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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on March 16, 2024

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 16, 2024 from March 16, 2024 through March 16, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
37
Wind Reports
84
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · March 16, 2024 · 2024–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2024

NWS Hail Reports on March 16, 2024

37 reports
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2.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
10:12 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photos showed widespread hail near the intersection of Hwy 36 and School St in Needville... with a measured maximum diameter of 2.5 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Needville, TX
2.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
8:59 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Needville, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
8:24 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Brazoria County · 106,699 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Widespread hail was reported just north of Damon... with a maximum estimated diameter of 1.5 inches based on provided photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SE Needville, TX
2.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
8:03 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported hail damage to homes across Needville. Hail size was estimated based on nearby photos received near time of the damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Needville, TX
2.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
7:59 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNE Needville. Social media photos showed widespread hail near the intersection of Hwy 36 and School St in Needville... with a measured maximum diameter of 2.5 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Needville, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
7:47 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Fort Bend County · 245,863 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported golf ball sized hail in Kendleton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kendleton, TX
1.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photo of ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Denmark, IA
1.25″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
4:29 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Clark County · 2,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail up to half dollar sized. hail covering ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Charlie Heath Memor, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
4:18 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomfield, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
4:02 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail size estimated from pictures.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Moulton, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
3:42 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Highview, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
3:42 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Clark County · 2,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Anson, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Russellville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Chambersburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
2:54 AM UTC
Hail report for March 16, 2024
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time for previous hail report from 2 SE Highview.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Highview, 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 on March 16, 2024

84 reports
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60 mph
Mar 16, 2024
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tempest weather station measured a gust to 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Seadrift, TX
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
11:09 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to a car port... powerpole... and a downed tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W New Hope, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Gum Pond Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Eva, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 11 W Good Hope. Multiple trees down in the Crane Hill area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and complete blockage near Bess Thompson Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Owens Crossroads, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Airport Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Owens Crossroads, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Hough Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Owens Crossroads, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos from social media of trees snapped and uprooted as well as metal roofing tossed in Laceys Spring. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Owens Crossroads, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on River Loop Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Owens Crossroads, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down with blockage near McCutcheon Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Owens Crossroads, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:49 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 NNE Eva. Tree down with partial road blockage near Eva Road and Chapman Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Eva, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Sample Road and Gum Springs Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Somerville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn damaged on Community Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Somerville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:39 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down with complete road blockage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Falkville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:39 AM UTC
Wind report for March 16, 2024
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures and videos of damage to wooden barn on Cedar Creek Rd between Thompson Rd and Culver Rd east of Highway 31. Report from social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Falkville, AL
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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 16, 2024

6 reports
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
11:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 16, 2024
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey near Tenbroeck... Alabama determined an EF0 tornado occurred causing damage to a chicken house... pole barn... and a small barn. For more information... please reference the Public Information Statement.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Lakeview, AL
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
9:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 16, 2024
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado developed early Thursday morning... just northwest of Avon in Warren County Illinois. The tornado caused significant damage at two farmsteads... which included destroyed outbuildings and machine sheds... damaged grain bins... uprooted trees... and snapped power poles. The tornado was on the ground for about one mile... and dissipated just into Fulton County IL... east of North Twin Bridge Road. Maximum winds were estimated around 110 mph... and the tornado was rated a high-end EF1. There were no reports of any injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Prairie City, IL
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
8:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 16, 2024
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near Reed`s Market in New Albany along West Bankhead St... causing intermittent tree damage as it moved across The Park Along the River. This tornado caused damage to the backside of the Police Department on King St... resulting in minor uplift of the roof. A more consistent damage path was observed east of King St as the tornado moved along East Main St... damaging numerous trees and structures. Numerous structures suffered roof damage... with the most significant affecting the County Clerk`s office. The tornado caused additional minor roof and tree damage along Main St near Central Ave and Glade St... lifting before reaching Wilbanks St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Albany, MS
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 16, 2024
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 Tornado with estimated peak winds 90 mph. Path length 2.8 miles. Path width 75 yards. Tornado touched down 4.7 miles northeast of Fairfield IL at 8:11 PM CDT and lifted 4.3 miles northwest of Golden Gate IL at 8:15 PM CDT. Numerous pine trees snapped near base along track. One home near beginning of track had some roof damage (half of roof was tarped). Nearby tree had many large branches broken. A little further east... an anchored mobile home was lifted up and leaned over but not completely overturned. However... the mobile home sustained major damage and is uninhabitable. Another home east northeast of the mobile home had substantial soffit and porch damage. An old TV tower was toppled there as well as many snapped pine trees on the property.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Fairfield, IL
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 16, 2024
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cell merger appears to have led to brief tornado along IL Highway 37. Two metal buildings had much of their roof removed... bay doors blown out... and large portions of walls removed. Building material was spread down the tornadoes path and off to the east - likely the result of a microburst that produced 75-80 mph wind to the east causing roof damage to a home on N Loop Road and carrying debris from the destroyed metal buildings about one half of a mile. Trees were uprooted and snapped near the start and end of the path. Path Length 0.5 miles... max width 150 yards. Peak Wind: 90 MPH... EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Mount Vernon, IL
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 16, 2024
Huron County · 18,449 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire department reported half-mile wide tornado crossing State Route 103 near the Crawford County OH and Huron County line. Report relayed by emergency management.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Plymouth, OH
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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 March 16, 2024?

Our records show 37 hail, 84 wind, and 6 tornado reports on March 16, 2024, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2024.

What was the largest hail reported on March 16, 2024?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 16, 2024 is 2.75″, reported near Needville, 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 on March 16, 2024 — 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 16, 2024 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 16, 2024?

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 16, 2024 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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