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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 15, 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 15, 1998 from April 15, 1998 through April 15, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
149
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 15, 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 15, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on April 15, 1998

149 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
11:37 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwood, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
11:35 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanger, TX
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
11:35 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Muenster, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethesda, AR
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Young County · 6,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Graham, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
St. Charles County · 122,813 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harvester, MO
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
10:55 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
St. Charles County · 122,813 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Peters, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
10:43 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pekin, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Jack County · 2,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bryson, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
10:31 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Young County · 6,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Graham, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
10:31 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Young County · 6,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Graham, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
9:44 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
8:54 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galesburg, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
8:43 PM CST
Hail report for April 15, 1998
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, 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 on April 15, 1998

14 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 15, 1998
11:17 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Wise County · 19,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alvord, TX
60 mph
Apr 15, 1998
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Young County · 6,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Graham, TX
UNK mph
Apr 15, 1998
10:56 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Choctaw County · 5,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down and hail of unknown size
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Sawyer, OK
60 mph
Apr 15, 1998
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ava, IL
58 mph
Apr 15, 1998
9:05 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shirley, AR
UNK mph
Apr 15, 1998
9:45 PM EST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused damage to a barn and the roof of a garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Mitchell, IN
UNK mph
Apr 15, 1998
8:42 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Crawford County · 7,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and power lines in Robinson. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Robinson, IL
75 mph
Apr 15, 1998
8:40 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately 40 homes suffered primarily minor damage in Royalton, with one business losing its roof. One home was severely damaged when a large tree fell on it. The nearly universal south southeast pattern of damage favored damage associated with a downburst. The area of damage was roughly one half mile by one half mile, although trees were down at scattered locations across southwest Franklin County. A car was flattened by a falling tree, and power lines were brought down by tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Royalton, IL
69 mph
Apr 15, 1998
8:20 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds overturned a camping trailer onto a truck. A storage shed and TV tower were damaged at the same residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
60 mph
Apr 15, 1998
7:50 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Pushmataha County · 4,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Moyers, OK
66 mph
Apr 15, 1998
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Perry County · 6,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated near 65 MPH. Hail to one inch in diameter was also observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Perryville, MO
58 mph
Apr 15, 1998
6:55 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at Manchester. A large tree fell at the corner of Main and Church Streets near the First United Methodist Church and knocked out electricity. Property damage iincluded a portion of an awning at Jiffy Burger blown off and minor damage to homes from downed trees and limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manchester, TN
UNK mph
Apr 15, 1998
5:10 PM EST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along Patrick Creek,
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wayne, WV
UNK mph
Apr 15, 1998
2:43 PM CST
Wind report for April 15, 1998
Maries County · 3,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms estimated at 50 mph blew down a shed near the community of Paydown and blew down power lines along Highway 42 between Belle and Vichy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Vichy, MO
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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 April 15, 1998

23 reports
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
11:15 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Pike County · 4,564 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed two large barns and five or six smaller outbuildings. Significant damage occurred to two farm houses. Several trees and power poles were snapped off. Some two-by-fours and a large saw blade were embedded in homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Otwell, IN
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
10:43 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Cape Girardeau County · 25,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotters reported a tornado near Pocahontas was only briefly on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Pocahontas, MO
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
9:34 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Illinois State Police reported a brief tornado touchdown near the Southern Illinois Airport between Murphysboro and Carbondale. There was no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW (Mdh)Crbndl/Mrfysbro, IL
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched downed about one half mile west of Clinton on Highway 16. A tree fell on a house with some roof damage noted. More trees were knocked down about 100 yards farther east, with some shingle damage to an outbuilding. About a mile northeast of the initial damage, a tree fell across a power line and blocked Highway 16. About a mile farther northeast, a large tree limb was found in the driveway of a home, with tree tops removed near the home. The damage was consistent with an F0 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Clinton, AR
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
8:36 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak short-lived tornado was observed by storm spotters. The tornado apparently did little or no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W De Soto, IL
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Richland County · 5,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Noble, IL
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Clay City, IL
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Perry County · 6,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotters reported a brief tornado near Crosstown. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Crosstown, MO
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Flora, IL
F1 category
Apr 15, 1998
7:39 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Madison County · 4,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Saco, MO
F1 category
Apr 15, 1998
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Cartter, IL
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Walnut Hill, IL
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
6:49 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Walnut Hill, IL
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
6:43 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Six houses sustained major damage in Cravat. One house was moved about 10 feet off of its foundation with the back portion of the house destroyed. One truck and some farm machinery were tossed 50 feet. Several small barns and outbuildings were destroyed. A truck driver sustained broken ribs when his tractor trailer was lifted up by the tornado. The trailer was lifted up into a vertical position before being set back down and rolling over. Several mobile homes were overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Cravat, IL
F1 category
Apr 15, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for April 15, 1998
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Hoyleton, IL
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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 April 15, 1998?

Our records show 149 hail, 14 wind, and 23 tornado reports on April 15, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 15, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported on April 15, 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 15, 1998 is 2.75″, reported near Lonedell, MO.

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 April 15, 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 on April 15, 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 on April 15, 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 on April 15, 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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