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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in November 1998

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

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
621
Tornado Reports
28
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · November 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 30, 1998

NWS Hail Reports in November 1998

26 reports
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0.75″ hail
Nov 30, 1998
12:18 AM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Smith, AR
1.75″ hail
Nov 25, 1998
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for November 1998
Hamblen County · 19,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Russellville, TN
1.00″ hail
Nov 25, 1998
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for November 1998
Hamblen County · 19,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Russellville, TN
0.75″ hail
Nov 25, 1998
9:00 PM EST
Hail report for November 1998
Grainger County · 7,608 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Bean Station, TN
0.75″ hail
Nov 25, 1998
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Island, KY
0.75″ hail
Nov 12, 1998
6:31 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Brewster County · 4,182 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alpine, TX
1.00″ hail
Nov 10, 1998
2:05 AM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Cole County · 23,196 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jefferson City, MO
0.75″ hail
Nov 10, 1998
12:45 AM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Lawrence County · 12,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Chesapeake, MO
0.75″ hail
Nov 9, 1998
11:36 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Delaware County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Grove, OK
0.75″ hail
Nov 9, 1998
11:25 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Delaware County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Jay, OK
0.88″ hail
Nov 9, 1998
9:39 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Pawnee County · 5,178 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hallett, OK
0.75″ hail
Nov 9, 1998
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Greenwood County · 3,178 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Neal, KS
0.75″ hail
Nov 9, 1998
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grenola, KS
0.88″ hail
Nov 9, 1998
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackwell, OK
0.75″ hail
Nov 9, 1998
7:55 PM CST
Hail report for November 1998
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackwell, OK
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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 November 1998

30 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 30, 1998
12:40 AM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Washington County · 64,515 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown onto the roof of a home on Rustic Drive near the small community of Little Flock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Springdale, AR
UNK mph
Nov 30, 1998
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriffs office reported large tree limbs blown down countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, AR
60 mph
Nov 30, 1998
12:18 AM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Smith, AR
UNK mph
Nov 30, 1998
12:15 AM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Crawford County · 19,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barns were damaged by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Uniontown, AR
UNK mph
Nov 30, 1998
12:05 AM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Sequoyah County · 13,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nicut, OK
UNK mph
Nov 30, 1998
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Sequoyah County · 13,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A truck was blown onto its side at mile marker 311 on Interstate 40. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Sallisaw, OK
64 mph
Nov 29, 1998
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Sequoyah County · 13,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Location: Oklahoma mesonet site
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Sallisaw, OK
UNK mph
Nov 29, 1998
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Okfuskee County · 3,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb was blown down in Noble Park. A business sign was folded over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Okemah, OK
UNK mph
Nov 29, 1998
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for November 1998
Payne County · 22,542 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Cushing, OK
UNK mph
Nov 26, 1998
12:35 AM EST
Wind report for November 1998
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NW Wilkesboro, NC
UNK mph
Nov 26, 1998
12:30 AM EST
Wind report for November 1998
Patrick County · 7,065 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stuart, VA
UNK mph
Nov 26, 1998
12:00 AM EST
Wind report for November 1998
Patrick County · 7,065 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ararat, VA
UNK mph
Nov 25, 1998
11:30 PM EST
Wind report for November 1998
Alleghany County · 6,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Sparta, NC
69 mph
Nov 25, 1998
11:26 PM EST
Wind report for November 1998
Watauga County · 21,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boone, NC
UNK mph
Nov 25, 1998
10:43 PM EST
Wind report for November 1998
Washington County · 18,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Damascus, VA
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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 November 1998

