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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in October 2026

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in October 2026 from October 1, 2026 through October 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
81
Wind Reports
205
Tornado Reports
42
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  All 50 states · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 14, 2026, 12:48 PM CDT

NWS Hail Reports in October 2026

30 reports
1.00″ hail
Oct 14, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report near Odessa, TX
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Odessa, TX
UNK hail
Oct 14, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report near Goodlett, TX
Hardeman County · 1,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Goodlett, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 14, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report near Childress, TX
Childress County · 2,100 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Childress, TX
1.50″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report in Tonganoxie, KS
Leavenworth County · 24,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Vehicle had dents and a cracked windshield. Strong winds also reported at the time. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tonganoxie, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report in Turkey, TX
Hall County · 1,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Turkey, TX
1.55″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report near Tangier, OK
Woodward County · 6,966 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Tangier, OK
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report near Fort Supply, OK
Harper County · 1,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Fort Supply, OK
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report near Sharon, KS
Barber County · 2,237 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Sharon, KS
1.25″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report near Wilmore, KS
Comanche County · 947 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Wilmore, KS
2.75″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report near Mclean, TX
Wheeler County · 2,215 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through EM report of large hail was near mm149 on I-40.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Mclean, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report near Topeka, KS
Shawnee County · 58,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Topeka, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report near Topeka, KS
Shawnee County · 58,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Topeka, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report near Pauline, KS
Shawnee County · 58,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Pauline, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report near Topeka, KS
Shawnee County · 58,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Topeka, KS
1.54″ hail
Oct 13, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report near Hazleton, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Majority of the hailstones were 0.7 with three stones of 1.15_ 2.26_ 1.54 inches. Hai stones were measured with calipers.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Hazleton, IA
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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 in October 2026

30 reports
39 mph
Oct 14, 2026
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report near Put-in-Bay, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW South Bass Island, OH
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report in Moberly, MO
Randolph County · 7,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moberly, MO
59 mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report near Hydro, OK
Caddo County · 9,509 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Hydro, OK
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report near Kansas City, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Kansas City, MO
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:34 AM UTC
Wind report in Raytown, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Raytown, MO
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report near Salisbury, MO
Chariton County · 3,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Salisbury, MO
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report near Raytown, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Raytown, MO
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:13 AM UTC
Wind report in Brunswick, MO
Chariton County · 3,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brunswick, MO
63 mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:13 AM UTC
Wind report near Bonner Springs, KS
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Bonner Springs, KS
58 mph
Oct 14, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report near Rocky, OK
Washita County · 4,041 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Rocky, OK
59 mph
Oct 14, 2026
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report near Bogard, MO
Carroll County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Bogard, MO
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report near Odessa, TX
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Odessa, TX
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report near Carrollton, MO
Carroll County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Carrollton, MO
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report in Carrollton, MO
Carroll County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carrollton, MO
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2026
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report near Norborne, MO
Carroll County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Norborne, MO
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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 in October 2026

