Storm Trooper Network • Spotter Reports

Submit a
Storm Report

Your report helps improve awareness, verify impacts, and support timely public messaging. If you’re reporting an emergency or someone is in danger, call 911 first.

Submit a Report What to Report
Safety first: never put yourself at risk to take photos or video.
Best reports include 3 things
Where it happened • When it happened • What you observed. If there’s damage, include a brief description and photo/video link if safe.
Precise location
Nearest address/intersection + city/state.
Accurate time
Approximate time observed (local time).
Clear details
What you saw/heard + impact (hail size, trees down, etc.).
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What to Report

Useful reports we can act on

Pick the closest category in the form. If you’re unsure, describe what you observed.

Tornado / Funnel Cloud
Rotation, funnel, debris, confirmed touchdown.
  • Where (nearest address/intersection)
  • When (time observed)
  • Damage? Trees down? Structures impacted?
Wind Damage
Trees down, power lines, roof damage, widespread impacts.
  • Extent: single tree vs. widespread
  • Power outages? Lines down?
  • Photo/video link (only if safe)
Hail
Hail size and duration help verify severity.
  • Size (coin comparison works)
  • Duration + intensity
  • Any damage to vehicles/roof/crops?
Flooding
Roads underwater, rapid rises, water rescues.
  • Road name / crossing / landmark
  • Depth estimate if known (don’t enter water)
  • Any trapped vehicles or blocked routes?
Lightning / Fire
Strikes causing outages, fires, or injuries.
  • Exact location + time
  • Visible fire/smoke?
  • Call 911 for active fires/emergencies
“Something serious is happening”
If it’s urgent, report what you see—fast.
  • Short, clear description
  • Nearest address/intersection
  • Photo/video link if safe
Report Form

Send your report

This uses the official STN submission form on this page. We may follow up if you include contact info and allow contact.

Quick tips
  • Be specific: “Tree down blocking Hwy 82 near X” beats “bad storm.”
  • Time matters: estimate the time you observed it (local time).
  • Don’t risk it: never stop in traffic lanes or approach downed lines.
  • Photos: upload (if enabled) or paste a link (Drive/Dropbox/Imgur).
Privacy
Reports may be used for public awareness posts and event documentation. Avoid sharing sensitive personal information in the narrative field.
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If this is an emergency, call 911. If you are under a warning, seek shelter first.

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