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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on August 21, 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on August 21, 2003 from August 21, 2003 through August 21, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
83
Wind Reports
106
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 21, 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2003

NWS Hail Reports on August 21, 2003

83 reports
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0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
10:59 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Cedar County · 5,220 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: El Dorado Spgs, MO
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
11:40 PM EST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Wood County · 36,302 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowling Green, OH
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
9:35 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Brazos County · 50,076 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Bryan, TX
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
9:05 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Cooper County · 5,951 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boonville, MO
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
8:55 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Cooper County · 5,951 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boonville, MO
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
8:34 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gunn City, MO
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
8:28 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Emporia, KS
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
8:25 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Callaway County · 13,642 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail west of Fulton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Fulton, MO
1.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Lamar County · 16,980 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brookston, TX
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
7:43 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Miller County · 8,808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brumley, MO
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
7:32 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Osage City, KS
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
7:22 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Osage City, KS
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Osage County · 6,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Lyndon, KS
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
7:08 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Springhill, LA
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2003
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for August 21, 2003
Boone County · 48,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sturgeon, MO
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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 August 21, 2003

106 reports
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75 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Barton County · 4,358 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Lamar, MO
81 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sheldon, MO
69 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:35 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Jasper County · 40,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jasper, MO
69 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Bastrop County · 25,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm, moving southwestward through Bastrop County, produced a downburst as it approached Smithville that knocked over several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Smithville, TX
81 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milo, MO
92 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nevada, MO
70 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:51 PM EST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Huron County · 18,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm downburst with winds estimated at 70 mph caused considerable damage. The section of Bellevue in Huron County was the hardest hit part of the city. Around 150 trees were downed on the northeast side of Bellvue with damage reported on every street. Fifty homes and many cars were damaged in this area. Over two dozen streets were blocked by fallen trees and limbs. A construction trailer was overturned and destroyed. The winds were strong enough to move several parked railroad cars over 200 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Strongs Ridge, OH
58 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:50 PM EST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Sandusky County · 20,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed many trees in Bellvue. Dozens of other trees were downed across the county line in Huron County. Several buildings and vehicles sustained minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bellevue, OH
58 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:40 PM EST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Wood County · 36,302 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bowling Green, OH
58 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:35 PM EST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Wood County · 36,302 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Luckey, OH
60 mph
Aug 21, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Harvey County · 11,617 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newton, KS
70 mph
Aug 21, 2003
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and limbs down. Minor structural damage to homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockville, MO
58 mph
Aug 21, 2003
11:30 PM EST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Wood County · 36,302 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sugar Ridge, OH
69 mph
Aug 21, 2003
10:20 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
St. Clair County · 3,889 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowry City, MO
60 mph
Aug 21, 2003
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for August 21, 2003
Harvey County · 11,617 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tractor-trailer overturned on I-135 near the North Broadway and First Street exits. The driver's injuries were minor. In addition, one transformer caught fire. It is unknown whether the blaze was caused by lightning or severe thunderstorm winds. Newton Kansan contributed greatly to this narrative.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Newton, 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 August 21, 2003

2 reports
F0 category
Aug 21, 2003
8:10 PM EST
Tornado report for August 21, 2003
Livingston County · 63,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked along Howell-Mason road from Webberville in Ingham county to Fowlerville in Livingston county. The tornado weakened as it moved into Livingston county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Fowlerville, MI
F2 category
Aug 21, 2003
7:55 PM EST
Tornado report for August 21, 2003
Ingham County · 76,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F2 tornado struck eastern Ingham county, causing two injuries. It also destroyed two homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Webberville, MI
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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 August 21, 2003?

Our records show 83 hail, 106 wind, and 2 tornado reports on August 21, 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported on August 21, 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on August 21, 2003 is 2.00″, reported near Tawas City, MI.

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 August 21, 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 on August 21, 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 on August 21, 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 on August 21, 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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