U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for August 17, 2024
Aug 17, 2024 | United States | 2024-08-17 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for August 17, 2024: 29 hail reports and 386 wind/tornado reports across 26 states. Peak hail reached 1.50 in and peak wind reached 82 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.50 in
- Reports
- 29
- Severe Reports
- 29
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 82 mph
- Reports
- 386
- Tornado Reports
- 0
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 29
- Events within 3 miles
- 35
- Events within 10 miles
- 44
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 1.50 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 386
- Events within 3 miles
- 463
- Events within 10 miles
- 579
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 82 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 3 SE Dalton, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.50 in | - | Zigzag, OR | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 S Mozelle, KY | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 3 ESE Trimble, KY | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 S Oggs Station, KY | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 N West Union, OH | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 S Wooster, OH | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 8 SE Triana, AL | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | East Brainerd, TN | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 S Trenton, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 W Brentwood, OH | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | E Wintersville, OH | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 3 N Tilton, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 N Claremont, NC | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 SSE Hills Creek Reser, OR | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 SSE Hills Creek Reser, OR | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 ENE Blue River, OR | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 ENE Blue River, OR | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 3 SSE Three Lynx, OR | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Blackjoe, KY | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | wind | 82 mph | - | 3 NNW Winchester, KY | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | wind | 81 mph | - | 10 NE Atlantic City, WY | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | wind | 77 mph | - | 1 NE Winner, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-17 | wind | 75 mph | - | 13 E Wallsburg, UT | NOAA SPC |
Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (FFC)
Picture of ping pong sized hail on Facebook. Time estimated from radar. (PQR)
A social media report of hail up to half dollar size was received with pictures. The hail fell off of US 421 at Elmer Lane between Mozelle and Helton closer to Mozelle. (JKL)
Half dollar size hail was reported via social media with pictures included. The event occurred at a residence on Springs Road to the southwest of Somerset not far from (JKL)
. (JKL)
(ILN)
Quarter size hail. (CLE)
One inch diameter hail reported on Deaton Road. Time estimated by radar. (HUN)
Report Highlights
- 29 hail reports were logged nationwide on August 17, 2024.
- The largest hail report reached 1.50 in.
- 386 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on August 17, 2024.
- 0 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 415
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2024-08-17T23:59:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
A public report of hail was received via Twitter with pictures from a location east of Harlan off of KY 38 on Shell Hollow Road also known as Eubank Road. (JKL)
2024-08-17T23:59:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Quarter-sized hail reported by spotter CA-142 AT Mt. Hood Village. (PQR)
2024-08-17T23:58:00Z
Wind Wind report
Numerous trees down along US 1.27 in the north part of the county. (LMK)
2024-08-17T23:55:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree downed along Craven Road near Dixson Road. (FFC)
2024-08-17T23:53:00Z
Wind 60 mph
ASOS station KRWL 1 ENE Rawlins. (CYS)
2024-08-17T23:52:00Z
Wind Wind report
Several trees down near Hwy 60 from Tomacheche Trail to Summit Chase on Price Rd and Southers Rd. (FFC)
2024-08-17T23:52:00Z
Wind Wind report
Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WNW Warriors Mark. Multiple large tree limbs down along PA-350 heading into Warriors Mark. Road littered with tree debris. (CTP)
2024-08-17T23:50:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree downed along Indian Creek Road near Lovvorn Mill Road. (FFC)
2024-08-17T23:42:00Z
Wind Wind report
Branches of 1.00 in diameter breaking. Railroad crossing arm broke from wind gust. (PQR)
2024-08-17T23:40:00Z
Wind Wind report
Trained spotter shared pictures of a couple of open faced barns destroyed. Power poles were also broken which resulted in 400 power outages in the area. (LMK)
2024-08-17T23:36:00Z
Wind Wind report
Trees down near the intersection of Plainview Church Road and Proctor Mill Road. (LMK)
2024-08-17T23:35:00Z
Wind Wind report
Trees were reported down on GA-5 at the Alabama and Georgia state line. (FFC)