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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on August 29, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on August 29, 2015 from August 29, 2015 through August 29, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
0.88″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 29, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 29, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on August 29, 2015

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0.88″ hail
Aug 29, 2015
12:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for August 29, 2015
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There was penny to nickel sized hail reported on the north end of Little Crab Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.29 N Robinson, 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 29, 2015

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52 mph
Aug 29, 2015
10:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Anderson Street. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bunnell, FL
52 mph
Aug 29, 2015
10:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Palm Harbor Parkway near Fire Station 24. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Palm Coast, FL
69 mph
Aug 29, 2015
8:17 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms affected the southeastern portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 29th, and some of the stronger storms generated very gusty winds in excess of 50 mph. At 2017MST, a National Weather Service employee living in east Mesa estimated peak wind gusts between 50 and 60 knots at the intersection of Lindsay and Gilbert roads. The thunderstorms also produced local street flooding and pea sized hail was observed. No damage was reported due to the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 E Mesa, AZ
60 mph
Aug 29, 2015
8:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms developed across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 29th, and some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds which affected the city of Mesa. According to a trained weather spotter, at 2000MST winds gusts estimated to be at least 60 mph blew down 5 to 6 power lines at the intersection of Broadway Road and South Lindsay Road in east Mesa. The gusty winds also ripped off some roofing tiles and blew them into the road. Small hail, one half inch in diameter, also occurred with the storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.97 WSW Buckhorn, AZ
64 mph
Aug 29, 2015
6:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 29th, and the stronger ones produced gusty and damaging winds which affected communities such as Chandler and Ahwatukee. According to a trained weather spotter, at 1949MST gusty winds estimated to at least 65 mph uprooted and snapped 2 trees at the San Tan Village mall. About one hour earlier, strong winds uprooted a 21 inch diameter tree 2 miles east of the town of Ahwatukee, according to a report from the public.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WNW Higley, AZ
63 mph
Aug 29, 2015
6:20 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Jefferson County · 8,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 63 mph wind gust was recorded at the Rover ARL ITD site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 SSW Terreton, ID
64 mph
Aug 29, 2015
6:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Cassia County · 7,111 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 65 mph wind gust was recorded at the Raft River ITD site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Idahome, ID
75 mph
Aug 29, 2015
6:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Pinal County · 136,257 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the late afternoon hours on August 29th, affecting locations in the vicinity of Florence. Due to a combination of elevated moisture, instability and winds aloft, the stronger storms generated damaging microburst winds estimated to be in excess of 70 mph. According to a report from the public, at 1800MST a microburst hit to the northwest of Florence, about 5 miles north of the community of Valley Farms. The strong winds blew off roof boards and tiles from numerous homes and snapped and uprooted dozens of trees in the area. Board debris from the damage could also be found in some yards in the town of Florence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.08 WNW Florence, AZ
67 mph
Aug 29, 2015
5:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Bonneville County · 33,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 67 mph wind gust was recorded at the Kettle Butte ARL site at INL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Osgood, ID
58 mph
Aug 29, 2015
5:35 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed nine power poles near Manville and Reservation Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.75 WNW Old Tuscon, AZ
64 mph
Aug 29, 2015
5:35 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Bingham County · 13,198 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 65 mph wind gust was recorded at the Materials Fuels Complex ARL site at INL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 NNE Taber, ID
62 mph
Aug 29, 2015
5:20 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Bingham County · 13,198 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Atomic City INL site recorded 62 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Atomic City, ID
62 mph
Aug 29, 2015
4:55 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Chouteau County · 2,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph gust measured at the highwood mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: .47 E Highwood, MT
58 mph
Aug 29, 2015
4:26 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Cascade County · 26,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 50 knot wind gust measured at the Great Falls ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 NW (Gfa)Malmstrom Afb, MT
59 mph
Aug 29, 2015
4:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for August 29, 2015
Cascade County · 26,463 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 51 knot wind gust measured at the Great Falls ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 SW (Gtf)Great Falls Arpt, MT
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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 29, 2015

1 reports
EF0 category
Aug 29, 2015
2:38 PM MST-7
Tornado report for August 29, 2015
Pima County · 284,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A faint and likely weak landspout tornado spun up from a dust devil before attaching to the cloud base near Interstate 10 and Houghton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.84 WNW Vail, AZ
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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 29, 2015?

Our records show 1 hail, 18 wind, and 1 tornado reports on August 29, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 29, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on August 29, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on August 29, 2015 is 0.88″, reported near Robinson, 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 August 29, 2015 — 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 29, 2015 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 29, 2015?

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 29, 2015 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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