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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on January 9, 1998

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on January 9, 1998 from January 9, 1998 through January 9, 1998, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · January 9, 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 9, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on January 9, 1998

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0.88″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Herkimer County · 23,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: During the afternoon of January 9, a cold front produced showers and thunderstorms across eastern New York. At Little Falls in Herkimer County, a severe thunderstorm dumped nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Little Falls, NY
1.50″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
1:18 PM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Otsego County · 20,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms continued to push rapidly eastward into Otsego county, maintaining its intensity. A skywarn spotter reported golf ball sized hail as the storm passed Exeter Center. Once the storms moved into the eastern half of the county, their intensity began to weaken.
NWS Hail Report Location: Exeter Center, NY
0.88″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
1:00 PM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Pike County · 34,623 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A short line of thunderstorms developed across the Poconos in advance of an approaching cold front. One embedded cell became severe across northern Pike county. This storm briefly dropped nickel sized hail in Lackawaxen before moving across the Delaware river.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lackawaxen, PA
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
12:09 PM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Chenango County · 15,758 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms that produced large hail over northern Broome county continued to intensify as it plowed eastward across Chenango county. Numerous reports of hail were received across the county as the squall line moved through. Hail to one inch in diameter fell in the towns of Preston and Greene in the southwestern portion of the county. Similarly sized hail was also observed by skywarn spotters and law enforcement officials further east in a corridor from Norwich up to Sherburne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Preston, NY
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
11:35 AM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Broome County · 56,246 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A fast moving squall line with embedded thunderstorms developed along a cold front as it crossed central New York during the midday hours. A thunderstorm cell became severe across northern Broome county and produced large hail. A swath of hail ranging from pea sized to dime sized was reported in an area from Johnson City northward to Choconut Center. A short time later, hail to one inch in diameter was observed by a skywarn spotter in Castle Creek. Hail even covered the ground for a time in this vicinity.
NWS Hail Report Location: Choconut Center, NY
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
3:15 AM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Armstrong County · 25,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kittanning, PA
0.75″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
3:00 AM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Westmoreland County · 129,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lower Burrell, PA
0.75″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
2:30 AM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Allegheny County · 372,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some cars were damaged near Mt. Troy. The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Millvale, PA
0.75″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
1:48 AM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Nicholas County · 9,180 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Summersville, WV
1.75″ hail
Jan 9, 1998
1:20 AM EST
Hail report for January 9, 1998
Marshall County · 12,086 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail, up to golfball size, covered the ground along the path of the early morning F1 tornado through Marshall County, West Virginia.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Graysville, WV
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on January 9, 1998

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58 mph
Jan 9, 1998
3:45 PM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Westchester County · 170,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yonkers, NY
58 mph
Jan 9, 1998
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Bergen County · 196,102 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lyndhurst, NJ
58 mph
Jan 9, 1998
2:50 PM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Orange County · 92,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Warwick, NY
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
2:16 PM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Somerset County · 78,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woods Tavern, NJ
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
2:00 PM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Hunterdon County · 38,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flemington, NJ
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
1:10 PM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Lehigh County · 74,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Allentown, PA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
7:39 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Allegheny County · 372,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds. One-quarter inch hail also accumulated to a depth of one inch.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crafton, PA
59 mph
Jan 9, 1998
5:00 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lickdale, PA
59 mph
Jan 9, 1998
4:33 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Dauphin County · 63,287 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds gusted to 60 mph at the airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Middletown, PA
59 mph
Jan 9, 1998
4:20 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
York County · 120,919 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Dillsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dillsburg, PA
59 mph
Jan 9, 1998
3:55 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Cumberland County · 65,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Cumberland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cumberland Park, PA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
3:41 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Clarion County · 14,273 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed onto and snapped a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sligo, PA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
3:00 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Westmoreland County · 129,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lower Burrell, PA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
2:25 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Allegheny County · 372,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Emsworth, PA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 1998
2:05 AM EST
Wind report for January 9, 1998
Washington County · 72,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washington, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on January 9, 1998

2 reports
F1 category
Jan 9, 1998
2:00 PM PST
Tornado report for January 9, 1998
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado swept through eastern sections of Long Beach. The tornado developed over Los Altos Park and travelled northeast to Studebaker Road. The most significant damage occurred to a Lucky's Supermarket where a 60 foot by 60 foot section of their roof collapsed. Also...Cubberley Elementary School lost a section of its roof. Other minor damage occurred from fallen trees and power lines. One minor injury was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Long Beach, CA
F1 category
Jan 9, 1998
1:20 AM EST
Tornado report for January 9, 1998
Marshall County · 12,086 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado tracked from south of Moundsville to just east of Moundsville in the early morning hours of January 9. The tornado began approximately at 120 am and travelled northeast at 30 to 40 mph. The tornado started around Fish Creek near Route 74. It moved between Route 44 and continued northeast crossing Route 17, Route 34 and ending just south of Limestone. The first 8-9 miles of the path had continuous light to occasionally moderate damage. The last few miles appeared to have fragmented damage. The width of the tornado path was approximately 250 yards. About 17 homes were affected (mainly roof, chimney and siding damage). Most of the homes were single family wood frame homes with about 5 mobile homes damaged. There were at least 3 garages heavily damaged, 2 destroyed. These garages were mostly cinder block and wood construction. There was widespread tree damage along the path. Most trees were snapped with a few uprooted. Near Grave Creek, there were several acres on the side of a ridge that sustained major tree damage. Winds with this tornado were estimated to generally range from 55 to 75 mph. However, in the Grave Creek area along Route 54, winds were estimated between 75 and 85 mph. Golfball hail that covered the ground was also reported with this storm. One witness mentioned looking outside, only to see everything swirling about. Another witness heard the loud roar and immediately ran to the kitchen window. In a matter of seconds, his garage disappeared. Tornadoes are rare, especially in the early morning hours of January.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Graysville, WV
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on January 9, 1998?

Our records show 10 hail, 19 wind, and 2 tornado reports on January 9, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 9, 1998.

What was the largest hail reported on January 9, 1998?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on January 9, 1998 is 1.75″, reported near SE Graysville, WV.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on January 9, 1998 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on January 9, 1998 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on January 9, 1998?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on January 9, 1998 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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