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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in October 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in October 1998 from October 1, 1998 through October 31, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
319
Wind Reports
251
Tornado Reports
95
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 31, 1998

NWS Hail Reports in October 1998

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0.75″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ozona, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Nolan County · 5,520 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roscoe, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Mitchell County · 2,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 SSW Colorado City, TX
0.88″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Sterling County · 393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 NW Sterling City, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Reagan County · 1,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 22 W Big Lake, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Glasscock County · 412 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
4:39 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Howard County · 10,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Big Spring, TX
0.88″ hail
Oct 31, 1998
10:20 AM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Dimmitt, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 30, 1998
11:05 PM MST
Hail report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nadine, NM
0.75″ hail
Oct 30, 1998
10:10 PM MST
Hail report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hobbs, NM
0.88″ hail
Oct 30, 1998
10:02 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Andrews County · 4,885 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Andrews, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 30, 1998
8:00 PM MST
Hail report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jal, NM
0.75″ hail
Oct 30, 1998
8:06 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Canyon, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 30, 1998
7:56 PM CST
Hail report for October 1998
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ogg, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 30, 1998
6:15 PM MST
Hail report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bennett, NM
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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 October 1998

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UNK mph
Oct 31, 1998
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Runnels County · 4,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds downed several large tree limbs
NWS Wind Report Location: Winters, TX
UNK mph
Oct 31, 1998
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Schleicher County · 1,135 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds downed tree limbs across the city
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldorado, TX
60 mph
Oct 31, 1998
9:50 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Tom Green County · 37,285 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust estimated at 60 mph
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NNW San Angelo, TX
UNK mph
Oct 31, 1998
9:10 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Terrell County · 628 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large isolated thunderstorm developed in central Brewster Country and tracked NE into Terrell County where it knocked down power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 NNE Dryden, TX
UNK mph
Oct 31, 1998
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Crockett County · 1,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds broke large tree limbs off trees
NWS Wind Report Location: Ozona, TX
60 mph
Oct 30, 1998
8:00 PM MST
Wind report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jal, NM
UNK mph
Oct 30, 1998
6:33 PM MST
Wind report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jal, NM
60 mph
Oct 30, 1998
4:45 PM MST
Wind report for October 1998
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ranchvale, NM
60 mph
Oct 29, 1998
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
60 mph
Oct 29, 1998
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Calhoun County · 1,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hardin, IL
60 mph
Oct 29, 1998
2:35 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Petersburg, IL
UNK mph
Oct 29, 1998
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines and snapped two utility poles in half two miles east of Virginia. In Philadelphia, the thunderstorm winds blew down 13 utility poles. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Virginia, IL
UNK mph
Oct 27, 1998
6:25 PM MST
Wind report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds severely damaged two barns in the McDonald and the Prarieview areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Mc Donald, NM
61 mph
Oct 27, 1998
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for October 1998
Winkler County · 2,644 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The observer at the Winkler County Airport recorded a 53 knot (61 mph) gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Wink, TX
UNK mph
Oct 27, 1998
2:35 PM MST
Wind report for October 1998
Eddy County · 19,305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged fences in and around the Black River Village area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Black River, NM
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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 October 1998

30 reports
F0 category
Oct 30, 1998
7:16 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Castro County · 2,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Dimmitt, TX
F0 category
Oct 30, 1998
5:03 PM MST
Tornado report for October 1998
Curry County · 15,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Clovis, NM
F0 category
Oct 30, 1998
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Reeves County · 3,768 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell storm north of Pecos produced a weak tornado that caused little if any damage. The tornado dissipated before the storm passed into Ward county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Pecos, TX
F0 category
Oct 28, 1998
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A spotter reported a brief touch down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Page, NE
F2 category
Oct 28, 1998
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down on the northeast edge of Atkinson and remained on the ground for nearly 1 mile. The tornado destroyed a pole barn. It also carried a metal shed 100 yards and damaged trees and feed bunks. The tornado touched down two more times, once 1 mile north of Atkinson, just east of Highway 11, and again 2 miles north of Atkinson, just west of Highway 11, doing minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atkinson, NE
F0 category
Oct 28, 1998
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two brief touchdowns were associated with this tornado, one 3 miles south southwest of Emmet and on 2 miles west of Emmet.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Emmet, NE
F0 category
Oct 28, 1998
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was on the ground for approximately 1 mile doing minor damage to two center pivot irrigation systems.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Bartlett, NE
F0 category
Oct 28, 1998
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down briefly destroying a small calf shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Atkinson, NE
F0 category
Oct 28, 1998
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotters reported a brief tornado touchdown near the airport as it crossed Highway 20.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Atkinson, NE
F0 category
Oct 28, 1998
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotters tracked an F0 tornado that was on the ground intermittently from 14 miles south of Atkinson and just east of Highway 11 to 6 miles south of Atkinson. The tornado was over open country and no damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Atkinson, NE
F0 category
Oct 28, 1998
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Logan County · 15,130 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Meridian, OK
F1 category
Oct 28, 1998
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down 20 miles south of Atkinson 1 mile west of Highway 11. The tornado damaged two ranches 18 miles south of Atkinson taking a roof off of a barn, damaging several farm buildings, and destroying numerous trees. The tornado was on the ground for most of its 5 mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Atkinson, NE
F1 category
Oct 27, 1998
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Randall County · 42,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Canyon, TX
F0 category
Oct 27, 1998
4:08 PM MST
Tornado report for October 1998
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A New Mexico State Police Trooper reported a brief tornado over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 WSW Eunice, NM
F1 category
Oct 27, 1998
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for October 1998
Reeves County · 3,768 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A spotter reported to Emergency Management Officials that a large tornado formed northeast of Orla and lasted about 5-6 minutes. This storm was a right-moving supercell that had persisted for over two hours. No damage was reported as the tornado was over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Orla, 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 October 1998

October 31, 1998 13
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October 30, 1998 36
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October 29, 1998 15
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October 28, 1998 12
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October 27, 1998 18
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October 26, 1998 1
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October 25, 1998 9
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October 22, 1998 1
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October 18, 1998 9
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October 17, 1998 37
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October 16, 1998 53
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October 15, 1998 3
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October 14, 1998 26
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October 12, 1998 2
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October 10, 1998 1
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in October 1998?

Our records show 319 hail, 251 wind, and 95 tornado reports in October 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 31, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported in October 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in October 1998 is 2.75″, reported near Hagerman, NM.

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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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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