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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in 2003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in 2003 from January 22, 2003 through December 22, 2003, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

13,915

Wind Reports

11,986

Tornado Reports

1,535

Max Hail Size

7.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · 2003 · 2003–present Updated Daily · last Dec 22, 2003

NWS Hail Reports in 2003

30 reports

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0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
11:19 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Panola County · 7,608 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Gary, TX

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
10:45 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Van Buren County · 6,762 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Scotland, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
10:35 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Conway County · 6,899 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Jerusalem, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
10:30 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Independence County · 11,394 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 16 SSW Batesville, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
10:15 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Pope County · 19,680 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Nogo, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
9:54 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Quitman, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
9:50 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Heber Spgs, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
9:30 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Shannon County · 2,892 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Round Spg, MO

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
9:15 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Polk County · 7,294 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Acorn, AR

1.00″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
9:05 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Faulkner County · 35,293 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Greenbrier, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
8:50 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Alpine, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
8:50 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Scott County · 3,603 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cauthron, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
8:42 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Mansfield, AR

0.75″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
8:35 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Conway County · 6,899 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Hattieville, AR

0.88″ hail

Dec 22, 2003
8:32 PM CST

Hail report for 2003

Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Huntington, AR

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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 2003

30 reports

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70 mph

Dec 22, 2003
10:45 PM CST

Wind report for 2003

Hempstead County · 6,652 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hope, AR

58 mph

Dec 22, 2003
9:50 PM CST

Wind report for 2003

Cleburne County · 11,625 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a power line.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Heber Spgs, AR

58 mph

Dec 16, 2003
9:00 PM CST

Wind report for 2003

Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds ripped the roof off a new barn just east of Poplarville and damaged a shed in Crossroads.

NWS Wind Report Location: Crossroads, MS

58 mph

Dec 16, 2003
5:30 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Lee County · 235,829 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms along a strong cold front produced damaging winds that knocked down several trees and power lines at the intersection of Nicholas Parkway and 4th Avenue Southeast.

NWS Wind Report Location: Cape Coral, FL

69 mph

Dec 15, 2003
7:15 PM CST

Wind report for 2003

Greene County · 97,936 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials observed several downed trees from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ash Grove, MO

58 mph

Dec 14, 2003
6:15 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Atlantic County · 76,223 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Longport, NJ

70 mph

Dec 14, 2003
6:15 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Ocean County · 220,452 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Beach Haven, NJ

70 mph

Dec 14, 2003
6:15 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Monmouth County · 178,168 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Brielle, NJ

64 mph

Dec 14, 2003
5:30 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Cape May County · 52,140 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: Cape May, NJ

58 mph

Dec 13, 2003
6:15 AM CST

Wind report for 2003

Terrebonne Parish · 33,317 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused mainly minor damage to about 50 mobile homes and knocked down a fence and several trees and power lines. Two cars were crushed by falling trees.

NWS Wind Report Location: Schriever, LA

63 mph

Dec 11, 2003
12:27 AM EST

Wind report for 2003

Hyde County · 2,412 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Ocracoke deputies reported damage to a house with many trees down. Minor damage was also reported to a patrol car.

NWS Wind Report Location: Ocracoke, NC

60 mph

Dec 10, 2003
11:46 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: NWS wind equipment measured a 61 mph wind gust at the Cedar Island ferry terminal.

NWS Wind Report Location: Cedar Is, NC

74 mph

Dec 10, 2003
11:15 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Harkers Island bridge tender reported a 74 mph wind gust.

NWS Wind Report Location: Harkers Is, NC

73 mph

Dec 10, 2003
10:55 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Craven County · 32,825 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Spotter reported 73 mph wind gust and damage to local marina.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE New Bern, NC

58 mph

Dec 10, 2003
10:45 PM EST

Wind report for 2003

Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Police report of Dairy Queen sign damage on Highway 58 in Emerald Isle.

NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Atlantic Beach, NC

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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 2003

30 reports

F1 category

Dec 9, 2003
3:42 PM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Calhoun County · 1,669 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly just to the northeast of the Woodberry community on Calhoun County. A mobile home was damaged when a portion of a tree fell through the roof. Three sheds were destroyed and a carport was overturned. Several dozen pine trees were uprooted or broken off along the path of the tornado. A power pole was broken as well.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Woodberry, AR

F0 category

Nov 28, 2003
3:28 PM EST

Tornado report for 2003

Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Aluminum roof tiles and trusses came off roof of barn with fifty percent of the barn unroofed. Some tiles off roof of adjoining house. Tornado was not witnessed by the spotter; however, a farm hand reported "twisting clouds" which seemed to lift off the barn roof. Pictures of damage show aluminum roof tiles blown high into adjoining trees and wrapped around branches. Spotter also reported swirl pattern in field adjoining barn area.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Fellowship, FL

