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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on March 18, 2026

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 18, 2026 from March 18, 2026 through March 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
211
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · March 18, 2026 · 2026–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 18, 2026

NWS Hail Reports on March 18, 2026

1 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for March 18, 2026
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report 3/15/26: Photo of hail via social media up to quarter size between Trout and Midway in the Good Pine community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Midway, LA
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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 18, 2026

211 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
11:18 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Morgan County · 6,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Davis Academy Road and Highway 278.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Madison, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Lamar County · 5,756 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Parts of the roof were torn off of a mobile home on the 500 block Cannafax Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Aldora, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:59 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Dooly County · 2,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off a covering to a small rodeo arena. Several powerpoles snapped nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Vienna, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:57 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Dooly County · 2,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several trees downed across Weeks Road near hwy 90.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lilly, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Dooly County · 2,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several barns and outbuildings damage due to strong winds in Byromville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Byromville, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:46 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Walton County · 31,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Pannell Road and Old Monroe Madison Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pannell, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees downed on the west side of town off Clark St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Covington, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:37 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Walton County · 31,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Jersey Walnut Grove Road and Forrester Cemetery Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Jersey, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:36 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Walton County · 31,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the 500 block of Harris Rockmore Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Walnut Grove, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:34 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Walton County · 31,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Cannon Farm Road and Old Highway 81.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Walnut Grove, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:32 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Walton County · 31,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Center Hill Church Road and Gum Creek Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Youth, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
10:26 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Walton County · 31,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Rock Street and C S Floyd Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Loganville, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Dawson County · 10,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree down in the 1000 block of Howser Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Dawsonville, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Dawson County · 10,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports trees down near the 4300 block of Afton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Juno, GA
58 mph
Mar 18, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for March 18, 2026
Monmouth County · 178,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SDHN4.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Hook, NJ
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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 18, 2026

