · F0 · 1 eventMoved NE from 6.4 miles west southwest of Glasgow to 2.5 miles west northwest of Glasgow. Path length of 5 miles and rated F0.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$400,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado developed in Adams County (WFO LSX) and moved northeast through Hancock County and entered McDonough County at 1830 CST 3.9 miles southeast of Fountain Green. Tornado continued moving northeast passing 1.2 miles south of Sciota and 1.7 miles north of Good Hope.
• Tornado in Iowa, May 10, 2003$100,000 · F0 · 1 eventMoved east northeast from 2.1 south southwest of Lockridge to 2.1 miles southeast of Lockridge and ended just short of the county line. Path length 2.4 miles and rated F0.
• Tornado in Iowa, May 10, 2003$1.0 million · F1 · 1 eventTornado developed 3.3 miles west northwest of Mt Pleasant and moved east northeast passing 2.6 miles north of Mt Pleasant, to 3.5 miles west and 2.2 miles north of Mt Union. The tornado exited into Louisa County 3.1 miles north northeast of Mt Union at 1905 CST.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003F2 · 1 eventThe tornado that went across southeast Adams County entered Brown County about 750 pm CDT southwest of Highway 24 and Timewell. Witnesses observed a multiple vortex tornado that damaged one home, two out-buildings, several machine sheds, and several grain bins.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$300,000 · F1 · 1 eventTornado devleoped in Adams County (WFO LSX) and moved through Hancock and McDonough counties in a general northeast direction and entered Warren County 5.6 miles NNE of Good Hope at 1904 CST.
• Tornado in Iowa, May 10, 2003$1.0 million · F0 · 1 eventTornado developed in Henry County and moved ENE, entering Louisa County 1 mile west of Marsh at 1905 CST. Tornado continued moving ENE, passing 0.4 miles north of Marsh. Near Wapello the tornado began to dissipate but entered Wapello at the junction of G62 and K Avenue.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Illinois, May 10, 200337 injured · $10 million · F3 · 17 eventsA tornado crossed into Schuyler County from Brown County (WFO LSX County Warning Area). It was only on the ground for a short distance before it lifted and dissipated. No damage or injuries were reported.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$100,000 · F0 · 1 eventMoved northeast from 2.7 miles NW of New Boston to 3.7 miles NNW of Joy, passing 0.2 miles north of Mannon. Tornado was originally observed as a funnel cloud in Louisa County Iowa northwest of Toolesboro and crossed the Mississippi River before touching down.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$100,000 · F0 · 1 eventMoved east from 2.2 NNW of MIllersburg to 3.2 miles NE of Millersburg. Length was 2.1 miles and rated F0.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$400,000 · F0 · 1 eventDeveloped 1 mile East of Galva and moved northeast, passing 0.25 miles SE of Kewanee. Tornado continued northeast and exited into Bureau County 2.8 miles ENE of Kewanee at 2010 CST. Path length was 9.8 miles and rated F0.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$50,000 · F0 · 1 eventMoved ENE from 7.4 miles NNE of Aledo to 2.9 miles WNW of Preemption. This area is immediately south of Reynolds, Illinois. Length was 3.8 miles and rated F0.
• Damaging Wind in Illinois, May 10, 2003$500,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm associated with the larger severe weather outbreak of May 10th moved across Bureau county during the evening hours producing high winds.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$250,000 · F0 · 1 eventTornado developed in Henry County 1 mile East of Galva and moved NE entering Bureau County 4.8 miles SW of Neponset at 2010 CST. Tornado continued NE, passing 1.1 miles S of Neponset and 0.8 miles N of Buda.
• Damaging Wind in Iowa, May 10, 2003$2.0 million · 80 kt wind · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm associated with the larger severe weather outbreak of May 10th developed in the evening and moved across Delaware county. A severe macroburst developed just south and east of Manchester, Iowa and produced winds of hurricane force.
