ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER STORM REPORTS

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in August 2004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in August 2004 from August 1, 2004 through August 31, 2004, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Pick any date to see hail, wind and tornado public reports for that day — e.g. September 19, 2026.
Hail Reports
1,511
Wind Reports
1,455
Tornado Reports
180
Max Hail Size
5.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 2004 · 2004–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 31, 2004

NWS Hail Reports in August 2004

30 reports
Free hail report for your home →
0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2004
6:19 PM CST
Hail report for August 2004
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Sargent, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2004
3:21 PM CST
Hail report for August 2004
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Bartlett, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2004
2:12 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Cheyenne County · 840 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Cheyenne Wells, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2004
2:41 PM CST
Hail report for August 2004
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Burwell, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 31, 2004
1:00 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Kit Carson County · 2,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 S Burlington, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
11:20 PM CST
Hail report for August 2004
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Lower Brule, SD
0.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
7:10 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Lincoln County · 1,866 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Arriba, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
6:41 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Lincoln County · 1,866 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Genoa, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
5:20 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Yuma County · 3,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yuma, CO
0.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for August 2004
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Odessa, TX
1.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for August 2004
Crane County · 1,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported at a trailer park along U.S. Highway 385 in northeastern Crane County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Crane, TX
1.50″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
3:45 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Arapahoe County · 149,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Byers, CO
0.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
3:28 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Arapahoe County · 149,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Aurora Cherry Creek, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
3:25 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Arapahoe County · 149,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Aurora Cherry Creek, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2004
3:25 PM MST
Hail report for August 2004
Arapahoe County · 149,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Aurora Cherry Creek, CO
Showing 15 of 30
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 2004

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
63 mph
Aug 31, 2004
6:20 PM MST
Wind report for August 2004
Powell County · 2,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ovando, MT
45 mph
Aug 31, 2004
8:00 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Washington County · 5,302 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Washington County 911 Center reported that one tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandersville, GA
62 mph
Aug 31, 2004
5:50 PM MST
Wind report for August 2004
Granite County · 2,243 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 NW Hall, MT
67 mph
Aug 31, 2004
4:30 PM MST
Wind report for August 2004
Ada County · 152,780 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Microburst winds...semi truck overturned, trees uprooted and roofs damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Boise, ID
63 mph
Aug 31, 2004
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Duval County · 266,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Neptune Beach, FL
58 mph
Aug 31, 2004
2:30 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Camden County · 15,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 E Kingsland, GA
58 mph
Aug 31, 2004
12:32 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, FL
70 mph
Aug 31, 2004
2:15 AM CST
Wind report for August 2004
Keya Paha County · 445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm outflow winds broke off large tree branches and snapped off power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Springview, NE
45 mph
Aug 30, 2004
8:45 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported that one tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Farmington, GA
58 mph
Aug 30, 2004
6:20 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Post Office reported some trees down just west of Evans.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Evans, GA
60 mph
Aug 30, 2004
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for August 2004
Midland County · 44,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down a large flag pole at a rural homestead in northwestern Midland County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW (Maf) Midland Intl, TX
60 mph
Aug 30, 2004
3:50 PM CST
Wind report for August 2004
Borden County · 305 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The severe thunderstorm that produced large hail in Scurry County propagated southwest across parts of Borden County. A resident along the shores of Lake J.B. Thomas reported large hail that covered the ground and damaging thunderstorm winds. The hail stripped pecans from a small private pecan orchard and thunderstorm winds broke off branches six inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake J B Thomas, TX
63 mph
Aug 30, 2004
3:35 PM CST
Wind report for August 2004
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Great Bend ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Great Bend, KS
60 mph
Aug 30, 2004
4:10 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Penobscot County · 48,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millinocket, ME
58 mph
Aug 30, 2004
3:30 PM EST
Wind report for August 2004
Allendale County · 2,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Revolutionary Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, SC
Showing 15 of 30
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 2004

30 reports
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
3:35 PM MST
Tornado report for August 2004
Valencia County · 18,994 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small landspout was photographed near Belen as small thunderstorms with other dry microbursts moved through the area during late afternoon. The landspout which resembled a strong dust devil more than a weak non-supercell tornado scattered loose objects and overturned one unoccuppied RV camper.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Belen, NM
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
3:37 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed or damaged trees along Route 693.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Westwood, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
3:33 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
New Kent County · 8,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed or damaged trees along Routes 606, 607, and 619.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tunstall, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
New Kent County · 8,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado touched down at Cumberland Hospital downing trees and causing some structural damage. Tornado then caused intermittent damage to trees along a nearly 6 mile path ending about 2 miles south of Tunstall.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N New Kent, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado blew roof off of garage and damaged trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Seaford, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
2:55 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed trees and damaged roofs at Pinewood Drive and Highway 134.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Tabb, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
2:33 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
Hampton city · 39,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado damaged a shed and trees on Hall Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hampton, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
2:32 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed trees on River Road and Wythe Creek Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Poquoson, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
Richmond city · 50,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed trees, and caused minor damage to buildings and cars at the University of Richmond.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richmond, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
1:40 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed or damaged several trees near Drummonds Field Subdivision and the James River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Jamestown, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
12:42 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
James City County · 23,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed or damaged several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jamestown, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
12:35 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
Chesterfield County · 111,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed or damaged several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Chester, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
12:33 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
Hopewell city · 7,484 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado occurred in Appomattox Manor area of Hopewell. The tornado downed or damaged 25 to 30 trees, and damaged a shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hopewell, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
12:22 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Brandon, VA
F0 category
Aug 30, 2004
12:18 PM EST
Tornado report for August 2004
Surry County · 2,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado downed trees and caused minor building damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Claremont, VA
Showing 15 of 30
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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in August 2004 on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in August 2004

August 31, 2004 13
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 30, 2004 52
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 29, 2004 135
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 28, 2004 52
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 27, 2004 104
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 26, 2004 160
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 25, 2004 151
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 24, 2004 38
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 23, 2004 116
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 22, 2004 24
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 21, 2004 83
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 20, 2004 136
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 19, 2004 98
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 18, 2004 81
Hail, wind & tornado reports
August 17, 2004 59
Hail, wind & tornado reports

Get a Remote Hail Inspection

Not sure if hail may have affected your home in August 2004? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in August 2004?

Our records show 1,511 hail, 1,455 wind, and 180 tornado reports in August 2004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 31, 2004.

What was the largest hail reported in August 2004?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in August 2004 is 5.50″, reported near Kanawha, IA.

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 2004 — 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 2004 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 2004?

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 2004 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.

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.