U.S. Storm Day Summary
Aug 20, 2026 Hail and Storm Summary
Aug 20, 2026 | United States | 2026-08-20 national severe weather summary
Daily hail and wind summary for Aug 20, 2026, with timeline context, related archives, and linked detail pages.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 2.50 in
- Reports
- 52
- Severe Reports
- 52
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 83 mph
- Reports
- 259
- Tornado Reports
- 2
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 2.50 in | - | 4 NE Vesta, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 2.00 in | - | Wabasso, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 2.00 in | - | 2 NNE Cuyuna, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 2.00 in | - | Mccook, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 2 E Hanley Falls, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | Humboldt, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 3 WNW Echo, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 6 WSW Callaway, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 1 ESE Wabasso, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 5 SE Paynesville, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 1 WSW Mccook, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 5 N Oberlin, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | - | 11 S Herndon, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 4 ESE Hurricane, MS | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 2 E Fifty Lakes, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.50 in | - | Echo, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 5 NW Crooks, SD | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 1 SW Tryon, NC | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.50 in | - | Mccook, NE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 2 E Boy River, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 2 WSW Hurricane, AL | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | Dover, DE | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | wind | 83 mph | - | 2 ESE Oakley, KS | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | wind | 80 mph | - | 12 SE Ludell, KS | NOAA SPC |
Report with photo. Time based on radar. (MPX)
(MPX)
Public report with photo of hail. Person reported largest stone measured 2 inches in diameter. (DLH)
ping pong to 2 inch hail stones. Stone compared to a quarter. (GLD)
Photo relayed by trained spotter. Damage to vehicles and siding. Time of report is when hail started. (MPX)
(FSD)
Report with photo and video. Time estimated based on radar. (MPX)
Ping pong to golf ball. Wind gusts 50 - 60 mph. (LBF)
Report Highlights
- 52 hail reports were logged nationwide on August 20, 2026.
- The largest hail report reached 2.50 in.
- 259 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on August 20, 2026.
- 2 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 311
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2026-08-20T23:59:00Z
Hail 1.50 in
(DLH)
2026-08-20T23:58:00Z
Wind Wind report
511GA reports fallen trees on SR 45 northbound at Scrap Israel Road with the left lane blocked. (TAE)
2026-08-20T23:55:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down on Brooks road northwest of De Queen... Arkansas. (SHV)
2026-08-20T23:54:00Z
Wind 63 mph
ASOS station KRKS Rock Springs Airport (ASOS). (RIW)
2026-08-20T23:50:00Z
Hail 1.75 in
Report with photo and video. Time estimated based on radar. (MPX)
2026-08-20T23:50:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down off of TN 304. (MRX)
2026-08-20T23:48:00Z
Hail 1.75 in
(FSD)
2026-08-20T23:46:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down on Bellah Mine Road and Pine Ridge just west of De Queen Lake. (SHV)
2026-08-20T23:45:00Z
Wind Wind report
Social media report of a line down in the Day area. (TAE)
2026-08-20T23:34:00Z
Hail 1.75 in
Photo relayed by trained spotter. Damage to vehicles and siding. Time of report is when hail started. (MPX)
2026-08-20T23:32:00Z
Wind Wind report
Reports of multiple trees down around Sheridan. Time is radar estimated. (LZK)
2026-08-20T23:30:00Z
Wind Wind report
Tree down near SE Maclay Road and County Road 360. (TAE)