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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on August 28, 2011

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on August 28, 2011 from August 28, 2011 through August 28, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 28, 2011 · 2011–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2011

NWS Hail Reports on August 28, 2011

38 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
3:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Logan County · 1,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 E Monument, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
2:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gem, KS
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
2:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gem, KS
1.25″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NNE Holdrege, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
1:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Holdrege, NE
0.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Miller, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
11:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 WSW Mason City, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
11:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Berwyn, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
8:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Gayville, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
7:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 NW Milltown, SD
1.25″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
7:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Bon Homme County · 2,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 NE Kingsburg, SD
3.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
7:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused crop damage. The amount of crop damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.59 E Menno Arpt, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
7:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Bon Homme County · 2,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.03 E Avon, SD
0.88″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
7:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Bon Homme County · 2,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 NE Avon, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
6:42 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 28, 2011
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to corn crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SW Beardsley, SD
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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 28, 2011

29 reports
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55 mph
Aug 28, 2011
10:13 PM PST-8
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Kootenai County · 57,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst was thought to be responsible for snapping twenty consecutive power poles between the Setters substation and Highway 95 along Setters Road. It is inconclusive whether the initial wind gust snapped only a few poles or was the direct cause for damaging all the poles. It is speculated that a few poles broke in response to the microburst resulting in a domino effect to the remaining poles due to the absence of additional damage in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Worley, ID
49 mph
Aug 28, 2011
6:27 PM PST-8
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Nez Perce County · 13,018 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A highly localized microburst or possible gustnado resulted in minor damage of the Eagle Point subdivision approximately four miles east of downtown Lewiston. A section of a sheet metal roof was lifted off a two-story shop, a boat trailer was pushed into the outbuilding denting the sheet metal, three two-inch diameter trees were snapped, a travel trailer was knocked down, and lawn objects became airborne breaking one window of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.08 NNE Lewiston Orchards, ID
60 mph
Aug 28, 2011
6:50 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The West Granite sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20.64 WSW (Dpg)Michael Aaf Dug, UT
63 mph
Aug 28, 2011
5:35 PM PST-8
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Gilliam County · 874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds accompanied by blowing dust which reduced visibility to 200 feet briefly.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Clem, OR
62 mph
Aug 28, 2011
6:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Causeway sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a maximum wind gust of 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16.22 ESE Gold Hill, UT
62 mph
Aug 28, 2011
5:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong thunderstorm moved over the Wendover area, with the Wendover Point of Entry sensor recording a maximum wind gust of 62 mph, and the Wendover Peak sensor recording a wind gust of 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNE Wendover Af Aux Arpt, UT
61 mph
Aug 28, 2011
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Bessie, OK
60 mph
Aug 28, 2011
5:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained storm spotter estimated the thunderstorm wind gusts in Stratford Texas. There were no reports of damages or injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 ESE Mallett, TX
60 mph
Aug 28, 2011
5:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Sherman County · 1,001 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained storm spotter reported that three inch tree limbs were blown down and trampolines were blown around. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.11 E Mallett, TX
64 mph
Aug 28, 2011
1:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for August 28, 2011
San Diego County · 623,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The SDGE Mesonet, CMCSD recorded a wind gust of 65 mph during a downburst from a thunderstorm at 1400 PST on the 28th. The Campo ASOS also recorded a gust of 61 mph at 1352 PST nearby. During the time of these gusts, 5 power poles were snapped on Buckman Springs Road near Highway 94 and several large tree branches fell onto the Campo COOP observer's property. Power was lost soon after these poles and branches came down. Lightning sparked several small fires on the observer's property, but all were contained quickly. The Campo ASOS also recorded 1.02 inches of rain in 30 minutes during this storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Campo, CA
70 mph
Aug 28, 2011
1:29 PM PST-8
Wind report for August 28, 2011
San Bernardino County · 516,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds in Joshua Tree blew down several trees, power poles, and power lines; blew down a 36 foot wide billboard; blew the roof and porch off a mobile home; blew off part of the roof of the library; and blew over at least two small buildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 ENE Joshua Tree, CA
75 mph
Aug 28, 2011
3:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Logan County · 1,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was snapped one half mile south of monument. A grain bin was also blown down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 E Monument, KS
60 mph
Aug 28, 2011
2:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated peak thunderstorm winds to be near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gem, KS
74 mph
Aug 28, 2011
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 E Colby, KS
75 mph
Aug 28, 2011
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for August 28, 2011
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power poles and power lines were blown down around town. Several trees were uprooted with numerous limbs down. A glass window was blown in at a car dealership and minor sign damage occurred at other businesses. A few shingles were removed from the courthouse roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Colby, KS
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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 28, 2011

3 reports
EF0 category
Aug 28, 2011
3:50 AM EST-5
Tornado report for August 28, 2011
Suffolk County · 463,095 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Based on a National Weather Service Storm Survey, a weak F0 tornado was confirmed from near Babylon northwest to near Wyandanch in southwest Suffolk County.||The estimated maximum wind gust was 75 mph.||This weak tornado was spawned by a rotating thunderstorm within a spiral rain band rotating around then Hurricane Irene several hours before it made landfall in New York City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Babylon, NY
EF0 category
Aug 28, 2011
3:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for August 28, 2011
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Based on an NWS Storm Survey, a weak F0 tornado was confirmed in Cunningham Park, near the Grand Central Parkway and Clearview Expressway intersection northwest toward the Long Island Expressway.||The estimated maximum wind gust was 85 mph.||This weak tornado was spawned by a rotating thunderstorm within a spiral rain band rotating around then Hurricane Irene several hours before it made landfall in New York City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NE Hollis, NY
EF0 category
Aug 28, 2011
2:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for August 28, 2011
Mercer County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down in Robbinsville Township about 3 a.m. EDT on the 28th. The tornado touched down in a Mercer County Park, crossed Perrineville Road and lifted just southwest of Woods Road. Numerous trees were knocked down, along with several electric poles and wires. Damage was concentrated on the 500 block of Perrineville Road. The estimated path length was six tenths of a mile, the maximum path width was thirty yards and the estimated maximum wind speed was 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 NW Hightstown, NJ
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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 28, 2011?

Our records show 38 hail, 29 wind, and 3 tornado reports on August 28, 2011, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2011.

What was the largest hail reported on August 28, 2011?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on August 28, 2011 is 3.00″, reported near Menno Arpt, SD.

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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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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