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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on March 17, 2026

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 17, 2026 from March 17, 2026 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
312
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · March 17, 2026 · 2026–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

NWS Hail Reports on March 17, 2026

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2026
5:22 AM UTC
Hail report for March 17, 2026
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Triana, AL
1.50″ hail
Mar 17, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for March 17, 2026
Liberty County · 20,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received images of large hail from county emergency manager that a member of the public sent to them from the severe storms that moved through the region on Sunday evening. Hail sized estimated from photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Plum Grove, TX
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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 17, 2026

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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:27 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
Fayette County · 38,273 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reports multiple snapped and uprooted trees near Gable Road. Radar confirms the presence of a surge in wind within the line of storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brooks, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:26 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
Fayette County · 38,273 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous trees snapped or uprooted along Price Road. Radar confirms the presence of a surge in wind within the line of storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Brooks, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Rogers Lake Road and Scales Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Redan, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Rock Port Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Arabia Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Maddox Road and Rock Chapel Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Lithonia, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree and wires down near the intersection of Salem Road and Big Miller Grove Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Lee Road 300.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monterey Heights, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree and wires down near the intersection of Salem Road and Big Miller Grove Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Timor Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports two trees down on southwest side of Sharpsburge along Little Rd and near GA18 at GA54.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Sharpsburg, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Panola Road and Snapfinger Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Panola Mountain St, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Panola Road and Cedar Rock Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Snapfinger, GA
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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 17, 2026

11 reports
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
10:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 MPH. On the ground for 2.7 miles at 135 yards max width. Numerous trees snapped or uprooted including 3 onto homes narrowly missing residents inside. See PNS for full writeup.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Snapfinger, GA
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
4:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees down in the SE part of the county... along Hwy 98... FC Allen road and Little Springs road. A couple lines were down as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Auburn, MS
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
3:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Continuation of the EF1 tornado that began in northern Alabama covered by NWS Huntsville. The tornado began in Lexington... AL and continued northeast impacting Bonnertown... TN and dissipated south of Minor Hill... TN. Estimated peak winds were 105 mph and the maximum width was 400 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Minor Hill, TN
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
3:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado surveyed began at this point.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Lexington, AL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Maury County · 32,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Nashville which began near US Hwy 43 and Maury County Airport. The tornado had a 16.5 mile path which caused varying degrees of damage to homes and buildings on the west and north side of Columbia... TN. The tornado crossed US Hwy 31 and dissipated near Lanton... TN. The estimated peak winds were 90 mph and the maximum width was 500 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Mount Pleasant, TN
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
2:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Nashville which began near Ft. Campbell and continued northeast across US HWY 41 and Outlaw Field. The tornado caused minor residential and structural damage and sporadic timber damage. Maximum estimated winds were 75 mph with a maximum path width of 200 yards and length of just over 5 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Woodlawn, TN
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
1:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 100 mph touched down 1 mile NNE of Kossuth... MS. This tornado uprooted several trees... produced minor roof damage to several homes... and removed part of a church roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Kossuth, MS
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Tuscola where it snapped off several large trees along N County Rd 800 E. It moved northeast into Tuscola where it caused more tree and fencing damage. It continued on to Villa Grove with minor tree damage along the way. It snapped off multiple power poles on the north side of Villa Grove along with some tree damage before it dissipated just north of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Tuscola, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Richland County · 5,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started just west of Olney and was sighted at the intersection of W Main St and W Elms St. The tornado proceeded through town causing areas of tree damage and fencing damage. The tornado dissipated on the east end of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Olney, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 WSW Tuscola... adjusting the time back one hour. The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Tuscola where it snapped off several large trees along N County Rd 800 E. It moved northeast into Tuscola where it caused more tree and fencing damage. It continued on to Villa Grove with minor tree damage along the way. It snapped off multiple power poles on the north side of Villa Grove along with some tree damage before it dissipated just north of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Tuscola, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 17, 2026
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 4.5 miles southwest of Tuscola along County Rd 750 N and it progressed east along that road snapping off numerous large pine trees as well as damaging an outbuilding before it dissipated shortly after crossing N County Rd 800 E.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Garrett, 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 March 17, 2026?

Our records show 2 hail, 312 wind, and 11 tornado reports on March 17, 2026, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What was the largest hail reported on March 17, 2026?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 17, 2026 is 1.50″, reported near Plum Grove, 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 17, 2026 — 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 17, 2026 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 17, 2026?

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 17, 2026 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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