U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for July 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023 | United States | 2023-07-28 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for July 28, 2023: 189 hail reports and 718 wind/tornado reports across 28 states. Peak hail reached 4.50 in and peak wind reached 95 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 4.50 in
- Reports
- 189
- Severe Reports
- 189
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 95 mph
- Reports
- 718
- Tornado Reports
- 16
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 189
- Events within 3 miles
- 227
- Events within 10 miles
- 284
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 4.50 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 718
- Events within 3 miles
- 862
- Events within 10 miles
- 1077
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 95 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 4.50 in | - | 1 ESE Fremont, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 4.00 in | - | 1 NE Saronville, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 4.00 in | - | 2 E West Salem, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 2 E Fremont, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 3 NE Bloomer, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 3.00 in | - | Saronville, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 1 NW West Salem, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 3.00 in | - | Galesville, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 3.00 in | - | 1 NW West Salem, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 3 ENE Fremont, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 1 SE Fremont, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 2 N Elkhorn, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 3 N Denver, IA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 3 E Holmen, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | Bangor, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 3 E Holmen, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | 2 NE West Salem, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.75 in | - | Bangor, WI | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.50 in | - | Fremont, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | hail | 2.50 in | - | 2 N Elkhorn, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 4 ENE Popejoy, IA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 4 N Iowa Falls, IA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | Andrew, IA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-07-28 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 E Clinton, IA | NOAA SPC |
Picture of a hailstone compared to a dollar bill. Delayed report. (OAX)
Report via the Media. Time estimated from radar. (GID)
Social media photo with rulers for reference. (ARX)
Photo sent... measured with a ruler. Delayed report. (OAX)
Spiky hail. Most hail stones were 2 in diameter but the largest was 3 in from spike to spike. (MPX)
3.25 inch Hail reported via Facebook with picture of multiple stones along side a tape measure. (GID)
Verified by picture. (ARX)
Measured and confirmed with photo. (ARX)
Report Highlights
- 189 hail reports were logged nationwide on July 28, 2023.
- The largest hail report reached 4.50 in.
- 718 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on July 28, 2023.
- 16 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 907
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2023-07-28T23:55:00Z
Hail 2.00 in
Corrects location of previous hail report from Ogema. A photo was received via a TV partner of a hailstone and a tape measure. The largest axis of the hail was 2 inches (DLH)
2023-07-28T23:55:00Z
Hail 2.00 in
A photo was received via a TV partner of a hailstone and a tape measure. The largest axis of the hail was 2 inches in diameter. (DLH)
2023-07-28T23:52:00Z
Hail 2.75 in
(ARX)
2023-07-28T23:50:00Z
Wind Wind report
Numerous trees... branches and wires blew down around Joppa. (LWX)
2023-07-28T23:50:00Z
Wind Wind report
Dozens of trees... branches and wires blew down around Bel Air. (LWX)
2023-07-28T23:50:00Z
Wind Wind report
Hundreds of trees blew down around Pylesville and Norrisville. Trees blew down onto a house in the 1900 block of Neal Road. Numerous trees blew down along MD-136 Harkin (LWX)
2023-07-28T23:48:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Accompanied with estimated 60 mph wind gust from Wellsburg to Grundy Center area. (DMX)
2023-07-28T23:48:00Z
Wind Wind report
Trees down on wires. (CTP)
2023-07-28T23:47:00Z
Wind Wind report
Multiple trees down in the City of Charlottesville per 911 center. (LWX)
2023-07-28T23:47:00Z
Wind Wind report
Large branches down and several trees split or snapped off. (ARX)
2023-07-28T23:45:00Z
Hail 3.00 in
Verified by picture. (ARX)
2023-07-28T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Numerous trees blew down around Kingsville and Pleasant Furnace... including one onto a car in the 800 block of Petem Road. (LWX)