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Hail Storm Map — August 14, 2026

Hail storm map for August 14, 2026: max 2.50" hail across AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MO, NC, NE, NM, NV, OR, SC, TX, VA, ~52,007 structures in swath.

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Hail-affected U.S. states Alabama — hail affected Alaska Arizona — hail affected Colorado — hail affected Florida — hail affected Georgia — hail affected Indiana Kansas — hail affected Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey North Carolina — hail affected North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas — hail affected Wyoming Connecticut Missouri — hail affected West Virginia Illinois — hail affected New Mexico — hail affected Arkansas California Delaware District of Columbia Hawaii Iowa — hail affected Kentucky Maryland Michigan Mississippi Montana New Hampshire New York Ohio Oregon — hail affected Tennessee Utah Virginia — hail affected Washington Wisconsin Nebraska — hail affected South Carolina — hail affected Idaho Nevada — hail affected Vermont Louisiana Rhode Island

A significant hail event swept across AL, AZ, CO, FL and 13 more states on August 14, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 2.50". An estimated 52,007 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Colorado took the brunt with ~19,874 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. Roughly 1,603 of those sat under destructive ≥2.50" stones — the radar tier that routinely totals roofs and shatters auto glass. NOAA logged 27 hail reports and 53 wind reports for the day.

Max hail size
2.50"
States impacted
17
Structures in swath
52,007

Estimated structures affected by state & hail size

State≥1.00"≥1.75"≥2.50"
Colorado19,874120
Virginia17,4239,1121,603
Kansas9,1894800
Arizona4,35800
Iowa53300
North Carolina27600
Nebraska10800
Illinois5900
New Mexico4600
Florida3700
Missouri3400
Georgia2100
Oregon1400
South Carolina1300
Alabama1100
Nevada1000
Texas100

NOAA storm reports

Hail reports (15)

Virginia · 7 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:412 E CharlottesvilleAlbemarleAlso reports of hail damage to vehicles at the same location.
16:411 E CharlottesvilleCity of CharlottesQuarter-sized hail reported near intersection of River Road and Long Street in Charlottesville.
16:581 N Lake MonticelloFluvannaCars dented. Siding damaged.
17:001 E Lake MonticelloFluvannaGolf ball sized hail reported in the Lake Monticello area.
17:02Union MillsFluvannaBaseball sized hail reported in Union Mills. Picture of dented car was also included.
17:04Union MillsFluvanna3.5 inch measured hailstone in Union Mills, VA.
17:061 E Lake MonticelloFluvannaReport from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

Arizona · 4 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
10:333 SW Chino ValleyYavapaiSocial media picture showing large hail that fell in Chino Valley. Size estimated from photo. Time estimated from radar.
10:552 E Chino ValleyYavapaiCorrects timing of previous hail report from 2 E Chino Valley. Photo of large hail in Chino Valley, taken after around 30 minutes of melting. Size estimated from photo. Time estimated from radar.
10:582 ESE Chino ValleyYavapaiTrained spotter reported a thunderstorm bringing a heavy downpour and half dollar sized hail.
11:552 E Chino ValleyYavapaiPhoto of large hail in Chino Valley, taken after around 30 minutes of melting. Size estimated from photo. Time estimated from radar.

Georgia · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
17:461 NNW MartinezColumbiaSpotter reported marble to quarter sized hail in Martinez.

Nebraska · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
15:477 NNE DaltonMorrillVideo shared on social media.

Colorado · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
14:263 N EnglewoodDenverReport from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

Oregon · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
12:551 S North PowderUnionReported at the gas station.

