February 1968 storm reports: hail, wind and tornadoes
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In February 1968, 4 hail, 6 damaging-wind and 7 tornado reports were logged on 5 storm days across 6 states. The largest hail reported was 2.00″ (hen egg size) in Polk County, FL on February 23, 1968. The most hail reports came on February 23, 1968 (4).
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports. Data through November 6, 2026. Methodology
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Source: National Storms (nationalstorms.com), CC BY 4.0, data from NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports.
Biggest storm days of February 1968
| Day | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1968 | 0 | 4 | 4 | – | 4 |
| Feb 23, 1968 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.00″ | 1 |
| Feb 18, 1968 | 0 | 0 | 2 | – | 1 |
| Feb 21, 1968 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 |
| Feb 27, 1968 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 |
Largest hail reported in February 1968
| Day | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 1968 | 2.00″ (hen egg) | Polk County, FL |
| Feb 23, 1968 | 1.75″ (golf ball) | Polk County, FL |
| Feb 23, 1968 | 1.50″ (ping pong ball) | Polk County, FL |
| Feb 23, 1968 | 1.25″ (half dollar) | Hillsborough County, FL |
Storm reports by state, February 1968
| State | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2.00″ |
| Arkansas | 0 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| Texas | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| New Mexico | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Oklahoma | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
Every storm day in February 1968
Feb 1 Feb 18 Feb 21 Feb 23 Feb 27
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