22 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: an EF0 tornado with max winds of 85mph touched down inside the city limits of Macon GA. numerous trees were uprooted and several homes sustained siding or minor roof damage along its 2 mile path. A TDS was present on KJGX radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Payne City, GA
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Upson County · 9,158 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: an EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 mph occurred SW of Yatesville. Several trees were snapped along Grays Chapel Road. The tornado occurred in mostly a wooded area on either side of the road along its estimated 1.7 mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Yatesville, GA
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak estimated winds around 80 mph touched down several miles east of Mars Hill... uprooting and snapping numerous trees. A path of damage was evident for a little over 2 miles along Paint Fork Road before disappearing into the higher terrain approaching Chestnut Mountain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Mars Hill, NC
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0 tornado with peak estimated winds around 75 mph touched down just south of Mars Hill near Interstate 26. It traveled for about half a mile... uprooting several trees and snapping branches before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Mars Hill, NC
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Upson County · 9,158 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 with max winds of 80 mph touched down in western Upson County. Damage consisted of mostly uprooted or snapped trees... however a few small sheds were damaged along the 3mi path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Crest, GA
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Dooly County · 2,919 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: an EF0 tornado touched down along Everett road causing damage to a home and center pivot along Rocky Ford road. Max winds 75 mph ... max width 100 yards... and 2.4 miles long.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Pinehurst, GA
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Monroe County · 8,898 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with max winds of 95mph occurred near the city of Forsyth GA. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the 1.4 mi path on the southeast side of the city. Damage was concentrated in the Virginia st region.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Forsyth, GA
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
2:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Butler County · 3,545 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM DAMAGE SURVEY DETERMINED THAT AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 1 NE OF TURNERTOWN IN BUTLER COUNTY... KY AT APPROXIMATELY 10:59 PM ON SUNDAY MARCH 15... 2026. THE TORNADO TRAVELLED NE FOR A TOTAL PATH LENGTH OF 4.64 MILES WITH A WIDTH OF 50 YARDS... ENDING 1 W OF NEEDMORE IN BUTLER COUNTY... KY. SEE ASSOCITATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Sugar Grove, KY
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
2:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Kent County · 48,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado occurred south of Frederica. Tree damage started at the intersection of Carpenter Bridge Road and Fork Landing Road... where multiple trees were uprooted and snapped. Tree damage continued eastward along Fork Landing Road... including multiple trees snapped. One snapped tree fell into a shed... destroying the shed. Tree damage was observed along Fork Landing Road until just before Browns Branch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Frederica, DE
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
2:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado started west of MS Highway 15 where multiple trees were uprooted and snapped near near the intersection with Kings Lane. Off of Kings Ln. there was roof damage to two single story houses... and a metal shed was destroyed. The tornado proceeded east across Hwy 15... damaged a gas storage tank... destroyed another metal shed... and uprooted and snapped trees on Red Holifield Road. As the tornado continued eastward... more trees were snapped and uprooted near Township Road and Robins Road. The tornado uprooted trees as it crossed Antioch Drive and Orange Road. The tornado dissipated east of Orange Rd. Estimated peak winds were 110 mph. Max width 400 yards. Path length was 4.22 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Glade, MS
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
2:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Caroline County · 10,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-1 tornado occurred along Holly Road with estimated maximum wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph. A narrow path of damage began shortly beyond the intersection of Route 404 and Holly Road and continued east towards the intersection of Holly Road and Central Avenue. The damage path began at two residences. One residence had minor roof damage. At the other residence... the roof of a barn was blown off along with all walls collapsed. Debris from the barn was thrown over a quarter mile away into open fields. There was a horse trailer that was thrown across the yard and flipped multiple times. Multiple windows on the first floor of the house were blown out. Significant tree damage was then observed beyond both of these properties as multiple large softwood trees were uprooted with large branches also snapped. Damage continued to the east with multiple large tree branches snapped in a more wooded area. Near the intersection with Central Avenue... the damage ended with
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Ridgely, MD
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado began just west of Okatoma Creek... uprooting several trees. The tornado continued northeast and ended just east of Old Highway 49... uprooting a few more trees. Estimated peak winds were 90 mph. Max width was 400 yards. Path length was 1.10 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Sanford, MS
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Williamsburg Road and Claude Booth Road and tracked east-northeast across Good Hope Road and Willie Fortenberry Road. The tornado uprooted and snapped trees along the path. A few trees were downed on sheds. Estimated peak winds were 90 mph. Max width was 400 yards. Path length was 3.17 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Bassfield, MS
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Jefferson Davis County · 3,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down just east of MS Highway 42... tracked east... and dissipated in Covington County near MS Highway 589. Trees were damaged along Hosey Mikell... Ridgeland... Stubbs... and Willie Buckley roads. A notable increase in intensity was seen as the tornado approached and crossed Gum Swamp Road around Fairman Lane. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted in the area. Some minor damage was done to a few structures on the east side of Gum Swamp Rd. The tornado continued east into Covington County at Sumrall Road where additional trees were uprooted. The tornado continued northeast and ended along MS Highway 589 where it uprooted a tree and snapped some large branches. Estimated peak winds were 105 mph. Max width was 700 yards. Total path length was 12.02 miles across the two counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Bassfield, MS
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for March 18, 2026
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NNW Bunker Hill. An EF-0 tornado started along Grice Road where it uprooted a couple of trees... destroyed a pole barn... and damaged the architectural shingles of neighboring home. The tornado crossed Bunker Hill Road and ended along MS Highway 35... where it uprooted a couple more trees. Max wind speed was 75 mph. Max width 50 yards. Path length was 1.12 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Bunker Hill, MS
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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

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How many storm reports were recorded on March 18, 2026?

Our records show 1 hail, 211 wind, and 22 tornado reports on March 18, 2026, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2026.

What was the largest hail reported on March 18, 2026?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 18, 2026 is 1.00″, reported near Midway, LA.

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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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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