| What to Report: |
| Tornadoes |
Tornadoes, Funnel Clouds and Wall Clouds |
| Hailstones |
½ inch diameter or larger (marble size) |
Thunderstorm
Wind Gusts |
Estimated 50 mph or stronger. |
| Floods |
Any flooding that covers roads or threatens property, whether from precipitation, ice jams, or coastal flooding |
| Heavy Rain |
One inch per hour or heavier. Also, anytime one inch of rain falls in a time period of 24 hours or less. |
When estimating wind speeds, use the Beaufort Scale:
| Wind Speed |
Visible Effects |
| 25-31 mph |
Large branches in motion |
| 32-38 mph |
Whole trees in motion |
| 39-54 mph |
Twigs break off trees |
| 55-72 mph |
Damage to chimneys and TV antenna; pushes over shallow rooted trees |
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