U.S. Storm Day Summary
Aug 16, 2026 Hail and Storm Summary
Aug 16, 2026 | United States | 2026-08-16 national severe weather summary
Daily hail and wind summary for Aug 16, 2026, with timeline context, related archives, and linked detail pages.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.50 in
- Reports
- 7
- Severe Reports
- 7
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 79 mph
- Reports
- 324
- Tornado Reports
- 0
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 7 SW Boyero, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 6.5 S Bayard, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 5 E Norman, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 6 NE Norman, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 E Norman, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 5 S Stanley Draper Lake, OK | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 2 ENE Kyle, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 79 mph | - | 6 WSW Eli, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 75 mph | - | 1 E Rushville, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 69 mph | - | 5 WNW Kingsmill, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 66 mph | - | 12 NW Brownlee, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 64 mph | - | 6 W Simla, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 64 mph | - | 12 SW Dalhart, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 63 mph | - | 6 SW Dalhart, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 62 mph | - | 2 ENE Southern View, IL | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 62 mph | - | 4 SW Ramah, CO | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 62 mph | - | 9 SW Dalhart, TX | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 62 mph | - | 1 NE Midland, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 61 mph | - | 2 N Johnsburg, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 60 mph | - | 5 E Gnaw Bone, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 60 mph | - | 2 SSE Kyle, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 60 mph | - | 6 WSW Eli, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 59 mph | - | 1 SSE Kyle, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-16 | wind | 59 mph | - | 13 SSE Gordon, NE | NOAA SPC |
Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (BOU)
Trained spotter reported lots of smaller hail and a few stones up to about ping pong ball sized. Hail was still falling at the time of the report. (CYS)
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Hail estimated at quarter size but no hail damage observed. Also winds estimated at 60 MPH with tree limbs down and outdoor objects blown around. Time estimated based o (UNR)
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Report Highlights
- 7 hail reports were logged nationwide on August 16, 2026.
- The largest hail report reached 1.50 in.
- 324 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on August 16, 2026.
- 0 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 331
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2026-08-16T23:55:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree and power lines down on Third Street. (LMK)
2026-08-16T23:48:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down at Hannon Lane and Chestnut Street in Jefferson. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)
2026-08-16T23:46:00Z
Wind Wind report
Powell County dispatch relayed a report of a tree downed on a house in the 100 Block of Boone Street in Stanton. The tree that fell was closer to Breckinridge street. T (JKL)
2026-08-16T23:46:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down over the 1000 block of Murrays Run Road. The tree is over both lanes of traffic. (LMK)
2026-08-16T23:45:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
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2026-08-16T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Several structures east of 48th and E Tecumseh in Norman with roof damage and a collapsed garage. Time estimated based on other damage reports and radar. (OUN)
2026-08-16T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Damaged fence... roof peeled off barn. (OUN)
2026-08-16T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Downed trees and garage door damaged. (OUN)
2026-08-16T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Multiple trees reported down in Buckingham County. (RNK)
2026-08-16T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Powell County dispatch relayed a report of trees down on power lines along Paint Creek Road near where it crosses Morris Creek. Time estimated via radar data. (JKL)
2026-08-16T23:44:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
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2026-08-16T23:44:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree damage resulting in approximately 750 customers without power. (RLX)