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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in January 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in January 1998 from January 3, 1998 through January 31, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
306
Wind Reports
152
Tornado Reports
49
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · January 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 31, 1998

NWS Hail Reports in January 1998

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0.88″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of nickel-sized hail were received from the northern portion of Comanche County.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Meers, OK
0.88″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Comanche County · 38,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail fell at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Meers, OK
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Kiowa County · 4,003 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4-inch hail covered Highway 54 to depths of 3-inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Cooperton, OK
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Kiowa County · 4,003 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Cooperton, OK
1.00″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Kleberg County · 9,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kingsville, TX
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Aransas County · 10,255 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockport, TX
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
4:12 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Aransas County · 10,255 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Rockport, TX
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
1:38 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Bee County · 7,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Beeville, TX
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
12:35 PM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Live Oak County · 3,951 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff report of dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Three Rivers, TX
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
9:13 AM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Garfield County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: (Wdg) Woodring Arpt, OK
0.88″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
4:30 AM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Wichita County · 40,128 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Wichita Falls, TX
0.88″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
4:00 AM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Baylor County · 1,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Bomarton, TX
0.75″ hail
Jan 31, 1998
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for January 1998
Greer County · 2,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willow, OK
0.75″ hail
Jan 29, 1998
5:56 AM PST
Hail report for January 1998
Humboldt County · 43,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Honeydew, CA
1.75″ hail
Jan 27, 1998
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for January 1998
Clay County · 64,109 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Middleburg, FL
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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 January 1998

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58 mph
Jan 31, 1998
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Kleberg County · 9,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind gust resulted in numerous power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kingsville, TX
69 mph
Jan 31, 1998
4:22 PM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Aransas County · 10,255 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm wind gusts reported by spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockport, TX
UNK mph
Jan 26, 1998
6:10 AM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kountze, TX
61 mph
Jan 24, 1998
9:51 AM PST
Wind report for January 1998
Coos County · 21,687 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down from thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bandon, OR
58 mph
Jan 22, 1998
7:50 PM EST
Wind report for January 1998
Tattnall County · 5,359 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glennville, GA
UNK mph
Jan 22, 1998
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for January 1998
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down along HWY 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Jan 22, 1998
6:45 PM EST
Wind report for January 1998
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down along Zoar Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Jan 22, 1998
6:25 PM EST
Wind report for January 1998
Jeff Davis County · 3,703 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down along Highway 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Hazelhurst, GA
58 mph
Jan 22, 1998
4:15 PM EST
Wind report for January 1998
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds blew siding and roof off a residence at the intersection of Camp Flowers Road and Florida Highway 231 in northern Bay County. A few large pine trees were toppled. A small fire resulted from downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Camp Flowers, FL
UNK mph
Jan 22, 1998
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for January 1998
Wilcox County · 2,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A truck driver reported several trees were knocked down on highway 129.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Rochelle, GA
58 mph
Jan 22, 1998
10:45 AM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Magnolia Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Magnolia Spgs, AL
58 mph
Jan 22, 1998
9:20 AM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down southwest of Andalusia near the community of Fairfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Andalusia, AL
58 mph
Jan 22, 1998
8:40 AM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Escambia County · 11,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in Brewton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brewton, AL
58 mph
Jan 22, 1998
7:57 AM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down along US Hwy 90 near Elsanor.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elsanor, AL
UNK mph
Jan 22, 1998
7:15 AM CST
Wind report for January 1998
Terrebonne Parish · 33,317 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montegut, LA
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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 January 1998

