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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in March 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in March 1998 from March 1, 1998 through March 31, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

763

Wind Reports

399

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

4.50″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · March 1998 · 1998–present Updated Daily · last Mar 31, 1998

NWS Hail Reports in March 1998

30 reports

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0.75″ hail

Mar 31, 1998
7:30 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported along County Road 57 near Knobtown.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Kittrell, MS

1.00″ hail

Mar 31, 1998
6:35 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, MS

1.00″ hail

Mar 31, 1998
2:08 AM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, AR

1.00″ hail

Mar 31, 1998
1:17 AM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Shreveport, LA

1.00″ hail

Mar 31, 1998
1:14 AM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Shreveport, LA

1.00″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
11:05 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Smith County · 67,889 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Tyler Pounds Arpt, TX

0.75″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
11:38 PM EST

Hail report for March 1998

Roscommon County · 20,299 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Roscommon, MI

0.75″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
10:30 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Johnson County · 8,715 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Knoxville, AR

2.75″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
10:30 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Johnson County · 8,715 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Lamar, AR

0.75″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
9:35 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Monroe County · 3,299 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Paris, MO

0.75″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
9:25 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Van Zandt County · 18,816 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Saline, TX

0.75″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
8:56 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Near Hwy. 282 and I-540

NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, AR

0.88″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
8:45 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Le Flore County · 15,924 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Wister, OK

0.88″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
8:45 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Mountainburg, AR

0.75″ hail

Mar 30, 1998
8:25 PM CST

Hail report for March 1998

Le Flore County · 15,924 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Wister, OK

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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 1998

30 reports

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UNK mph

Mar 31, 1998
11:30 PM EST

Wind report for March 1998

Gordon County · 17,632 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Straight-line thunderstorm winds from a downburst flattened 4 brand new chicken houses on East Damascus Road. About a mile north a mobile home was ripped from its foundation and destroyed. The 4 mile long damage path began just north of highway 53 and moved north-northeastward to near the Pickens county line. Numerous trees were downed along the path. Winds were estimated at 60 to 100 mph.

NWS Wind Report Location: S Ranger, GA

UNK mph

Mar 31, 1998
7:00 PM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Macon County · 7,459 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds blew down 2 TVA utility poles.

NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, TN

UNK mph

Mar 31, 1998
2:55 PM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and power line were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur, MS

UNK mph

Mar 31, 1998
2:15 PM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Newton, MS

UNK mph

Mar 31, 1998
1:35 PM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Burns, MS

58 mph

Mar 31, 1998
1:30 PM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Boone County · 48,863 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were downed near Hallsville.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hallsville, MO

UNK mph

Mar 31, 1998
1:25 PM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Morton, MS

74 mph

Mar 31, 1998
12:43 PM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Cooper County · 5,951 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: The Cooper County Sheriff's office reported a wind gust to 64 MPH in Boonville. On the west side of Boonville, a tree 14 inches in diameter was blown down resulting in a blocked roadway.

NWS Wind Report Location: Boonville, MO

58 mph

Mar 31, 1998
3:55 AM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged a camper and the roof of a building.

NWS Wind Report Location: Lonoke, AR

58 mph

Mar 31, 1998
2:30 AM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were knocked down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Austin, AR

58 mph

Mar 31, 1998
1:30 AM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees.

NWS Wind Report Location: Paron, AR

69 mph

Mar 31, 1998
12:50 AM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Panola County · 7,608 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: De Berry, TX

81 mph

Mar 31, 1998
12:35 AM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Harrison County · 20,417 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were down along a 3 mile path along state road 154.

