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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 16, 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 16, 1998 from April 16, 1998 through April 16, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
163
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
53
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 16, 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 16, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on April 16, 1998

163 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
10:45 PM EST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrison, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the Horton community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horton, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
9:54 PM EST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
9:33 PM EST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Maiden, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
9:33 PM EST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Lincoln County · 28,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Boger City, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of nickels was reported in Blountsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blountsville, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Cumberland County · 22,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Creston, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
7:56 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Bremen.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bremen, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
7:54 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Nebo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nebo, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
7:54 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Bug Tussle in southwest Cullman County.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Arkadelphia, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Maury County · 32,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Columbia, TN
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in the southern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Millport, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
McCreary County · 4,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Whitley City, KY
2.00″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Enka, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
7:15 PM EST
Hail report for April 16, 1998
Claiborne County · 10,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tazewell, TN
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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 16, 1998

62 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 16, 1998
11:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Bartow County · 33,683 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds damaged a few chicken houses near Kingston. Numerous trees were knocked down across northwest Bartow county from Kingston to White blocking some roads. Some 5000 customers lost electricity when a substation was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kingston, GA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 1998
11:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Floyd county EMA reported power lines were downed by trees felled by thunderstorm winds. A police office in Lindale reported a funnel cloud.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rome, GA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 1998
10:35 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The sheriff's department reported roof damage to a house and numerous trees down in the community of Keith, about 4 miles east of Ringold.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keith, GA
69 mph
Apr 16, 1998
10:06 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downburst from a severe thunderstorm in the West Brow community destroyed one house, damaged another, and overturned a trailer. A man suffered a broken leg and his wife had cuts and bruises. Numerous trees were knocked down. A spotter reported dime size hail and winds estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Trenton, GA
58 mph
Apr 16, 1998
8:55 PM CST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were down along US 72 and CR 94.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeport, AL
79 mph
Apr 16, 1998
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 79 mph was reported just west of Jasper by a TV weatherman. A number of trees were reported downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Jasper, AL
58 mph
Apr 16, 1998
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down on the northwest side of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Huntsville, AL
58 mph
Apr 16, 1998
7:13 PM CST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A carport was blown down on top of a car. Numerous trees and power lines were down west of Athens along US 72.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Athens, AL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 1998
7:55 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Hazel Patch, KY
58 mph
Apr 16, 1998
6:45 PM CST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Fayette County · 5,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down west of Lawrence Mill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Fayette, AL
58 mph
Apr 16, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Franklin County · 16,100 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down. A large tree limb from this tree was impaled into the side of a house. Part of the facade to the house was also broken off due to the thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Old Salem, TN
UNK mph
Apr 16, 1998
7:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Roane County · 19,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kingston, TN
58 mph
Apr 16, 1998
7:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Enka, NC
UNK mph
Apr 16, 1998
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Huron County · 18,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norwalk, OH
UNK mph
Apr 16, 1998
6:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 16, 1998
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Brodhead, KY
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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 16, 1998

53 reports
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
11:20 PM EST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Cleveland, TN
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
11:05 PM EST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Murray County · 9,919 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An apparent tornado touched down briefly, hitting a mobile home park in the Temple Grove, Higdon Road, and Turvey-Nichols Road areas in Cisco. Seven mobile homes were destroyed, 2 received major damage and 6 minor damage. One home had major structural damage and 14 had minor damage. Roofs were blown off houses and trees were scattered like toothpicks. There were no serious injuries, but 6 people were taken to the medical center, where they were treated and released. The intensity, width, and length were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cisco, GA
F0 category
Apr 16, 1998
9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down on the east side of Centre downing a number of trees and damaging several house roofs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Centre, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
10:20 PM EST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Police and fire officials reported a tornado. It apparently touched down briefly destroying 3 trailers, 2 barns and a car. The roof was torn off of a house. Trees and power lines were downed. The intensity, width and length were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Flintstone, GA
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
9:01 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado began just northwest of Gadsden along US 11. The tornado traveled along US 11 into Reece City. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, and a few of the trees fell onto homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Reece City, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
8:46 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado began just west of Gallant in western Etowah county. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted from 1 mile west of Gallant to 2 miles west of Attalla. One trailer was flipped over on its top, and it lost more than half of its metal roof. One old barn lost its entire roof. Another trailer, about 6 miles east-northeast of Gallant, lost its roof. Several trees fell onto homes along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Gallant, AL
F0 category
Apr 16, 1998
8:35 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down just east of Taits Gap and the Oneonta airport and moved northeast along CR 28. Damage was limited to snapped off and uprooted trees. Some trees fell on houses and several barns were damaged. Farmers reported several cows were killed or injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Oneonta, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
8:18 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Bangor, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Garden City, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
8:04 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just north of Arkadelphia and SR 91 and traveled northeastward moving across the northern side of The Colony community. It crossed Interstate 65 at the 294-mile marker before ending. The tornado damaged a number of houses and outbuildings and downed numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Arkadelphia, AL
F0 category
Apr 16, 1998
7:57 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down in extreme southwestern Cullman County. A few structures were damaged along with numerous trees downed or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Wilburn, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Wilburn, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
7:46 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Sipsey, AL
F0 category
Apr 16, 1998
7:36 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped off and uprooted; a few mobile homes were damaged. Power lines were down across the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Jasper, AL
F0 category
Apr 16, 1998
7:29 PM CST
Tornado report for April 16, 1998
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped and uprooted just north of Townley.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Townley, AL
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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 16, 1998?

Our records show 163 hail, 62 wind, and 53 tornado reports on April 16, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 16, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported on April 16, 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 16, 1998 is 2.75″, reported near Lewisburg, KY.

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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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