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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in February 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in February 2003 from February 3, 2003 through February 28, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
94
Wind Reports
235
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · February 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 28, 2003

NWS Hail Reports in February 2003

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1.50″ hail
Feb 27, 2003
5:50 PM MST
Hail report for February 2003
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail in Carefree, reported by local TV station. Small hail was also reported by spotters in Phoenix just before 5 pm MST.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carefree, AZ
0.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2003
3:45 AM CST
Hail report for February 2003
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Canton, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 25, 2003
4:04 AM CST
Hail report for February 2003
Waller County · 12,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monaville, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 23, 2003
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for February 2003
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Corrigan, TX
0.75″ hail
Feb 23, 2003
5:58 PM CST
Hail report for February 2003
Polk County · 17,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Onalaska, TX
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Lincoln County · 5,645 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spurlockville, WV
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Pike County · 15,856 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dorton, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Neon, KY
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
5:55 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, WV
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Wayne County · 13,287 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crum, WV
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Martin County · 2,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Inez, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Martin County · 2,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Inez, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Floyd County · 10,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prestonsburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Martin County · 2,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground to the depth of one inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Debord, KY
1.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
5:35 PM EST
Hail report for February 2003
Martin County · 2,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Inez, KY
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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 February 2003

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58 mph
Feb 27, 2003
6:20 PM MST
Wind report for February 2003
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Fountain Hills, several trees and cactus were blown over, and roofs were damaged. Most of the trees and cactus that were uprooted were more or less in a straight line from Palisades Boulevard and Sunburst Drive to the area east of Fountain Hills Boulevard and Ironwood. Several homes near Ironwood and Thistle sustained roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fountain Hills, AZ
58 mph
Feb 22, 2003
11:55 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near the intersection of Lyons Road and Powerline Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boca Raton, FL
58 mph
Feb 22, 2003
9:30 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Traffic lights were blown down at 2 separate locations on the east side of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenville, SC
63 mph
Feb 22, 2003
8:50 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Collier County · 99,702 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down in the city of Naples.
NWS Wind Report Location: Naples, FL
63 mph
Feb 22, 2003
7:45 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Pike County · 15,856 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Elk Horn City, KY
52 mph
Feb 22, 2003
5:30 PM MST
Wind report for February 2003
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Cortez, CO
58 mph
Feb 22, 2003
7:20 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Mingo County · 6,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Telephone lines and large branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamson, WV
69 mph
Feb 22, 2003
7:15 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Pike County · 15,856 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were down along Kentucky Highway 197.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashcamp, KY
69 mph
Feb 22, 2003
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Pike County · 15,856 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were down along Kentucky Highway 195.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lookout, KY
69 mph
Feb 22, 2003
7:00 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Scott County · 8,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, VA
58 mph
Feb 22, 2003
6:50 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Boone County · 6,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morrisvale, WV
58 mph
Feb 22, 2003
6:45 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Kanawha County · 62,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down along Greenbrier Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston, WV
58 mph
Feb 22, 2003
6:30 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Putnam County · 18,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple large trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hurricane, WV
58 mph
Feb 22, 2003
6:10 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Cabell County · 30,086 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and large branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yates Crossing, WV
63 mph
Feb 22, 2003
6:00 PM EST
Wind report for February 2003
Martin County · 2,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Threeforks, KY
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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 February 2003

