U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for January 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026 | United States | 2026-01-08 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for January 8, 2026: 2 hail reports and 44 wind/tornado reports across 8 states. Peak hail reached 1.00 in and peak wind reached 88 mph.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.00 in
- Reports
- 2
- Severe Reports
- 2
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 88 mph
- Reports
- 44
- Tornado Reports
- 5
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- 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
- 1.00 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 44
- Events within 3 miles
- 53
- Events within 10 miles
- 66
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 88 mph
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Cromwell, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 ENE South Valley, NM | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 1 N Purcell, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 4 S Stella, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 4 E Stella, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 4 N Shawnee, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | Wynona, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 88 mph | - | 37 SW Rachel, NV | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 88 mph | - | 2 S Wynona, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 81 mph | - | Independence Airport, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 78 mph | - | 12 NNE Amargosa Valley, NV | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 75 mph | - | 19 N Mercury, NV | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 72 mph | - | 13 N Mercury, NV | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 66 mph | - | 2 S Wynona, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 60 mph | - | 2 N Yukon, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 60 mph | - | 3 E Oklahoma City, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | 59 mph | - | 3 NNW Shawnee, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | Wind report | - | 1 SSW Olney, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | Wind report | - | 3 E Lawton, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | Wind report | - | 4 NW Guthrie, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | Wind report | - | 4 WSW Shawnee, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-01-08 | wind | Wind report | - | 1 WNW Shawnee, OK | NOAA SPC |
(OUN)
(ABQ)
Radar confirmed tornado. (OUN)
Radar confirmed tornado. (OUN)
Scattered damage from near the Cleveland-Pottawatomie County line to near the Shawnee Twin Lakes. (OUN)
(OUN)
Damage survey identified damage to several homes... a destroyed outbuilding... and snapped tree limbs on the southeast side of town. Time estimated from radar. (TSA)
Convective gusts above 58 mph from 0500 PST to 0515 PST. The peak gust during this time was 88 mph and occurred at 0500 PST. (VEF)
Report Highlights
- 2 hail reports were logged nationwide on January 8, 2026.
- The largest hail report reached 1.00 in.
- 44 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on January 8, 2026.
- 5 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 46
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2026-01-08T22:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
A couple of social media reports of minor property damage between Gladstone and Avondale. Public utility also reported wires down in this area. Time estimated from rada (EAX)
2026-01-08T22:39:00Z
Wind Wind report
A couple of reports of wires down near the Riverview area. Social media report of small limbs down at a residence in this area as well. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)
2026-01-08T16:35:00Z
Wind Wind report
Video of court house flag pole bending over in high winds. Posted to KOAM Facebook page. Personal weather station 6 NNW of Columbus recorded wind gust of 57 mph at 10:3 (SGF)
2026-01-08T15:58:00Z
Wind Wind report
At least one 6-inch diameter tree limb down. (ICT)
2026-01-08T15:38:00Z
Wind Wind report
Additional information added to previous report. Powerlines and power poles down... several outbuildings blow down... lots of fence damage. A semi trailer was blown ove (ICT)
2026-01-08T15:35:00Z
Wind 81 mph
(ICT)
2026-01-08T14:48:00Z
Wind Wind report
Roof damaged to a home. Shop building damaged... and several power poles damaged. All of this was on the south end of town. (TSA)
2026-01-08T14:45:00Z
Wind 88 mph
Thunderstorm wind gust to 88 mph at the Wynona Mesonet. (TSA)
2026-01-08T14:45:00Z
Wind 78 mph
(VEF)
2026-01-08T14:40:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
Damage survey identified damage to several homes... a destroyed outbuilding... and snapped tree limbs on the southeast side of town. Time estimated from radar. (TSA)
2026-01-08T14:39:00Z
Wind 66 mph
Thunderstorm wind gust to 66 mph at the Wynona Mesonet. (TSA)
2026-01-08T14:15:00Z
Wind 72 mph
Convective gusts above 58 mph from 0615 PST to 0630 PST. The peak gust during this time was 72 mph and occurred at 0615 PST. (VEF)