Wind reports (45)

Kansas · 11 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
10:552 S MeridenJeffersonWind was measured with a Kestrel meter.
19:151 N SyracuseHamiltonAWOS station K3K3 Syracuse.
19:452 SSW TribuneGreeleyMesonet site: Tribune (KSM) site reported a 58.7 mph gust.
20:0410 N SelkirkWichitaDavis site Leoti Feedyard measured 58 mph wind gust.
20:2516 SSE WallaceLoganWxunderground site Aero B Ranch measured 65 mph wind gust.
20:449 WSW WinonaLoganMesonet station UP840 9.0 W Winona (UPR).
21:403 SW Russell SpringsLoganMesonet site: Russel Springs (KSM) site reported a 64 mph gust.
21:553 SW Russell SpringsLoganKansas mesonet site Russell Springs 3SW measured 68 mph wind gust.
22:152 W MonumentLoganMesonet station UP841 1.9 W Monument (UPR).
22:326 WSW MeridenShawneePersonal weather station.
22:552 S MeridenJeffersonCorrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 S Meriden. Wind was measured with a Kestrel meter.

Colorado · 9 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
13:182 W ElizabethElbertPersonal weather station.
13:343 ESE HoehneLas AnimasAWOS station KTAD Trinidad Airport.
14:259 NNE KiowaElbertDavis WeatherLink station.
14:2714 NE KiowaElbertDavis WeatherLink station.
14:366 ESE ByersArapahoeMesonet station UP705 6.0 NW Deer Trail (UPR).
15:14AgateElbertUPR Sensor.
15:191 SSE AgateElbertCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 SSE Agate. Mesonet station UP693 Agate.
15:384 S CherawOteroASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
17:104 WSW LamarProwersASOS station KLAA Lamar Airport.

Nebraska · 5 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
00:307 SSW PooleBuffalopersonal weather station.
00:465 SW CairoHallpersonal weather station.
01:031 SE Grand IslandHallpersonal weather station.
02:371 NE ColumbusPlatteMeasured from the KOLU AWOS.
15:477 NNE DaltonMorrillVideo shared via social media.

Florida · 4 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
15:011 E Orlando InternationOrangeThe Integrated Terminal Weather System at the Orlando International Airport measured a wind gust of 55MPH/48KTS from the east-northeast.
16:422 NW Fort MyersLeeBuoy station FMRF1 Fort Myers, FL.
16:502 NNW SimsvilleJacksonHazcam station gusted to 45 mph.
17:301 NE University of FlorAlachuaMesonet station 0663W 0.7 NE University of Florida (WEATHERSTEM).

Georgia · 4 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
14:303 SSW HardingTiftUGA station gusted to 40 mph.
16:344 SE Peoples StillGradyAmbient station.
17:55Augusta Daniel FieldRichmondASOS at KDNL had a peak wind gust of 47 mph.
18:03Augusta Bush FieldRichmondASOS at KAGS had a peak wind gust of 43 mph.

Alabama · 3 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
15:20Hanchey FieldDaleAWOS station KHEY Fort Novosel Hanchey.
15:291 S HeadlandHenryAmbient station gusted to 46 mph.
15:58AshfordHoustonAmbient station at Ashford Fire Dept.

Oklahoma · 3 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
17:359 WSW ArnettEllisArnett Mesonet.
17:453 SSW FreedomWoodwardFreedom Mesonet.
17:503 SSW FreedomWoodwardFreedom Mesonet.

Texas · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
14:528 W LipscombLipscombFirst severe wind gust occurred at 3:51pm; last severe wind gust occurred at 3:52pm.
18:155 ENE LajitasBrewsterLajitas AWOS recorded a thunderstorm related wind gust of 61 mph.

South Carolina · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
19:28Marine Corps Air StatioBeaufortBeaufort Marine Corps Air Station (KNBC) measured a 40 mph wind gust.
20:006 E Parris IslandBeaufortThe Beaufort Weatherflow site measured a 49 mph wind gust.

Montana · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
18:01BelgradeGallatinASOS station KBZN Bozeman Yellowstone Airport.

Virginia · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:332 ENE BarracksCity of CharlottesPer NWS Storm Survey, it was determined a destructive straight-line wind event with peak gusts to 90 mph occurred in and near the City of Charlottesville between 5:33 and 5:42 PM EDT.
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