Our website has several products featuring storm reports. To find the tool that best fits your needs, compare their features below.
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Local Storm Reports Database |
SPC Storm Reports Tools |
Updates |
Every 10 minutes |
Once per year |
Archive length |
From mid-2001 to present |
From the 1950s through 2015 |
Report types |
Thunderstorm, winter weather, storm damage, flooding, and other hazards |
Only thunderstorm hazards (tornadoes, hail, and high winds) |
Data source |
Reports are submitted to the National Weather Service by trained spotters, the general public, and other sources |
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (SPC) reviews and confirms reports before releasing them |
Data access |
Searchable by date and location in the Local Storm Reports (LSR) Database |
Viewable on the SPC Storm Reports Map or in summary charts for tornadoes, hail, and high winds |
Intended usage |
Viewing and searching for recent reports of all event types |
Viewing historical thunderstorm events and statistics |