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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in March 1979

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in March 1979 from March 2, 1979 through March 31, 1979, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
88
Tornado Reports
60
Max Hail Size
3.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · March 1979 · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 31, 1979

NWS Hail Reports in March 1979

30 reports
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2.75″ hail
Mar 31, 1979
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Beckham County · 6,947 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OK
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 1979
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OK
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 1979
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OK
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 1979
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Brown County · 12,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1979
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
St. Louis County · 320,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
1.25″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Cleveland County · 87,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OK
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Palo Pinto County · 10,668 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
9:50 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Le Flore County · 15,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OK
1.50″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Clayton County · 7,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
1.50″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Taylor County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 29, 1979
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for March 1979
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports in March 1979

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UNK mph
Mar 31, 1979
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OK
UNK mph
Mar 31, 1979
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Custer County · 9,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, OK
UNK mph
Mar 31, 1979
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Augusta County · 26,351 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, VA
UNK mph
Mar 30, 1979
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Roscommon County · 20,299 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI
UNK mph
Mar 30, 1979
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Mar 29, 1979
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Howard County · 3,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
60 mph
Mar 29, 1979
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
62 mph
Mar 29, 1979
8:55 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Saline County · 7,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
UNK mph
Mar 29, 1979
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Mar 29, 1979
9:45 AM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
70 mph
Mar 28, 1979
8:50 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AZ
UNK mph
Mar 28, 1979
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AZ
85 mph
Mar 28, 1979
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for March 1979
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AZ
58 mph
Mar 24, 1979
2:48 AM CST
Wind report for March 1979
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNK mph
Mar 24, 1979
2:30 AM CST
Wind report for March 1979
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports in March 1979

30 reports
F3 category
Mar 31, 1979
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Barren County · 13,879 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Mar 31, 1979
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Hamilton County · 3,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Mar 31, 1979
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Eastland County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1 category
Mar 31, 1979
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Morehouse Parish · 8,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK category
Mar 30, 1979
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 29, 1979
8:40 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Mar 29, 1979
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Mar 29, 1979
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Madison County · 5,951 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Mar 29, 1979
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Union County · 4,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Mar 29, 1979
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Douglas County · 104,202 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F3 category
Mar 29, 1979
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F4 category
Mar 29, 1979
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Page County · 5,609 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F4 category
Mar 29, 1979
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0 category
Mar 29, 1979
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Doniphan County · 2,699 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Mar 29, 1979
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for March 1979
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in March 1979

March 31, 1979 11
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March 30, 1979 4
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March 29, 1979 35
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March 28, 1979 3
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March 26, 1979 5
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March 24, 1979 7
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March 23, 1979 14
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March 22, 1979 7
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March 21, 1979 14
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March 20, 1979 2
Hail, wind & tornado reports
March 19, 1979 11
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March 18, 1979 26
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March 17, 1979 11
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March 15, 1979 2
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March 14, 1979 5
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in March 1979?

Our records show 76 hail, 88 wind, and 60 tornado reports in March 1979, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 31, 1979.

What was the largest hail reported in March 1979?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in March 1979 is 3.75″, reported near Loraine, TX.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home in March 1979 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these in March 1979 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address in March 1979?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in March 1979 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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