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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in October 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in October 2003 from October 1, 2003 through October 29, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
111
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 2003 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 29, 2003

NWS Hail Reports in October 2003

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0.88″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle sized hail reported by trained spotter near the Five Points area, just south of Calallen.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Calallen, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
4:43 PM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwood, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
3:17 PM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianola, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Folsomdale, KY
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
1:46 PM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Mississippi County · 13,155 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manila, AR
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Ouachita County · 8,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Chidester, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
10:50 AM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Orange County · 25,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Pine Forest, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 22, 2003
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for October 2003
Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, MD
0.75″ hail
Oct 17, 2003
8:40 PM EST
Hail report for October 2003
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Ridgeville, SC
0.75″ hail
Oct 17, 2003
8:06 PM EST
Hail report for October 2003
Clarendon County · 9,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Santee National Wildlife Refuge reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Davis Station, SC
0.75″ hail
Oct 17, 2003
7:10 PM EST
Hail report for October 2003
Clarendon County · 9,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Polly's Landing Marina reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Summerton, SC
0.75″ hail
Oct 17, 2003
7:10 PM EST
Hail report for October 2003
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail in Santee.
NWS Hail Report Location: Santee, SC
0.75″ hail
Oct 17, 2003
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for October 2003
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM radio spotter reported 3/4 inch hail at his home.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Orangeburg, SC
0.75″ hail
Oct 17, 2003
5:30 AM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Webster County · 3,687 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, MS
0.88″ hail
Oct 17, 2003
5:26 AM CST
Hail report for October 2003
Clay County · 6,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N West Pt, MS
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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 October 2003

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58 mph
Oct 29, 2003
9:20 AM EST
Wind report for October 2003
New Haven County
Wind Report Description: As a thunderstorm moved across Long Island Sound, it developed into a severe thunderstorm. This storm then produced damaging winds that knocked down a tree on Payne Road. This incident was reported by the local Police Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethany, CT
52 mph
Oct 28, 2003
10:55 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, FL
58 mph
Oct 28, 2003
8:05 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Hernando County · 68,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds created minor damage to two homes, two barns, and downed trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Brooksville, FL
58 mph
Oct 27, 2003
5:45 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
New Haven County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Branford, CT
69 mph
Oct 27, 2003
5:30 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
New Haven County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orange, CT
58 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:50 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Fairfield County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Fairfield, CT
58 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:40 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Putnam County · 29,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As a thunderstorm moved through Putnam County, it developed into a severe thunderstorm. This storm produced damaging winds that knocked several large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Patterson, NY
60 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:35 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brick Town, NJ
69 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:28 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Richmond County · 63,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weak gustnado developed along the leading edge of a line of heavy showers and thunderstorms. A storm damage assessment team observed tree damage on Buchanan Avenue, where a 30 foot Pine tree was downed and another tree was uprooted. An eyewitness observed a swirling column of air at 428 pm that lasted about 10 seconds before moving northeast.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willowbrook, NY
58 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:28 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Monmouth County · 178,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tinton Falls, NJ
58 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:15 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Rockland County · 62,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As a thunderstorm moved across Rockland County, it developed into a severe thunderstorm. This storm produced damaging winds that knocked several trees down in New City. This was reported by local police.
NWS Wind Report Location: New City, NY
60 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:13 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Monmouth County · 178,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freehold, NJ
58 mph
Oct 27, 2003
4:02 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Archers Corner, NJ
64 mph
Oct 27, 2003
3:44 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Middlesex County · 166,704 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, NJ
58 mph
Oct 27, 2003
3:42 PM EST
Wind report for October 2003
Burlington County · 119,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lumberton, NJ
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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 October 2003

26 reports
F0 category
Oct 29, 2003
2:45 AM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Miami-Dade County · 427,519 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A squall line moved through southeast Florida and spawned a brief tornado near the intersection of Red Road and Honey Hill Road. The roof of a mobile home was torn off, fences were downed and a few trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Carol City, FL
F0 category
Oct 29, 2003
1:20 AM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Collier County · 99,702 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Loop Road and blew down large tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Monroe Station, FL
F1 category
Oct 28, 2003
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Taylor County · 5,725 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near Carlton Cemetery Road, just south of the Perry-Foley Airport where a barn was heavily damaged. Intermittent damage occurred throughout neighborhoods along Foley Cut-Off Road which were littered by uprooted trees and downed power lines. Several homes sustained minor damage. One mobile was damaged by a fallen live oak tree. The tornado dissipated just northeast of County Road 356 and Faulkner Road. Reported by the Taylor County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Perry, FL
F0 category
Oct 27, 2003
4:20 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Richmond County · 63,421 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed along the leading edge of a line of heavy showers and thunderstorms. A storm damage assessment team observed rotational tree damage on Morani and Leona Streets, bound by Richmond Avenue to the West, and Victory Boulevard to the East. At least 8 trees were uprooted and 2 others were damaged. Some aluminum siding was ripped off the sides of 2 houses. A non-NWS Meteorologist observed that the rear end of two cars moved from their parked position toward the middle of the street. Based on the damage, wind speeds were estimated at around 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Willowbrook, NY
F0 category
Oct 27, 2003
4:01 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Middlesex County · 166,704 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Highland Park, NJ
F0 category
Oct 27, 2003
3:39 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Burlington County · 119,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hainesport, NJ
F0 category
Oct 27, 2003
3:39 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Bedminster, NJ
F1 category
Oct 16, 2003
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Lincoln County · 28,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down in the Arden Oaks development. Numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted and power lines were blown down. Some of the snapped trees were blown distances of up to 120 feet. A couple of homes received minor roof damage. At another home, some siding was stripped off and the garage door was blown away. Some sheet rock was torn from the roof of the garage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Lincolnton, NC
F0 category
Oct 15, 2003
5:30 PM PST
Tornado report for October 2003
Thurston County · 82,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado, on the ground for less than a minute, damaged a few power lines and knocked down some tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Yelm, WA
F1 category
Oct 14, 2003
10:10 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0/weak F1 tornado damaged several homes, outbuildings, a garage, 2 cars, 3 chicken houses, and 2 businesses. Also, numerous trees down or damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Cambridge, MD
F0 category
Oct 14, 2003
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2003
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down in a soybean field north of Oak Harbor near the intersection of State Route 19 and West Genzman Road. The tornado was only on the ground for a couple of hundred feet. There was some crop damage in the field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oak Harbor, OH
F0 category
Oct 9, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2003
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touch down at intersection of FM 521 and CR 58. No reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Fresno, TX
F0 category
Oct 9, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2003
Brazoria County · 106,699 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado caused damage to a barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Iowa Colony, TX
F0 category
Oct 9, 2003
4:12 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2003
Wharton County · 13,121 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roof damage along with two uprooted gas pumps at convenience store.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wharton, TX
F0 category
Oct 9, 2003
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2003
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado caused roof damage to apartment complex at Blackhawk and FM 528. Minor damage to local businesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Friendswood, TX
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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 October 2003

October 29, 2003 3
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October 28, 2003 3
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October 27, 2003 22
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October 26, 2003 5
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October 25, 2003 15
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October 22, 2003 1
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October 21, 2003 1
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October 17, 2003 8
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October 16, 2003 5
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October 15, 2003 3
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October 14, 2003 46
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October 13, 2003 12
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October 9, 2003 7
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October 7, 2003 8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 64 hail, 111 wind, and 26 tornado reports in October 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 29, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported in October 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in October 2003 is 2.75″, reported near Amherst, TX.

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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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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