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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in January 1999

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in January 1999 from January 1, 1999 through January 30, 1999, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
562
Wind Reports
501
Tornado Reports
256
Max Hail Size
5.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · January 1999 · 1999–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 30, 1999

NWS Hail Reports in January 1999

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Meehan, MS
1.75″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several roofs and automobiles received minor damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heidelberg, MS
1.50″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chunky, MS
1.75″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several roofs and automobiles received minor damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged in size from dimes to quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shannon, MS
0.75″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
4:32 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Chickasaw County · 5,593 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Houston, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Johnson County · 8,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarksville, AR
0.75″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
1:38 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenwood, AR
1.00″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
8:48 AM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Tulsa County · 203,076 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At 848 AM, one off-duty NWS employee reported nickel-sized hail in Broken Arrow. A few minutes later at 852 AM, another off-duty NWS employee reported quarter-sized hail 5 miles northwest of Broken Arrow with the same storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Broken Arrow, OK
0.75″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
5:30 AM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Caddo Parish · 76,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shreveport, LA
0.88″ hail
Jan 30, 1999
2:35 AM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Pittsburg County · 17,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Alester, OK
0.75″ hail
Jan 29, 1999
10:12 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Forrest County · 21,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hattiesburg, MS
1.75″ hail
Jan 29, 1999
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Grayson County · 43,132 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tom Bean, TX
2.00″ hail
Jan 29, 1999
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for January 1999
Smith County · 67,889 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Tyler, TX
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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 in January 1999

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 30, 1999
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for January 1999
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several pine trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shannon, MS
UNK mph
Jan 29, 1999
9:50 PM CST
Wind report for January 1999
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, MS
UNK mph
Jan 29, 1999
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for January 1999
Pike County · 11,288 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Osyka, MS
UNK mph
Jan 28, 1999
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for January 1999
Hunt County · 28,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged several school buildings and four mobile homes. An eighteen wheeler was blown over and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Commerce, TX
UNK mph
Jan 28, 1999
12:20 PM CST
Wind report for January 1999
Hunt County · 28,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was damaged by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lone Oak, TX
70 mph
Jan 24, 1999
1:10 PM HST
Wind report for January 1999
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hilo, HI
60 mph
Jan 24, 1999
9:26 AM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Orange County · 92,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Goshen, NY
UNK mph
Jan 23, 1999
6:00 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Bedford County · 17,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was blown over on the turnpike near Breezewood.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breezewood, PA
58 mph
Jan 23, 1999
4:15 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down in and around Patrick.
NWS Wind Report Location: Patrick, SC
58 mph
Jan 23, 1999
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down in and around the Jefferson area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jefferson, SC
UNK mph
Jan 23, 1999
3:50 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Franklin County · 20,877 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gladehill, VA
UNK mph
Jan 23, 1999
3:50 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Franklin County · 20,877 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Union Hall, VA
69 mph
Jan 23, 1999
3:22 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downburst associated with a squall line did light to moderate damage to a couple of mobile homes. Some trees were also down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lancaster, SC
UNK mph
Jan 23, 1999
2:32 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Floyd County · 6,165 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Indian Vly, VA
UNK mph
Jan 23, 1999
2:30 PM EST
Wind report for January 1999
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mt Airy, NC
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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 in January 1999

30 reports
F0 category
Jan 29, 1999
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Newton County · 2,981 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Newton, TX
F0 category
Jan 29, 1999
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Glenmora, LA
F0 category
Jan 29, 1999
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Elizabeth, LA
F1 category
Jan 29, 1999
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Jasper County · 7,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Magnolia Spgs, TX
F2 category
Jan 29, 1999
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Tyler County · 6,910 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Spurger, TX
F0 category
Jan 24, 1999
6:00 AM EST
Tornado report for January 1999
Hendry County · 8,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on a farm in Port LaBelle, damaging a travel trailer, barn and boat. It blew down several large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Belle, FL
F1 category
Jan 23, 1999
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for January 1999
Floyd County · 6,165 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Indian Vly, VA
F0 category
Jan 22, 1999
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Miller County · 13,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked across unpopulated wooded and farmland areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Kiblah, AR
F0 category
Jan 22, 1999
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were blown down by this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Topeka, MS
F0 category
Jan 22, 1999
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Prentiss County · 8,352 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Wheeler producing little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wheeler, MS
F0 category
Jan 22, 1999
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Pike County · 11,288 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Pike County Civil Defense reported a brief tornado touchdown just west of Osyka that blew the roof of a house off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Osyka, MS
F1 category
Jan 22, 1999
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado began on the south side of US 278 a little more than 3.5 miles west-northwest of Double Springs and moved on a north-northeast track for about a mile and a half. The tornado began in an open field and immediately damaged two buildings and a mobile home at the Mount Carmel Church. The tornado crossed US 278 downing trees and damaging a home on the north side of the highway. The tornado continued across CR 55 damaging two more homes. A large satellite dish was turned inside-out like an umbrella. The tornado continued through a wooded section before ending just after crossing CR 32.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Double Spgs, AL
F1 category
Jan 22, 1999
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Bowie County · 26,754 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the 700 block of Anderson St. and traveled northeast across Texas Hwy 8 then onto I-30 and lifted. Damage: The Bostonian Motor Inn, EZ-Mart convenience store, construction site of a new Ford Dealership and one house. All damage was minor. A piece of sheet metal 22 x 27 feet was ripped from the roof of the Bostonian Inn and thrown into a car. A window was shattered, ceiling tile damaged, and store merchandise damaged at the E-Z Mart. Scaffolding at the Ford Dealership toppled onto a pickup truck breaking the front window and crushing the hood. A construction trailer was set upside down in its original spot. Numerous eye witness and photographed by the New Boston Citizen Tribune.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Boston, TX
F0 category
Jan 22, 1999
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Baldwyn producing little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baldwyn, MS
F0 category
Jan 22, 1999
4:52 PM CST
Tornado report for January 1999
Fayette County · 5,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in northeast Fayette County on CR 44 about 8 tenths of a mile west of SR 13. A house sustained roof damage and a several trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Fayette, AL
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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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January 30, 1999 13
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January 23, 1999 25
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January 22, 1999 295
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January 21, 1999 358
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January 19, 1999 1
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January 18, 1999 116
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January 17, 1999 229
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January 16, 1999 1
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January 13, 1999 5
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in January 1999?

Our records show 562 hail, 501 wind, and 256 tornado reports in January 1999, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 30, 1999.

What was the largest hail reported in January 1999?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in January 1999 is 5.00″, reported near Newark, AR.

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 in January 1999 — 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 in January 1999 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 in January 1999?

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 in January 1999 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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