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Storm reports for March 15, 1998
On March 15, 1998, 7 hail, 12 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 1 state.
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On March 15, 1998, 7 hail, 12 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 1 state. The largest hail reported was 1.75″ (golf ball size) in Tarrant County, TX.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1.75″ |
Cities with hail reported within 5 miles
| City | Population | Largest report |
|---|---|---|
| North Richland Hills, TX | 71,436 | 1.75″ |
| Haltom City, TX | 45,786 | 1.75″ |
| Hurst, TX | 39,500 | 1.75″ |
| Watauga, TX | 23,120 | 1.75″ |
| Richland Hills, TX | 8,546 | 1.75″ |
| Argyle, TX | 6,294 | 1.00″ |
| Carrizo Springs, TX | 4,586 | 0.75″ |
Hail reports (7)
| Time (UTC) | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 03:55 | 1.75″ | Tarrant County, TX |
| 01:10 | 1.50″ | Sutton County, TX |
| 04:10 | 1.00″ | Denton County, TX |
| 03:50 | 0.88″ | Tarrant County, TX |
| 22:00 | 0.75″ | Val Verde County, TX |
| 00:40 | 0.75″ | Val Verde County, TX |
| 07:00 | 0.75″ | Dimmit County, TX |
Damage, injuries and deaths
National Weather Service offices recorded about $261,000 in property damage from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (21 events in 1 state). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.
| County | Events | Injuries | Deaths | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascosa County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $80,000 |
| Guadalupe County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $50,000 |
| Medina County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $40,000 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $30,000 |
| Hays County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $30,000 |
| Frio County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $25,000 |
| Zavala County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| McLennan County, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
What the National Weather Service wrote
- Atascosa County, TX (near Charlotte) · Thunderstorm wind · $80,000
“A severe thunderstorm damaged several small sheds and took roofs off homes in the Charlotte area.” - Guadalupe County, TX (near Staples) · Thunderstorm wind · $50,000
“a trailer was badly damaged by severe thunderstorm winds near Staples.” - Medina County, TX (near Yancey) · Thunderstorm wind · $40,000
“A severe thunderstorm destroyed two mobile homes near Yancey. No injuries were reported.” - Hays County, TX (near San Marcos) · Thunderstorm wind · $30,000
“Widespread damage was reported to trees and signs in and around San Marcos. Winds were estimated in excess of 60 kts by observers.” - Bexar County, TX (near San Antonio) · Thunderstorm wind · $30,000
“A severe thunderstorm blew out windows and caused damage to roofs in the Fort Sam Houston portion of San Antonio.” - Zavala County, TX (near Crystal City) · Thunderstorm wind · $3,000
“Trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds.”
Event narratives from NWS Storm Data, shortened. Up to six per day, chosen by deaths, injuries, damage and size.
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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