U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025 | United States | 2025-05-21 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for May 21, 2025: 6 hail reports and 15 wind/tornado reports across 8 states. Peak hail reached 1.00 in and peak wind reached 66 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.00 in
- Reports
- 6
- Severe Reports
- 6
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 66 mph
- Reports
- 15
- Tornado Reports
- 6
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 6
- Events within 3 miles
- 7
- Events within 10 miles
- 9
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 1.00 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 15
- Events within 3 miles
- 18
- Events within 10 miles
- 23
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 66 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-21 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 SSW Zachary, LA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 E Livonia, LA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 WNW Greenwell Spring, LA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 3 ESE Maxwell, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 NNE Iron Gates, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Parsons, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 NW Shanor-Northvue, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 S West Sunbury, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 2 N Buffalo, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 1 SE McGovern, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | Finleyville, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 1 NW Waleska, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | 66 mph | - | 7 NNE Tasco, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | 1 SW Hinson, FL | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | 2 S Hilliard, FL | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | 3 NW Shanor-Northvue, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | 2 ENE Portersville, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | Finleyville, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | Finleyville, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | 2 SSW Arlington, TN | NOAA SPC |
| 2025-05-21 | wind | Wind report | - | 2 NNE Lakeland, TN | NOAA SPC |
Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail near Zachary. (LIX)
A picture and video on social media showed 1 inch sized hail along Wye Road near Lakeland. (LIX)
A picture on social media showed 1 inch sized hail in Central. (LIX)
(LBF)
(SGF)
(ICT)
CCTV video from the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company shows likely tornado lifting roof off Center Twp salt shelter. (PBZ)
EF0 confirmed tornado due to tree damage. (PBZ)
Report Highlights
- 6 hail reports were logged nationwide on May 21, 2025.
- The largest hail report reached 1.00 in.
- 15 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on May 21, 2025.
- 6 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 21
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2025-05-21T21:19:00Z
Wind Wind report
Photo showing siding pulled off building in Finleyville. Exact location TBD. Timing estimated based on radar. (PBZ)
2025-05-21T21:19:00Z
Wind Wind report
Report and photo of 2 trees uprooted. Timing estimated based on radar. (PBZ)
2025-05-21T21:19:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Tornado confirmed with damage noted near the Gastonville area. (PBZ)
2025-05-21T21:06:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
(LBF)
2025-05-21T21:02:00Z
Wind Wind report
Report of a tree down blocking the roadway along New Castle Road near Moraine State Park. (PBZ)
2025-05-21T21:00:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
This report designates peak intensity of tornado in Washington County in the Houston area. Survey team identified a tornado with peak intensity of EF1 began west of Hou (PBZ)
2025-05-21T20:48:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Based on damage reports provided to NWS... a brief EF0 tornado (max wind 65 mph) began near Oakleaf Rd... crossed Willow Rd and likely weakened toward Lynn Portal Rd. D (PBZ)
2025-05-21T20:40:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
EF0 confirmed tornado due to tree damage. (PBZ)
2025-05-21T20:37:00Z
Wind Wind report
CCTV video from the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company shows possible tornado lifting roof off Center Twp salt shelter. (PBZ)
2025-05-21T20:37:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
CCTV video from the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company shows likely tornado lifting roof off Center Twp salt shelter. (PBZ)
2025-05-21T20:29:00Z
Wind 66 mph
Delayed report. WxUnderground KKSHOXIE18. (GLD)
2025-05-21T18:20:00Z
Wind Wind report
911 Call Center reported tree down on power lines. Time estimated based on radar. (JAX)