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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in September 2023

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in September 2023 from September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
626
Wind Reports
1,605
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · September 2023 · 2023–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 30, 2023

NWS Hail Reports in September 2023

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1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2023
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Norfolk, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2023
1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Norfolk, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2023
1:37 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 0.25 to 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Norfolk, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: several reports of quarter sized hail in Norfolk.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Norfolk, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Murray County · 3,970 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly peas to walnut sized hail reported just south of Lake Shetek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Currie, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Lincoln County · 2,730 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of Quarter sized hail. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Arco, MN
1.25″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Murray County · 3,970 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Hadley, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Murray County · 3,970 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media report of nickel to quarter sized hail. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Wilson, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple social media reports of Nickel to quarter size hail in Elkton... SD. Time estimated via Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkton, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
1:55 PM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail at intersection of highway 35 and 113.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NE White Earth, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barnesville, MN
1.50″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
11:56 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Groton, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
11:49 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Brown County · 11,148 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Stratford, SD
1.25″ hail
Sep 28, 2023
4:44 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harned, KY
1.75″ hail
Sep 28, 2023
4:08 AM UTC
Hail report for September 2023
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size or larger hail in southern Hancock County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Lyonia, KY
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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 in September 2023

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58 mph
Sep 30, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DPG03 V-Grid.
NWS Wind Report Location: 29 NE Callao, UT
64 mph
Sep 30, 2023
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Gaines County · 5,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West Texas Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Seminole, TX
59 mph
Sep 30, 2023
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Lubbock County · 89,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by the West Texas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reese Center, TX
62 mph
Sep 30, 2023
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Hennepin County · 294,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured via the Hennepin West Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corcoran, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Beebe Lake park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Hanover, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report on NWSchat of multiple trees down. Also... reports of significant damage to multiple barns (some collapsed) and broken power poles at County Road 33 and Eckert Avenue near Buffalo... MN. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Buffalo, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 to 10 inch tree limbs down north of Montrose.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Montrose, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branch down in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, NE
78 mph
Sep 30, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Wayne, NE
66 mph
Sep 30, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Hennepin County · 294,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMSP Minneapolis-St. Paul AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Richfield, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately 60 ft tall trees uprooted and power lines down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Hoskins, NE
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Hennepin County · 294,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures shared on social media of a large uprooted pine tree in residents yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champlin, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Hennepin County · 294,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture shared on social media of medium sized... uprooted tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Osseo, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - Trees down near Dean Lake. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Buffalo, MN
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for September 2023
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - Trees down in Marysville Township. Time esimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montrose, MN
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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 in September 2023

22 reports
UNK category
Sep 26, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Clay County · 64,109 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Public report of a landspout or a brief tornado touchdown just west of the Shands Bridge near Green Cove Springs. Time of event based on radar data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Green Cove Spring, FL
UNK category
Sep 26, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Clay County · 64,109 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] This an updated to the previous report of a landspout near Lake Asbury. A witness reported that the spout lasted for 3-5 minutes and tracked WSW to ENE for about 0.75 mile across a construction site. Debris including construction area trash and dust was lifted... but structure damage did not occur. The event occurred just south of Sandridge Road near Feed Mill Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Asbury Lake, FL
UNK category
Sep 26, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Clay County · 64,109 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Action News JAX posted a public video of a landspout or a brief tornado touchdown in the vicinity of Lake Asbury. No immediate reports of damage were available. Time of event based on radar data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Asbury Lake, FL
UNK category
Sep 26, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Updated the previous funnel cloud report. Emergency Management confirms that there was a brief tornado of unknown intensity. Reports of ground circulation lofting corn leaves off of the ground... beneath the funnel. No other damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Garrison, IA
UNK category
Sep 25, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Green County · 12,574 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social Media videos and pictures appear to confirm tornado east of New Glarus and SSW of Belleville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Belleville, WI
UNK category
Sep 25, 2023
11:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Perquimans County · 4,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado was captured on video and shared via the media. The tornado touched down in a field causing no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Peach, NC
UNK category
Sep 23, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reports brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N White, SD
UNK category
Sep 23, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Deuel County · 1,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Poinsett Colony, SD
UNK category
Sep 23, 2023
9:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Lac qui Parle County · 3,021 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief rain wrapped tornado lasted 30 to 45 seconds in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Madison, MN
UNK category
Sep 23, 2023
9:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported a brief touchdown in a soybean field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Bruce, SD
UNK category
Sep 23, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple storm chasers report tornado northeast of Bruce. Appears to be in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Bruce, SD
UNK category
Sep 23, 2023
8:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Nobles County · 6,599 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported intermittent surface circulation beneath funnel noted by field debris being kicked up.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Edgerton, MN
UNK category
Sep 23, 2023
8:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple chasers report tornado southeast of Bruce. Swirling debris evident at surface.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Bruce, SD
UNK category
Sep 22, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A visual from multiple trained storm spotters of a tornado. Location and time estimated based on radar and reports. No reports of damage at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Blairstown, IA
UNK category
Sep 22, 2023
1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for September 2023
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Received a photo of a tornado 7 miles northwest of Norton... KS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Norton, KS
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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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Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in September 2023

September 30, 2023 20
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September 26, 2023 20
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September 25, 2023 80
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September 24, 2023 88
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September 23, 2023 83
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September 22, 2023 41
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September 21, 2023 39
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September 20, 2023 46
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September 19, 2023 25
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in September 2023?

Our records show 626 hail, 1,605 wind, and 22 tornado reports in September 2023, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 30, 2023.

What was the largest hail reported in September 2023?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in September 2023 is 4.00″, reported near Round Rock, TX.

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 in September 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 in September 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 in September 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 in September 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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