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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 28, 2025

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 28, 2025 from July 28, 2025 through July 28, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
157
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 28, 2025 · 2025–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2025

NWS Hail Reports on July 28, 2025

54 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Boyd County · 1,024 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Naper, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Lower Brule, SD
2.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Keya Paha County · 445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Burton, NE
2.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Fergus County · 4,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported hail between 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter. The spotter also noted the hail punched a hole into their deck.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Forestgrove, MT
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Spink County · 2,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mellette, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Keya Paha County · 445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Burton, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Gregory County · 1,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 15 minutes of hail varied in size from quarters to golf balls... with most of them quarter to half dollar sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burke, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Spink County · 2,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Northville, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Roberts County · 3,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo of quarter sized hail on Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Effington, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Day County · 2,939 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Eden, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Spink County · 2,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 miles east of Chelsea on the south side of the SD Hwy 20 received crop damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Chelsea, SD
2.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Spink County · 2,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Chelsea, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Faulk County · 903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Precipitation reporter Faulk 2 RR1.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Chelsea, SD
2.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Faulk County · 903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Cresbard, SD
3.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for July 28, 2025
Faulk County · 903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Image of hail stone next to tape measure reported on Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Cresbard, SD
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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 28, 2025

157 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Stark County · 125,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down across roadway. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hartville, OH
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Pike County · 4,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a transformer in Otwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Winslow, IN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Roberts County · 3,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The COOP observer relayed that there are several large tree branches down around the town of Wilmot after the storm passed through on July 28th. One on a house and one on a car. Delayed report. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmot, SD
77 mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Roberts County · 3,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 55 Summit (SDDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Summit, SD
68 mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Roberts County · 3,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 55 Summit (SDDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Summit, SD
66 mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Killarney Beach, MI
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Stark County · 125,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large downed limbs. One downed dead tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Canal Fulton, OH
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powers lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Linwood, MI
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Knox County · 12,667 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous spots in town with trees and lines down. Roof damage to a structure on Lawton Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bicknell, IN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Morgan County · 5,558 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downed tree in the Neelysville area resulted in local power outages. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Stockport, OH
63 mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Judith Basin County · 1,053 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Montana mesonet sensor Judith Gap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Garneill, MT
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Fergus County · 4,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter blown off of their cottonwood tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Moore, MT
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees downed on roads in Wooster.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wooster, OH
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Faulk County · 903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind driven hail. Several broken windows of cars and damage to siding of the house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Chelsea, SD
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for July 28, 2025
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs downed and portions of corn fields blown down. Damage occurred just east of Route 3 between Fox Lake Road and Pleasant Home Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Smithville, OH
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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 28, 2025

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 28, 2025
11:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 28, 2025
Gregory County · 1,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Major damage to a single family residence. Two nearby outbuildings destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Bonesteel, SD
UNK category
Jul 28, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 28, 2025
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down along Fox Lake Road and caused minor damage to structures and trees... including a tree that was blown onto a mobile home and visible twisting of tree tops behind the house. In addition... another tree was blown onto power lines east of Route 3. Max wind speeds 75 mph and width of 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Smithville, OH
UNK category
Jul 28, 2025
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 28, 2025
Gregory County · 1,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado uprooted 3 mature pine trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Burke, SD
UNK category
Jul 28, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 28, 2025
Gregory County · 1,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed tornado on the ground along Highway 44 near Dixon.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dixon, SD
UNK category
Jul 28, 2025
9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 28, 2025
Gregory County · 1,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Initial touchdown of tornado which traveled for 11 miles to east-southeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Dixon, SD
UNK category
Jul 28, 2025
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 28, 2025
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SE Merritt Reservoir, NE
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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 28, 2025?

Our records show 54 hail, 157 wind, and 6 tornado reports on July 28, 2025, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2025.

What was the largest hail reported on July 28, 2025?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 28, 2025 is 3.50″, reported near Cresbard, SD.

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 28, 2025 — 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 28, 2025 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 28, 2025?

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 28, 2025 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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