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U.S. Storm Day Summary

U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for August 18, 2024

Aug 18, 2024 | United States | 2024-08-18 national severe weather summary

National storm summary for August 18, 2024: 40 hail reports and 347 wind/tornado reports across 18 states. Peak hail reached 2.00 in and peak wind reached 79 mph.

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Impacted Places

Tuckahoe, VA1 SE Tuckahoe, VA3 W Laurel, VA2 NE Tuckahoe, VA2 E Short Pump, VAHackneyville, AL3 SSW Hillabee Creek, ALWard, ARAustin, AR1 SE Hooker, ARDover, AR1 SSW Millersburg, PA2 SSE Millersburg, PA1 SSW Hardwick, GA3 S Troutman, NC3 SE Breckenridge, OK3 SW Missoula, MT3 NE Troy, AL2 NE Russum, MS11 SW Valley Park, MS1 SSE De Funiak Springs, FL1 SSW Country Club Esta, ALSkippack, PA1 NE Pinson, AL

Hail Stats

Max Report
2.00 in
Reports
40
Severe Reports
40

Wind Stats

Max Gust
79 mph
Reports
347
Tornado Reports
0

Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)

hail

Events within 1 mile
40
Events within 3 miles
48
Events within 10 miles
60
Severe days within 10 miles
1
Max within 10 miles
2.00 in

wind

Events within 1 mile
347
Events within 3 miles
416
Events within 10 miles
521
Severe days within 10 miles
1
Max within 10 miles
79 mph

Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)

DateHazardIntensityDistanceLocationSource
2024-08-18hail2.00 in-Tuckahoe, VANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail2.00 in-Ward, ARNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.75 in-1 ENE Alexander City, ALNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.75 in-Kellyton, ALNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.75 in-3 N North Fork, IDNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.75 in-1 ENE Story, ARNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.50 in-3 W Laurel, VANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.50 in-Ward, ARNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.50 in-2 W Alexander City, ALNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.50 in-Farmington, ARNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.25 in-1 SE Tuckahoe, VANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.25 in-2 NE Tuckahoe, VANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.25 in-3 ESE Short Pump, VANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.25 in-2 E Short Pump, VANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.25 in-2 E Short Pump, VANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.25 in-3 SW El Paso, ARNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.00 in-1 SSW Country Club Esta, ALNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.00 in-Skippack, PANOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.00 in-1 NE Pinson, ALNOAA SPC
2024-08-18hail1.00 in-2 WSW New Site, ALNOAA SPC
2024-08-18wind79 mph-3 SE Breckenridge, OKNOAA SPC
2024-08-18wind76 mph-3 SE Breckenridge, OKNOAA SPC
2024-08-18wind72 mph-6 NW Missoula, MTNOAA SPC
2024-08-18wind69 mph-1 NW Perry, GANOAA SPC

Public reports from social media show large hail estimated to be around two inches in diameter in the Tuckahoe area. Time estimated from radar. (AKQ)

(LZK)

(BMX)

Corrects previous hail report from Kellyton. (BMX)

Strong winds also with tree branches down. (MSO)

Corrects previous hail report from 1 ENE Story. Estimated golf ball size hail. (LZK)

Trained spotter reported three solar pathway lights damaged from the hail with a fourth destroyed... window screen damage to a home... and hail dents in vehicles includ (AKQ)

(LZK)

Report Highlights

  • 40 hail reports were logged nationwide on August 18, 2024.
  • The largest hail report reached 2.00 in.
  • 347 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on August 18, 2024.
  • 0 tornado reports were included in this day summary.

Data & Methodology

Noaa Spc
387
  • Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.

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  1. 2024-08-18T23:59:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Tops snapped out of multiple trees and a few trees downed in the area of Kahlston Rd. Metal sheathing blown down from beneath a covered shopping center walkway. (LWX)

  2. 2024-08-18T23:58:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Local law enforcement reported a powerline down near W Main St east of Duncan MS along with a few downed trees. (JAN)

  3. 2024-08-18T23:53:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Tree limbs blown down. (LZK)

  4. 2024-08-18T23:52:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Trees blown down. (LZK)

  5. 2024-08-18T23:50:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Tree down on Elaine Drive and Mary Ann Street. (FFC)

  6. 2024-08-18T23:50:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Tree reported down in eastern Freemont. (RAH)

  7. 2024-08-18T23:45:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Several trees blown down in the Garrett Bridge area. (LZK)

  8. 2024-08-18T23:45:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    20 foot tall tree down along Eastside Hwy. (MSO)

  9. 2024-08-18T23:37:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Some trees blown over. (LZK)

  10. 2024-08-18T23:32:00Z

    Wind 61 mph

    (BMX)

  11. 2024-08-18T23:30:00Z

    Hail 1.00 in

    Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TSA)

  12. 2024-08-18T23:30:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Randolph County EM reports trees down across the county. (TAE)