U.S. Storm Day Summary
Mar 16, 2024 Hail and Storm Summary
Mar 16, 2024 | United States | 2024-03-16 national severe weather summary
Daily hail and wind summary for Mar 16, 2024, with timeline context, related archives, and linked detail pages.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.25 in
- Reports
- 2
- Severe Reports
- 2
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 60 mph
- Reports
- 2
- Tornado Reports
- 0
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-16 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 6 WSW High Island, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-03-16 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 6 WSW High Island, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-03-16 | wind | 60 mph | - | 8 SE Seadrift, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-03-16 | wind | Wind report | - | Sinton, TX | NOAA SPC |
Social media user observed widespread hail in Gilchrist with a maximum diameter of 1.25 inches. (HGX)
Report on social media of 1.25 inch hail in Gilchrist. (HGX)
Tempest weather station measured a gust to 60 MPH. (CRP)
Reports of trees and utility poles down in Sinton between Hugh and Short streets near Business 77. Time estimated from radar. (CRP)
Report Highlights
- 2 hail reports were logged nationwide on March 16, 2024.
- The largest hail report reached 1.25 in.
- 2 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on March 16, 2024.
- 0 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 4
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2024-03-16T13:10:00Z
Wind 60 mph
Tempest weather station measured a gust to 60 MPH. (CRP)
2024-03-16T09:55:00Z
Hail 1.25 in
Report on social media of 1.25 inch hail in Gilchrist. (HGX)
2024-03-16T09:54:00Z
Hail 1.25 in
Social media user observed widespread hail in Gilchrist with a maximum diameter of 1.25 inches. (HGX)
2024-03-16T07:30:00Z
Wind Wind report
Reports of trees and utility poles down in Sinton between Hugh and Short streets near Business 77. Time estimated from radar. (CRP)