• Tornado in Illinois, May 10, 2003$50,000 · F0 · 1 eventDeveloped 2.2 miles NW of Zearing and moved NE until dissipating 1.2 miles S of La Moille. Length 4.1 miles and was rated F0.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Illinois, May 10, 20031.5 in hail · 11 eventsSevere thunderstorms moved northeast across northern Illinois during the late evening hours of May 10th. Penny size hail was reported along U.S. 38 near Cortland in Dekalb county and along U.S. 38 near Maple Park in Kane county.
• Tornado in Arkansas, May 10, 2003F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down briefly over Jackson County to the east-northeast of Newport. Nearly all the damage was confined to the grounds of the Grimes Unit of the Arkansas Department of Correction.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, May 10, 2003$30,000 · 60 kt wind · 3 eventsA tractor shed was destroyed and a grain elevator was damaged. Pieces of awning at the Oak Grove Middle School were blown off. One house was damaged when a trampoline was blown into in. Several large tree limbs were blown down.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Indiana, May 10 to 11, 2003$5,000 · 60 kt wind · 10 eventsSupercell storms produced wind and hail damage.
• Hail in Michigan, May 10 to 11, 2003$250,000 · 1.75 in hail · 9 eventsSeven eights inch diameter hail was reported with a thunderstorm in Jamestown.
• Flash Flood and Damaging Winds in Missouri, May 10 to 11, 2003$21,000 · 65 kt wind · 4 eventsA couple of trees and power poles were knocked down.
• Flash Flood and Damaging Winds in Tennessee, May 10 to 11, 2003$937,000 · 80 kt wind · 14 eventsSix homes and 15 businesses were damaged. Several cars were also damaged.
• Flash Flood in Kentucky, May 10 to 11, 2003$400,000 · 1 eventFlooding caused by torrential thunderstorm downpours forced the closure of U.S. Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 641 in Marion for about 45 minutes.
• Tornado in Kentucky, May 11, 20032 injured · $400,000 · F3 · 1 eventOne home was destroyed, and one home was severely damaged. A mobile home disintegrated, with the frame found one quarter mile away. Several barns or sheds were destroyed. Two vehicles were rolled. Numerous trees were uprooted, and some were blown some distance.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Kentucky, May 11, 20031 death · 17 injured · $16 million · F2 · 33 eventsTwo trees were blown on to houses. One tree was blown on to a car. Numerous other trees were downed in the area. Signs were bent on Buford Road.
• Damaging Winds in Tennessee, May 11, 2003$121,000 · 80 kt wind · 36 eventsSpotter reported trees were blown down.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Mississippi, May 11, 2003$26,000 · 1.75 in hail · 5 eventsSeveral large limbs were blown down.
• Tornadoes in Tennessee, May 11, 20031 injured · $5.0 million · F3 · 6 eventsThere was damage to the roofs of homes and businesses. Several businesses had their signs damaged as well. The Davidson County tornado started about 5.3 miles northeast of downtown Nashville near Riverwood Drive.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, May 11, 2003$25,000 · 100 kt wind · 1 eventA line of severe thunderstorms produced straight-line wind which produced a 2 mile long path of damaged or destroyed trees running along Kentucky Highway 167 near Millsap Hill and Big Pilot Knob.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 11, 2003$15,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were reported down in Clinton.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 11, 2003$15,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, May 11, 2003$100,000 · 80 kt wind · 1 eventA Ravenna grade school had its roof blown off. Also in Ravenna, a porch was blown off of a mobile home. Large trees and power lines were down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 11, 2003$15,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were reported down one mile east of Big Spring.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 11, 2003$15,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were reported down across the county.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, May 11, 2003$15,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were reported down across the county.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Georgia, May 11, 2003$51,000 · 1 in hail · 5 eventsThe Rome News Tribune reported that several trees were blown down in Armuchee and the roof was blown off a chicken house in Cave Spring owned by Coosa Valley Growers. Other than the roof and some insulation, the house did not have any other structural damage.
• Tornado and Damaging Winds in New York, May 11, 2003$310,000 · F1 · 5 eventsStrong thunderstorms moved across the Genesee Valley, Western Finger Lakes and eastern Lake Ontario region during the afternoon hours. The thunderstorm winds, estimated to 65 mph, downed trees in Stafford, Spencerport, and Oswego. Power lines were downed in Adams.

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