Hail Map on March 15, 2016

The weather event on March 15, 2016 includes Hail map. 9 states and 545 cities were impacted and suffered possible damage. The total estimated number of properties impacted is 162,305.
Hail map on March 15, 2016
Hail

162,305

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 1.00" hail or larger

66,131

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 1.75" hail or larger

9,982

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 2.50" hail or larger

Storm reports

Iowa

DateDescription
03/15/20166:58 PM CDTA local report indicates 2.00 inch wind near DURANT
03/15/20166:47 PM CDTVia social media.
03/15/20166:45 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 2 N MUSCATINE
03/15/20166:36 PM CDTTime estimated...report of pea to quarter size hail.. Also 1 inch of hail.
03/15/20166:35 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near FRUITLAND
03/15/20166:35 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 1 NNW MUSCATINE
03/15/20166:35 PM CDTGround covered by an inch of hail.
03/15/20166:33 PM CDTReport was delayed. Hail reported up to the size of tennis balls. Numerous cars with dents and windows broken out at generation station.
03/15/20166:30 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near NE GRANDVIEW
03/15/20166:30 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near N WAPELLO
03/15/20166:24 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near 1 N GRANDVIEW
03/15/20165:57 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near MOUNT PLEASANT
03/15/20165:55 PM CDTMostly dime and nickel size hail... With rare quarter size pieces.
03/15/20165:54 PM CDTQuarter size hail.
03/15/20165:53 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 1 NE KEOKUK
03/15/20165:53 PM CDTTime estimated...report was delayed.
03/15/20165:48 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.25 inch wind near 3 WSW KEOKUK
03/15/201612:45 PM CDTReport was delayed. Hail reported up to the size of tennis balls. Numerous cars with dents and windows broken out at generation station.
03/14/20167:47 PM CDTMobile homes blown over.

