Storm reports for May 28, 2009

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On May 28, 2009, 50 hail, 73 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 18 states. The largest hail reported was 1.75″ (golf ball size) in Winkler County, TX.

Storm day runs 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern (12:00–12:00 UTC), the convention the Storm Prediction Center uses. Radar hail estimates start October 2019.

Storm reports by state

Cities with hail reported within 5 miles

Hail reports (50)

Damage, injuries and deaths

National Weather Service offices recorded about $2.5 million in property damage from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (123 events in 18 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.

What the National Weather Service wrote

• Tulare County, CA (near Orosi) · Thunderstorm wind 58 mph · $1.5 million
  “NWS officials toured damage around the town of Orosi in Tulare County. Extensive wind damage from thunderstorm outflow in the town was evident. Several homes exhibited minor roof damage. Fences and trees were damaged or downed. Property damages were estimated.”
• Tulare County, CA (near Linnell) · Hail 1.50″ · $125,000
  “A trained NWS spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail (1.5 inches in diameter) 6 miles east of Orange Cove. The large hail caused broken windows, roof damage, dented metal and damaged windshields on cars.”
• Fayette County, PA (near Masontown) · Thunderstorm wind 58 mph · $75,000
  “Law enforcement reported power lines down on Massmore Rd, Outcrop rd, and on Masontown Rd near Masontown.”
• Monongalia County, WV (near Fieldcrest) · Thunderstorm wind 58 mph · $75,000
  “Emergency management reported trees and power lines down in Morgantown.”
• Monongalia County, WV (near Fieldcrest) · Thunderstorm wind 58 mph · $75,000
  “Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down in Morgantown.”
• Lorain County, OH (near Elyria) · Thunderstorm wind 60 mph · $60,000
  “A thunderstorm downburst caused damage in Elyria. Winds estimated to be at least 60 mph tore a large section of roof off of a church. Several trees were knocked near the church as well.”

Event narratives from NWS Storm Data, shortened. Up to six per day, chosen by deaths, injuries, damage and size.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Storm Events Database, as entered by National Weather Service offices; data through July 31, 2026. Damage is in dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation.

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