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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in December 2001

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in December 2001 from December 5, 2001 through December 23, 2001, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 2001 · 2001–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 23, 2001

NWS Hail Reports in December 2001

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0.88″ hail
Dec 22, 2001
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gillis, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 22, 2001
7:39 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Monroe, LA
0.88″ hail
Dec 22, 2001
1:52 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Monroe County · 2,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Albia, IA
0.75″ hail
Dec 20, 2001
7:20 PM PST
Hail report for December 2001
Monterey County · 91,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: (Mry)Monterey Arpt, CA
1.00″ hail
Dec 20, 2001
7:00 PM PST
Hail report for December 2001
Santa Cruz County · 68,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Watsonville, CA
0.75″ hail
Dec 20, 2001
4:20 PM PST
Hail report for December 2001
Santa Cruz County · 68,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: From the same storm system 3/4 inch hail was reported covering the ground 2 nm n of Watsonville. The hail damaged a large greenhouse. In a separate report there was golf ball sized hail reported in the same area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Watsonville Muni Arp, CA
0.75″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Adams County · 10,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Natchez, MS
1.25″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
5:58 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail fell across northern portions of the county. Some large limbs were broken off trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pocahontas, MS
0.75″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Jena, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Dry Prong, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Colfax, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
12:40 PM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cloutierville, LA
0.88″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
11:43 AM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Evans, LA
0.88″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
11:18 AM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Newton County · 2,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newton, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 13, 2001
11:10 AM CST
Hail report for December 2001
Liberty County · 20,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Liberty Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail near Dayton, at Raywood and on State highway 321.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dayton, 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 December 2001

30 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 23, 2001
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for December 2001
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down across the northern portion of the county. A porch roof was also blown off a mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Raleigh, MS
UNK mph
Dec 22, 2001
11:32 PM CST
Wind report for December 2001
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, LA
UNK mph
Dec 22, 2001
10:33 PM CST
Wind report for December 2001
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gardner, LA
UNK mph
Dec 22, 2001
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for December 2001
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Glenmora, LA
UNK mph
Dec 22, 2001
8:40 PM CST
Wind report for December 2001
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gillis, LA
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
9:55 PM CST
Wind report for December 2001
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down just west of Lake Tuscaloosa. A trailer was blown off its foundation, a roof was partially torn off a house, and some shingles were removed from a church roof. All the damage was located just off SR 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Northport, AL
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
8:40 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported a couple fo trees down in the Ridgemont subdivision of Irmo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Irmo, SC
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
8:33 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported a couple of trees down in the Pelion area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelion, SC
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
8:22 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported a couple of trees down near North Augusta on I-20.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Augusta, SC
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
8:22 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported powerlines and large branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Martinez, GA
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
8:12 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Edgefield County · 7,607 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported some trees down near hwys 230 and 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: Colliers, SC
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
8:10 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Richmond County · 54,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported powerlines and large branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Gordon, GA
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
7:48 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 trees were blown down across roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowrys, SC
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
7:26 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down on Ray Owning road in Appling.
NWS Wind Report Location: Appling, GA
58 mph
Dec 17, 2001
7:16 PM EST
Wind report for December 2001
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees were blow down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Union, SC
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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 December 2001

24 reports
F0 category
Dec 23, 2001
3:10 AM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred west of city of Newton. It snapped off and twisted some trees in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Newton, MS
F1 category
Dec 22, 2001
4:21 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed in the southeast quadrant of an HP supercell associated with an eastward moving cold front. Damage was mostly confined to rural timberland with the exception of a few mobile homes which lost windows and portions of their roofs and one ranch style home which lost numerous shingles on the southwest half of the roof. Numerous small and moderate pine trees were snapped and pushed over. This tornado remained within the political boundaries of Winn Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Winnfield, LA
F0 category
Dec 21, 2001
12:40 AM PST
Tornado report for December 2001
Los Angeles County · 1,726,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In the community of Walnut, a weak tornado touched down in the early morning hours. Several homes sustained minor roof damage and about 30 trees were knocked down. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Walnut, CA
F1 category
Dec 20, 2001
4:45 PM PST
Tornado report for December 2001
Santa Cruz County · 68,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A minor tornado was spawned from a line of convection across the Monterey bay that went ashore near Watsonville CA. The storm downed a power line by snapping off four poles, destroyed a green house and some trailers, then about a half a mile to the east tore the off off a barn as well as downing some mateure ( 5 feet in diameter) euclyptus trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Watsonville Muni Arp, CA
F0 category
Dec 16, 2001
7:44 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Montgomery County · 171,520 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 Tornado touched down in Willis, along Montgomery Street, on FM 1097. Trees were uprooted, power lines were snapped with power outages in town, and there was minor roof damage to some homes. There were no injuries. Reported by Sheriff and public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Willis, TX
F0 category
Dec 16, 2001
5:32 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Gregg County · 34,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed along a squall line and moved rapidly north northeast. Damage was confined to tree limbs and brush and occurred away from any buildings or structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Judson, TX
F2 category
Dec 16, 2001
5:29 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
San Jacinto County · 10,263 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 Tornado touched down at the Point Lookout West Estates. There were 2 minor injuries. 15 homes were destroyed, with 15 to 20 other homes receiving major damage. Trees and power lines were down. Reported by the Sheriff's office.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Pointblank, TX
F0 category
Dec 14, 2001
3:48 AM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly on CR 44 in the Kent community. Two homes sustained moderate roof damage and one motor home was blown over and damaged. The tornado path was very short, only about one tenth of a mile. The damage width was estimated at thirty yards. No injuries were reported. Beginning: 32 37.245/85 56.657Ending:32 37.285/85 56.566
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Kent, AL
F0 category
Dec 13, 2001
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down along State Road 15 near Hintonville. The tornado did damage primarily to trees in a wooded area. No structures in the area were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hintonville, MS
F0 category
Dec 13, 2001
9:05 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tore off the roof of an eight unit condominium building and partially removed the roof of another condominium building. In addition, a metal shed was destroyed, a fence knocked down, a tree and several large tree limbs blown down, and a window knocked out as a result of flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Metairie, LA
F1 category
Dec 13, 2001
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Terrebonne Parish · 33,317 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in an industrial area on the east side of Houma and damaged seven buildings, including severe damage to three of the buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Houma, LA
F0 category
Dec 13, 2001
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was seen over open country. A few trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sand Hill, MS
F0 category
Dec 13, 2001
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred west of Interstate 55 in the southwest portion of the county. Several trees were knocked down and 4 inch diameter branches snapped off. Three-quarter inch hail also occurred at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Madison, MS
F0 category
Dec 13, 2001
6:22 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was seen across far northern portion of the county. Several powerlines were knocked down along highway 49.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Pocahontas, MS
F0 category
Dec 12, 2001
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2001
Tensas Parish · 2,215 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred over open country. No damage to structures was reported, but a few trees and powerlines were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Newellton, LA
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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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Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in December 2001

December 23, 2001 2
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December 22, 2001 8
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December 21, 2001 1
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December 20, 2001 4
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December 17, 2001 14
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December 16, 2001 6
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December 14, 2001 2
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December 13, 2001 34
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December 12, 2001 5
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December 7, 2001 5
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December 5, 2001 13
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in December 2001?

Our records show 22 hail, 48 wind, and 24 tornado reports in December 2001, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 23, 2001.

What was the largest hail reported in December 2001?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in December 2001 is 1.25″, reported near Pocahontas, MS.

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 December 2001 — 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 December 2001 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 December 2001?

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 December 2001 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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