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Hail Storm Map — September 1, 2026

Hail storm map for September 1, 2026: max 3.00" hail across IA, ID, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, WI, ~64,240 structures in swath.

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

A significant hail event swept across IA, ID, MI, MN and 8 more states on September 1, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 3.00". An estimated 64,240 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Minnesota took the brunt with ~12,215 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. Roughly 1,164 of those sat under destructive ≥2.50" stones — the radar tier that routinely totals roofs and shatters auto glass. NOAA logged 46 hail reports and 113 wind reports for the day.

Max hail size
3.00"
States impacted
12
Structures in swath
64,240

Estimated structures affected by state & hail size

State≥1.00"≥1.75"≥2.50"
Minnesota12,2151580
Pennsylvania10,52600
Nebraska10,3422,267634
Iowa10,21700
South Dakota7,6051,481530
New York3,8546530
Idaho2,51700
Ohio2,47700
Wisconsin1,81800
New Jersey1,68300
Michigan98500
Nevada100

NOAA storm reports

Hail reports (34)

Nebraska · 19 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
15:153 ESE NaperBoydEstimated quarter size hail.
16:372 NNE AnokaBoydMostly peas to nickels but largest was quarters. Time estimated from radar.
16:4511 SSE BassettRockCorrected time from previous report.
16:565 N RoseRockTime estimated from radar.
17:087 N StuartHoltQuarters to ping pong.
17:165 S ButteHoltTime estimated from radar.
17:513 NW AmeliaHoltAlso reported a half inch of rain. Time estimated from radar.
18:276 NNW ChambersHoltSocial media report via storm chaser stream.
18:412 WSW NiobraraKnoxReport of nickels with a few quarters mixed in.
18:44NiobraraKnoxReport of baseball size hail resulting in vehicle with broken windshield in Niobrara, relayed by EM via NWSChat. Time estimated from radar.
18:45NiobraraKnoxReport of quarters with half dollars at the corner of Walnut Street and Spruce Avenue.
18:58SanteeKnoxPublic report of various hail sizes with largest around golf ball size. Time estimated via radar.
19:078 SE SanteeKnoxWind driven hail with wind estimated at over 70 mph. Windows knocked out on west side of home. Time estimated from radar.
19:551 S BrunswickAntelopeSocial media photo of hail slightly larger than golf balls.
20:03BrunswickAntelopePublic report of quarters on the southwest side of Brunswick.
20:041 NE BrunswickAntelopeReport from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time estimated via radar.
20:26PlainviewPierceRelayed via social media, photo of quarter size hail in Plainview. Time estimated via radar.
20:41OsmondPierceReport of quarter size hail on northeast side of Osmond.
20:59RandolphCedarReport from Randolph Fire Department with picture of 2 inch hail. Report relayed via NWSChat and time estimated via radar.

South Dakota · 5 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
15:40FairfaxGregoryHeavy rainfall accompanied mostly dime sized hail, but a few stones were as big as a quarter.
16:444 E RaviniaCharles MixGround covered with hail ranging from nickel to half dollar sized.
17:181 WSW MartyCharles MixIn addition to golf ball sized hail, winds were gusting at 40-50 mph, and rainfall was heavy.
18:428 WSW SpringfieldBon HommeWindow broken out. Hail lessening at 745 pm.
18:477 SW SpringfieldBon HommeWind driven hail broke two windows out of business.

New Jersey · 4 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
19:183 NW WilliamstownGloucesterReport from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
19:182 NW WilliamstownGloucesterReport from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
19:28WilliamstownGloucesterQuarter size hail reported in Williamstown.
19:593 N Ocean GateOceanReport from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).

Minnesota · 4 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
21:370 N NorthropMartinNickel to Quarter sized hail north of Northrop, size estimated by dispatch.
22:001 W EastonFaribault*Delayed Report* Photo of softball size hail seen on Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
22:393 S WaldorfWasecaquarter sized hail reported on spotter network.
23:106 ENE PickwickWinonaMultiple reports of 1 to 1.5 inch hail sizes. Time estimated from radar.

Iowa · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
21:133 S Sioux CenterSiouxDime size hail and couple stones slightly larger a couple miles south of Sioux Center.
21:182 NNW Orange CitySiouxReport from social media. Time estimated from radar.

