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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 28, 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 28, 2002 from April 28, 2002 through April 28, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
344
Wind Reports
212
Tornado Reports
48
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 28, 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2002

NWS Hail Reports on April 28, 2002

344 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
11:50 PM CST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roanoke, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed in Oak Grove.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Childersburg, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
11:56 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee county Emergency Management Director reported dime to quarter size hail at a large farm in the southeast part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holbrook, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
11:45 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newnan, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
10:05 PM CST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moody, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
10:48 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Carroll County · 34,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mt Zion, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
9:15 PM CST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Cleburne County · 4,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported northwest of Fruithurst near the Talladega National Forest.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Fruithurst, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
10:04 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports were received from the public and amateur radio operators of hail ranging in size from dimes to quarters. There were two reports that the hail lasted for several minutes. One report from Silver Creek indicated that hail of various sizes from dimes up to quarters lasted up to 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Rome, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in the city of Piedmont.
NWS Hail Report Location: Piedmont, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
9:42 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
9:40 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Somerset, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
9:35 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
8:29 PM CST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to golf ball size hail was observed from Gadsden to Glencoe.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
8:25 PM CST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported across the southern parts of the city of Huntsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntsville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
9:25 PM EST
Hail report for April 28, 2002
Atlantic County · 76,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weymouth, NJ
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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 28, 2002

212 reports
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75 mph
Apr 28, 2002
11:50 PM CST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2002
11:56 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Cherokee county Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were blown down, destroying two vehicles at a large farm in the southeast part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holbrook, GA
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were knocked down in the Ohatchee area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohatchee, AL
63 mph
Apr 28, 2002
10:05 PM CST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moody, AL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2002
9:58 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Floyd county 911 center reported that several trees were blown down in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rome, GA
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
9:40 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Cape May County · 52,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dennisville, NJ
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2002
9:35 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Gwinnett County · 238,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that some tree limbs, blown down by thunderstorm winds, fell on a car, causing damage to the vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lawrenceville, GA
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
9:25 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Kent County · 48,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leipsic, DE
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
9:05 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Cumberland County · 38,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Shiloh, NJ
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
8:55 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Anderson, SC
60 mph
Apr 28, 2002
8:50 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four to five inch limbs were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hartwell, GA
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
8:33 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Pasquotank County · 12,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 58 mph reported by ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ecg Cst Grd Air Stn, NC
75 mph
Apr 28, 2002
8:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were reported down. In addition, gutters were reportedly torn off of some homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, SC
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
8:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large plastic covers were blown off of a greenhouse.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keowee, SC
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2002
8:30 PM EST
Wind report for April 28, 2002
Fulton County · 231,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that several trees and some power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roswell, GA
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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 28, 2002

48 reports
F0 category
Apr 28, 2002
7:28 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Wicomico County · 30,572 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado (F0) downed trees and sheared off numerous tree branches along 4 mile path that ended 2 miles southwest of Quantico. Track suggests damage was from the same tornado that affected Dorchester county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Quantico, MD
F3 category
Apr 28, 2002
6:55 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Dorchester County · 12,310 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado path length 16-18 miles. One house and several outbuildings destroyed near Hip Roof Road. Most of the damage along tornado path rated F0 to F1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Taylors Is, MD
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
6:42 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Calvert County · 31,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed on the Long Beach shoreline just north of Calvert Cliffs power plant and moved offshore.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Long Beach, MD
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
6:35 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Greensville County · 3,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado (F1) destroyed 3 mobile homes, damaged 50 other homes, one business, and an apartment complex. Also, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Kingsberry, VA
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
6:31 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Calvert County · 31,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado crossed the Patuxent River from Charles County and moved east through central Calvert County. It tracked between Patuxent View and Western Shore Estates before moving onto the Chesapeake Bay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Bowens, MD
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
6:02 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado briefly touched down just north of downtown La Plata.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Plata, MD
F4 category
Apr 28, 2002
5:56 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A destructive tornado crossed the county from just north of Rison, through La Plata, to Benedict before moving into Calvert County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rison, MD
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
5:13 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Lebanon County · 36,544 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Lindley Murry Road and Schoolhouse Lane in East Hanover Twonship, near the town of Ono. The tornado path length was 1.5 miles long, and the width was up to 150 yards. Top wind speeds were estimated at 90 mph, making this a category F1 tornado. Damage from this tornado included 12 homes that were damaged or destroyed, fifteen barns damaged or destroyed and dozens of large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ono, PA
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Columbia County · 20,602 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Bennett Road just Northeast of Jerseytown around 1655 LST, then moved East-Northeast just north of Welliversville before lifing off over Orange Township about 1705 LST. The path of the tornado was about 6 miles in length, while the width varied up to 300 yards. The top wind speeds were estimated to be near 100 mph, which rates this tornado as an F1. There were no deaths or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jerseytown, PA
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:55 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Shenandoah County · 16,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado injured 2 people, destroyed 4 homes, damaged 56 additional homes and 36 agricultural structures, downed numerous trees, and blew over a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Quicksburg, VA
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:50 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Campbell County · 17,017 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second tornado continued in Campbell County for about 5 miles before lifting about 5.5 miles west-northwest of Rustburg in Campbell County. This tornado injured 11 people, destroyed 15 homes, three businesses, and a church. The tornado damaged over 200 other homes, six businesses, two churches, 20 recreational vehicles, and several automobiles. Numerous trees were toppled, Some of the trees landed on homes, and two landed on vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 WNW Rustburg, VA
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:43 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado developed 8 miles east-southeast of Bedford City in Bedford County and remained on the ground for 5 miles before crossing over into Campbell County. This tornado injured one person, destroyed seven homes, three businesses, and about two dozen farm buildings. The tornado damaged about 129 other homes, 39 businesses, and a tractor trailer. Numerous trees were toppled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE Bedford City, VA
F0 category
Apr 28, 2002
2:42 PM CST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Maury County · 32,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A ham radio operator, who is also a trained spotter, saw a tornado drop down on 1st Ave. and U.S. Highway 43, and then lift back up.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mt Pleasant, TN
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:31 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Bedford County · 28,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed in Bedford City and traveled east 1/2 mile before dissipating. The tornado destroyed four businesses and damaged 25 homes, 58 businesses, several dozen vehicles, and one church.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bedford City, VA
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for April 28, 2002
Indiana County · 25,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down near the small town of Deckers Point (about 7 miles northeast of Clymer) at 3:10 PM EST. It traveled about 2 miles before dissipating at 3:13 PM EST. The maximum estimated winds were about 90 MPH.The tornado blew the doors off of one house and caused the opposite wall to push out, while also lifting up the roof. A 100-year old house lost its entire roof, which was blown off and deposited about 150 yards away. Additionally, the house's garage was completely destroyed with cinder blocks thrown nearly 100 yards. There were numerous trees, power lines, and telephone poles downed. Sheds and small garages were damaged or destroyed, and one wooden garage was picked up and moved over the car that was parked inside.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Deckers Pt, PA
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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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on April 28, 2002?

Our records show 344 hail, 212 wind, and 48 tornado reports on April 28, 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported on April 28, 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 28, 2002 is 4.50″, reported near La Plata, MD.

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 28, 2002 — 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 28, 2002 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 28, 2002?

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 28, 2002 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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