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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 18, 2024

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 18, 2024 from July 18, 2024 through July 18, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
245
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 18, 2024 · 2024–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 18, 2024

NWS Hail Reports on July 18, 2024

2 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 18, 2024
7:16 PM UTC
Hail report for July 18, 2024
Greensville County · 3,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Vehicles damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Durand, VA
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2024
6:52 PM UTC
Hail report for July 18, 2024
Brunswick County · 5,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Pleasant Shade, VA
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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 July 18, 2024

245 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Tramway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tramway, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter Fire Dept responding to a tree that fell on a vehicle on Azalea Ct. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Sumter, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down reported in Sanford.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sanford, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Public Safety reports trees down on Emanuel Church Rd near the intersection of Two Notch Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ENE Lexington. Adds additional damage in the same area. Retired NWS Employee reports a tree down near Coventry Lake Dr and Widgeon Dr and large tree limbs down on Coventry Dr and Treesdale Ct. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County Dispatch reports powerlines down on Torwood Dr. SCDPS also reported a tree down in NE Columbia on Trenholm Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Chatham County · 26,756 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on powerlines which caused power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Goldston, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near CR 47 and CR 99 near Shelby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Shelby, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking the road at Hix Road and Pearson Chapel Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Kellyton, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Camden County · 3,466 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across southern Camden county south of Shiloh.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Shiloh, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Iron Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Franklinville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down near 3400 block of Old NC Hwy 13 in Asheboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Coleridge, NC
64 mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outflow wind gust from nearby cluster of thunderstorms. Mesonet station UR298 15.9 W Knolls - ARNOSA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 W Knolls, UT
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on SR 22 just east of Daviston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Daviston, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for July 18, 2024
Union County · 75,130 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down in yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Monroe, NC
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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 July 18, 2024

11 reports
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
5:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Marshall County · 5,239 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 strength... max wind speed 100 mph... path length 0.7 miles... max width 50 yards. Touched down in a farm field near the intersection of Hickory Grove Rd. and Washburn Rd.... progressing southeast and snapping off a row of large pine trees and damaging an outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Marshall County Ai, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
3:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph... path length of 3.6 miles... and maximum width of 200 yards damaged roofs and trees before moving offshore onto Lake Michigan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Greater Grand Cros, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
3:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph... path length of 9.6 miles... and maximum width of 300 yards damaged trees and roofs moving offshore onto Lake Michigan. This tornado appeared to cross over Chicago Midway airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Midway Airport, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
3:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 75 mph... path length of 7.4 miles... and maximum width of 300 yards damaged trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Western Springs, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
2:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph... path length of 0.8 miles... and maximum width of 200 yards damaged roof damage and tree damage. The path length... start point... and end point are subject to change after a review of high resolution satellite data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW St. Charles, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
2:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph... path length of 5.6 miles... and maximum width of 100 yards damaged trees... crops... and several farm buildings. The path length... start point... and end point are subject to change after a review of high resolution satellite data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elburn, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
1:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 75 mph... path length of 3.4 miles... and maximum width of 100 yards damaged trees and crops. The path length... start point... and end point are subject to change after a review of high resolution satellite data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Esmond, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
1:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Tazewell County · 47,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey determined a tornado developed SE of East Peoria and progressed through Morton toward Makinaw before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE East Peoria, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
1:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0... max wind speed 85 mph... path length 2.6 miles... max width 100 yards. Touched down along W. Gun Club Rd. near the intersection with Route 91... damaging several trees. It progressed southeast and damaged homes and trees in the Trail View Estates neighborhood... before dissipating as it reached Alta.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Dunlap, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0... max wind speed 80 mph... length 4.26 miles... width 80 yards. A couple of roofs and trees were damaged in Monica before the tornado tracked east-southeast. It damaged several large trees along the path before dissipating along West Lake Shore Drive south of Princeville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Monica, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 18, 2024
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained storm spotter video confirmed a short-lived and non-damaging tornado southwest of Dakota... or northeast of Freeport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Dakota, IL
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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 July 18, 2024?

Our records show 2 hail, 245 wind, and 11 tornado reports on July 18, 2024, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2024.

What was the largest hail reported on July 18, 2024?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 18, 2024 is 1.50″, reported near Durand, VA.

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 July 18, 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 July 18, 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 July 18, 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 July 18, 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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