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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on August 26, 2011

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on August 26, 2011 from August 26, 2011 through August 26, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 26, 2011 · 2011–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2011

NWS Hail Reports on August 26, 2011

7 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
10:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for August 26, 2011
Roosevelt County · 3,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Wolf Pt, MT
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
4:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 26, 2011
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaylord, KS
0.88″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 26, 2011
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.4 SSE Collyer, KS
0.88″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 26, 2011
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.18 N Trego Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 26, 2011
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.28 ENE Riga, KS
0.88″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
12:45 PM PST-8
Hail report for August 26, 2011
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by a spotter, along with an estimated wind gust of 45 to 55 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.9 NNW Warner Spgs, CA
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2011
10:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 26, 2011
Cook County · 5,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 30.62 NNW Lutsen, MN
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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 August 26, 2011

12 reports
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70 mph
Aug 26, 2011
6:07 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated high based thunderstorms developed in the Wickenburg area during the late afternoon hours on August 26th. The storms generated strong gusty winds, estimated by local law enforcement to be upwards of 70 mph. The strong winds downed several power poles which caused the area near North Vulture Mine Road and Easy Street to be closed to traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Matthie, AZ
60 mph
Aug 26, 2011
5:43 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Natrona County · 26,526 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS registered a 60 mph wind gust at Casper/Natrona County International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Cpr)Natrona Co Arpt, WY
64 mph
Aug 26, 2011
5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 65 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.02 NE Garden City, KS
60 mph
Aug 26, 2011
3:05 PM PST-8
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Eureka County · 397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 28.04 WSW (P68)Eureka, NV
81 mph
Aug 26, 2011
4:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Smith County · 1,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at 80 MPH resulted in 17 power poles being damaged or destroyed in the area of the intersection of Highways 9 and 281 just east of Gaylord. Further south near Harlan along Highway 281, a couple grain bins were destroyed and a church suffered minor roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Gaylord, KS
64 mph
Aug 26, 2011
4:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi truck was overturned on highway 83.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.42 SSE Tennis, KS
68 mph
Aug 26, 2011
4:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.42 SSE Tennis, KS
60 mph
Aug 26, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.4 SSE Collyer, KS
60 mph
Aug 26, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Trego County · 1,492 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.18 N Trego Center, KS
60 mph
Aug 26, 2011
2:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged homes and downed power lines from Big Fields to Covered Wells on the Tohono O'odham Nation. Four homes incurred roof damage and one power pole was downed in Big Field. Three power poles were also downed in Covered Wells along Highway 86 which resulted in power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.53 NNE Gu Oidak, AZ
58 mph
Aug 26, 2011
2:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reportedly down on Bannockburn Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.52 SSW Howe, SC
58 mph
Aug 26, 2011
2:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for August 26, 2011
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees were reportedly down on houses. Approximately 4000 people were without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: .34 SSE Florence, SC
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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 August 26, 2011

4 reports
EF2 category
Aug 26, 2011
10:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for August 26, 2011
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several manufactured homes were completely destroyed with the metal undercarriages severely mangled and twisted around tree trunks indicating a high end EF2 tornado with estimated winds of 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 E Columbia, NC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2011
9:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for August 26, 2011
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado damaged a grain silo and a hardware store.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .32 NNE Scuppernong, NC
EF1 category
Aug 26, 2011
8:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for August 26, 2011
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 Tornado touched down along Highway 264 and Bible Shore Rd. damaging large Pine trees. A utility trailer was also overturned. The tornado skipped 4.4 miles into Belhaven heavily damaging Edgewood Motors Dealership with two walls blown out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.82 SW Leechville, NC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2011
12:45 PM MST-7
Tornado report for August 26, 2011
El Paso County · 199,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred west of Highway 115 in a field. There was no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.52 WSW Ft Carson, CO
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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 August 26, 2011?

Our records show 7 hail, 12 wind, and 4 tornado reports on August 26, 2011, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2011.

What was the largest hail reported on August 26, 2011?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on August 26, 2011 is 1.00″, reported near Riga, KS.

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 August 26, 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 August 26, 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 August 26, 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 August 26, 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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