Storm reports for August 12, 2002

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On August 12, 2002, 59 hail, 98 damaging-wind and 5 tornado reports were logged across 16 states. The largest hail reported was 2.50″ (tennis ball size) in Grant County, KS.

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

Cities with hail reported within 5 miles

Hail reports (59)

Damage, injuries and deaths

National Weather Service offices recorded about $3.5 million in property damage, $20,000 in crop damage and 2 injuries from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (163 events in 16 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.

What the National Weather Service wrote

• Kay County, OK (near Blackwell) · Thunderstorm wind · $50,000 · 2 injuries
  “Two semi-trailers and an armored vehicle were blown over on Interstate 35, near mile markers 228 and 219. Two persons were injured.”
• Reno County, KS (near Nickerson) · Thunderstorm wind 100 mph · $1 million
  “Speeds ranged from 70-87kts, inflicting widespread tree and power line damage. The following were destroyed: One single-family home, three mobile homes, and a shed that was scattered amongst a grove of trees. The following sustained major damage: Two single-family homes and three mobile homes.”
• Reno County, KS (near Hutchinson) · Thunderstorm wind 75 mph · $1 million
  “Occurred at intersection of Highway 50/K-96. Nearby, 26 empty Union Pacific freight cars, of which 24 were covered hoppers and two were auto-carriers, were blown off a siding. Two mobile homes were destroyed.”
• Rice County, KS (near Lyons) · Thunderstorm wind 64 mph · $250,000
  “Monetary breakdown on farm losses: Dwellings and service buildings= $150,000; Structures (i.e. silos) =$50,000; Machinery=$25,000. Total acreage affected: 500,000. USDA Flash Situation Report contributed greatly to this narrative. In addition, power lines downed in many locations.”
• Rice County, KS (near Lyons) · Thunderstorm wind 64 mph · $250,000
  “Metal facade covering 2nd floor of building located on east side of town square demolished. Gas meter crushed when limb fell onto it allowing natural gas to escape. Awning of car wash damaged. In addition, many vehicles blown off roads, including a sheriff's patrol car.”
• Meade County, KS (near Meade) · Thunderstorm wind 100 mph · $100,000
  “Numerous trees and power lines were blown down and there was structural damage to several buildings.”

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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