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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 19, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 19, 2008 from July 19, 2008 through July 19, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
95
Wind Reports
88
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 19, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 19, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on July 19, 2008

95 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
11:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Interstate 80 and Route 23.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 ENE Ottawa Arpt, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
11:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
McPherson County · 1,085 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.91 WNW Long Lake Colony, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
10:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
McPherson County · 1,085 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.41 WNW Leola, SD
1.25″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
9:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
McIntosh County · 1,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ventura, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.58 W Des Moines, IA
2.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Emmons County · 1,669 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm left a hail damage swath through central Emmons County Saturday evening. The largest stones were two inches in diameter. Damage was reported to homes and crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.7 SW Dana, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
8:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .3 NNE Windsor Hgts, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
8:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from the intersection of Merle Hay Road and Douglas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 E Urbandale, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
McIntosh County · 1,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.05 N Zeeland, ND
0.88″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
8:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Des Moines, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
McPherson County · 1,085 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 E Eureka, SD
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
7:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 NW Coon Rapids, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
McPherson County · 1,085 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.45 W Eureka, SD
2.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Morton County · 10,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.73 S St Anthony, ND
2.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2008
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 19, 2008
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly quarter to golfball size hail with the largest stone the size of a baseball.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.35 SW Ft Lincoln, ND
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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 19, 2008

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60 mph
Jul 19, 2008
10:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Duchesne County · 6,520 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst caused damage in several towns in Duchesne County. The damage included 8 downed power poles, mostly by trees falling on the lines, a shed that blew over in Myton, a few homes and businesses that lost roofing material, 10 trees on the south side of Highway 40 that blew down and closed the highway for a couple hours, and a couple of fences that were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.04 SW Myton, UT
58 mph
Jul 19, 2008
10:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A seven inch diameter tree limb was blown down. Numerous small limbs were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Polo, IL
59 mph
Jul 19, 2008
9:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust measured at the Des Moines International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Des Moines, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down numerous 5 inch diameter tree limbs across Anamosa, IA at 920 pm July 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.01 NW Wapsipinicon Sp, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down a large tree across East 4th Street in Anamosa, IA at 920 pm July 19. The tree blocked the entire street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .44 NW Wapsipinicon Sp, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
8:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 to 70 mph were observed in Hopkinton, IA at 916 pm July 19. This report was relayed by law enforcement officials.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Hopkinton, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
8:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a 2 foot diameter tree down across 25th Street in Marion, IA at 912 pm July 19. Traffic was blocked in both directions. A power outage was also observed in Hiawatha, IA.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 ENE Marion, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew 12 inch diameter trees down in Masonville, IA at 900 pm July 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 W Masonville, IA
63 mph
Jul 19, 2008
6:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Yavapai County · 83,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down. The trees were about a foot in diameter at the base. Fifteen power poles were blown down with about 4000 feet of line. The power was out for about 36 hours in portions of Bridgeport. An above ground pool was smashed to bits and crumpled like an accordion.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Smelter City, AZ
60 mph
Jul 19, 2008
7:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed in Keystone, IA at 838 pm July 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Keystone, IA
60 mph
Jul 19, 2008
7:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some tree branches 3 to 4 inches in diameter in Keystone, IA at 838 pm July 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Keystone, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
7:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees throughout Independence, IA, blew some grain bins over about 2 miles southeast of town, and blew some trees down across County Road W35 at 838 pm July 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Three Elms Co Park, IA
58 mph
Jul 19, 2008
7:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.06 SW Evansdale, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
7:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph destroyed a barn about 5 miles northeast of Independence, IA at 822 pm July 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.61 NE Independence, IA
60 mph
Jul 19, 2008
8:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for July 19, 2008
Washington County · 17,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was toppled onto a house by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N East Machias, ME
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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 19, 2008

6 reports
EF1 category
Jul 19, 2008
9:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 19, 2008
Winnebago County · 50,790 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, rated EF1 with estimated wind speeds of 90 mph, touched down at 10:44 p.m. CDT about 4 miles west-northwest of Menasha. It stayed on the ground for one minute and produced sporadic damage along a narrow path almost half a mile long. An apartment complex sustained the heaviest damage. Four buildings were affected, two of which lost parts of their roofs (DI 5, DOD 2 & 3).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.78 WNW Menasha, WI
EF0 category
Jul 19, 2008
7:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 19, 2008
Marshall County · 13,091 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 NNW Marshalltown, IA
EF1 category
Jul 19, 2008
6:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 19, 2008
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 141 and Hawthorne. A farmstead was hit along the path, flattening the barn and damaging the homestead. Power lines were also downed by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 SW Templeton, IA
EF0 category
Jul 19, 2008
5:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 19, 2008
Kossuth County · 6,119 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported with numerous trees uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 SSW Irvington, IA
EF0 category
Jul 19, 2008
2:42 PM MST-7
Tornado report for July 19, 2008
Dunn County · 1,370 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An Amateur Radio Operator reported a very brief tornado touchdown. The tornado quickly lifted and there was no damage indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 NNE Dunn Center, ND
EF0 category
Jul 19, 2008
1:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 19, 2008
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down approximately 2.5 miles Southeast of downtown Becker, near the intersection of Highway 10 and 137th Street. It tracked East-Northeast for four miles. Damage included: broken trees, destroying a few sheds and causing minor house damage. The tornado dissipated just West of Eagle Lake, or about 3.5 miles North of Big Lake. In addition, just to the South of the tornado track, there was some straight line wind damage as well. This occurred most likely from a rear flank downdraft that accompanied the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.2 SE Becker, 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 19, 2008?

Our records show 95 hail, 88 wind, and 6 tornado reports on July 19, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 19, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on July 19, 2008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 19, 2008 is 2.75″, reported near Ft Lincoln, ND.

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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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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