Wind reports (91)

Texas · 27 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
10:245 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
10:425 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
11:125 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
11:245 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
11:545 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
12:065 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
12:245 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
12:263 WSW NederlandJeffersonASOS station KBPT Southeast Texas Regional Airport.
12:305 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
12:501 ESE Sea Rim State ParJeffersonMesonet station SRST2 1 ESE Sea Rim State Park.
12:545 SE Sabine PassGMZ450Buoy station TXPT2 Texas Point, TX.
13:002 S Port ArthurJeffersonBuoy station PORT2 Port Arthur, TX.
13:303 WSW NederlandJeffersonASOS station KBPT Southeast Texas Regional Airport.
13:482 S Port ArthurJeffersonBuoy station PORT2 Port Arthur, TX.
13:533 WSW NederlandJeffersonASOS station KBPT Southeast Texas Regional Airport.
14:195 SSW Port ArthurJeffersonMesonet station HOWEP 5 SSW Port Arthur.
14:241 NW Port NechesJeffersonMesonet station PRTNC 1 NW Port Neches.
14:501 ESE Sea Rim State ParJeffersonMesonet station SRST2 1 ESE Sea Rim State Park.
14:553 WSW West OrangeOrangeAWOS station KORG Orange.
15:183 WSW NederlandJeffersonASOS station KBPT Southeast Texas Regional Airport.
15:354 WNW Sea Rim State ParJeffersonMesonet station FADT2 Mcfaddin.
15:555 WSW BeaumontJeffersonASOS station KBMT Beaumont.
16:181 W FannettJeffersonREPORTED AT GATOR COUNTRY.
16:27Central GardensJeffersonREPORTED AT RC SERVICES.
16:381 N BeaumontJeffersonREPORTED AT ALL SAINTS SCHOOL.
16:555 WSW BeaumontJeffersonASOS station KBMT Beaumont.
16:5711 SSW Paisano PassPresidioThe mesonet site at Marfa recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 63 mph.

Louisiana · 11 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
04:3574 S Burns PointGMZ475AWOS station KEKE 74 S Burns Point.
05:1816 SSE Burns PointGMZ455Mesonet station EINL1 16 SE Burns Point.
06:0611 SE Pecan IslandVermilionBuoy station FRWL1 Freshwater Canal Locks, LA.
10:063 SW CameronGMZ432Buoy station CAPL1 Calcasieu Pass, LA.
10:061 SSE CameronCameronMesonet station XCAM Cameron.
10:325 S Lake CharlesCalcasieuASOS station KLCH Lake Charles.
11:003 SW CameronGMZ432Buoy station CAPL1 Calcasieu Pass, LA.
12:061 SSE CameronCameronMesonet station XCAM Cameron.
12:496 SSE HackberryCameronMesonet station HAKL1 Sabine.
14:463 SSW CarlyssCalcasieuAWOS station KUXL Sulphur.
14:5013 W Johnson BayouCameronMax gust from ULM mesonet site in Johnsons Bayou.

Nebraska · 10 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
14:5810 SE MillsKeya PahaNebraska Mesonet.
15:0210 SE MillsKeya PahaNebraska Mesonet.
18:132 S MonowiBoydEstimated 50 - 60 mph wind gusts. Time estimated from radar.
19:078 SE SanteeKnoxEstimated gusts of at least 70 mph with tennis ball sized hail. Windows knocked out on west side of home. Damage to vehicles, grain bins, trees, outbuildings, and power lines in the area as well. Time estimated from radar.
19:1011 N BloomfieldKnoxMeasured by Nebraska Mesonet Site.
19:234 SW CroftonKnoxTrained spotter reported strong wind gusts of 60 mph with trees bending. Also lost power.
19:254 NNW FordyceCedarRecorded by a public mesonet station.
19:334 NNW FordyceCedarMeasured by Nebraska Mesonet Site near Fordyce.
19:344 NNE FordyceCedarCorrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 4 NNE Fordyce. Wind gust of 98 mph measured by Nebraska Mesonet Station near Fordyce.
19:453 N HartingtonCedarMesonet report of personal weather station gusting to 63 mph.