20 reports
F0 category
Feb 28, 2003
12:15 PM MST
Tornado report for February 2003
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous reports of funnel clouds sighted in Scottsdale and Carefree areas. One neighborhood, near Hayden and Indian Bend received roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Scottsdale, AZ
F0 category
Feb 22, 2003
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of brief tornado touchdown with minor damage reported at Chico's Used Tire Store on highway 24.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jacksonville, NC
F1 category
Feb 22, 2003
4:09 PM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Breathitt County · 3,305 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large swath of downburst winds, nearly 450 yards wide, swept through the damaged area. Embedded in these winds was an F1 tornado, with winds between 100 and 112 mile per hour. At least five trailer homes were completely destroyed along with several other structures including tobacco barns and outbuildings. Twelve cars were also destroyed in a car lot. Numerous trees were down or uprooted. Two people died as a result of injuries from their mobile homes being tossed off of the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Oakdale, KY
F0 category
Feb 22, 2003
2:41 PM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Suffolk city · 29,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several 50-60 foot trees pushed over into houses. Numerous tree trunks twisted and tops sheared off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kings Fork, VA
F0 category
Feb 22, 2003
11:31 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One mobile home flipped over with a minor injury. EMA reports twisted tops of pine trees in nearby woods.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baxley, GA
F2 category
Feb 22, 2003
10:18 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A combination of an intense microburst and a tornado produced winds estimated at 120-130mph. A barn and camper trailer. Moderate damage was done to 4 homes with minor damage to 34 other homes. Debris from the barn was found a mile downstream. The microburst width was 1/8-1/4 mile wide with the vortex circulation about 50 yds wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Appling, GA
F0 category
Feb 22, 2003
10:05 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in a Rock Hill suburb. During its 1800 foot track, the tornado snapped off several pine trees and blew a ridge vent off of a home. Debris carried by the tornado broke windows at another home and broke out a car windshield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rock Hill, SC
F0 category
Feb 21, 2003
11:40 PM CST
Tornado report for February 2003
Conecuh County · 4,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down east of Lenox. The tornado blew down several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Lenox, AL
F0 category
Feb 21, 2003
11:35 PM CST
Tornado report for February 2003
Escambia County · 11,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado blew down several trees near Barnett Crossroads which is near exit 69 on I-65. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wallace, AL
F1 category
Feb 16, 2003
8:26 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado which initially touched down just south of the Grady-Mitchell county line, continued northeast, and lifted just north of County Road 262. The worst damage occurred from Wade Road to County Road 262. It destroyed three mobile homes and severely damaged three frame homes. Several mobile homes and a few frame homes sustained minor damage. The tornado toppled numerous trees and some power lines. Reported by the Mitchell County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Pelham, GA
F1 category
Feb 16, 2003
8:25 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on Ridge Road, just south of the Grady-Mitchell county line. It damaged two homes, and knocked down trees and power lines. The tornado moved northeast into southern Mitchell County. Reported by the Grady County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 N Cairo, GA
F0 category
Feb 16, 2003
6:37 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout came ashore at the north side of Port St. Joe and damaged a dozen homes. A home was damaged by a fallen tree, a carport had collapsed on top of a vehicle, and the front porch of a beach house was blown onto a vehicle. Numerous trees and power lines down. Reported by the Gulf County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port St Joe, FL
F0 category
Feb 16, 2003
5:30 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Washington County · 6,642 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and damaged several homes. Most of the damage was to siding, windows, and roofs. Trees and power lines down. Reported by Washington County 911.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Vernon, FL
F1 category
Feb 16, 2003
5:00 AM EST
Tornado report for February 2003
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down about a half mile from the base runways. It propelled a minivan into an administrative building and also tore off portions of the roof. Nearly three dozen private and military vehicles were severely damaged. The tornado also destroyed a trailer and fence. Reported by the Tyndall Air Force Base Weather Command Post.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tyndall Afb, FL
F1 category
Feb 15, 2003
8:36 PM CST
Tornado report for February 2003
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In what was believed to be the first tornado in Alabama in 2003, a small tornado touched down briefly in the northern half of Marengo County between Linden and Demopolis. No injuries or deaths were reported with the short-lived tornado. The tornado first touched down about 1.6 miles west-northwest of Providence on the west side of US 43 and about half a mile south of County Road 44. The tornado traveled northeasterly moving across County Road 44 and through the western sections of Chickasaw State Park. Where it first touched down, two mobile homes were damaged and a number of trees were either uprooted or snapped off. The tornado damaged one house significantly on the west side of US 43 just north of Chickasaw State Park and moved across US 43 downing several more trees. The tornado ended after crossing US 43 about 2.1 miles north of Providence on the east side of US 43.The tornado was rated an F1 primarily due to the damage done to the house just north of Chickasaw State Park. The tornado path length was 2.5 miles with a width of about 80 yards. The tornado began around 8:36 pm and ended at approximately 8:40 pm.The weak tornado was produced on the north side of a bow echo. Cyclonic rotation is often induced on the north side of the center of the bow. Bow echoes are known primarily for producing downbursts or straight line wind damage but also have the capability of producing weak tornadoes as apparently happened in this case.Beg: 32 20.719/87 48.459 End: 32 22.297/87 46.702
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Linden, 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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February 28, 2003 1
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February 23, 2003 2
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February 22, 2003 241
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February 21, 2003 27
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February 20, 2003 3
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February 17, 2003 1
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February 15, 2003 37
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February 14, 2003 10
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in February 2003?

Our records show 94 hail, 235 wind, and 20 tornado reports in February 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 28, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported in February 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in February 2003 is 1.75″, reported near Inez, KY.

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 February 2003 — 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 February 2003 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 February 2003?

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 February 2003 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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