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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on September 26, 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on September 26, 2003 from September 26, 2003 through September 26, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

47

Wind Reports

64

Tornado Reports

5

Max Hail Size

2.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · September 26, 2003 · 2003–present Updated Daily · last Sep 26, 2003

NWS Hail Reports on September 26, 2003

47 reports

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0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
11:00 PM EST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Erie County · 28,208 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.

NWS Hail Report Location: Sandusky, OH

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
9:25 PM EST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Summit County · 177,487 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.

NWS Hail Report Location: Greensburg, OH

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
9:22 PM EST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Stark County · 125,820 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed.

NWS Hail Report Location: Canton, OH

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
8:15 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Taney County · 15,708 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut Shade, MO

0.88″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
8:10 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Stone County · 14,763 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Galena, MO

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
7:30 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Tilden, IL

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
7:30 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Sparta, IL

0.88″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
8:10 PM EST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Hamilton County · 105,511 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Sheridan, IN

0.88″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
8:09 PM EST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Boone County · 23,228 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Elizaville, IN

1.00″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
6:53 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: The Salem EMA office reported 1 inch hail just west of Kinmundy.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Kinmundy, IL

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
6:20 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Franklin County · 34,651 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Sullivan, MO

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
6:15 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Barton County · 4,358 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Liberal, MO

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
6:15 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Barton County · 4,358 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Lamar, MO

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
6:04 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Montgomery County · 12,834 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Caney, KS

0.75″ hail

Sep 26, 2003
6:00 PM CST

Hail report for September 26, 2003

Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Whitakerville, 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 September 26, 2003

64 reports

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58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
11:30 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Marion County · 21,188 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed three power poles near La Rue.

NWS Wind Report Location: La Rue, OH

58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
11:20 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Erie County · 28,208 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

NWS Wind Report Location: Vermilion, OH

81 mph

Sep 26, 2003
10:50 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Logan County · 17,720 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several silos on a farm were heavily damaged by the strong winds. An airplane was overturned at a nearby airfield. Fences were blown over and damaged at Indian Lake HIgh School. Numerous trees were downed, including one that fell on a house, causing minor damage. A mobile home was also destroyed.

NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeview, OH

104 mph

Sep 26, 2003
10:35 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Shelby County · 15,775 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A strong microburst caused damage to homes across the eastern part of the county. One house was blown off of its foundation, and several others sustained major damage. Numerous trees were downed across the area. Maximum wind speeds were estimated between 100 and 120 mph.

NWS Wind Report Location: Port Jefferson, OH

58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
10:33 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Wood County · 36,302 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed two trees.

NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomdale, OH

58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
10:30 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Wood County · 36,302 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees southeast of West Millgrove and just to the northwest of Fostoria. A couple of homes sustained some roof damage.

NWS Wind Report Location: West Millgrove, OH

58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
10:20 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees across the county.

NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, OH

64 mph

Sep 26, 2003
9:45 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Randolph County · 9,107 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgeville, IN

58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
9:35 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Portage County · 46,036 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of large tree limbs.

NWS Wind Report Location: Suffield, OH

58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
9:29 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Randolph County · 9,107 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Parker City, IN

58 mph

Sep 26, 2003
9:25 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Mahoning County · 83,931 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

NWS Wind Report Location: North Lima, OH

64 mph

Sep 26, 2003
9:15 PM EST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Frankton, IN

59 mph

Sep 26, 2003
8:12 PM CST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. No injuries were reported.

NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeport, IL

63 mph

Sep 26, 2003
8:09 PM CST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Crawford County · 7,028 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down countywide. No injuries were reported.

NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL

69 mph

Sep 26, 2003
8:00 PM CST

Wind report for September 26, 2003

Lawrence County · 12,673 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were downed from thunderstorm wind gusts.

NWS Wind Report Location: Halltown, MO

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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 September 26, 2003

5 reports

F1 category

Sep 26, 2003
10:00 PM EST

Tornado report for September 26, 2003

Darke County · 18,667 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down across the extreme northern part of the county. One barn was destroyed, and another barn had its roof blown off. Two nearby silos sustained some damage. In total, nine farm buildings sustained damage from the tornado. Two nearby houses had minor structural damage. Winds were estimated to be near 80 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW New Weston, OH

F1 category

Sep 26, 2003
8:27 PM EST

Tornado report for September 26, 2003

Hamilton County · 105,511 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado cut a 2 and a quarter mile path across northern Hamilton near Arcadia damaging 1 home and destroying several barns. The tornado also knocked down numerous trees there.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Arcadia, IN

F0 category

Sep 26, 2003
6:15 PM CST

Tornado report for September 26, 2003

Franklin County · 34,651 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: The County Sheriff office reported a brief tornado just west of Sullivan along I-44. Some highway billboards were blown down and trees uprooted.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Sullivan, MO

F1 category

Sep 26, 2003
5:50 PM CST

Tornado report for September 26, 2003

Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 4 miles north northeast of Mattoon near a printing plant. It then traveled east damaging several buildings at the plant. Almost 500,000 square feet of the roof was damaged or destroyed. Contents in the buildings including electronic equipment and over 5 million pounds of paper were damaged. With over 400 employees in the plant at the time of the tornado, only one person suffered minor injuries but didn't need immediate medical attention. After hitting the plant, the tornado damaged some outbuildings at a nearby farm before lifting and dissipating. Damage to the plant was estimated around $10 million.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Mattoon, IL

F1 category

Sep 26, 2003
4:15 PM CST

Tornado report for September 26, 2003

Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down southeast of Broadwell. It destroyed an old outbuilding, blew down two trees, and blew out 5 windows on a house. Two people in the house at the time, saw the tornado approaching and took shelter in the basement. No injuries were reported. Also, the wooden cellar door on the house was torn off and nearby crops were destroyed.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Broadwell, IL

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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

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How many storm reports were recorded on September 26, 2003?

Our records show 47 hail, 64 wind, and 5 tornado reports on September 26, 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 26, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported on September 26, 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on September 26, 2003 is 2.00″, reported near Camp Pt, IL.

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 September 26, 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 September 26, 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 September 26, 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 September 26, 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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