Idaho · 9 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:201 ENE RichfieldLincolnMesonet station SORIC Richfield.
17:445 N OwinzaLincolnMesonet station ROCI1 5 N Owinza.
17:446 S Sun ValleyBlaineMesonet station OHOI1 Ohio Gulch.
17:455 WSW Craters of MoonButteMesonet station 3021 D6 Tom Cat Summit US-20.
18:051 NNW Craters of MoonButteMesonet station SOCRA Craters Of The Moon.
18:2511 W OsgoodBonnevilleMesonet station SOKET Kettle Butte.
18:401 SSE ArcoButteMesonet station ARCSO Arco.
18:458 NNW DickeyCusterMesonet station 3025 D6 Willow Creek Summit US-93.
18:475 W ArcoButteMesonet station ACRI1 5 W Arco.

South Dakota · 9 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:122 WSW PickstownGregoryMesonet station 244 SD RWIS Ft. Randall Dam.
16:471 NW WagnerCharles MixMeasured on personal weater station. Peak of 63 mph at 553 pm.
16:581 NW WagnerCharles MixMeasured on personal weater station.
17:292 WSW WagnerCharles MixWind gusts estimated around 60 mph were bending whole trees during the peak of the storm. Sheets of rain were falling, along with pea to dime sized hail.
18:57SpringfieldBon HommeMeasured by personal weather station.
20:08VermillionClayMeasured by personal weather staton.
20:091 SE VermillionClayMeasured by personal weather station.
20:101 SSW VermillionClayAWOS system KVMR.
20:3010 SSE AlcesterUnionWind measured by anemometer.

Iowa · 6 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
20:509 NNE HawardenSiouxMeasured by personal weather station.
21:124 SSE Rock RapidsLyonPersonal weather station.
21:375 SSE Rock RapidsLyonPersonal weather station.
21:422 NE GeorgeLyonPersonal weather station.
21:475 WSW Little RockLyonPersonal weather station.
22:084 NE SibleyOsceolaPersonal weather station.

Florida · 6 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:322 WNW Feather SoundPinellasASOS station KPIE St Pete-Clearwater Intl.
16:582 ENE Saint PetersburgPinellasASOS station KSPG St Petersburg - Albert Whitted.
17:026 E Saint PetersburgGMZ830Mesonet station XTAM Tampa Bay Cut J.
17:216 SE Saint Petersburg BGMZ830Mesonet station XSSN Sunshine Skyway North.
17:297 NW PalmettoGMZ830Mesonet station XSKY Skyway Fishing Pier.
17:386 NNW Anna Maria IslandGMZ853Mesonet station XEGM Egmont Channel.

Delaware · 4 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
19:21Hyde ParkNew CastleSpotter Network. Trained spotter reports 60 mph winds.
19:31New Castle County AirpoNew CastleKILG gusted to 53 mph.
19:481 NNE Delaware CityNew CastleStation DELD1 - 8551762 - Delaware City DE gusted to 59.1 kt.
20:181 S OdessaNew CastleMesonet station DEL13 Us 1 At Appoquinimink River.

New Jersey · 3 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
19:531 WNW Elsinboro TwpSalemKNJSALEM28 gusted to 68 mph.
19:554 SSW Elsinboro TwpSalemLower Alloways Creek.
20:17Surf CityOceanSurf City Yacht Club Weather Station gusted to 68 mph.

Arizona · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:5614 N Fortuna FoothillsYumaAWOS station KLGF Laguna.
16:5712 N Fortuna FoothillsYumaMesonet station YP091 Yuma Proving Ground Station 91.

Pennsylvania · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
17:004 WSW MeadvilleCrawfordASOS station KGKJ Meadville.
17:25Jim ThorpeCarbonTrained spotter reported estimated 50 to 60 mph winds with pea size hail at time of report.

Wisconsin · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
23:207 W Random LakeSheboyganReport of significant barn damage. Photo relayed by WITI TV Milwaukee shows silo that was topped off and blew onto roof of barn. Time estimated by radar. Wet microburst environment and radar signature with very isolated damage.

California · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
17:104 S Martinez LakeImperialMesonet station SWLC1 Squaw Lake.
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