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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 9, 1998

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

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 9, 1998 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 9, 1998

NWS Hail Reports on April 9, 1998

31 reports
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0.88″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
8:25 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Pasquotank County · 12,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Elizabeth City, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Gloucester County · 86,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamstown, NJ
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Chesapeake city · 64,627 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chesapeake, VA
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
2:43 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Lancaster County · 6,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lancaster, VA
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
2:43 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Northumberland County · 7,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heathsville, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
King and Queen County · 2,800 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Little Plymouth, VA
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
1:53 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail occurred and strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees in the Roanoke Rapids and Halifax areas of Halifax county.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Halifax, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
12:10 PM CST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Clarke County · 7,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Gosport.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gosport, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell along Interstate 40 about 8 miles west of the town of Hillsborough. This report was received by a Skywarn Observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Hillsborough, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
12:15 PM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Staunton city · 8,711 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter in Staunton reported 3/4 inch diameter hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Staunton, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
7:33 AM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Olde Fort Golf Course...10 S Leland
NWS Hail Report Location: Leland, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
7:17 AM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Supply, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
5:42 AM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beaufort, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
5:30 AM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Bleckley County · 3,417 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Bleckley county EMA relayed numerous reports of hail ranging from pea to golfball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cochran, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
5:25 AM EST
Hail report for April 9, 1998
Jasper County · 7,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Ridgeland, SC
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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 April 9, 1998

34 reports
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58 mph
Apr 9, 1998
8:45 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Richmond County · 63,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, NY
58 mph
Apr 9, 1998
8:45 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
New York County · 10,012 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, NY
58 mph
Apr 9, 1998
8:37 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, NJ
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
4:27 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Burlington County · 119,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mt Laurel, NJ
60 mph
Apr 9, 1998
3:25 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds (60 mph wind gust reported) caused part of a metal roof to be peeled off a fire station, another metal roof was partially peeled off of a storage building (approximately 100' x 150') and storage building's concrete wall caved in when supports gave way. Also, numerous large limbs were blown off trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Virginia Beach, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
3:20 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Portsmouth city · 26,420 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portsmouth, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
3:10 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Mathews County · 5,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Susan, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Suffolk city · 29,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage occurred to 3 tied down airplanes. One of the planes was lifted up and crashed into the other two. Also, a panel was blown off a hangar and temporary tents were destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Suffolk Arpt, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Suffolk city · 29,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whaleyville, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Gloucester County · 14,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gloucester, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
2:40 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Richmond County · 3,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three telephone poles down on Route 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Emmerton, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
2:10 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Northampton County · 7,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Vinyl siding ripped off house and fence knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seaboard, NC
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
2:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
New Kent County · 8,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Kent, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
2:00 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Prince George County · 10,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prince George, VA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 1998
1:45 PM EST
Wind report for April 9, 1998
Petersburg city · 9,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Petersburg National Battlefield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, VA
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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 April 9, 1998

12 reports
F0 category
Apr 9, 1998
3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Chesapeake city · 64,627 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado with wind speeds of 60 to 70 mph uprooted several trees and sheared the tops off many others in a 4 to 5 mile long path in northern portions of the city of Chesapeake. The first identifiable tornado damage was seen just south of the intersection of Dominion Boulevard and Great Bridge Boulevard. Several trees were downed/topped in the Riverwalk Subdivision. There was damage to a couple of homes as a result of trees falling on them. Tornado moved east-northeast to just northwest of the intersection of Volvo Parkway and Kempsville Road. Several trees were downed/topped in this area as well, with a couple of homes damaged by falling trees/limbs. Tornado appeared to remain just above the ground, with all structural damage resulting from falling trees/limbs. There were no injuries or deaths associated with this event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chesapeake, VA
F0 category
Apr 9, 1998
2:28 PM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Trumbull County · 72,618 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Leavittsburg, OH
F1 category
Apr 9, 1998
1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Beaver County · 60,039 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado with maximum winds estimated at around 90 MPH briefly touched down and knocked out a 55 foot wide by 30 foot high hole in the southeast corner of a cinder block warehouse. Several witnesses reported seeing the tornado lift back into the cloud just after it knocked out the wall. Cinder blocks were blown out roughly 25 to 30 feet to the east from the building. The cell continued moving to the southeast with no other damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Unionville, PA
F0 category
Apr 9, 1998
1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Portage County · 46,036 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down near State Routes 88 and 303. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Windham, OH
F0 category
Apr 9, 1998
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Lorain County · 103,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Eaton Estates, OH
F0 category
Apr 9, 1998
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Summit County · 177,487 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly near Copley causing some minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Copley, OH
F1 category
Apr 9, 1998
6:05 AM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Bryan County · 12,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees uprooted or snapped off as F1 ended cycle of destruction from the parent thunderstorm that moved from Long County through Liberty to the western edge of Bryan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Richmond Hill, GA
F2 category
Apr 9, 1998
5:45 AM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Liberty County · 15,184 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F2 tornado moved from Long County into Liberty County, which encompasses much of Fort Stewart Army Base. One soldier was killed while in an administrative building and seven others were injured. Seven buildings were destroyed while another fifty-five(55) suffered different degrees of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Hinesville, GA
F2 category
Apr 9, 1998
5:35 AM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in the Rye Patch Community where 3 people died (all were in mobile homes).Ten mobile homes were destroyed and two others were damaged along with a roof blown off a block house. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off above the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ENE Donald, GA
F1 category
Apr 9, 1998
5:22 AM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Jasper County · 7,983 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted or snapped off, shingles taken off of nearby roofs, and several other buildings damaged. This F1 tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the F3 tornado in Bryan County, Georgia that moved into western Effingham County and lifted with no further touchdown until the Hardeeville area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Hardeeville, SC
F2 category
Apr 9, 1998
5:05 AM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Bryan County tornado crossed the county line and weakened as it moved into a less populated area. Once the tornado moved east of GA State Road 17, it lifted. There were no further reports of damage or touchdowns from the parent supercell until the F1 touchdown reported just west of Hardeeville, S.C., which is approximately 12 miles from the last report of damage in Effingham County, Georgia. There were 40 homes damaged along GA 17, about 5 miles south of Guyton. Six of these were mobile homes that were destroyed. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off 10 to 15 feet above the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Eden, GA
F3 category
Apr 9, 1998
4:45 AM EST
Tornado report for April 9, 1998
Bryan County · 12,799 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado first touched down just northeast of Pembroke and then crossed I-16 at the Olive Branch Road overpass (about 2 miles west of exit 29) then continued northeast. Significant damage occurred in the Olive Branch Rd. area and also just north of Blitchton, where a 38 year-old female and a 41 year old male were killed along with 15 injured. There were seventy-four (74) homes and other buildiings damaged, with fourteen of those destroyed (6 mobile homes, two frame houses, two brick homes, and four other buildings. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off 10 to 15 feet above the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Pembroke, GA
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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 April 9, 1998?

Our records show 31 hail, 34 wind, and 12 tornado reports on April 9, 1998, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 9, 1998.

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

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 9, 1998 is 1.75″, reported near Wando, SC.

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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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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