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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on August 16, 2023

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on August 16, 2023 from August 16, 2023 through August 16, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · August 16, 2023 · 2023–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2023

NWS Hail Reports on August 16, 2023

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Home on Telmore Dixie Union Road experienced hail the size of quarters and also a childs playhouse blew across the yard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Dixie Union, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Lagonda, PA
1.25″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING report
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Green Hills, PA
3.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hailstone fell on Hawthorn Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Claysville, PA
2.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple photos of measured 2 inch hail in the Claysville area
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Claysville, PA
2.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Taylorstown, PA
2.50″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo provided
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Claysville, PA
1.25″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Claysville, PA
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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 16, 2023

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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Bayfield County · 11,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Via social media of a toppled bush and several tree branches down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Port Wing, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Douglas County · 17,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind speed estimated to be 65 to 70 mph based on damage. Multiple pine trees uprooted. Approx 12 to 18 inch diameter pine broken about 25 feet above ground. Empty hay wagon overturned. Some structure damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Cloverland, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Douglas County · 17,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W South Range, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Douglas County · 17,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via social media with photo. Multiple mature poplar trees snapped 10 to 20 feet off ground. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Amnicon Falls S.P, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Douglas County · 17,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12-13 inch Tree Snapped at the Base.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W South Range, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Douglas County · 17,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on powerline. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N South Range, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Douglas County · 17,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fence panels were broken and blown into a window due to thunderstorm winds. Location approximate. Report received via Facebook. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Oliver, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Douglas County · 17,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and fence panels blown down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Oliver, WI
68 mph
Aug 16, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Maricopa County · 1,189,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW4391 Avondale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Avondale, AZ
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Tree knocked down at private residence on Never Bend Drive. Also trees knocked down on SW 336 and Highway 40... and trees blocked road near NW 152nd Lane and North Gainesville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Romeo, FL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
San Patricio County · 21,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 power poles were downed in the town of West Sinton... TX. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Edroy, TX
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Bee County · 7,476 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of wind damage to a shed and mesquite trees blown down WNW of Tynan.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Tynan, TX
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
St. Johns County · 91,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near SR 16 and Masters Drive... report relayed by off duty NWS employee. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Saint Augustine, FL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Clarendon County · 9,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Santee Electric reported a tree on powerlines on Dozier Mallett Rd at Mallett Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Manning, SC
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for August 16, 2023
Clarendon County · 9,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Santee Electric reported a tree on powerlines on Malibu Dr. at Hwy 260. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ESE Summerton, 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 16, 2023

5 reports
UNK category
Aug 16, 2023
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A township shed and outbuilding were destroyed along Prosperity Pike. Damage was coincident with a continuing tornado debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Green Hills, PA
UNK category
Aug 16, 2023
12:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn levelled and trees down. Damage coincident with tornado couplet with debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Green Hills, PA
UNK category
Aug 16, 2023
12:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for August 16, 2023
Belmont County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 Confirmed Tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW St. Clairsville, OH
UNK category
Aug 16, 2023
12:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roof ripped off home on Cracraft Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Pleasant Grove, PA
UNK category
Aug 16, 2023
12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for August 16, 2023
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down in a concentrated swath along Valley View Rd. Likely start of tornado just preceding the development of a prolonged tornado debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Claysville, PA
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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 16, 2023?

Our records show 8 hail, 64 wind, and 5 tornado reports on August 16, 2023, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2023.

What was the largest hail reported on August 16, 2023?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on August 16, 2023 is 3.00″, reported near Claysville, PA.

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 16, 2023 — 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 16, 2023 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 16, 2023?

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 16, 2023 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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