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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in July 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in July 2002 from July 1, 2002 through July 31, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1,361
Wind Reports
2,761
Tornado Reports
72
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2002

NWS Hail Reports in July 2002

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1.50″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
11:55 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pillsbury, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
11:53 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Steele County · 911 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luverne, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Menahga, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Itasca County · 20,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Deer River, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
10:53 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrington, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Mc Intosh, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
9:52 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Mc Intosh, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nebish, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Grafton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lankin, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
7:02 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Rolette County · 3,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Belcourt, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
8:02 PM EST
Hail report for July 2002
Alpena County · 12,537 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ossineke, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Morton County · 10,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Anthony, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
6:54 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Rolette County · 3,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by a NWS cooperative observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rolette, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for July 2002
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Devils Lake, ND
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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 July 2002

30 reports
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58 mph
Jul 31, 2002
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 58 mph wind gust was measured at an NDAWN mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Pillsbury, ND
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Griggs County · 1,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Cooperstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cooperstown, ND
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Eddy County · 1,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in New Rockford.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Rockford, ND
70 mph
Jul 31, 2002
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm traveled southeast along Highway 52. Numerous large trees down along its path.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fessenden, ND
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
10:05 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage was reported in the town of McIntosh.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Intosh, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Marshall County · 3,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew a tree onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Warren, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakota, ND
60 mph
Jul 31, 2002
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Inkster, ND
70 mph
Jul 31, 2002
6:57 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lankin, ND
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
7:20 PM EST
Wind report for July 2002
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down were received from the public and the county 911 center of trees down in the Barrington Hall subdivision of Macon and five miles northwest of Macon. A lone tree was reported down west of Lizella near the Crawford county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macon, GA
60 mph
Jul 31, 2002
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Oliver County · 757 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports by a NWS cooperative observer and newspaper of damage to buildings and downed power lines. Several crop fields wiped out by wind and hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Center, ND
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
7:15 PM EST
Wind report for July 2002
Washington County · 5,302 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Washington county sheriff and the county 911 center reported that several trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandersville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for July 2002
Monroe County · 8,898 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Monroe county 911 center reported that several trees and some power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Forsyth, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and large limbs were blown down in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newellton, LA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for July 2002
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down at State Road 471 and Stull Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brandon, MS
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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 July 2002

30 reports
F0 category
Jul 31, 2002
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field, causing minimal crop damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Penn, ND
F0 category
Jul 31, 2002
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown snapped off several large tree branches. A farmer saw a brief swirling of dust near a tree row with a funnel above.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Leeds, ND
F0 category
Jul 31, 2002
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Leeds, ND
F0 category
Jul 30, 2002
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NE Merrill, WI
F0 category
Jul 30, 2002
6:22 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W (Cwa)Cen Wi Arpt Mos, WI
F0 category
Jul 30, 2002
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Merrill, WI
F0 category
Jul 30, 2002
5:47 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NW Merrill, WI
F0 category
Jul 29, 2002
4:38 PM EST
Tornado report for July 2002
Lee County · 235,829 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire department reported tornado damage to huge trees and picnic tables in park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lehigh Acres, FL
F0 category
Jul 29, 2002
3:37 PM EST
Tornado report for July 2002
Manatee County · 115,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire and rescue reported that many trees were down due to the tornado in the Lakewood Ranch and Gray Hawk subdivisions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Bradenton, FL
F1 category
Jul 29, 2002
2:35 PM EST
Tornado report for July 2002
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed along the southeast shore of Lake Okeechobee and moved west northwest. Sporadic damage along the track consisted of a pool enclosure blown into a canal and the roof of a Catholic Church being partially blown off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Moore Haven, FL
F1 category
Jul 28, 2002
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for July 2002
Onondaga County · 133,988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly in the hamlet of Mottville which is in the town of Skaneateles. The tornado's path length was approximately 100 yards and its width was approximately 50 yards. A trailer home was destroyed in the center of Mottville. The 67 year old man who lived in it got out of the debris afterward with only a few scratches. In addition, several large trees were sheared off 10 to 20 feet above the ground. Falling trees damaged several homes and businesses in the area. The Mottville post office opened the next morning despite two large pine trees lying on the roof. The storm continued south into the center of the village of Skaneateles. Damage in this area was due to straight line winds. There were no deaths or serious injuries caused by the tornado. A state of emergency was declared in the town of Skaneateles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mottville, NY
F0 category
Jul 28, 2002
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touched down in field. Corn flattened.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Klossner, MN
F0 category
Jul 28, 2002
1:07 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Sinai, SD
F0 category
Jul 28, 2002
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado damaged several farm buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Lake Preston, SD
F0 category
Jul 28, 2002
12:41 PM CST
Tornado report for July 2002
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was observed crossing Lake Thompson, but did not reach land, and caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Lake Preston, SD
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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 July 2002

July 31, 2002 177
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July 30, 2002 172
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July 27, 2002 166
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July 26, 2002 89
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July 25, 2002 108
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July 24, 2002 171
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July 23, 2002 192
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July 22, 2002 222
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July 21, 2002 251
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July 20, 2002 92
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July 19, 2002 119
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July 18, 2002 84
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July 17, 2002 28
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in July 2002?

Our records show 1,361 hail, 2,761 wind, and 72 tornado reports in July 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported in July 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in July 2002 is 4.50″, reported near Lake Preston, 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 in July 2002 — 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 July 2002 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 July 2002?

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 July 2002 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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