U.S. Storm Day Summary
Jul 17, 2023 Hail and Storm Summary
Jul 17, 2023 | United States | 2023-07-17 national severe weather summary
Daily hail and wind summary for Jul 17, 2023, with timeline context, related archives, and linked detail pages.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 5.00 in
- Reports
- 179
- Severe Reports
- 179
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 78 mph
- Reports
- 175
- Tornado Reports
- 3
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 5.00 in | - | Garden City, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 4.00 in | - | 1 ESE Harrisonville, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 4.00 in | - | 3 W Garden City, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 3.00 in | - | Windhorst, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 3 SSW Lake Winnebago, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 5 ENE Peculiar, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 8 N Dwtn Gillette, WY | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 2 ESE Harrisonville, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 3.00 in | - | Preston, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 3 ESE Harrisonville, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 5 S Garden City, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 7 SSE Hot Springs, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | Elkton, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | 3 N Elkton, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | 2 SE Centreville, IL | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | Kinsley, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | Kinsley, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | Stover, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | 2 ESE Windhorst, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | hail | 2.50 in | - | Phillipsburg, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 2 SSE Saint Marys, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 5 SW Kinsley, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 SE Prescott Airport, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-17 | wind | 78 mph | - | 5 NW Arlington, WY | NOAA SPC |
Numerous reports of softball sized hail in Garden City. Also received photo of a 5 inch hail stone measured with tape measure. (EAX)
(EAX)
(EAX)
(DDC)
(EAX)
Hail had fallen about 20 minutes prior and was still measuring around 3 inches. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)
(UNR)
Photos of several 3 inch hailstone from east Harrisonville. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)
Report Highlights
- 179 hail reports were logged nationwide on July 17, 2023.
- The largest hail report reached 5.00 in.
- 175 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on July 17, 2023.
- 3 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 354
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2023-07-17T23:56:00Z
Wind Wind report
A FEW TREES WERE DOWNED IN THE LEWISBURG AREA. (ILN)
2023-07-17T23:55:00Z
Wind Wind report
Six power poles snapped just east of the Highway 160 and Highway 34 intersection. (DDC)
2023-07-17T23:50:00Z
Hail 2.75 in
(EAX)
2023-07-17T23:50:00Z
Wind Wind report
Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 8 N Tucson. Trees and power poles down and roof damage. Time estimated from radar. (TWC)
2023-07-17T23:49:00Z
Wind Wind report
Construction barriers blow into the roadway and multiple signs down. Times estimated based on radar. (LCH)
2023-07-17T23:49:00Z
Wind Wind report
Large tree uprooted and fell onto a garage causing moderate roof damage. Also a car sustained damage from the fallen tree. Numerous tree limbs blown down as well. Via p (LSX)
2023-07-17T23:48:00Z
Wind Wind report
Late reports of thunderstorm winds downing at least two trees in east central Morgan County. Time estimated by radar. (IND)
2023-07-17T23:47:00Z
Wind 58 mph
NV DOT sensor APXNV at Interstate 15 Southbound at Highway 93 measured a wind gust of 58 mph from a nearby thunderstorm. (VEF)
2023-07-17T23:47:00Z
Wind Wind report
Multiple trees down along Tanners Run Road and SR 124. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)
2023-07-17T23:47:00Z
Wind Wind report
Late report of thunderstorm winds downing power lines and a fire at 2627 South County Road 675 East. Time estimated by radar. (IND)
2023-07-17T23:46:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 1 INCH HAIL. (ILN)
2023-07-17T23:45:00Z
Hail 2.00 in
Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.). (SGF)