Storm reports for May 29, 2012

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On May 29, 2012, 323 hail, 258 damaging-wind and 5 tornado reports were logged across 23 states. The largest hail reported was 5.00″ (softball size) in Canadian County, OK.

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 (323)

Showing the 300 largest of 323.

Damage, injuries and deaths

National Weather Service offices recorded about $454 million in property damage, $290,000 in crop damage, 2 injuries and 1 death from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (586 events in 23 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.

What the National Weather Service wrote

• Orangeburg County, SC (near Great Branch) · Thunderstorm wind 63 mph · $4,000 · 1 death
  “Highway Patrol reported trees down near Hwy 400 and Cut Off Road. One tree fell on a Chevy Tahoe killing its occupant.”
• Seneca County, NY (near Rose Hill) · Thunderstorm wind 90 mph · $30,000 · 1 injury
  “The path of the storm started along route 96A in the town of Fayette, just east of Seneca Lake. Here a barn was destroyed with estimated wind speeds of 80 to 90 mph. Scattered damage continued to the northeast through the town of Fayette across route 96 near Christler Road.”
• Wichita County, TX (near Burkburnett) · Thunderstorm wind 70 mph · $15,000 · 1 injury
  “A semi was blown off of Daniels road. The driver sustained minor injuries. Damages are estimated.”
• Oklahoma County, OK (near Nichols Hills) · Hail 2.75″ · $250 million
  “Widespread hail damage was reported with sizes ranging from 1.25 to 2.75 inches. 8,000 to 10,000 vehicles and numerous homes were damaged in the Edmond and Nichols Hills areas. Monetary damages were based on estimates from several media outlets.”
• Oklahoma County, OK (near (Okc)Will Rogers Apt) · Hail 3.00″ · $150 million
  “Numerous reports of damage were received from the Oklahoma City area along with at least two injuries. Multiple power poles were toppled and several buildings received window and roof damage. Vehicles were also damaged due to the large hail.”
• Cleveland County, OK (near Norman) · Thunderstorm wind 70 mph · $1 million
  “Spotter reported 70 mph wind gusts with several street signs blown down. Numerous homes received light to moderate fence damage with some minor roof damage. Monetary damages are estimated.”

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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