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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 4, 2026

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 4, 2026 from July 4, 2026 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
93
Wind Reports
955
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · July 4, 2026 · 2026–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

NWS Hail Reports on July 4, 2026

93 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: In Plainville... Half Dollar sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Plainville, CT
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters via Facebook report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oacoma, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: In Bristol... golf ball sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Woodward County · 6,966 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Fargo, OK
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Woodward County · 6,966 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Fargo, OK
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Ponca City, OK
3.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Hartford County
Hail Report Description: In Bristol... 3 inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, CT
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Litchfield County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Terryville, CT
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Dewey County · 1,701 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Seiling, OK
1.25″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mainly dime and nickel size hail with some larger hailstones thrown in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Oacoma, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Hyde County · 560 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: still hailing at the time of report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 SSE Seneca, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Hyde County · 560 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook picture of several hail stones the size of a golfball. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 WNW Polo, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Hutchinson County · 8,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly quarter size hail with a few ping pong balls in Bunavista.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Borger, TX
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Potter County · 33,304 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail anywhere from dime to quarter size was reported near Alibates and along Highway 136 around 4 miles south-southwest of Fritch with 26 minutes time elapsed between reports. Some dents were reported to have occurred on a pickup truck traveling through the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Fritch, TX
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for July 4, 2026
Roberts County · 3,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of 1 hailstone from Fish Haven Road in Roberts County. Time estimated by radar and time that the photo was sent.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ENE Corona, 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 4, 2026

955 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Queen Anne's County · 17,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report...Tree fallen suspended above power line on front of property. Cable supporting telephone pole snapped at ground level. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Kingstown, MD
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: In Bristol... power lines were reported down and on fire. Relayed via Amateur Radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, CT
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Snyder County · 12,088 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Richfield, PA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
St. Mary's County · 33,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 5 dozen trees and powerlines due to thunderstorm winds across the Mechanicsville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Mechanicsville, MD
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Westchester County · 170,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large healthy tree sheared off from top and landed on roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Peekskill, NY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Kent County · 8,295 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several dozen reports of trees and wires down between the Rockhall and Chestertown areas. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Langford, MD
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Bruce, MS
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Hartford County
Wind Report Description: In Burlington... CT... trees and wires down on Route 4. Relayed via Amateur Radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, CT
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Talbot County · 15,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down into wires across the Easton area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Easton, MD
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees and lines down near Eden. Time est by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Lancaster, PA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread large trees down around Lancaster Country Club.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lancaster, PA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Carroll County · 51,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Taneytown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westminster, MD
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
St. Mary's County · 33,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the along Maddox Road due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Chaptico, MD
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Dutchess County · 76,724 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage near Bowe Lane and Harden Drive in Beekman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Poughquag, NY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for July 4, 2026
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and wires down across Lancaster.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Lancaster, PA
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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 4, 2026

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 4, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 4, 2026
Washington County · 1,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Spotter reported a brief landspout. Photos of the landspout were provided via email.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Otis, CO
UNK category
Jul 4, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 4, 2026
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown witnessed by Sheriffs deputy.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Greenville, IA
UNK category
Jul 4, 2026
4:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 4, 2026
Greene County · 13,687 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] A brief landspout over open area. No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Paragould, AR
UNK category
Jul 4, 2026
4:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for July 4, 2026
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video of tornado on pond and coming onshore.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Everly, IA
UNK category
Jul 4, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for July 4, 2026
Thayer County · 2,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Hubbell, 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 4, 2026?

Our records show 93 hail, 955 wind, and 5 tornado reports on July 4, 2026, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What was the largest hail reported on July 4, 2026?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 4, 2026 is 3.00″, reported near Bristol, CT.

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 4, 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 July 4, 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 July 4, 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 July 4, 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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