U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for August 31, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 | United States | 2023-08-31 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for August 31, 2023: 3 hail reports and 34 wind/tornado reports across 4 states. Peak hail reached 1.50 in and peak wind reached 74 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.50 in
- Reports
- 3
- Severe Reports
- 3
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 74 mph
- Reports
- 34
- Tornado Reports
- 0
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 3
- Events within 3 miles
- 4
- Events within 10 miles
- 5
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 1.50 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 34
- Events within 3 miles
- 41
- Events within 10 miles
- 51
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 74 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 2 ESE Payson, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Payson, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 12 W Tucson, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 74 mph | - | Arizona City, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 72 mph | - | Sky Harbor Airport, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 71 mph | - | Sky Harbor Airport, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 71 mph | - | Sky Harbor Airport, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 66 mph | - | 4 S Nipton, CA | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 65 mph | - | 2 SSW The Strip, NV | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 65 mph | - | 5 SSE Avondale, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 64 mph | - | 9 SE Marana, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 64 mph | - | 9 SE Marana, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 64 mph | - | 10 SE Maricopa, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 64 mph | - | 9 SE Maricopa, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 62 mph | - | 3 ENE Deer Valley, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 62 mph | - | 5 E New Kingman-Butler, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 61 mph | - | 2 SW Leeds, UT | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 61 mph | - | 2 NW Cedar City, UT | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 61 mph | - | 1 NW Meadview, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 60 mph | - | 4 SSW Kanarraville, UT | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 59 mph | - | 9 SE Maricopa, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 59 mph | - | 3 W Paradise Valley, AZ | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-08-31 | wind | 59 mph | - | 5 WSW Phoenix, AZ | NOAA SPC |
(FGZ)
(FGZ)
Report of quarter sized hail that caused damage to roofing and broke a window. (TWC)
***Delayed report***. (PSR)
ASOS station KPHX Phoenix Sky Hrbr. (PSR)
South winds at 47 mph... gusting to 71 mph. 1/4 mile visibility. (PSR)
Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Sky Harbor Airport. South winds at 47 mph... gusting to 71 mph. (PSR)
High winds lasted from 0406 to 0506. (VEF)
Report Highlights
- 3 hail reports were logged nationwide on August 31, 2023.
- The largest hail report reached 1.50 in.
- 34 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on August 31, 2023.
- 0 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 37
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2023-08-31T23:49:00Z
Wind Wind report
Overturned big rig resulting in the closure of 3 lanes. Heavy rain and wind were reported with this report. Dispatch was unclear if it was a blow over or hydroplane sit (VEF)
2023-08-31T22:40:00Z
Hail 1.50 in
(FGZ)
2023-08-31T22:32:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
(FGZ)
2023-08-31T11:06:00Z
Wind 66 mph
High winds lasted from 0406 to 0506. (VEF)
2023-08-31T09:45:00Z
Wind 61 mph
(VEF)
2023-08-31T08:30:00Z
Wind 59 mph
Time of occurrence estimated from radar and lightning data. (VEF)
2023-08-31T08:11:00Z
Wind 62 mph
Winds of 58 mph or more lasted from 0109-0122 MST. (VEF)
2023-08-31T04:55:00Z
Wind 58 mph
AWOS station KLUF Luke AFB Glendal. (PSR)
2023-08-31T04:53:00Z
Wind 62 mph
ASOS station KDVT Phoenix Deer Vly. (PSR)
2023-08-31T04:51:00Z
Wind 72 mph
ASOS station KPHX Phoenix Sky Hrbr. (PSR)
2023-08-31T04:35:00Z
Wind Wind report
Large 20 year old downed mesquite tree. Blocking road and sitting on car. Palo verdes as well. Spotter ID: MAA16058. (PSR)
2023-08-31T04:25:00Z
Wind 58 mph
Mesonet station SRP34 3.6 SW Glendale (SRP). (PSR)