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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 4, 2011

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 4, 2011 from July 4, 2011 through July 4, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
89
Wind Reports
239
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 4, 2011 · 2011–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2011

NWS Hail Reports on July 4, 2011

89 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
11:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.39 E Richmond, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
10:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aberdeen, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aberdeen, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 SSE Gage, SD
2.50″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
9:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was described as being the size and shape of pears. Wind and wind driven hail completely flattened nearby crops in elkton township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSE Downer, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Very heavy rain fell along with a few dime to penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNW Downer, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail was reported along with brief heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 NE Leonard, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
9:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Tripp County · 2,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.94 SSW Keyapaha, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
9:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Mellette County · 537 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Cedar Butte, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
9:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.15 NNW Richmond, SD
0.88″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
8:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.58 SSW Gardner, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
8:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
McPherson County · 1,085 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNE Wetonka, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
8:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
McPherson County · 1,085 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.06 NW Wetonka, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.12 ENE Shelly, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
6:53 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 4, 2011
Sheridan County · 2,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 24 NNE Antioch, 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 4, 2011

239 reports
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64 mph
Jul 4, 2011
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Jones County · 307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds greater than sixty mph brought several large tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.43 SW Westover, SD
63 mph
Jul 4, 2011
10:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large tree branches and tree limbs were broken down around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Wendell, MN
60 mph
Jul 4, 2011
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Tripp County · 2,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch diameter branches were broken off trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Ideal, SD
60 mph
Jul 4, 2011
10:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Douglas County · 4,354 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down by a spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 W Ava, MO
60 mph
Jul 4, 2011
10:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sixty mph winds downed some large tree branches and power lines at Richmond Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.69 NE Richmond, SD
63 mph
Jul 4, 2011
10:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured by a MNDOT RWIS sensor along Interstate 94.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.68 NW Rothsay, MN
75 mph
Jul 4, 2011
9:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Todd County · 1,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Okreek, SD
60 mph
Jul 4, 2011
9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.79 E Barnesville, MN
63 mph
Jul 4, 2011
9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees fell onto a camper trailer in the city park.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 NW Rollag, MN
60 mph
Jul 4, 2011
8:05 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Hooker County · 371 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 MPH was reported along with pea sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mullen, NE
59 mph
Jul 4, 2011
8:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured by a NDSU NDAWN mesonet sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.04 E Perley, MN
69 mph
Jul 4, 2011
8:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One eight inch diameter tree and numerous tree limbs were snapped in a shelterbelt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.58 SSW Gardner, ND
60 mph
Jul 4, 2011
8:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Itasca County · 20,660 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near Ball Club Lake. Tree limbs came down around Inger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.61 S Inger, MN
60 mph
Jul 4, 2011
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 4, 2011
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across Jansen Road, just north of Gheen. Power was out for about 12 hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 E Gheen, MN
58 mph
Jul 4, 2011
7:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 4, 2011
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated thunderstorms in the Casa Grande area produced damaging microburst winds during the early evening hours on July 4th. Law enforcement personnel reported that strong winds, estimated to be around 50 knots, downed a large tree. The falling tree landed on power lines, knocking them to the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.45 NW Chui Chuischu, AZ
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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 4, 2011

7 reports
EF2 category
Jul 4, 2011
8:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 4, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked southeastward for nearly three miles to around three miles northwest of Mapleton. The tornado took down three sets of wooden high voltage double power poles. It continued into a farmyard and completely removed the roof from one farmhouse and blew apart the attached garage. A semi tractor and trailer in the yard were rolled. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and smaller sheds were destroyed. Peak winds were estimated at 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.51 SE Amenia, ND
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2011
8:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 4, 2011
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked for a distance of nearly four miles, to around four miles south-southwest of Grandin. Initially the tornado tracked southward for about 1.5 miles before turning southeast. Farm shelterbelts along the route had numerous large tree branches and tree limbs broken down. The long rope tornado was partially obscured in heavy rains at times. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 WNW Grandin, ND
EF1 category
Jul 4, 2011
8:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 4, 2011
Traill County · 2,786 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down briefly in a farmyard and tracked southward for about one-half mile before lifting. The tornado tore off part of the house eaves and numerous shingles. It also spread sections of a ground based solar collector around the farmyard. Only small branches were broken down in the poplar trees to the northeast of the farmyard. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.81 W Kelso, ND
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2011
7:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 4, 2011
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked for about 1.5 miles to around four miles east-northeast of Shelly. A couple of mature trees were snapped off and numerous smaller branches were spread around in a farmyard. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.12 ENE Shelly, MN
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2011
7:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 4, 2011
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado tracked for about a mile to around two miles southwest of Gentilly. Several large tree limbs were torn down, three trees were partially uprooted at a farmstead, and a few large tree limbs were torn down in a shelterbelt. Damage indicated peak winds of about 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.31 SW Gentilly, MN
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2011
4:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 4, 2011
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked for about two miles to the east-southeast and lifted about three miles northwest of Humboldt. The tornado broke down numerous large tree limbs in shelterbelts. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph. Wind and wind driven hail contributed to crop damages across central St. Vincent township.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N St Vincent Jct, MN
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2011
3:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 4, 2011
Pembina County · 2,897 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked eastward for about two miles and appears to have lifted just before reaching the Red River. The tornado was likely wrapped in downburst winds and rain as it tracked across the north side of Pembina. Though wind and hail occurred over a broad area of Pembina and Pembina East townships, there was more extreme tree branch damage and evidence of a tornado track across the north side of town. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 W Pembina, ND
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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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on July 4, 2011 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on July 4, 2011?

Our records show 89 hail, 239 wind, and 7 tornado reports on July 4, 2011, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2011.

What was the largest hail reported on July 4, 2011?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 4, 2011 is 2.50″, reported near Downer, 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 4, 2011 — 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 4, 2011 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 4, 2011?

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 4, 2011 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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