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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on September 28, 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on September 28, 1998 from September 28, 1998 through September 28, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · September 28, 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 28, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on September 28, 1998

32 reports
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0.88″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Leavenworth County · 24,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail was reported 2 miles west of Leavenworth by the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Leavenworth, KS
0.88″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
11:23 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Jefferson County · 7,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Oskaloosa, KS
0.88″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Pine County · 13,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nickerson, MN
2.00″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
9:41 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Clay County · 75,791 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped large hail over several sections of Clay County on the evening of September 28th. The Clay County Sheriff's Office reported two inch diameter hail in Excelsior Springs and golf ball-size hail at the intersection of Highways 291 and 169. In Liberty, police reported golf ball-size hail and the Kansas City fire Department reported dime-size hail at the intersection of 99th and Oak.
NWS Hail Report Location: Liberty, MO
1.75″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, KS
0.75″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
9:35 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Ottawa, KS
0.75″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Platte County Sheriff's Office reported dime-size hail at Parkville and Weatherby Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: Parkville, MO
0.75″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
7:19 PM PST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
El Dorado County · 75,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Very brief hail estimated up to 0.75 inch diameter along the south shore of Lake Tahoe near Emerald Bay. Reported by California Highway Patrol.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
9:18 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Wyandotte County · 47,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was reported by the Kansas City, KS Fire department at the intersection of 67th and Leavenworth.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kansas City, KS
1.25″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Jefferson County · 7,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Oskaloosa, KS
1.75″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
8:42 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Leavenworth County · 24,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe weather spotters reported golfball-size hail in Basehor and 2 miles southwest of Tonganoxie. Another spotter reported dime-size hail in Tonganoxie.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tonganoxie, KS
0.75″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
8:38 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Jefferson County · 7,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Oskaloosa, KS
0.75″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
8:33 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawrence, KS
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Center, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for September 28, 1998
Miner County · 1,099 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Fedora, SD
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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 September 28, 1998

21 reports
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70 mph
Sep 28, 1998
11:53 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Shawnee County · 58,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down along U.S. Highway 24 near Rossville from 70 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rossville, KS
70 mph
Sep 28, 1998
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Wabaunsee County · 2,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maple Hill, KS
69 mph
Sep 28, 1998
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Leavenworth County · 24,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 MPH at the intersection of Highways 7 and 73 on the east side of Basehor.
NWS Wind Report Location: Basehor, KS
70 mph
Sep 28, 1998
11:39 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Pottawatomie County · 7,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WNW St Marys, KS
63 mph
Sep 28, 1998
11:33 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Pottawatomie County · 7,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N St Marys, KS
64 mph
Sep 28, 1998
11:33 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Pottawatomie County · 7,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW St Marys, KS
69 mph
Sep 28, 1998
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds in Pleasanton and La Cygne.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pleasanton, KS
69 mph
Sep 28, 1998
10:20 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Miami County · 11,659 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds knocked several large trees down 4 miles east of Paola.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Paola, KS
60 mph
Sep 28, 1998
8:10 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch diameter tree limbs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Timken, KS
58 mph
Sep 28, 1998
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down near Opp.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opp, AL
UNK mph
Sep 28, 1998
8:30 PM EST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Southampton County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down on Route 35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Sebrell, VA
58 mph
Sep 28, 1998
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down near Green Bay.
NWS Wind Report Location: Green Bay, AL
58 mph
Sep 28, 1998
6:35 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down just south of Andalusia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
60 mph
Sep 28, 1998
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Haskell County · 1,216 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 N Satanta, KS
71 mph
Sep 28, 1998
4:25 PM CST
Wind report for September 28, 1998
Grant County · 1,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 ENE Ulysses, KS
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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 September 28, 1998

22 reports
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, that spent most of its time just off the ground, skipped across the south part of Okaloosa county and caused minor roof and tree damage. The tornado began near Okaloosa Island and moved across the Sound then across Fort Walton Beach to the golf course, then went back into the cloud as it entered the Eglin Air Force Base reservation. No one was injured. Several people observed the funnel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
8:35 PM EST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado briefly touched down at the intersection of CR 40 and 7 near the Dale-Henry County line.Numerous trees were uprooted and a pump house was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Echo, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Henry County · 6,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado damaged a barn and residence off CR 173 in Newville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Newville, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
4:28 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE J C Meadows Xrds, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
4:26 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Phenix City, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
4:19 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved northwest across western Elmore county from just northeast of Wetumka to just northwest of the Wallsboro community. Some minor damage was reported at the Julia Tutwiler Prison . Trees and power lines were down in Wallsboro and a doctor's office was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Wetumpka, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
3:55 PM EST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hickory, NC
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
2:44 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Bullock County · 1,939 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused minor damage to an egg house and knocked a few trees down on CR 31 south of Union Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Union Spgs, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado briefly touched down on the north side of Ozark off Marvin Parker Rd and CR 68 uprooting trees and power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ozark, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:53 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Bullock County · 1,939 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved northwest across the western part of the county from near Hall's Crossroads to north of Hook's Crossroads. A church was totally destroyed on Bullock 223 south of Hall's Crossroads, several trees were downed or uprooted, and some homes had minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Union Spgs, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:47 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Lowndes County · 2,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved northwest along CR 97 from Letohatchee to Hayneville. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, one mobile home was totally destroyed, and several others sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Letohatchee, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:18 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Pike County · 9,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado knocked trees down in Shiloh and Monticello as it moved northward across eastern Pike County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Troy, AL
F1 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the community of Petrey. Three homes suffered major damage. Trees and power lines were also blown down. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Petrey, AL
F1 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just northwest of Luverne. The tornado destroyed a county barn and caused minor damage to several brick homes. Trees and power lines were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Luverne, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:06 PM CST
Tornado report for September 28, 1998
Pike County · 9,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved northward across southeastern Pike county and knocked trees down east of Hamilton Crossroads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Troy, 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 September 28, 1998?

Our records show 32 hail, 21 wind, and 22 tornado reports on September 28, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 28, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported on September 28, 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on September 28, 1998 is 2.00″, reported near Liberty, 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 September 28, 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 September 28, 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 September 28, 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 September 28, 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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