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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in April 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in April 1998 from April 1, 1998 through April 30, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1,723
Wind Reports
554
Tornado Reports
208
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 30, 1998

NWS Hail Reports in April 1998

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0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
11:45 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
11:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports indicated dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunny Side, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
11:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Fayette County · 38,273 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Starrs Mill, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
10:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail was reported in Sharpsburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sharpsburg, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
10:25 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Fayette County · 38,273 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An NWS employee reported 1 inch hail in Peachtree City. Public reports indicated golfball size hail in Peachtree City and dime size hail in Tyrone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Peachtree City, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
6:55 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Knoxville, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Early County · 3,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail reported by Early County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blakely, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
5:38 PM CST
Hail report for April 1998
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Owensboro, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports indicated dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Macon, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Calhoun County · 1,273 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail reported at the Calhoun County Jail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morgan, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for April 1998
Muhlenberg County · 10,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Depoy, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Peach County · 8,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Byron, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for April 1998
Bullock County · 1,939 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Union Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: Union Spgs, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
5:35 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Houston County · 50,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail covered the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Warner Robins, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for April 1998
Macon County · 3,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the Five Points area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Montezuma, GA
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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 April 1998

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58 mph
Apr 30, 1998
5:10 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Grundy County · 4,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's office reported a tree down on Northcutts Cove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Altamont, TN
UNK mph
Apr 30, 1998
6:10 PM EST
Wind report for April 1998
Peach County · 8,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew a barn down, tore roofs off and knocked trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byron, GA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 1998
5:41 PM EST
Wind report for April 1998
Peach County · 8,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down many trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Vly, GA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 1998
4:50 PM EST
Wind report for April 1998
Houston County · 50,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked several trees down and caused power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bonaire, GA
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1998
1:25 AM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Canton, MS
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1998
1:10 AM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off of an airport hanger and several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flora, MS
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1998
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Edwards, MS
UNK mph
Apr 28, 1998
12:20 AM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Warren County · 13,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Le Tourneau, MS
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1998
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Claiborne County · 2,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Gibson, MS
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1998
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Henderson County · 9,249 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, TN
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1998
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Madison Parish · 3,090 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several roofs were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coleman, LA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1998
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Concordia Parish · 6,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees were blown down throughout the parrish.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ferriday, LA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1998
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Avoyelles Parish · 12,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marksville, LA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1998
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ripley, MS
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1998
9:20 PM CST
Wind report for April 1998
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pineville, 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 April 1998

30 reports
F0 category
Apr 30, 1998
3:47 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 4 miles east of Macon. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Macon, IL
F0 category
Apr 30, 1998
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 2 miles north of Yantisville. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Yantisville, IL
F0 category
Apr 29, 1998
3:58 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 2 miles west southwest of Ellsworth. It uprooted one 2 foot diameter tree and broke off two others several feet above the ground. One of the trees fell across the front porch of a house and onto a nearby shed, destroying both. A garage behind the house was destroyed with debris carried 300 yards out onto an adjacent field. Also, a few windows were blown out and some shingles were blown off of the house. As the tornado travelled north northeast, it picked up a 20 foot by 20 foot section of a tin barn roof and carried it to the west about 20 feet. From there the tornado skipped along the path with only spotty damage. A 2 foot diameter tree was broken off several feet above the base 1 mile northwest of Ellsworth before the tornado lifted and dissipated. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated around $35,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Ellsworth, IL
F0 category
Apr 27, 1998
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Marshall County · 10,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down knocking down a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Potts Camp, MS
F0 category
Apr 27, 1998
12:50 AM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Saline County tornado moved into Pulaski County 5.5 miles south of Ferndale at approximately 150 am CDT. The tornado travelled northeast for about 4.5 miles before lifting. Damage along the track of the tornado consisted of mainly trees and power lines being blown down. The damage was consistent with an F0 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Ferndale, AR
F1 category
Apr 27, 1998
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down about 4 miles west of Haskell and travelled northeast. Downed trees and power lines were the first damage noted. The tornado then passed across the intersection of Interstate 30 and U.S. Highway 70. At this location, a weather station recorded a wind gust of 73 mph. In the same area, a number of trees and power lines were blown down. Several homes also sustained roof damage. The tornado then turned a little more north, continuing to down numerous trees. Several homes also sustained roof damage from fallen trees. The damage along the path of the tornado, along with the recorded wind gust, was consistent with an F1 rating. The tornado exited Saline County 2 miles east-northeast of Avilla around 150 am CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Haskell, AR
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Coryell County · 19,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was observed by a deputy sheriff.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Purmela, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Coryell County · 19,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported by Coryell County EOC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Bee House, TX
F1 category
Apr 26, 1998
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Clay County · 4,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, probably a gustnado, overturned a mobile home on FM 1288 on the southwest side of Bellevue. A man and woman were injured inside the trailer and were taken to local hospitals. Tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter were blown down and roofs were damaged on several homes. Two barns in the area were also destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bellevue, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
4:29 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Haskell County · 2,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Haskell, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
3:49 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Shackelford County · 1,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Albany, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
3:14 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Shackelford County · 1,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Albany, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Crosby County · 2,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief weak tornado was reported by the Crosby County Sheriff's Office.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Ralls, TX
F2 category
Apr 26, 1998
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Hale County · 10,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived but strong (F2) tornado occurred just north of Hale Center. Two people narrowly escaped injury when their home was destroyed (they had sought shelter in a small, interior closet in this ranch-style house). The tornado also heavily damaged a vacant house, barn, hangar, and center-pivot irrigation system. Several large trees were destroyed/uprooted. Damage was investigated by NWS officials just a few hours after it occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Hale Center, TX
F0 category
Apr 26, 1998
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for April 1998
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Hart, 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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Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in April 1998

April 30, 1998 26
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April 29, 1998 6
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April 28, 1998 6
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April 27, 1998 121
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April 26, 1998 93
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April 25, 1998 20
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April 24, 1998 1
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April 23, 1998 16
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April 22, 1998 34
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April 21, 1998 15
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April 20, 1998 3
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April 19, 1998 19
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April 18, 1998 42
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April 17, 1998 132
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April 16, 1998 278
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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded in April 1998?

Our records show 1,723 hail, 554 wind, and 208 tornado reports in April 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 30, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported in April 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in April 1998 is 4.50″, reported near Carnes, MS.

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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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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