F1 category

Nov 27, 2003
4:55 AM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down 10 miles west of Ellisville and destroyed a couple of chicken houses. This tornado stayed on the ground for 3 miles and downed numerous trees as it traveled northeast.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Ellisville, MS

F0 category

Nov 27, 2003
4:40 AM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down southwest of Seminary and moved northeast snapping numerous trees before it lifted 1.5 miles south of Seminary.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Seminary, MS

F1 category

Nov 27, 2003
4:11 AM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 3.5 miles southwest of Bassfield and tracked northeast for 2 miles. This tornado crossed over Highway 35 and damaged numerous trees with a few large trees uprooted. A portion of a chicken house was destroyed as well as a carport next to a house.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bassfield, MS

F1 category

Nov 26, 2003
10:15 PM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Cravens, LA

F2 category

Nov 26, 2003
9:50 PM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Carson, LA

F0 category

Nov 19, 2003
2:10 PM EST

Tornado report for 2003

Pitt County · 39,459 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Public reported a brief tornado touchdown with damage to one home and several trees.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Stokes, NC

F0 category

Nov 19, 2003
4:15 AM EST

Tornado report for 2003

Abbeville County · 7,791 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its intermittent 15-mile track. One telephone pole was snapped. In Abbeville, a large tree limb fell and tore a hole in the roof of a home, causing extensive damage.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Calhoun Falls, SC

F0 category

Nov 19, 2003
3:55 AM EST

Tornado report for 2003

Stephens County · 8,499 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado blew down numerous limbs and trees along its intermittent 11-mile track. Part of a metal roof was blown off a building near Toccoa.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Toccoa, GA

F0 category

Nov 19, 2003
3:40 AM EST

Tornado report for 2003

Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado caused damage to the roof of one building and blew the roof off an outbuilding along highway 106. Numerous trees and large tree limbs were also blown down along its intermittent 4-mile path.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNW Carnesville, GA

F1 category

Nov 18, 2003
12:07 PM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: At 12:07 pm CST, an F1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Fruit Jar Road and CR 20 just east-northeast of Oakman. The tornado tracked northeastward affecting areas between the Providence and Kings Mill communities. The tornado ended at 12:14 pm CST near the intersection of SR 269 and Parrish Loop, north of Parrish. The tornado path was 6.3 miles long and 100 yards wide at its widest point. Approximately 15 homes and mobile homes sustained varying degrees of damage. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the path, and several barns and outbuildings were also damaged. No injuries were reported.The tornado apparently came out of a very small circulation that developed on the north side of a small bowing segment. These storms were very unique in that little to no lightning accompanied them.Beg: 33 43.055/87 22.128 End: 33 45.536/87 16.314

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Oakman, AL

F1 category

Nov 18, 2003
11:47 AM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado began at approximately 11:47 am CST just northeast of the intersection of Interstate 359 and 20/59. For the first 1.7 miles, damage was very weak and sporadic with mainly a few trees topped or uprooted. As the weak tornado approached University Mall and the intersection of 15th Street and McFarland Boulevard, the intensity increased slightly with more significant damage in the form of shingles removed, more trees downed, and large signs downed. A number of commercial structures sustained some damage, and one commercial structure had a portion of a north-facing wall collapse while shingles were removed from the roof. The increased intensity continued for about 2.3 miles covering the area southwest and northeast of the 15th Street/McFarland Bouldevard intersection. The damage seemed to once again decrease for the last 2.3 miles of the tornado track. Only two very minor injuries were reported with the storm.Beg: 33 10.276/87 32.977 End: 33 14.534/87 28.843

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Tuscaloosa, AL

F0 category

Nov 18, 2003
10:15 AM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado downed a few trees.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Meehan, MS

F1 category

Nov 18, 2003
9:27 AM CST

Tornado report for 2003

Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down causing property damage to five or six businesses, snapping utility poles,destroying billboard signs, and blowing out plate glass windows. Four cars were destroyed on a used car lot when a portable building was picked up and dropped on top of the vehicles.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Westwego, LA

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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 Month in 2003

December 2003 62

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November 2003 454

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October 2003 201

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September 2003 564

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August 2003 3,545

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July 2003 6,374

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June 2003 4,374

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April 2003 3,272

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March 2003 1,253

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February 2003 349

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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded in 2003?

Our records show 13,915 hail, 11,986 wind, and 1,535 tornado reports in 2003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 22, 2003.

What was the largest hail reported in 2003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in 2003 is 7.00″, reported near Aurora, NE.

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 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 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 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 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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