NWS Wind Report Location: Marshall, TX

58 mph

Mar 31, 1998
12:30 AM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Clinton, AR

69 mph

Mar 31, 1998
12:20 AM CST

Wind report for March 1998

Miller County · 13,695 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Texarkana, AR

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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 1998

30 reports

F1 category

Mar 30, 1998
8:25 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Benton County · 88,214 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Considerable damage was reported with an F1 tornado and thunderstorm winds that blew through Gravette. Three homes in the area were damaged when large trees blew over. One of the houses' occupants described the storm as sounding like a freight train. Other homes had minor roof damage. High winds downed a power line, which left the east side of the city without power for about 35 to 40 minutes. Doors were blown out of the Hendren Plastics plant on Hwy. 72 in eastern Gravette. A tree was blown onto Hwy. 72 near Gravette, making travel impossible until it was removed around 10 pm. Another tree was blown across Ridge Road.

NWS Tornado Report Location: S Gravette, AR

F1 category

Mar 30, 1998
5:35 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ottumwa, IA

F0 category

Mar 30, 1998
5:18 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Hughes County · 4,474 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a brief tornado in Lamar. Witnesses described a brief funnel that developed as the storm came across Lamar Mountain just southwest of town. This first funnel lifted and then a second funnel formed and touched down. The tornado moved north along the west edge of town for about .4 miles then veered to the northeast before lifting. On the southern end of the path, the roof was blown off a cow shed. Just north of there a travel trailer and dog house were blown over, an antenna was blown down, and a tree was uprooted. Shutters were blown off the next house to the north. About a block north of there the tornado blew the roof off a workshop and tossed a trampoline over a house. At this point the tornado turned to the northeast and destroyed a shed across from the post office and damaged a front porch. The damage path was about .6 miles long, and the tornado was rated F0.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Lamar, OK

F0 category

Mar 29, 1998
7:28 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: W Tomahawk, WI

F0 category

Mar 29, 1998
6:43 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Hastings, MN

F2 category

Mar 29, 1998
6:25 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: W Castle Rock, MN

F2 category

Mar 29, 1998
6:16 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Four homes and 6 businesses severely damaged. Street department building damaged. 20 farms damaged or destroyed.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Lonsdale, MN

F1 category

Mar 29, 1998
6:09 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Lonsdale, MN

F2 category

Mar 29, 1998
5:48 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked through Le Center and adjoining rural areas. Most of the businesses in the southern part of town were damaged. Buildings destroyed at county fairgrounds. 15 mobiles homes at a trailer park destroyed, another 26 suffering major damage. Over 100 farm buildings destroyed.

NWS Tornado Report Location: N Cleveland, MN

F3 category

Mar 29, 1998
5:35 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: See narrative for Nicollet county.

NWS Tornado Report Location: S Ottawa, MN

F3 category

Mar 29, 1998
5:18 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Tornado made a direct hit on the city of St. Peter and Gustavius Adolphus College. All major buildings on campus suffered varying degrees of damage. The spire on Christ Chapel snapped in half. 70% of the windows on campus were broken. 500 homes were destroyed in St. Peter, 1,700 were damaged. Over 1,000 trees uprooted. One person killed just outside St. Peter when the tornado struck a vehicle. St. Peter Catholic Church destroyed. Hospital severely damaged. Roof ripped off library. 25% of books lost. Debris from St. Peter found 50 miles away in southern suburbs of the Twin Cities. 60 rural homes and farms damaged or destroyed from Courtland to St. Peter. Rural damage estimated at 6.5 million.

NWS Tornado Report Location: E Nicollet, MN

F0 category

Mar 29, 1998
5:15 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Buffalo County · 5,355 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: S Maxville, WI

F0 category

Mar 29, 1998
5:07 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: W Wabasha, MN

F4 category

Mar 29, 1998
5:07 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: See narrative for Brown county.

NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Courtland, MN

F4 category

Mar 29, 1998
5:05 PM CST

Tornado report for March 1998

Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: See Brown county discussion.

NWS Tornado Report Location: W Cambria, MN

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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

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How many storm reports were recorded in March 1998?

Our records show 763 hail, 399 wind, and 80 tornado reports in March 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 31, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported in March 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in March 1998 is 4.50″, reported near Courtland, MN.

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 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 March 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 March 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 March 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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