U.S. Storm Day Summary

U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023 | United States | 2023-05-31 national severe weather summary

National storm summary for May 31, 2023: 28 hail reports and 61 wind/tornado reports across 10 states. Peak hail reached 2.75 in and peak wind reached 77 mph.

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Impacted Places

CUSTER, SD9 SE Mcdonald, NM5 E Mcdonald, NM7 W Hinton, OK1 ENE CUSTER, SD2 N Chilili, NM8 NW Monument, NM5 ESE Lovington, NM8 S Gladiola, NM2 E Little Chute, WI4 W Midway, NMDexter, NM2 E Midway, NM1 NNE CUSTER, SD3 NW CUSTER, SD1 WNW Northglenn, CO2 SW Barr Lake, CO1 WSW Delafield, WI1 NNE Northglenn, CO1 W Firestone, CO1 ENE Frederick, CO2 SSW Encino, NM5 N Fort Sumner, NM3 WNW Brush, CO

Hail Stats

Max Report
2.75 in
Reports
28
Severe Reports
28

Wind Stats

Max Gust
77 mph
Reports
61
Tornado Reports
3

Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)

hail

Events within 1 mile
28
Events within 3 miles
34
Events within 10 miles
42
Severe days within 10 miles
1
Max within 10 miles
2.75 in

wind

Events within 1 mile
61
Events within 3 miles
73
Events within 10 miles
92
Severe days within 10 miles
1
Max within 10 miles
77 mph

Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)

DateHazardIntensityDistanceLocationSource
2023-05-31hail2.75 in-1 ENE CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.75 in-CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.50 in-CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.50 in-2 SW Barr Lake, CONOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.50 in-CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.50 in-20 SSE Mesa, NMNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-Dexter, NMNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-1 NNE CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-1 ENE CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-3 WNW Brush, CONOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-4 NW Brush, CONOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.25 in-4 E Elida, NMNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.00 in-2 E Little Chute, WINOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.00 in-4 W Midway, NMNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.00 in-2 E Midway, NMNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.00 in-3 NW CUSTER, SDNOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.00 in-1 WNW Northglenn, CONOAA SPC
2023-05-31hail1.00 in-1 WSW Delafield, WINOAA SPC
2023-05-31tornadoTornado UNK-5 W Woodstock, ILNOAA SPC
2023-05-31tornadoTornado UNK-15 SW Ramon, NMNOAA SPC
2023-05-31tornadoTornado UNK-3 N Vaughn, NMNOAA SPC
2023-05-31wind77 mph-11 NNW Slash Ranch, TXNOAA SPC

HAIL BREAKING ON IMPACT. (UNR)

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MPING REPORT (UNR)

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Report Highlights

  • 28 hail reports were logged nationwide on May 31, 2023.
  • The largest hail report reached 2.75 in.
  • 61 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on May 31, 2023.
  • 3 tornado reports were included in this day summary.

Data & Methodology

Noaa Spc
89
  • Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.

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Timeline

  1. 2023-05-31T23:46:00Z

    Wind 59 mph

    Observed by WT Mesonet. (AMA)

  2. 2023-05-31T23:46:00Z

    Wind 59 mph

    Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Bootleg. Observed by WT Mesonet. (AMA)

  3. 2023-05-31T23:34:00Z

    Wind 60 mph

    (CYS)

  4. 2023-05-31T23:28:00Z

    Wind 65 mph

    WYDOT mesonet station reported wind gust from thunderstorm outflow. (CYS)

  5. 2023-05-31T23:16:00Z

    Wind 65 mph

    Mesonet station CO128 US 85 Wyoming Border. (BOU)

  6. 2023-05-31T23:10:00Z

    Wind 64 mph

    (OUN)

  7. 2023-05-31T23:05:00Z

    Wind 58 mph

    (OUN)

  8. 2023-05-31T23:01:00Z

    Tornado Tornado UNK

    Based on storm chaser reports on social media there was a brief tornado north of Vaughn in rural areas. (ABQ)

  9. 2023-05-31T23:00:00Z

    Wind 59 mph

    (OUN)

  10. 2023-05-31T22:48:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Multiple overturned irrigation systems. Survey estimates wind speeds at 110 mph. (MAF)

  11. 2023-05-31T22:47:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Outbuilding nearly destroyed... only ends remain standing. Estimated windspeed 112 mph. (MAF)

  12. 2023-05-31T22:47:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Sheep shed completely destroyed. Estimated windspeed 112 mph. (MAF)