U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for August 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024 | United States | 2024-08-29 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for August 29, 2024: 24 hail reports and 268 wind/tornado reports across 21 states. Peak hail reached 2.50 in and peak wind reached 80 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 2.50 in
- Reports
- 24
- Severe Reports
- 24
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 80 mph
- Reports
- 268
- Tornado Reports
- 11
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 24
- Events within 3 miles
- 29
- Events within 10 miles
- 36
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 2.50 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 268
- Events within 3 miles
- 322
- Events within 10 miles
- 402
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 80 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 2.50 in | - | 2 SSE Countryside, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 2.00 in | - | 2 ESE Countryside, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 2 N Sterling Park, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 3 NW Mill Hall, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 1 ESE Countryside, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.50 in | - | Boyds, MD | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 2 SW Germantown, MD | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.25 in | - | Berlin, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 ENE Holly Corner, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 2 ENE Roswell, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 2 SW Alpharetta, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 SSE Alpharetta, GA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Saint Paul, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 N Round Lake, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | South Park Township, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 6 S Tilden, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 3 E Claysburg, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Herndon, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 NE Sterling Park, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 N Sterling Park, VA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 1 SSW Roaring Spring, PA | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 WNW Genola, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 SSE Oak Grove, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2024-08-29 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 3 N Andover, MN | NOAA SPC |
Hail 2.5 inches in diameter reported on Ridgetop Circle in Sterling. Numerous vehicles with broken windshields. (LWX)
Delayed Report. Numerous reports recieved from public... broadcast media showing hail up to at least 2 inches in diameter in the Cascades area. Hail measured 2.3 inch o (LWX)
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reported via EMA video. (CTP)
Ping pong ball sized hail near the intersection of Algonkian Pkwy and Countryside Blvd. (LWX)
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(CTP)
Report Highlights
- 24 hail reports were logged nationwide on August 29, 2024.
- The largest hail report reached 2.50 in.
- 268 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on August 29, 2024.
- 11 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 292
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2024-08-29T23:58:00Z
Wind Wind report
Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NE Institute. Tree on power line. (RLX)
2024-08-29T23:53:00Z
Wind Wind report
Debris on roadway near 370th St and 950th Ave southeast of Boyceville. Time estimated from radar. (MPX)
2024-08-29T23:50:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down. (RLX)
2024-08-29T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Relayed via Emergency Manager. Power lines down in the area near US 12 and CR K. Time estimated from radar. (MPX)
2024-08-29T23:40:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree downed by thunderstorm winds on Old Baltimore Road in Draper. (RNK)
2024-08-29T23:37:00Z
Wind Wind report
2 semi-trailers detached and flipped at truck stop by Kwik Trip. Reported via phone. Time estimated via radar. (MPX)
2024-08-29T23:37:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Law enforcement reported numerous trees downed in several directions... and a street sign snapped in half near exit 28 along I-94. (MPX)
2024-08-29T23:36:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down. (RLX)
2024-08-29T23:36:00Z
Wind Wind report
Large tree down blocking road just south of I-94 near Wilson. Time estimated from radar. (MPX)
2024-08-29T23:35:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down. (RLX)
2024-08-29T23:35:00Z
Wind Wind report
Delayed Report. Road closed due to fallen tree near Richmond Hwy and Locust Shade Dr. (LWX)
2024-08-29T23:31:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down in vicinity of Ramsey Mountain Road... blocking road. (RNK)