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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on November 8, 1996

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on November 8, 1996 from November 8, 1996 through November 8, 1996, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · November 8, 1996 · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 8, 1996

NWS Hail Reports on November 8, 1996

9 reports
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1.50″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
4:24 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waldorf, MD
0.75″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Baltimore city · 43,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Portion, MD
1.75″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Anne Arundel County · 139,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Linthicum Heights, MD
0.75″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hanover, VA
1.25″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Midlothian, VA
0.88″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, VA
0.75″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
2:29 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
1.00″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Nottoway County · 5,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Blackstone, VA
0.01″ hail
Nov 8, 1996
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for November 8, 1996
Warren County · 6,417 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Warrenton, NC
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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 on November 8, 1996

73 reports
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58 mph
Nov 8, 1996
11:30 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Graham County · 3,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stecoah, NC
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
8:35 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andover, NJ
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
8:00 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Gloucester County · 86,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklinville, NJ
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
7:45 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pittsgrove, NJ
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
7:25 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Salem County · 20,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Salem, NJ
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
5:55 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pen Argyl, PA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
5:12 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Sullivan County · 35,033 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodbourne, NY
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Pike County · 34,623 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
4:50 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Lehigh County · 74,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central Portion, PA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Berks County · 96,137 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northeast, PA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Montgomery County · 186,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schwenksville, PA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Essex County · 4,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tappahannock, VA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
4:25 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Chester County · 127,346 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Downingtown, PA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
4:20 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Monroe County · 65,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eastern, PA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 1996
4:05 PM EST
Wind report for November 8, 1996
Monroe County · 65,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Extreme Southwest, PA
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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 on November 8, 1996

17 reports
F0 category
Nov 8, 1996
7:25 PM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE White Lake, NC
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
3:50 PM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Monroe County · 65,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kunkletown, PA
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dundalk, MD
F2 category
Nov 8, 1996
3:38 PM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Northampton County · 75,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Danielsville, PA
F0 category
Nov 8, 1996
12:55 PM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Clearwater, FL
F0 category
Nov 8, 1996
12:35 PM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Chenango County · 15,758 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oxford, NY
F0 category
Nov 8, 1996
12:30 PM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Chenango County · 15,758 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oxford, NY
F0 category
Nov 8, 1996
11:15 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Winokur, GA
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
10:20 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Lycoming County · 36,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This storm was a continuation of damage that occurred in the Avis and Jersey Shore areas. The tornado caused intermittent damage along a 2.5 mile path in Woodward Township northwest of Linden. The tornado tore a brick facade off the southeast face of the Lycoming Christian Church at the initial touchdown northwest of Linden, then moved east northeast taking down trees in spots and doing minor damage to a couple of homes and a shed along the 2.5 mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Linden, PA
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
10:20 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Lycoming County · 36,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Pine Station-Jersey Shore tornado moved east from Pine Station crossing Pine Creek into Lycoming County just southwest of Jersey Shore. The F1 tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Avis near Pine Station on the north side of Bald Eagle Mountain just to the west of Round Top Mountain. The storm moved northeast along a 4 mile track, snapping off trees and causing limited structural damage along an intermittent path. Trees were blown over about a mile up the ridge above Pine Station. The south side of an eastward facing garage was blown out at that location. A home in Pine Station had a porch roof on the east side of the structure collapse. Tree damage in that area strongly suggested circulation. Trees were downed just across the Susquehanna River east of Pine Station. Corn flattened in a field just east of the river showed definite signs of rotation. Damage to corn and a few trees continued east ending just after crossing Pine Creek 1 mile southwest of Jersey Shore. At that location, a barn was damaged and half of the roof was removed from a home. A second area of downburst related damage occurred 1 mile north of Avis extending about 3 miles from just west of Valley View Road east to Pine Creek. From Pine Creek, damage continued east about 4 miles on the north side of Jersey Shore to the intersection of Route 287 with Route 220. At the initial downburst site, trees were snapped or blown over on the hillside just west of Valley View Road. East of the road, a home was moved a couple of inches on its foundation, and several other homes had parts of roofing removed. About a mile further east, the Avis Elementary School had some metal facade blown from the roof. Just west of Pine Creek, a barn was completely flattened, and several trees were blown over. A number of trees were snapped or damaged on the north side of Jersey Shore, an unoccupied mobile home was turned on its side, and a number of buildings sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Jersey Shr, PA
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
10:15 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Clinton County · 13,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Avis, PA
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
9:45 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Mifflin County · 15,074 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down in Burnham about 1/2 mile east of new route 322 in the Weis Mall parking lot. The tornado demolished the roof of a carwash and partially damaged the roof of the YMCA. Trees were also damaged along the ridge about 1 mile east of the initial touchdown. Several eyewitnesses reported seeing a dark swirling cloud, saw flying debris and reported a loud noise. There were no deaths or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Burnham, PA
F0 category
Nov 8, 1996
9:45 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Centre County · 38,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down along Route 144 about 3/4 miles southeast of Old Fort and traveled northeast along a 4 mile path. Part of one barn roof was removed and another was damaged. A sign was blown over at Case IH Equipment Sales, a hay wagon was tossed across Route 45 and a utility pole was snapped east of Old Fort. A second swath of damage occurred along Sinking Creek about 3/4 miles south of the end of th einitial path and about 2 miles west southwest of Spring Mills. This damage of F0 intensity continued northeast for about .4 miles taking down trees and removing a barn roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Old Fort, PA
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
8:30 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Bedford County · 17,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved northeast across Bedford County causing intermittent damage along a 15 mile path initially touching down ini Wolfsburg and causing damage for about 2 miles, then touching down again northwest of New Enterprise for another 2 mile strip, and then finally destroying a barn near Bakers Summit. Along the path, the storm topped and blew over trees, damaged 9 homes and 3 barns, and completely destroyed a mobile home. A man in the mobile home sustained a broken arm when the tornado rolled the home. No deaths or other significant injuries were reported.The F1 tornado initially touched down in Wolfsburg around 8:30 a.m. uprooting or tearing the tops out of trees, sliding one home several feet off its foundation and removing parts of roofing from several others. Most of the damage of the initial touchdown was confined to less than 1 mile with a path width of 150 yards. Sporadic tree damage continued for about 2 miles from the initial beginning point.The second area of significant damage began 3 miles northwest of New Enterprise along Route 867. F1 intensity was again reached. A mobile home was rolled and demolished, two barns had parts of their roofs removed, a garage and farm outbuilding were destroyed and part of a house roof was torn away. In addition to the structures damaged, trees had tops removed or were damaged along a 2 mile path. Path width was about 150 yards.Last visible damage was to a farm building near Bakers Summit where a small barn was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wolfsburg, PA
F1 category
Nov 8, 1996
6:00 AM EST
Tornado report for November 8, 1996
Laurens County · 13,920 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Dexter, GA
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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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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on November 8, 1996?

Our records show 9 hail, 73 wind, and 17 tornado reports on November 8, 1996, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 8, 1996.

What was the largest hail reported on November 8, 1996?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on November 8, 1996 is 1.75″, reported near Linthicum Heights, MD.

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 on November 8, 1996 — 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 on November 8, 1996 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 on November 8, 1996?

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 on November 8, 1996 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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