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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 16, 2011

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 16, 2011 from July 16, 2011 through July 16, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
37
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 16, 2011 · 2011–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 16, 2011

NWS Hail Reports on July 16, 2011

37 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
9:27 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was accompanied by torrential rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Oliver, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
9:19 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was accompanied by torrential rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.32 SSE (Ibm)Kimball Arpt, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Marshall County · 3,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.72 SSE Big Woods, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
9:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Roseau County · 4,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A deck was covered with quarter sized hail. There were a few bigger ones, but not as large as half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.37 E Strathcona, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
7:59 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Fergus County · 4,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped 1.75 inch diameter hail at Winifred 1SSE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Winifred, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
7:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Fergus County · 4,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail at Winifred 4NE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Winifred, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
7:50 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Chouteau County · 2,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail at Fort Benton 1N.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ft Benton, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was mostly pea sized, but there were a few quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Karlstad, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail fell over Devils Lake from Black Tiger Bay into East Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.55 WNW St Michael, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
8:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Karlstad, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
6:54 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Flathead County · 37,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter estimated 1.50 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Olney, MT
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
6:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Phillips County · 1,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls fell for 15 to 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Sun Prairie, MT
1.25″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Donaldson, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Griggs County · 1,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.89 WNW Shepard, ND
2.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2011
5:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for July 16, 2011
Musselshell County · 2,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.93 NNW Gage, MT
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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 16, 2011

21 reports
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58 mph
Jul 16, 2011
11:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous branches and small trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 W Hemingford, NE
60 mph
Jul 16, 2011
10:20 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Morrill County · 1,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Bayard, NE
60 mph
Jul 16, 2011
10:18 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Morrill County · 1,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Bayard, NE
61 mph
Jul 16, 2011
9:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 W Hallock Arpt, MN
69 mph
Jul 16, 2011
8:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Microburst winds blew the roof off a 14 x 48-ft horse shelter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.55 N New Raymer, CO
60 mph
Jul 16, 2011
8:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Glacier County · 3,655 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Santa Rita 15N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 N Santa Rita, MT
85 mph
Jul 16, 2011
7:44 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Valley County · 2,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Seven-tenths of an inch of rain was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N King Coulee Raws, MT
70 mph
Jul 16, 2011
7:31 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Glacier County · 3,655 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 70 mph at the Cut Bank ASOS site.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Ctb)Cutbank Muni Ar, MT
60 mph
Jul 16, 2011
6:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Glacier County · 3,655 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm produced an estimated 60 mph wind gust that blew an awning off a house at Heart Butte 1NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 30 SW Cutbank, MT
59 mph
Jul 16, 2011
6:40 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Flathead County · 37,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Alert weather station on Angel Point of Flathead lake reported a gust to 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Lakeside, MT
70 mph
Jul 16, 2011
5:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Petroleum County · 228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Commercial semi-truck was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Winnett, MT
60 mph
Jul 16, 2011
1:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Platte County · 3,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The WYDOT sensor at Bordeaux measured a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.99 S Wheatland, WY
63 mph
Jul 16, 2011
11:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large 3 to 5 inch diameter tree branches were broken down and area small grain and corn crops were partially lodged across southern Bygland township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.09 SSE Bygland, MN
63 mph
Jul 16, 2011
11:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large 3 to 5 inch diameter tree branches were blown down. Large portions of small grain and corn crops were lodged by the winds across northeast Michigan and northern Americus townships.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.12 SSW Thompson, ND
63 mph
Jul 16, 2011
10:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for July 16, 2011
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Northwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Northwood, ND
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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 16, 2011

11 reports
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
8:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in an open field. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.68 S Doyon, ND
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
8:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Emmons County · 1,669 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. Although there were no reports of structural damage associated with this tornado, there were reports of shelterbelt tree and crop damage at two farmsteads. Tree damage corresponded to high end EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale and from that it was determined that wind speeds were around 85 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.79 ESE Linton, ND
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
7:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Marshall County · 3,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown with dust swirl was noted in a open field. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.72 NNE Stephen Arpt, MN
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
7:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed over the west bay of Devils Lake and tracked intermittently across open lake water for nearly three miles. The tornado was partially rain wrapped but briefly viewable from Lakewood Park. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.92 NW Ft Totten, ND
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
6:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked into the northern portion of Long Lake and became quite visible as it pulled up lake water. The tornado tracked for roughly 3 miles and became rain wrapped. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.91 SSW Minnewaukan, ND
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
6:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. There were no reports of damage associated with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.38 S Bowdon, ND
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
6:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. There were no reports of damage associated with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.1 SSW Bowdon, ND
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2011
6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Griggs County · 1,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado knocked down several trees in various shelterbelts along its route. At one farmstead several sheets of steel roofing were ripped up and tossed off of a shed and numerous tree branches were scattered about. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .94 E Revere, ND
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2011
6:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Griggs County · 1,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was first reported by an observer located south of Sutton and looking east towards Hannaford. The tornado snapped down several trees in a shelterbelt and flattened part of a corn field before lifting. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.84 S Revere, ND
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2011
4:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Sheridan County · 679 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed from Burleigh into Sheridan County. It was reported by a North Dakota Game Warden and also by professional storm chasers. It was in open country with no buildings impacted, however, large trees were uprooted and snapped, including one that was two and a half feet in diameter. That occurred in Burleigh County, which resulted in the EF1 rating. The tornado weakened and lifted in Sheridan County with no damage reported. The tornado damage, from Burleigh County, corresponded to EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale and from that it was determined that wind speeds with the tornado were on the order of 100 miles per hour. This tornado crossed into Sheridan County from Burleigh. See the entry for Burleigh County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.21 SSE Pickardville, ND
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2011
4:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for July 16, 2011
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed from Burleigh into Sheridan County. It was reported by a North Dakota Game Warden and also by professional storm chasers. It was in open country with no buildings impacted, however, large trees were uprooted and snapped, including one that was two and a half feet in diameter. The tornado damage corresponded to EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale and from that it was determined that wind speeds with the tornado were on the order of 100 miles per hour. This tornado crossed into Sheridan County. See the entry for Sheridan County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.5 N Regan, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on July 16, 2011?

Our records show 37 hail, 21 wind, and 11 tornado reports on July 16, 2011, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 16, 2011.

What was the largest hail reported on July 16, 2011?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 16, 2011 is 2.75″, reported near Gage, MT.

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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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