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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in August 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in August 2003 from August 1, 2003 through August 31, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1,237
Wind Reports
2,261
Tornado Reports
47
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 31, 2003

NWS Hail Reports in August 2003

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0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2003
6:24 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Ridge, TN
0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2003
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Blount County · 47,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Friendsville, TN
0.88″ hail
Aug 30, 2003
7:00 PM MST
Hail report for August 2003
Gila County · 23,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in Globe.
NWS Hail Report Location: Globe, AZ
0.75″ hail
Aug 29, 2003
8:10 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Bucktown, MD
0.75″ hail
Aug 29, 2003
4:45 PM MST
Hail report for August 2003
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pierce, CO
0.75″ hail
Aug 29, 2003
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Stafford County · 40,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stafford, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2003
1:58 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size /1.00 inch/ hail reported in Newberrytown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newberrytown, PA
0.88″ hail
Aug 29, 2003
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Marion County · 21,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, OH
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2003
11:45 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Leelanau County · 13,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Greilickville, MI
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2003
11:45 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Traverse City, MI
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2003
11:45 PM EST
Hail report for August 2003
Benzie County · 10,560 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Ann, MI
0.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2003
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for August 2003
Marquette County · 8,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Briggsville, WI
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2003
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for August 2003
Seward County · 5,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 NW Kismet, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2003
6:03 PM CST
Hail report for August 2003
Haskell County · 1,216 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Sublette, KS
2.25″ hail
Aug 28, 2003
5:35 PM CST
Hail report for August 2003
Brown County · 72,707 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Suamico, WI
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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 August 2003

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69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
6:45 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Knox County · 141,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Knoxville, TN
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
6:28 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oak Ridge, TN
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
5:45 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Hancock County · 2,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, TN
60 mph
Aug 31, 2003
4:22 PM CST
Wind report for August 2003
Clark County · 5,947 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N West Union, IL
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
4:55 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Hamblen County · 19,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Morristown, TN
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
4:55 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Grainger County · 7,608 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rutledge, TN
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
4:45 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Greene County · 21,691 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greeneville, TN
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Cocke County · 11,012 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, TN
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Jefferson County · 17,216 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, TN
60 mph
Aug 31, 2003
2:45 PM CST
Wind report for August 2003
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down including one tree that fell across a house doing considerable damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shreveport, LA
69 mph
Aug 31, 2003
3:40 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Sevier County · 39,645 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Pigeon Forge, TN
67 mph
Aug 31, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Wind report for August 2003
De Soto Parish · 7,069 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down throughout the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mansfield, LA
58 mph
Aug 31, 2003
2:00 PM EST
Wind report for August 2003
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: China Grove, NC
58 mph
Aug 31, 2003
12:20 PM CST
Wind report for August 2003
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitkin, LA
58 mph
Aug 31, 2003
11:30 AM CST
Wind report for August 2003
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dry Creek, LA
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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 August 2003

30 reports
F0 category
Aug 31, 2003
6:27 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2003
Daviess County · 10,246 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported by law enforcement 2 miles east of Odon. Tornado was on the ground for only about a minute with a few trees the only casualties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Odon, IN
F1 category
Aug 31, 2003
3:14 PM CST
Tornado report for August 2003
Christian County · 12,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down southwest of Owaneco. It was on the ground for 5 miles. The only damage reported was to the roof of a barn. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Owaneco, IL
F0 category
Aug 29, 2003
12:40 PM PST
Tornado report for August 2003
Humboldt County · 4,102 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in a hay field on the Stewart 96 ranch and overturned a few hay bales.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Paradise Vly, NV
F1 category
Aug 29, 2003
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2003
Chenango County · 15,758 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down int he town of Smyrna. The tornado first touched down on Beaver Meadow Road about 2 miles east of the village of Beaver Meadow in the southwest quarter of the town of Smyrna. The tornado tracked down a hill and across Law Road before it lifted near Hopkins Road. The F1 damage was limited to an area near Law Road where numerous trees were sheared off and/or uprooted. One home received significant damage with windows blown out and its roof peeled off. This same home was pushed four feet off its foundation. In addition on this property, a shed was destroyed and the garage's metal roof was peeled off. All along the tornado's path there were numerous trees downed and snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Beaver Meadow, NY
F0 category
Aug 29, 2003
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for August 2003
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large waterspout over Mobile Bay moved ashore near downtown Mobile and dissipated quickly. No damage occurred from the tornado. The large waterspout was visible over the Bay for several minutes. Several people from some of the taller buildings in downtown got an excellent view of the waterspout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mobile, AL
F0 category
Aug 28, 2003
11:16 AM EST
Tornado report for August 2003
Keweenaw County · 2,166 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout over Lake Superior moved onshore at Silver Island just off the shore from Eagle Harbor. The tornado knocked down a tree on the island before it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Copper Harbor, MI
F0 category
Aug 26, 2003
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2003
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado (F0) briefly touched down and downed numerous trees and caused considerable tree damage. Trees sheared and twisted by tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Newland, VA
F0 category
Aug 26, 2003
5:51 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2003
Allen County · 34,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown reported near State Route 65 and Interstate 75. 1 barn received damage from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Lima, OH
F1 category
Aug 26, 2003
2:40 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2003
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Some evidence was found of a brief touchdown near the intersection of Logan Street and Dragoon Trail in Mishawaka. Damage in the area was consistent with F1 intensity.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Mishawaka, IN
F1 category
Aug 25, 2003
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for August 2003
Roseau County · 4,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A 40x72 foot storage barn was completely demolished, with debris spread downwind several hundred feet.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Wannaska, MN
F0 category
Aug 22, 2003
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for August 2003
Calloway County · 11,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down, including one that fell on a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Lynn Grove, KY
F0 category
Aug 22, 2003
1:20 PM MST
Tornado report for August 2003
Juab County · 3,527 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down near State Route 28 between Levan and Yuba Lake in Juab County. A UHP Trooper reported that the width was 100 feet, and that it stayed on the ground for one minute, picking up rocks and shrubs before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Levan, UT
F0 category
Aug 21, 2003
8:10 PM EST
Tornado report for August 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 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
F0 category
Aug 20, 2003
8:00 AM EST
Tornado report for August 2003
Palm Beach County · 326,284 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore from the Atlantic near the Town of Palm Beach and continued west. The tornado did very minor damage to a construction site.
NWS Tornado Report Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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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 August 2003

August 31, 2003 20
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August 30, 2003 29
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August 28, 2003 92
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August 27, 2003 232
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August 26, 2003 308
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August 25, 2003 108
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August 24, 2003 16
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August 23, 2003 67
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August 22, 2003 303
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August 21, 2003 191
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August 20, 2003 133
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August 19, 2003 73
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August 17, 2003 93
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1,237 hail, 2,261 wind, and 47 tornado reports in August 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 31, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported in August 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in August 2003 is 3.00″, reported near West Line, MO.

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 August 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 August 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 August 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 August 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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