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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on March 18, 2021

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 18, 2021 from March 18, 2021 through March 18, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · March 18, 2021 · 2021–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 18, 2021

NWS Hail Reports on March 18, 2021

32 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME MATCHED UP WITH RADAR. CALL CAME IN FROM AN OLD NWS EMPLOYEE THAT SAW THE REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sophia, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Tazewell County · 13,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE VIEWER PHOTOS OF QUARTER SIZE IN THE THOMPSON VALLEY... VA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Tazewell, VA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Tazewell County · 13,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Asberrys, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SOPHIA. TIME MATCHED UP WITH RADAR. CALL CAME IN FROM AN OLD NWS EMPLOYEE THAT SAW THE REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sophia, WV
1.50″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Raleigh County · 25,660 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF INCH LARGER THAN A QUARTER NEAR HOTCHKISS... WV.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Twin Falls State P, WV
1.25″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Hampton city · 39,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Hallwood, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Hampton city · 39,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Langley Afb, VA
2.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Wyoming County · 6,815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OCCURRED ALONG MCGRAWS RD WITH PICTURE PROVIDED. CAUSED DAMAGE TO CARS AND ROOF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saulsville, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Tabb, VA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Hampton city · 39,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Langley Afb, VA
1.25″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
York County · 19,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Poquoson, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Mogarts Beach, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Marion County · 20,323 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monongah, WV
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Southampton County · 6,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Capron, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2021
Watauga County · 21,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Sugar Grove, NC
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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 March 18, 2021

46 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Cabell County · 30,086 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME FOR PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 NNW WEST HAMLIN. TWO TREES DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF ROACH ROAD AND RT 10 DUE TO THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW West Hamlin, WV
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND ROOFS OFF HOUSE ALONG PENTECOST RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Carr, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Plyler, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Cabell County · 30,086 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF ROACH ROAD AND RT 10 DUE TO THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Inez, WV
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON EB TATE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Jericho, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON THREE TOP ROAD SOUTH OF CRESTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Trout, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Isle of Wight County · 13,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR RECYCLE CENTER ON FOURSQUARE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethel Church, VA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 SSW PLYLER. 1 TREE REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Plyler, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR ELON NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Elon College, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Southampton County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN JUST NORTH OF HIGHWAY 258.
NWS Wind Report Location: Drewryville, VA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Guilford County · 147,857 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOFS OFF HOUSES... MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG ETHANS WAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Gibsonville, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG JACKSON CREEK RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Martha, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Guilford County · 147,857 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON MODEL FARM RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Archdale, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Guilford County · 147,857 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGH POINT... INCLUDING AT SOUTH MAIN ST AND MODEL FARM RD. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ALSO REPORTED IN THE AREA OF I-85 AND MAIN ST... WITH REPORTS OF ROOFS OFF BUILDINGS IN THE AREA. A POSSIBLE FUNNEL CLOUD IS ALSO BEING REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Archdale, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2021
Newberry County · 12,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHAPPELLS FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 39 AND 56 NORTH OF CHAPPELLS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Chappells, 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 March 18, 2021

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
10:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED A PATH OF DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH THAT OF AN EF-1 TORNADO ACROSS NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 6 MINUTES BEFORE LIFTING. PATH LENGTH ESTIMATED AT 4.25 MILES. PATH WIDTH APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Carr, NC
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Guilford County · 147,857 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED A DISCONTINUOUS PATH OF DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE STRUCTURES AND TREES CONSISTENT WITH THAT OF AN EF-1 TORNADO. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND INTERMITTENTLY FOR 6 MINUTES BEFORE LIFTING. PATH LENGTH ESTIMATED AT 2.5 MILES. PATH WIDTH APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Gibsonville, NC
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
9:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Guilford County · 147,857 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM OBSERVED TREE DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH THAT OF AN EF-0 TORNADO. TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR LESS THAN 5 MINUTES BEFORE LIFTING. PATH LENGTH ESTIMATED AT 1 MILE... PATH WIDTH ESTIMATED AT 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Archdale, NC
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNW ALACHUA. ROOF PEELED OFF CARPORT AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN... ONE OF WHICH FELL ON AND DAMAGED A CAR. EF-0 DAMAGE... ESTIMATED 81 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Alachua, FL
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
6:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Gilchrist County · 3,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 6 NNW NEWBERRY. BRIEF EF-0 TOUCHDOWN NEAR CR 337 & CR 232. BARN FELL ON A TRACTOR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Newberry, FL
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
5:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 NW BRISTOL. EMA REPORTED TORNADO TOUCHDOWN OFF OF JUNE ROAD IN NORTHWEST PIERCE COUNTY. 4 TREES DOWNED. BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WITH EF-0 DAMAGE... ESTIMATED 75 MPH WINDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bristol, GA
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
1:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Lee County · 10,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED WITH MAX WINDS ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Century, GA
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
12:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Liberty County · 1,882 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS OBSERVED ON RADAR IN FORESTED AREA WITH TREE DAMAGE. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Telogia, FL
UNK category
Mar 18, 2021
9:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2021
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BARN DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Brantley, AL
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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 March 18, 2021 on the Interactive Map

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on March 18, 2021?

Our records show 32 hail, 46 wind, and 9 tornado reports on March 18, 2021, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2021.

What was the largest hail reported on March 18, 2021?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 18, 2021 is 2.00″, reported near Saulsville, WV.

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 March 18, 2021 — 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 March 18, 2021 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 March 18, 2021?

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 March 18, 2021 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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