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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 11, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 11, 2008 from July 11, 2008 through July 11, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
79
Wind Reports
134
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 11, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on July 11, 2008

79 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
11:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Winneshiek County · 7,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 NE Decorah, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
11:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.86 E Macedonia, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
9:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Freeborn, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
9:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated winds of 55 mph also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Freeborn, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
9:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 NNE Freeborn, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 SE Minnesota Lake, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Bridgewater, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accompanied by very heavy rain and winds estimated at 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 S Verona, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred at Country Rd. 90 and Hwy. 22 intersection.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.55 SE Mankato, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Cordova, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at intersection of County Rd. 4 and County Rd. 1.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lonsdale, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Giltner, NE
0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 W St Peter, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Prague, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
7:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 11, 2008
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.95 SE Doniphan, NE
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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 July 11, 2008

134 reports
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64 mph
Jul 11, 2008
11:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Howard County · 3,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A business building was destroyed by a storm in the Protivin area. A gustnado likely caused the damage, but local officials suspected a tornado may have struck in a 100-foot area and destroyed the building.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 SE Protivin, IA
58 mph
Jul 11, 2008
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Langlade County · 9,931 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds from thunderstorms knocked trees onto power lines north of Antigo along Highway 45.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 E Neva Corners, WI
58 mph
Jul 11, 2008
11:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed isolated trees in Crandon.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Crandon, WI
58 mph
Jul 11, 2008
11:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from thunderstorms downed isolated trees in Mole Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mole Lake, WI
63 mph
Jul 11, 2008
11:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.8 NNW Enterprise, WI
63 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Fillmore County · 8,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown and blocked parts of Highway 30.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 NNE Rushford Muni Arpt, MN
58 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed power lines near Highway 86 west of Tomahawk.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SE Tomahawk Rgnl Arpt, WI
69 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Vilas County · 21,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorms winds downed numerous trees around Winchester.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Winchester, WI
75 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several one to two-foot diameter trees were snapped off or uprooted by the strong winds. Branches from the fallen trees damaged a vehicle, a boat and roofs of several cabins.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SW Cisco Lake, MI
58 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees and knocked out power in the Minocqua area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SE Minocqua, WI
64 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Hazelhurst. One of the trees crushed a car.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 NNW Hazelhurst, WI
70 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a large number of trees and a number of power lines in the Town of Minocqua. Downed trees made roads impassable and caused thousands of customers in the Minocqua and Rhinelander areas to lose electrical service. Some homes sustained damage, mainly to their roofs, when trees fell onto them. The high winds also flipped or damaged a number of boats.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.16 WSW Minocqua Woodruff Ar, WI
64 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Sarpy County · 55,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 65 mph downed a few trees and a power pole in the Springfield area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Springfield, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Vilas County · 21,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 NNW Lakeland Arpt, WI
58 mph
Jul 11, 2008
10:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 11, 2008
Vilas County · 21,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees at Highway 47 and County Road F.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.42 WNW Lakeland Arpt, WI
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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 July 11, 2008

11 reports
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
7:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Polk County · 19,908 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees broken or toppled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 E Amery, WI
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
6:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey team reported downed trees, a roof ripped off a home, and some sheds destroyed with the tornado. The tornado originated in Meeker County at 1825 CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 SW Knapp, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
6:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Meeker County · 8,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey team reported downed trees in Meeker County. The tornado continued into Wright County, where a roof was ripped off a home and some sheds were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.38 NE Dassel, MN
EF3 category
Jul 11, 2008
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three homes were destroyed and eight others were damaged. Barns and sheds were destroyed, along with two businesses, including two turkey barns. At Highway 71 and County Rd. 19 a small trailer was turned on its side, and several farm tractors were turned on their sides. Two minor injuries occurred at a turkey barn 2.5 miles South of Downtown Willmar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .36 NE Priam, MN
EF1 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several large trees were snapped off or blown over along a roughly one mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.76 S Lyman, MN
EF1 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Irrigation system center pivots, trees, and power poles were heavily damaged in a roughly 2 mile path to about 7 miles north-northwest of Perham. A metal grain bin was blown down along with a small silo and several smaller farm buildings. Peak winds were estimated at around 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 W Luce, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down intermittently along a roughly 10 mile track to about 3 miles west-northwest of Wolf Lake. Several large trees were blown over or snapped off at points along the track. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.03 ENE Frazee, MN
EF2 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked to the north-northeast for about 16 miles and lifted about 3 miles south-southwest of Lengby, or near Sugar Bowl Lake. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped along the path. Farm sheds were blown down and hay wagons flipped. The damage path was around 250 yards wide where it crossed county road 122 about 2 miles east of Beaulieu. Peak winds were estimated at 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 SSW Beaulieu, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
2:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was observed between Rose Lake and Scalp Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 NNE Vergas, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was observed moving across highway 59 and lifting about 4 miles north-northeast of Waubun. The tornado appeared to pass just south of the Mahnomen County airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 NNW Waubun, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
2:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 11, 2008
Marshall County · 3,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was noted in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Viking, MN
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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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on July 11, 2008?

Our records show 79 hail, 134 wind, and 11 tornado reports on July 11, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on July 11, 2008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 11, 2008 is 2.75″, reported near Terrace, MN.

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 July 11, 2008 — 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 July 11, 2008 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 July 11, 2008?

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 July 11, 2008 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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