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Storm reports for August 1, 1998
On August 1, 1998, 8 hail, 10 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 6 states.
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On August 1, 1998, 8 hail, 10 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 6 states. The largest hail reported was 1.75″ (golf ball size) in Williams County, ND.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1.75″ |
| LA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| ND | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.75″ |
| WY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| CO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| FL | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
Cities with hail reported within 5 miles
| City | Population | Largest report |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas, WY | 6,442 | 0.75″ |
Hail reports (8)
| Time (UTC) | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 01:25 | 1.75″ | Williams County, ND |
| 01:55 | 1.75″ | Sheridan County, MT |
| 23:20 | 1.00″ | Carter County, MT |
| 01:10 | 0.88″ | Roosevelt County, MT |
| 20:18 | 0.75″ | Converse County, WY |
| 21:14 | 0.75″ | Morehouse Parish, LA |
| 02:10 | 0.75″ | Sheridan County, MT |
| 02:35 | 0.75″ | Cheyenne County, CO |
Damage, injuries and deaths
National Weather Service offices recorded about $39,000 in property damage and 3 injuries from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (21 events in 6 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.
| County | Events | Injuries | Deaths | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish, LA | 1 | 3 | 0 | $25,000 |
| Daniels County, MT | 1 | 0 | 0 | $6,000 |
| Okaloosa County, FL | 1 | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Morehouse Parish, LA | 1 | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| Plaquemines Parish, LA | 1 | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 1 | 0 | 0 | $1,000 |
What the National Weather Service wrote
- Tangipahoa Parish, LA (near Loranger) · Thunderstorm wind · $25,000 · 3 injuries
“Storm survey by NWS meteorologists revealed downburst winds overturned a mobile home, damaged a roof of a house and two storage sheds, and uprooted 30 trees.” - Daniels County, MT (near Scobey) · Thunderstorm wind · $6,000
“A severe thunderstorm moved into Scobey while a concert was going on at the fair grounds. Loud speakers and equipment were blown off of the stage. Power was knocked out in parts of Scobey and the local radio station was off of the air.” - Okaloosa County, FL (near Mary Esther) · Thunderstorm wind 58 mph · $3,000
“Trees were blown down just west of Mary Esther.” - Plaquemines Parish, LA (near Davant) · Thunderstorm wind · $2,000
“Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down one large tree and downed several power lines.” - St. Tammany Parish, LA (near Waldheim) · Thunderstorm wind · $1,000
“Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down several large trees across Louisiana Highway 21.” - Carter County, MT (near Alzada) · Hail 1.00″
“Marble to quarter sized hail was reported by a spotter.”
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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