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.
Already have access? Open live map.
Impacted Places
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)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 1 ENE CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.75 in | - | CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.50 in | - | CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 2 SW Barr Lake, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.50 in | - | CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 20 SSE Mesa, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | Dexter, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 NNE CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 ENE CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 3 WNW Brush, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 4 NW Brush, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 4 E Elida, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 E Little Chute, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 W Midway, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 E Midway, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 3 NW CUSTER, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 WNW Northglenn, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 WSW Delafield, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 5 W Woodstock, IL | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 15 SW Ramon, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 N Vaughn, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-05-31 | wind | 77 mph | - | 11 NNW Slash Ranch, TX | NOAA SPC |
HAIL BREAKING ON IMPACT. (UNR)
(UNR)
MPING REPORT (UNR)
(BOU)
(UNR)
(ABQ)
(UNR)
(ABQ)
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.
Explore More Reports
Browse Storm Indexes
Day Summary Archives
Recent Day Summaries
- Mar 7, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for March 7, 2026
- Mar 6, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for March 6, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for March 5, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for March 4, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for March 3, 2026
- Mar 1, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for March 1, 2026
- Feb 28, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for February 28, 2026
- Feb 26, 2026 · U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for February 26, 2026
Timeline
2023-05-31T23:46:00Z
Wind 59 mph
Observed by WT Mesonet. (AMA)
2023-05-31T23:46:00Z
Wind 59 mph
Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Bootleg. Observed by WT Mesonet. (AMA)
2023-05-31T23:34:00Z
Wind 60 mph
(CYS)
2023-05-31T23:28:00Z
Wind 65 mph
WYDOT mesonet station reported wind gust from thunderstorm outflow. (CYS)
2023-05-31T23:16:00Z
Wind 65 mph
Mesonet station CO128 US 85 Wyoming Border. (BOU)
2023-05-31T23:10:00Z
Wind 64 mph
(OUN)
2023-05-31T23:05:00Z
Wind 58 mph
(OUN)
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)
2023-05-31T23:00:00Z
Wind 59 mph
(OUN)
2023-05-31T22:48:00Z
Wind Wind report
Multiple overturned irrigation systems. Survey estimates wind speeds at 110 mph. (MAF)
2023-05-31T22:47:00Z
Wind Wind report
Outbuilding nearly destroyed... only ends remain standing. Estimated windspeed 112 mph. (MAF)
2023-05-31T22:47:00Z
Wind Wind report
Sheep shed completely destroyed. Estimated windspeed 112 mph. (MAF)