U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for February 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 | United States | 2024-02-29 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for February 29, 2024: 1 hail reports and 2 wind/tornado reports across 3 states. Peak hail reached 1.25 in and peak wind reached 71 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.25 in
- Reports
- 1
- Severe Reports
- 1
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 71 mph
- Reports
- 2
- Tornado Reports
- 0
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 1
- Events within 3 miles
- 1
- Events within 10 miles
- 2
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 1.25 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 2
- Events within 3 miles
- 2
- Events within 10 miles
- 3
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 71 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 5 NE Montpelier, LA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-02-29 | wind | 71 mph | - | 15 N Parker, ID | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-02-29 | wind | Wind report | - | 4 NW Smith River, CA | NOAA SPC |
Video and image of hail up to half-dollar size along highway 1045 west of Amite shared via social media. Time estimated by radar. (LIX)
Mesonet station GASI1 Gas Caves. (PIH)
Tree in roadway with three branches blocking both lanes. (EKA)
Report Highlights
- 1 hail reports were logged nationwide on February 29, 2024.
- The largest hail report reached 1.25 in.
- 2 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on February 29, 2024.
- 0 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 3
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2024-02-29T06:29:00Z
Hail 1.25 in
Video and image of hail up to half-dollar size along highway 1045 west of Amite shared via social media. Time estimated by radar. (LIX)
2024-02-29T06:23:00Z
Wind 71 mph
Mesonet station GASI1 Gas Caves. (PIH)
2024-02-29T04:55:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree in roadway with three branches blocking both lanes. (EKA)