What to Report

                   WHAT TO REPORT

Cloud Formation

  • Any questionable cloud formation with or without rotation
  • Roll Clouds
  • Elongated funnel shaped clouds with rotation
  • Tornado with or without roar and debris

HAIL

  • Pea size 1/4 inch or larger.
  • Please indicate how much hail is covering the ground.

WINDS OVER 40 MPH

  • Damage to buildings, trees, utility poles, any limbs down, and the diameter of the limbs/trees and the direction they fell. 

FLASH FLOODING

  • Streams out of bank
  • Ponding of water in streets
  • Water standing curb to curb

RAIN GAUGE REPORTS

  • Immediate: One (1) inch or more within an hour
  • After: As measured for the storm (Be sure to empty your rain gauge before the storm)

DAMAGE REPORTS

Should you see damage during a storm report it immediately through your county Amateur Radio SKYWARN Net or through the Dayton SKYWARN Sectional Net.

If you see damage immediately following the storm report it to your amateur radio net, or the Dayton SKYWARN Sectional Net, giving the time frame you feel the damage occurred as well as types of damage.

Should you come across damage after the weather event is over and the net has been shut down contact the National Weather Service Office in Wilmington, Ohio by phone and give them your report, along with the time you feel the damage occurred.

Keep in mind that ALL thunderstorms have lightning and all lightning is severe. Do not report any form of lightning to the NET. The NWS does not use lightning to decide the severity of the storms. Lightning can kill, take appropriate actions for your safety when lightning is present.t.)