30 reports
F1 category
Jan 29, 1998
11:12 AM PST
Tornado report for January 1998
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Encinitas, CA
F0 category
Jan 23, 1998
9:45 AM EST
Tornado report for January 1998
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and blew over five to seven toppers at a recreational vehicle dealership along U.S. Highway 27 before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Avon Park, FL
F0 category
Jan 23, 1998
9:25 AM EST
Tornado report for January 1998
Hillsborough County · 352,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado sporatically touched down along a nearly one mile path from Linebaugh Avenue and 18th Street N. northeast across 22nd Street N. and lifted at 112 Avenue and 27th Street N. The tornado caused moderate shingle damage to three homes and caused minor damage to 22 additional homes.The tornado caused minor siding damage to portable classrooms at the Belle Witter Elementary school at the intersections of 109th Avenue and 22nd Street N. Several trees, power poles and lines were downed before the tornado lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Tampa, FL
F0 category
Jan 23, 1998
9:15 AM EST
Tornado report for January 1998
Sarasota County · 149,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado touched down along Kaayan Street between Price and Norlendale Boulevards and downed several power lines, snapped tree tops and blew down stop signs before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Port, FL
F0 category
Jan 23, 1998
8:15 AM EST
Tornado report for January 1998
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved onshore as a tornado and destroyed two mobile homes and damaged up to another 25 at the Indigo Mobile Home Park near State Road 775 and Grove Road. Most of the damage was carport, pool cage, torn aluminum siding and shed damage along Emerald and Amber Streets in the Indigo Mobile Home Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Grove City, FL
F0 category
Jan 22, 1998
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for January 1998
Jeff Davis County · 3,703 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Hazelhurst, GA
F1 category
Jan 21, 1998
5:49 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Walker County · 14,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado continued from the Montgomery/Walker County line moving to the east-northeast through Sam Houston National Forest. This tornado snapped numerous trees along its path, some 18 inches in diameter. Timber loss was estimated at $200,000. Most significant number of trees down along FR 208 & 208A. In addition to downed trees, numerous camping shelters were destroyed in Huntsville State Park causing that area of the forest to be closed to campers for weeks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W New Waverly, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
5:34 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Montgomery County · 171,520 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved in from Grimes County along FM 149. Barn roof damaged 3 miles east of Richards, tree limb blown through metal of a car door. Storm continued moving east-northeast downing trees to the Montgomery/Walker County line near FM 1791.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Dobbin, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
5:29 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Grimes County · 8,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado downed trees and powerlines in Richards. As the tornado moved into Montgomery County along FM 149, a barn roof was damaged 3 miles east of Richards, and a tree limb was blown through the metal on a car door. The storm continued moving to the east-northeast downing trees to the Mongomery/Walker County line near FM1791.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richards, TX
F1 category
Jan 21, 1998
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado severely damaged the roof of a restaurant. The manager of the restaurant, who was inside the building at the time, received minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Leona, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Madison County · 3,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tore roof off Yellow Rose Cattle Company Restaurant at OSR & I-45.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Madisonville, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
4:44 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Brazos County · 50,076 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado broke and lifted 2-by-6's off a barn roof 2.5 WSW Millican. As the tornado reached Millican, it tore a front porch of a house off, and also peeled a house and barn roof off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Millican, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Leon County · 5,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Normangee, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Jackson County · 5,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Union Pacific Railroad officials reported brief tornado touchdown on the railroad tracks. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Salle, TX
F0 category
Jan 21, 1998
3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1998
Lee County · 5,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A final, very short-lived tornado was spotted by a Sheriff's Deputy just north of Lexington.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Lexington, TX
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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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January 31, 1998 15
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January 29, 1998 2
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January 27, 1998 1
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January 26, 1998 5
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January 25, 1998 1
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January 24, 1998 1
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January 23, 1998 5
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January 22, 1998 30
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January 21, 1998 86
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January 17, 1998 6
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January 16, 1998 5
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January 15, 1998 1
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January 14, 1998 5
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January 13, 1998 3
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January 12, 1998 17
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in January 1998?

Our records show 306 hail, 152 wind, and 49 tornado reports in January 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 31, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported in January 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in January 1998 is 4.50″, reported near White Oak, 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 January 1998 — 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 January 1998 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 January 1998?

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 January 1998 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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