U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for August 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023 | United States | 2023-08-04 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for August 4, 2023: 59 hail reports and 139 wind/tornado reports across 21 states. Peak hail reached 1.75 in and peak wind reached 84 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.75 in
- Reports
- 59
- Severe Reports
- 59
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 84 mph
- Reports
- 139
- Tornado Reports
- 8
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 59
- Events within 3 miles
- 71
- Events within 10 miles
- 89
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 1.75 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 139
- Events within 3 miles
- 167
- Events within 10 miles
- 209
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 84 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.75 in | - | Friendsville, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 1 NE Friendsville, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 5 SSE Keyapaha, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 5 ENE East Delhi, NY | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 3 S Ainsworth, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 4 NNE Wray, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 3 NNW Joes, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | Warnerville, NY | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 5 SSW Claremont, NH | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 4 ENE Mc Donough, NY | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 4 ENE Mc Donough, NY | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 7 SSW Walnut Bottom, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | Mapleton, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 5 S Keyapaha, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.50 in | - | Rocky Point Resort, OR | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.25 in | - | Stittville, NY | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 5 N Lyme, NH | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 2 N Schroon Lake, NY | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.25 in | - | Benson, VT | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 ESE Claremont, NH | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 5 SE Knoxville, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 W Russellville, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 W Russellville, MO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-04 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 2 E Malta Bend, MO | NOAA SPC |
Quarter to golf ball sized hail pictures shared by public to broadcast social media. (BGM)
(BGM)
(UNR)
Hail damage to cars and a skylight were also observed. (BGM)
Brown/Rock County EMA reports quarter to golf ball sized hail. (LBF)
Delayed report. Observer reported estimated golf ball sized hail with dents to vehicles. Time is radar estimated. (GLD)
Delayed report via social media. Nickel to golf ball sized hail observed. Time is radar estimated. (GLD)
(ALY)
Report Highlights
- 59 hail reports were logged nationwide on August 4, 2023.
- The largest hail report reached 1.75 in.
- 139 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on August 4, 2023.
- 8 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 198
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2023-08-04T23:54:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Storm chaser reports quarter sized hail and smaller covering ground... quickly melting. (LBF)
2023-08-04T23:47:00Z
Wind Wind report
Multiple trees reported down across the county. Time for the southern half of the county estimated by radar. (TAE)
2023-08-04T23:40:00Z
Wind Wind report
Multiple trees and powerlines down per Franklin County 911 Center. (CTP)
2023-08-04T23:38:00Z
Wind Wind report
EM sent photos of a couple trees down near WCFR Station 2. Time estimated by radar. (TAE)
2023-08-04T23:37:00Z
Wind 60 mph
Caseys Gas Station in Norborne. (EAX)
2023-08-04T23:36:00Z
Wind Wind report
Power outages caused by downed trees and limbs. Time estimated by radar. (TAE)
2023-08-04T23:35:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down in Webb. (TAE)
2023-08-04T23:30:00Z
Wind Wind report
Irrigation Equipment destroyed. (BOU)
2023-08-04T23:30:00Z
Wind Wind report
Photo of a tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar. (BGM)
2023-08-04T23:26:00Z
Wind 59 mph
Mesonet station CO034 I-76 Julesburg. (BOU)
2023-08-04T23:22:00Z
Wind Wind report
One power line reported down due to thunderstorm winds along Sixes Bridge Road. (LWX)
2023-08-04T23:20:00Z
Wind Wind report
Trees reported down. Time estimated by radar. (TAE)