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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 20, 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 20, 1998 from July 20, 1998 through July 20, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

180

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

3.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · July 20, 1998 · 1998–present Updated Daily · last Jul 20, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on July 20, 1998

66 reports

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0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
11:40 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Ozaukee County · 26,042 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Port Washington, WI

1.25″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
8:45 PM MST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Yavapai County · 83,199 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A weather spotter reported 1.25 inch diameter hail in Camp Verde.

NWS Hail Report Location: Camp Verde, AZ

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
9:12 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Waushara County · 12,466 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Wautoma, WI

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
9:06 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Union County · 75,130 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Monroe, NC

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
8:00 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Houston County · 50,436 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Warner Robins, GA

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
6:35 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Crosby, MN

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
6:15 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Crosby, MN

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
5:58 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Neshoba County · 8,431 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Philadelphia, MS

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
5:23 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Oregon, WI

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
5:20 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Johnson Creek, WI

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
5:10 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Sebeka, MN

1.00″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
4:57 PM CST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Menahga, MN

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
5:50 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Fayette County · 38,273 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Peachtree City, GA

1.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
5:45 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: The public reported ping pong to golf ball size hail.

NWS Hail Report Location: Sharpsburg, GA

0.75″ hail

Jul 20, 1998
5:40 PM EST

Hail report for July 20, 1998

Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Thomas Xrds, 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 on July 20, 1998

180 reports

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81 mph

Jul 20, 1998
10:30 PM MST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Custer County · 3,743 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Hermosa, SD

60 mph

Jul 20, 1998
11:02 PM CST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Slinger, WI

62 mph

Jul 20, 1998
10:47 PM CST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Dodge County · 27,245 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Theresa, WI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1998
10:05 PM CST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Fond du Lac County · 32,214 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Ripon, WI

58 mph

Jul 20, 1998
10:55 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Hillsdale County · 17,671 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWN AND POWER LINES DOWN

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Reading, MI

58 mph

Jul 20, 1998
10:50 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Hillsdale County · 17,671 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN

NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1998
10:20 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Calhoun County · 43,893 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree down on house, unknown property damage.

NWS Wind Report Location: Battle Creek, MI

58 mph

Jul 20, 1998
10:00 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

York County · 80,252 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: York, SC

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1998
9:45 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines and trees down around Vine and Pearl Streets. A damage estimate was not available.

NWS Wind Report Location: Vicksburg, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1998
9:45 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Barry County · 23,805 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree limb down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Gun Lake, MI

58 mph

Jul 20, 1998
9:25 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

York County · 80,252 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Bethany, SC

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1998
9:20 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: 12 inch diameter tree limb down.

NWS Wind Report Location: Bangor, MI

UNK mph

Jul 20, 1998
9:15 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Ottawa County · 80,833 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed near Hudsonville, in Georgetown Township. A damage estimate was not available.

NWS Wind Report Location: Hudsonville, MI

60 mph

Jul 20, 1998
9:15 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. No damage estimates available. Numerous reports across the southern half of Allegan County.

NWS Wind Report Location: Allegan, MI

58 mph

Jul 20, 1998
9:15 PM EST

Wind report for July 20, 1998

Spartanburg County · 102,154 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Spartanburg, SC

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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 July 20, 1998

10 reports

F1 category

Jul 20, 1998
11:55 PM EST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Crawford County · 30,860 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down two miles west of Linesville and moved sporadically along its path. A livestock shed was destroyed. A house and barn suffered minor damage and numerous trees were downed.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Linesville, PA

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
5:08 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Day County · 2,939 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down northeast of Grenville near Enemy Swim Lake. The tornado pulled up two fence posts, some water, and some hay was spread around as it moved southeast. Path length and width were estimated.

NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Grenville, SD

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
4:05 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: 2 tornadoes touched down on the east side of Height of Land Lake, blowing down many trees and damaging 6 homes. 2 trees fell on one cabin and another tree fell on a garage. Boat lifts and docks were smashed and power was knocked out. One home reported several broken windows due to the tornadoes with everything in the house covered with fine sand. The tornadoes crossed highway 34 and dissipated.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Rochert, MN

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
3:45 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Zerkel, MN

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
3:30 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Ogema, MN

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
3:20 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Waubun, MN

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
2:55 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A retired farmer was looking out his back door and saw a swirling cloud come down. He headed for the basement and was not hurt. His home lost power and his house and outbuildings were damaged. Witnesses said the tornado was a high-based rope tornado.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Mahnomen, MN

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
2:50 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado was picked up on video near the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen by a parking lot security camera.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Mahnomen, MN

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
2:30 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Winger, MN

F0 category

Jul 20, 1998
2:28 PM CST

Tornado report for July 20, 1998

Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Fertile, 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 on July 20, 1998?

Our records show 66 hail, 180 wind, and 10 tornado reports on July 20, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported on July 20, 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 20, 1998 is 3.00″, reported near Lime Spgs, IA.

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 July 20, 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 July 20, 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 July 20, 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 July 20, 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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