U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for October 12, 2023
Oct 12, 2023 | United States | 2023-10-12 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for October 12, 2023: 4 hail reports and 13 wind/tornado reports across 5 states. Peak hail reached 1.50 in and peak wind reached 63 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.50 in
- Reports
- 4
- Severe Reports
- 4
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 63 mph
- Reports
- 13
- Tornado Reports
- 7
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 4
- Events within 3 miles
- 5
- Events within 10 miles
- 6
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 1.50 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 13
- Events within 3 miles
- 16
- Events within 10 miles
- 20
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 63 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-12 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 4 S Odessa, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 SE Hildreth, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 SSW Upland, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 NNW Campbell, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 7 N Arlington, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 5 NE Bertrand, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 4 S Overton, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 2 E Hildreth, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 1 SE Prosser, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 SSW Doniphan, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 6 NNE Ellsworth, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | wind | 63 mph | - | Hastings, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | wind | Wind report | - | 5 NW University of Flor, FL | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | wind | Wind report | - | 4 NNE Oleno State Park, FL | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | wind | Wind report | - | 3 SW Lake Butler, FL | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | wind | Wind report | - | 5 NE Bertrand, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2023-10-12 | wind | Wind report | - | De Smet, SD | NOAA SPC |
Report from spotter relayed by EM. (GID)
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GID)
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GID)
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GID)
[Landspout] Media called in a report they received of a landspout. Pictures on social media also showed the well defined landspout over mostly open land. (PUB)
Storm chaser social media report and photo confirms a tornado in this area that touched down at 205pm and lasted about 4 minutes. Small bowl that turned into a cone and (GID)
Storm chaser video and report confirms brief touchdown near I-80 just east of the Overton exit. Not fully condensed but debris visible. Time estimated from radar. (GID)
Just touched down. Storm chaser report via NWSChat. (GID)
Report Highlights
- 4 hail reports were logged nationwide on October 12, 2023.
- The largest hail report reached 1.50 in.
- 13 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on October 12, 2023.
- 7 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 17
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2023-10-12T22:15:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
[Landspout] Report came into the NWS via social media. (ICT)
2023-10-12T22:04:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Very brief rope tornado reported by a few storm chasers and also fire department personnel...1 mile west of Hwy 281. (GID)
2023-10-12T21:45:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Radar debris signature started at this time and lasted 5-10 minutes as it tracked into Hall County. Based on radar data. No known damage at this time. (GID)
2023-10-12T21:38:00Z
Wind 63 mph
Unofficial weather station. (GID)
2023-10-12T21:06:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GID)
2023-10-12T20:52:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GID)
2023-10-12T20:49:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GID)
2023-10-12T20:46:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Just touched down. Storm chaser report via NWSChat. (GID)
2023-10-12T20:32:00Z
Hail 1.50 in
Report from spotter relayed by EM. (GID)
2023-10-12T19:20:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Storm chaser video and report confirms brief touchdown near I-80 just east of the Overton exit. Not fully condensed but debris visible. Time estimated from radar. (GID)
2023-10-12T19:05:00Z
Wind Wind report
Windows blown out of a building. (GID)
2023-10-12T19:05:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Storm chaser social media report and photo confirms a tornado in this area that touched down at 205pm and lasted about 4 minutes. Small bowl that turned into a cone and (GID)