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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on September 20, 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on September 20, 2002 from September 20, 2002 through September 20, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · September 20, 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 20, 2002

NWS Hail Reports on September 20, 2002

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 20, 2002
5:43 PM CST
Hail report for September 20, 2002
Rutherford County · 91,222 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murfreesboro, TN
0.75″ hail
Sep 20, 2002
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for September 20, 2002
Rutherford County · 91,222 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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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 September 20, 2002

41 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 20, 2002
9:25 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Cleveland, TN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2002
5:25 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Richland County · 40,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees near Shelby.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shelby, OH
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2002
5:15 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Sandusky County · 20,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clyde, OH
60 mph
Sep 20, 2002
5:12 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Crawford County · 15,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph caused considerable damage in Crestline. A portion of a temporary stage collapsed at an outdoor festival. Two people were seriously injured with nine others sustaining minor injuries. The two seriously injured required extended hospitalization. Dozens of trees were downed. At least two homes and two cars were severely damaged by fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crestline, OH
60 mph
Sep 20, 2002
5:08 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Crawford County · 15,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed many trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galion, OH
58 mph
Sep 20, 2002
4:55 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power poles were downed in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Solon, OH
58 mph
Sep 20, 2002
4:50 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Fayette County · 9,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Twelve trees measuring between one and two feet in diameter, were knocked down along State Route 41 between Blessing Chapel Road and Cartville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Jeffersonville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2002
4:45 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Marion County · 21,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prospect, OH
58 mph
Sep 20, 2002
4:36 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Auglaize County · 16,221 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down on Tri Township Road and Route 66A.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S St Marys, OH
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2002
4:06 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham radio operators reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Marion, IN
58 mph
Sep 20, 2002
4:06 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Greene County · 52,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed across the southeast part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Xenia, OH
69 mph
Sep 20, 2002
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Clinton County · 13,869 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was ripped off of a hog barn on Sabina Road. Other barns on Starbuck Road sustained minor structural damage, and numerous trees were downed across the northern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port William, OH
58 mph
Sep 20, 2002
3:55 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, OH
58 mph
Sep 20, 2002
3:55 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Warren County · 72,862 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down in the village.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waynesville, OH
59 mph
Sep 20, 2002
3:50 PM EST
Wind report for September 20, 2002
Darke County · 18,667 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 30-foot high wall on a livestock building collapsed on the outskirts of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Union City, OH
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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 September 20, 2002

18 reports
F0 category
Sep 20, 2002
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: County Emergency Management reported the tornado touched down at 300 yards north of Kear Road in the city of Van Wert and 300 yards east of John Brown Road. It continued on the ground for around 4 miles, causing roof damage to 3 homes, as numerous trees twisted and snapped. A barn was also damaged by the tornado. The tornado lifted 1 mile east of US-127 and 1/2 mile north of Convoy Rd. There was another brief touchdown at US-127 and 1/2 mile north of Fife Road, where the tornado traveled roughly 100 yards before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Wert, OH
F1 category
Sep 20, 2002
3:41 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Allen County · 34,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management reported power lines and large trees were blown down. 6 homes suffered shingle and window damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Delphos, OH
F1 category
Sep 20, 2002
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Blackford County · 4,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS officials reported the tornado touched down and lifted numerous times along the path. This tornado was produced by the same parent supercell that produced several tornadoes in the Indianapolis WFO CWA. Most of the damage occurred as it passed through Hartford City. A building at Ag Best, a fertilizer plant, was torn apart. Vehicles were also damaged at this business. The 4-H building suffered damage to its south and east sides. Numerous reports of trees and power lines were noted along the track, with trees falling down across from Southside school in Hartford City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Hartford City, IN
F0 category
Sep 20, 2002
3:03 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed along a squall line. Two mobile homes and two barns were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Rushville, IN
F2 category
Sep 20, 2002
2:54 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Delaware County · 37,853 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NW Muncie, IN
F2 category
Sep 20, 2002
2:47 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Henry County · 17,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed along a squall line. Ten single family homes sustained major damage. As the tornado passed through a trailer park, 30 trailer homes sustained major damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NW New Castle, IN
F2 category
Sep 20, 2002
2:13 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Pendleton, IN
F0 category
Sep 20, 2002
2:11 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Hamilton County · 105,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Fishers, IN
F0 category
Sep 20, 2002
2:03 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Hancock County · 28,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Mc Cordsville, IN
F2 category
Sep 20, 2002
1:42 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Southport, IN
F3 category
Sep 20, 2002
1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Johnson County · 50,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Greenwood, IN
F3 category
Sep 20, 2002
1:05 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Morgan County · 24,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Martinsville, IN
F3 category
Sep 20, 2002
12:59 PM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Monroe County · 34,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ellettsville, IN
F2 category
Sep 20, 2002
11:58 AM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Daviess County · 10,246 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Washington, IN
F2 category
Sep 20, 2002
11:37 AM EST
Tornado report for September 20, 2002
Knox County · 12,667 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Monroe City, IN
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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 September 20, 2002?

Our records show 2 hail, 41 wind, and 18 tornado reports on September 20, 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 20, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported on September 20, 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on September 20, 2002 is 0.75″, reported near Murfreesboro, TN.

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 September 20, 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 September 20, 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 September 20, 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 September 20, 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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