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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on June 26, 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on June 26, 1998 from June 26, 1998 through June 26, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
136
Wind Reports
236
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · June 26, 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 26, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on June 26, 1998

136 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
11:52 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Oronoco, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
11:12 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Oronoco, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
11:07 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Belle Plaine, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Goodhue County · 14,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large trees and sign also blown down. Heavy rain flooded basements.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goodhue, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
10:15 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olivia, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
10:05 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Winona County · 14,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winona, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
10:05 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Winona County · 14,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goodview, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
9:52 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Dundas, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Renville, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
10:45 PM EST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Pocahontas County · 4,402 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bartow, WV
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Meeker County · 8,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Watkins, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Redwood County · 5,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Belview, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Goodhue County · 14,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zumbrota, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
8:52 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Stearns County · 45,866 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Holdingford, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
8:35 PM CST
Hail report for June 26, 1998
Swift County · 3,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Appleton, MN
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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 June 26, 1998

236 reports
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70 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: St Joseph, WI
UNK mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Appleton, WI
58 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Wausau, WI
60 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:27 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Amsterdam, WI
70 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:25 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Jackson County · 7,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Melrose, WI
70 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:18 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holmen, WI
64 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:16 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
St. Croix County · 28,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hudson, WI
70 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:16 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake City, MN
60 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Midway, WI
63 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:07 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottage Grove, MN
63 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:03 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Ramsey County · 120,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Randolph and Hamilton. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: St Paul, MN
58 mph
Jun 26, 1998
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branch blown down. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glencoe, MN
60 mph
Jun 26, 1998
10:55 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Hennepin County · 294,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around Lake Nokomis.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
69 mph
Jun 26, 1998
10:52 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Buffalo County · 5,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mondovi, WI
63 mph
Jun 26, 1998
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for June 26, 1998
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees blown down. Other damage reported in Forest Lake. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scandia, MN
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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 June 26, 1998

12 reports
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Grant County · 2,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly north of Marvin with no damage reported. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Marvin, SD
F1 category
Jun 26, 1998
8:22 PM EST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Ulster County · 59,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Turnwood, NY
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Grant County · 2,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in a pasture west of Marvin. The observer said it was a black and white spinning column that sucked up water from a slough. No damage was reported. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 W Marvin, SD
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
7:12 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Le Center, MN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
7:07 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Sibley County · 5,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Gibbon, MN
F1 category
Jun 26, 1998
8:02 PM EST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Delaware County · 22,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm cell became tornadic over extreme eastern sections of the county during the evening hours. Aerial storm surveys indicate that the twister first touched down just after 900 pm EDT southwest of Pepacton Reservoir and west of Hendricks Hollow in Colchester township. The tornado cut approximately a 3.5 mile by 100 yard path to the east towards the Delaware-Ulster county line through steep terrain and heavily forested areas. Hundreds of trees were cut down in twisted and chaotic patterns along this damage path. Fortunately, this region was sparsely populated so no structural damage or personal injury resulted. Damage estimates approached a quarter of a million dollars just in replacement cost for deforestation. The tornadic cell continued eastward thereafter into Ulster county and produced additional damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Colchester, NY
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
5:53 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn and silo down. Trees blown. Sixteen foot doors blown off cattle shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Oakland, MN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Oakland, MN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
6:10 PM EST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Chenango County · 15,758 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a brief tornado around 7:10 p.m EDT which uprooted some trees near the Riverbend golf course along Route 8. The tornado was first spotted, and subsequently photographed, looking east from the Norwich Fairgrounds where several eyewitnesses spotted a funnel cloud during the Bluegrass Festival around 7 p. m. EDT. The apparent tornado was tracked moving east-northeast crossing Routes 23 and 8 to the south of New Berlin. After it's brief touchdown, the tornado gradually lifted as it moved toward Otsego County with no further reports of touchdowns or damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S New Berlin, NY
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Burke County · 1,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Portal, ND
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly southeast of Groton with no damage reported. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Groton, SD
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for June 26, 1998
Dickey County · 1,972 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown, no damage. Reported by road crew.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Fullerton, ND
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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 on June 26, 1998?

Our records show 136 hail, 236 wind, and 12 tornado reports on June 26, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 26, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported on June 26, 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on June 26, 1998 is 4.50″, reported near Howes, SD.

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 June 26, 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 June 26, 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 June 26, 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 June 26, 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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