30 reports
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:42 PM UTC
Tornado report near Louisburg, NC
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximate starting point of confirmed EF-1 tornado. A tornado touched down southwest of Louisburg_ NC and moved to the northeast before crossing NC-56 just west of Timberlake Rd before dissipating. Mostly tree damage_ with some structural and fencing damage was observed_ consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Preliminary total path length of 1.93 miles_ with a peak width of 130 yards_ and a duration of 5 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Louisburg, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:40 PM UTC
Tornado report near Bunn, NC
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Bunn, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:25 PM UTC
Tornado report near Harrells, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF-0 Tornado that crossed US421 between Matthews Rd and Willard Rd. Path length 0.18 miles_ width 30 yards. Time on ground approx 1 minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Harrells, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:22 PM UTC
Tornado report near Clayton, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximate end of tornado path. The tornado occurred along a 3.2 mile-long discontinuous path_ as it momentarily touched down and lifted several times before finally dissipating at the end of the indicated path. Damage consisted mainly of snapped and uprooted trees_ large tree branches broken off_ minor shingle and roof damage to several homes or structures_ many fences blown over_ and several power poles that were snapped and downed. There was also damage to patio furniture and signage at a service station at the intersection of Hwy 36 and Hwy 70 in Clayton. The max wind speed was 85 mph which is an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Clayton, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:18 PM UTC
Tornado report in Atkinson, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado sighted near Rankin St and Beattys Bridge Rd heading northeast toward Hwy 421 and Point Caswell Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atkinson, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:17 PM UTC
Tornado report near Clayton, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximate location of most intense damage. The tornado occurred along a 3.2 mile-long discontinuous path_ as it momentarily touched down and lifted several times before finally dissipating at the end of the indicated path. Damage consisted mainly of snapped and uprooted trees_ large tree branches broken off_ minor shingle and roof damage to several homes or structures_ many fences blown over_ and several power poles that were snapped and downed. There was also damage to patio furniture and signage at a service station at the intersection of Hwy 36 and Hwy 70 in Clayton. The max wind speed was 85 mph which is an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Clayton, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:15 PM UTC
Tornado report near Clayton, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximate beginning of tornado path. The tornado occurred along a 3.2 mile-long discontinuous path_ as it momentarily touched down and lifted several times before finally dissipating at the end of the indicated path. Damage consisted mainly of snapped and uprooted trees_ large tree branches broken off_ minor shingle and roof damage to several homes or structures_ many fences blown over_ and several power poles that were snapped and downed. There was also damage to patio furniture and signage at a service station at the intersection of Hwy 36 and Hwy 70 in Clayton. The max wind speed was 85 mph which is an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Clayton, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
5:12 PM UTC
Tornado report near New Hope, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado confirmed. Touched down in the Stone Ridge neighborhood_ with a discontinuous path of tree and structural damage northward into the Neuse Crossing neighborhood. Total path length of 2.5 miles_ with a peak width of 150 yards_ and a duration of 5 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE New Hope, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
4:32 PM UTC
Tornado report near Carpenter, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Carpenter, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
4:29 PM UTC
Tornado report near Carpenter, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived EF-1 tornado developed near the West Regional Library and traveled northeastward. Several trees were snapped in the library parking lot and in the adjacent neighborhood to the north. No structural damage was apparent during the survey_ suggesting the strongest winds remained at treetop level.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Carpenter, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
4:25 PM UTC
Tornado report near Linden, NC
Cumberland County · 92,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down and property damage around the Ramsey Street and Linden intersection. Potential start of a tornado track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Linden, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
4:23 PM UTC
Tornado report near Linden, NC
Cumberland County · 92,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The start of the Linden_ NC tornado based on NWS storm survey. Maximum winds of 105 mph (EF-1) occurred along Hungry Creek Drive where several windows were blown out of a residence. The tornado tracked along a nearly continuous path for almost 1.25 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Linden, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Tornado report near Clarendon, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported 4 structures destroyed on property with power outage and power line snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Clarendon, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
4:03 PM UTC
Tornado report near Jordan Lake, NC
Chatham County · 26,756 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous mature hardwood and pine trees downed_ snapped and twisted on Beaver Creek Road_ just south of Pea Ridge Road. Damage was coincident with a radar TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Jordan Lake, NC
Unknown rating
Oct 11, 2026
4:02 PM UTC
Tornado report near Jordan Lake, NC
Chatham County · 26,756 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived EF-1 tornado developed just south of Beaver Creek Rd_ causing EF-1 damage as it crossed the road and moved northeastward. It eventually crossed a small section of the lake before lifting on the northern shoreline. Total path length: 1.07 miles Peak width: 50 yards Time on ground: 1 minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Jordan Lake, NC
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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 in October 2026?

Our records show 81 hail, 205 wind, and 42 tornado reports in October 2026, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 14, 2026.

What was the largest hail reported in October 2026?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in October 2026 is 2.75″, reported near Mclean, 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 in October 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 in October 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.

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Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in October 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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