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Storm reports for August 23, 1996
On August 23, 1996, 4 hail, 38 damaging-wind and 3 tornado reports were logged across 14 states.
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On August 23, 1996, 4 hail, 38 damaging-wind and 3 tornado reports were logged across 14 states. The largest hail reported was 1.75″ (golf ball size) in Platte County, WY.
Storm day runs 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern (12:00–12:00 UTC), the convention the Storm Prediction Center uses. Radar hail estimates start October 2019.
Storm reports by state
| State | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | 0 | 7 | 0 | – |
| OH | 0 | 6 | 0 | – |
| NY | 0 | 6 | 0 | – |
| FL | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.88″ |
| GA | 0 | 5 | 0 | – |
| CT | 0 | 4 | 0 | – |
| MA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| SC | 0 | 3 | 0 | – |
| WY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.75″ |
| TX | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| AL | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| VA | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| NC | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| IL | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
Cities with hail reported within 5 miles
| City | Population | Largest report |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatland, WY | 3,475 | 1.75″ |
| Sarasota, FL | 57,764 | 0.88″ |
| West Springfield Town, MA | 29,028 | 0.88″ |
| Agawam Town, MA | 28,749 | 0.88″ |
| Venice, FL | 29,902 | 0.75″ |
Hail reports (4)
| Time (UTC) | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23:15 | 1.75″ | Platte County, WY |
| 21:14 | 0.88″ | Hampden County, MA |
| 21:19 | 0.88″ | Sarasota County, FL |
| 20:45 | 0.75″ | Sarasota County, FL |
Damage, injuries and deaths
National Weather Service offices recorded about $218,000 in property damage, $12,000 in crop damage and 2 injuries from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (48 events in 14 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.
| County | Events | Injuries | Deaths | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broome County, NY | 1 | 2 | 0 | $20,000 |
| Etowah County, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | $65,000 |
| Westmoreland County, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | $30,000 |
| Manatee County, FL | 1 | 0 | 0 | $25,000 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | $20,000 |
| Berkshire County, MA | 1 | 0 | 0 | $8,000 |
| Rensselaer County, NY | 2 | 0 | 0 | $8,000 |
| Champaign County, IL | 1 | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| Sullivan County, NY | 1 | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| Wayne County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| Susquehanna County, PA | 1 | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| Platte County, WY | 1 | 0 | 0 | $5,000 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Storm Events Database, as entered by National Weather Service offices; data through July 31, 2026. Damage is in dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation.
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