28 reports
F0 category
Nov 29, 1998
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Payne County · 22,542 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Cushing, OK
F0 category
Nov 20, 1998
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Lafourche Parish · 29,725 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched downed several times in the vicnity of Lockport. The tornado damaged car windows and downed several power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lockport, LA
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
1:52 PM EST
Tornado report for November 1998
Muskegon County · 58,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado rapidly dissipated as it moved inland as a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Roosevelt Park, MI
F1 category
Nov 10, 1998
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly east of Kentwood destroying one house and downing several trees. An occupant of the house suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital and released.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Kentwood, LA
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Iberia Parish · 21,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW New Iberia, LA
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
9:45 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Morse, LA
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
8:05 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak, short-lived tornado was witnessed by a sheriff deputy and two residents of the community. The damage path, which was 800 feet long and 400 feet wide, was marked by uprooted trees and overturned campers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Junction, IL
F1 category
Nov 10, 1998
7:55 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down twice. The first touchdown occurred about .5 miles northeast of the town of Liberty Hill and was on the ground for about 100 yards. The tornado touched down again about 2 miles northeast and stayed on the ground for a little over 3 miles. Two conventional homes and three mobile homes were demolished. Twenty-five other homes were damaged. Several barns were demolished and other farm structures were damaged. Numerous trees were knocked down as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Liberty Hill, TN
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Monroe County · 2,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Monroe, AR
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
2:20 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Boone County · 13,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Harmon, AR
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
2:05 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Newton County · 3,334 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Jasper, AR
F3 category
Nov 10, 1998
1:58 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Boone County · 48,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Columbia, MO
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
1:10 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Franklin County · 5,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief F0 tornado touched down just north of the Arkansas River. Two houses received minor damage, and numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Ozark, AR
F1 category
Nov 10, 1998
12:36 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down in extreme eastern Oklahoma between Arkoma and Pocola and then moved northeast into western Arkansas, moving across the southern part of Fort Smith and finally lifting at the Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM). Along the way, many homes and businesses sustained damage ranging from minor to major. This includes several homes in the Random Acres subdivision near the Oklahoma border where shingles were blown off many roofs. Trees and power lines were blown down throughout the tornado's path.Some of the tornado's worst damage occurred at the Fort Smith Regional Airport, where eight private and corporate airplanes were damaged, including three single-engine planes that were flipped. Four of the planes that received the most damage were outside hangars. The storm also damaged nine hangars, including three corporate and six general aviation facilities. The weather observer at the airport officially recorded a tornado, and the ASOS at the airport measured a peak wind gust of 57 kts (66 mph) at 1244 AM.Otherwise, seven thousand residences in the south part of Fort Smith lost power in the storm. Sutherland Central Distribution Center on US Hwy 71 lost several metal buildings and had some roof damage. Reeder Simco Truck Center on south Zero Street had its showroom glass blown in, and a tractor-trailer was turned over. A photo in the Southwest-Times Record daily newspaper showed cleanup efforts from a large tree that had fallen into a home's driveway in the 6800 block of S. Seventh street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Ft Smith, AR
F1 category
Nov 10, 1998
12:35 AM CST
Tornado report for November 1998
Le Flore County · 15,924 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about halfway between Pocola and Arkoma, moving to the northeast across the Arkansas state line. This tornado continued through the Fort Smith area, producing F1 damage and a 5-mile path length before finally lifting at the Fort Smith Regional Airport. Only one mile of the tornado's path was in Oklahoma. The tornado was 200 yards wide at its widest point in Arkansas. The tornado caused quite a bit of damage in the Fort Smith area but caused relatively little damage in Oklahoma.For more information on this tornado, see the separate entry for it in the northwest Arkansas Storm Data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Pocola, OK
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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 November 1998

November 30, 1998 7
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November 29, 1998 4
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November 26, 1998 3
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November 25, 1998 23
Hail, wind & tornado reports
November 20, 1998 1
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November 12, 1998 1
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November 11, 1998 4
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November 10, 1998 473
Hail, wind & tornado reports
November 9, 1998 144
Hail, wind & tornado reports
November 8, 1998 1
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November 5, 1998 1
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November 4, 1998 8
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November 1, 1998 5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 621 wind, and 28 tornado reports in November 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 30, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported in November 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in November 1998 is 1.75″, reported near Russellville, TN.

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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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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