Illinois

DateDescription
03/15/20166:59 PM CDTA local report indicates 2.00 inch wind near JACKSONVILLE
03/15/20166:45 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 3 SSW JACKSONVILLE
03/15/20166:40 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near 1 WNW AVON
03/15/20166:38 PM CDTTornado spotted.
03/15/20166:38 PM CDTA local report indicates a tornado near 4 NNE GOOD HOPE
03/15/20166:38 PM CDTBetween alsey and winchester. From wfo lsx.
03/15/20166:38 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 5 NNW NEW BOSTON
03/15/20166:30 PM CDTVia social media...size estimated from picture
03/15/20166:30 PM CDTNumerous reports of a tornado between good hope and bushnell along route 9.
03/15/20166:30 PM CDTTornado spotted south of le claire
03/15/20166:29 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near BLANDINSVILLE
03/15/20166:23 PM CDTTornado spotted.
03/15/20166:14 PM CDTDime to quarter. Has been going on for 3 to 4 minutes.
03/15/20166:10 PM CDTReported relayed by emergency manager.
03/15/20166:07 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 4 NNW CARTHAGE
03/15/20166:01 PM CDTHail estimated at 2.25 inches.
03/15/20166:00 PM CDTVia twitter
03/15/20165:53 PM CDTHail estimated at 2.25 inches.
03/15/20165:52 PM CDTTornado observed 2 to 3 miles southeast of warsaw at corner of highway 11 and 136. It has lifted....was a high based cone with a small debris field for a bit.
03/15/20165:50 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near WARSAW
03/14/201610:42 PM CDTTime estimated based on radar.
03/14/201610:42 PM CDTPower flashes seen from multiple spotters and public from near st anne...hopkins park...and grant park. Information from emergency manager and an nws survey determined
03/14/201610:37 PM CDTSilo blown onto power lines. What was thought to be possible tornado damage was determined to be caused by straight line winds thanks to information from emergency mana
03/14/201610:34 PM CDTHail of various sizes mainly between 1/4 inch and 3/4 inch with the largest stone measured at one inch diameter.
03/14/201610:22 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near BEAVERVILLE
03/14/201610:20 PM CDTTime estimated based on radar.
03/14/201610:08 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near WESTVILLE
03/14/20169:45 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.25 inch wind near CHATSWORTH
03/14/20169:27 PM CDTTime estimated per radar.
03/14/20169:22 PM CDTRelayed by lot.
03/14/20169:07 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.50 inch wind near SECOR
03/14/20168:50 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near BUREAU
03/14/20168:47 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.25 inch wind near 3 W LOSTANT
03/14/20168:38 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near BEASON
03/14/20168:33 PM CDTTrack including a tree uprooted...damage to shingles and siding on two homes...and a short portion of an irrigation rig overturned. Winds estimated around 80 mph which
03/14/20168:15 PM CDTTrees and power lines down. Time estimated.
03/14/20168:07 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 5 NW PEORIA
03/14/20168:05 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near PEORIA
03/14/20168:05 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near GLASFORD
03/14/20168:05 PM CDTTornado started 4 miles nw of downtown peoria. Damage was done to an assisted living center... House roofs... Trees... A shopping center... And golf course as it tracked nort
03/14/20168:00 PM CDTHouses damaged including awning... Gutter... And fence
03/14/20168:00 PM CDTAt rt. 6 and us 150
03/14/20167:52 PM CDTTwo houses damaged on west iles. Time estimated.
03/14/20167:50 PM CDTHouse damaged...roof blown off
03/14/20167:48 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near 1 W KICKAPOO
03/14/20167:47 PM CDTA local report indicates a tornado near LOAMI
03/14/20167:46 PM CDTSignificant damage to a church and large trees snapped. Near texas rd and cottonwood rd.
03/14/20167:44 PM CDTMost of roof blown off one house which significantly damaged an outside wall. Minor roof and door damage as well as broken windows to several other buildings. Numerous
03/14/20167:42 PM CDTA car was picked up and thrown 50 yards into a field. Roof damage to several homes and a church. Roof completely torn off one house. Numerous trees were snapped.
03/14/20167:38 PM CDTHalf inch to quarter size hail reported.
03/14/20167:33 PM CDTOn i-72...hail ranged from quarter to golf ball size
03/14/20167:29 PM CDTTornado spotted south of le claire
03/14/20167:21 PM CDTFrom mli asos.
03/14/20167:20 PM CDTA local report indicates 2.75 inch wind near ALEXANDER
03/14/20167:19 PM CDTA local report indicates 68 MPH wind near MOLINE QUAD-CITY AIRPOR
03/14/20167:11 PM CDTStraight line wind damage track from il highway 92 and andalusia road through rock island...arsenal island into betterndorf. End time estimated around 725 pm by radar.

Kentucky

DateDescription
03/15/20162:45 AM CDTTime corrected
03/15/20162:35 AM CDTTime estimated

Indiana

DateDescription
03/15/20162:35 AM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 1 SW SOLON
03/15/20162:30 AM CDTReported via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
03/14/201610:22 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near BEAVER CITY

Missouri

DateDescription
03/15/20165:48 PM CDTGolf ball sized hall covering the ground
03/15/20165:45 PM CDTQuarter size hail.
03/15/20165:36 PM CDTTime estimated.
03/15/20165:30 PM CDTQuarter size hail reported.
03/15/20165:16 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 5 N LEWISTOWN
03/15/20165:11 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near LA BELLE

Wisconsin

DateDescription
03/15/201612:16 AM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near EDGERTON

Tennessee

DateDescription
03/14/201610:30 PM CDTLarge amount of hail fell...began as quarter size and diminished to pea size. Location was 1 mile south of intersection of hwy 14 and hwy 59 betwen covington and mason.
03/14/201610:24 PM CDTLarge trees down near old highway 51. Smaller trees and limbs down in the city limits.

Cities Impacted by Hail Map on March 15, 2016

Please be aware that the storm maps provided by HailTrace include estimates of the number of structures impacted by storms on the specified date. These estimates are derived from data provided by Microsoft, including building footprint data generated using computer vision algorithms applied to satellite imagery. While HailTrace makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, it is not guaranteed and should be used as a general reference only. The actual number of impacted structures may differ from the estimates provided on the storm maps.

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