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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in September 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in September 2002 from September 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
354
Wind Reports
482
Tornado Reports
73
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · September 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 30, 2002

NWS Hail Reports in September 2002

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
11:58 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Crete, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
11:47 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell east of Dorchester.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Dorchester, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
11:21 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Tobias, NE
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
8:48 PM EST
Hail report for September 2002
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Republic, MI
1.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
8:45 PM EST
Hail report for September 2002
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Covington, MI
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
8:18 PM EST
Hail report for September 2002
Ontonagon County · 4,736 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ewen, MI
1.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Bradley, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
6:42 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Price County · 8,924 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prentice, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
6:42 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Tomahawk, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
7:18 PM EST
Hail report for September 2002
Dickinson County · 11,466 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iron Mtn, MI
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
6:18 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Spencer, WI
1.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Clark County · 12,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Loyal, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Clark County · 12,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Loyal, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
5:57 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Florence County · 4,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Florence, WI
1.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2002
5:29 PM CST
Hail report for September 2002
Florence County · 4,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Long Lake, WI
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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 September 2002

30 reports
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81 mph
Sep 30, 2002
7:58 PM EST
Wind report for September 2002
Menominee County · 10,594 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 10 inch diameter tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E La Branch, MI
58 mph
Sep 30, 2002
6:50 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodboro, WI
58 mph
Sep 30, 2002
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Spencer, WI
60 mph
Sep 30, 2002
6:28 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marshfield, WI
81 mph
Sep 30, 2002
7:22 PM EST
Wind report for September 2002
Dickinson County · 11,466 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Quinnesec, MI
58 mph
Sep 30, 2002
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Marinette County · 23,369 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Niagara, WI
81 mph
Sep 30, 2002
7:19 PM EST
Wind report for September 2002
Dickinson County · 11,466 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iron Mtn, MI
69 mph
Sep 30, 2002
7:13 PM EST
Wind report for September 2002
Dickinson County · 11,466 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kingsford, MI
67 mph
Sep 30, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Clark County · 12,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Loyal, WI
69 mph
Sep 30, 2002
5:58 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Taylor County · 7,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Westboro, WI
69 mph
Sep 30, 2002
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Taylor County · 7,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Chelsea, WI
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2002
2:30 PM PST
Wind report for September 2002
Yamhill County · 27,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newberg, OR
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2002
2:30 PM PST
Wind report for September 2002
Marion County · 82,012 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mt Angel, OR
60 mph
Sep 29, 2002
10:21 PM CST
Wind report for September 2002
Clark County · 12,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Neillsville, WI
70 mph
Sep 29, 2002
5:27 PM MST
Wind report for September 2002
Beaverhead County · 3,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a 70 mph wind gust in Dillon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dillon, MT
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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 September 2002

30 reports
F2 category
Sep 30, 2002
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Tomahawk, WI
F0 category
Sep 30, 2002
7:25 PM EST
Tornado report for September 2002
Dickinson County · 11,466 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down approximately 5 miles northeast of Norway, crossing the Norway Truck Trail Road before dissipating 1/4 mile east of the road crossing. Damage was limited to downed trees and broken branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Norway, MI
F0 category
Sep 30, 2002
7:19 PM EST
Tornado report for September 2002
Dickinson County · 11,466 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed on the east side of Quinnesec along U.S. 2, and tracked to the east-southeast along the north side of the highway to just west-northwest of Norway. Damage was limited to minor roof damage (lifted shingles) in Quinnesec, trees downed and numerous branches broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Quinnesec, MI
F1 category
Sep 30, 2002
7:11 PM EST
Tornado report for September 2002
Dickinson County · 11,466 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed over northeast Florence County, WI (See Storm Data for Wisconsin, Northeastern, for more information on the beginning portion of this tornado) and crossed the Menominee River just south of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford airport. The storm moved east-northeast into Kingsford and Iron Mountain. As the storm moved into Iron Mountain, the track shifted more to the east and the damage path became more sporadic before the tornado lifted completely on the east side of Iron Mountain. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, blocking highway US-2 and disrupting electric power and telephone service. Gas lines were ruptured and several commercial buildings sustained substantial roof damage in Kingsford.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kingsford, MI
F1 category
Sep 30, 2002
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Florence County · 4,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSE Spread Eagle, WI
F0 category
Sep 30, 2002
6:02 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Clark County · 12,201 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Loyal, WI
F0 category
Sep 30, 2002
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Taylor County · 7,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Chelsea, WI
F0 category
Sep 29, 2002
4:50 PM MST
Tornado report for September 2002
Gem County · 6,277 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at Tom's Cabin Road, west of Emmett, in Gem County. It tracked eastward on the ground for a mile, ripping limbs off trees, destroying an outbuilding and damaging houses and a vehicle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Emmett, ID
F0 category
Sep 28, 2002
5:23 PM EST
Tornado report for September 2002
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotters continued to watch funnel cloud move out of the North Charleston area and into Berkeley County. Funnel continued to take out tops of trees as it moved into Berkeley County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Goose Creek, SC
F0 category
Sep 28, 2002
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for September 2002
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several spotters tracked a funnel cloud across North Charleston. Funnel finally dipped down briefly into some trees where the top was taken out of several trees and some limbs were downed. The brief touch down was near the intersection of U.S. 52 and Otranto Road, which is near the Charleston and Berkeley County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Charleston Afb, SC
F0 category
Sep 26, 2002
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado blew down several trees and caused some minor roof damage to a home near Semmes. The rapidly moving tornado also damaged a couple of outbuildings near the same location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Semmes, AL
F1 category
Sep 25, 2002
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Lafourche Parish · 29,725 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly causing damage to two autos and several storage buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Golden Meadow, LA
F0 category
Sep 25, 2002
7:06 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado damaged a building near the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores. The storm that spawned the tornado moved in from the Gulf. The building suffered minor roof damage and several windows were blown out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gulf Shrs, AL
F0 category
Sep 25, 2002
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved across part of Gulf State Park. The tornado was spawned from a storm that moved in from the Gulf of Mexico. The weak tornado flipped a couple of trailers and also blew down trees and power lines in the Park. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gulf Shrs, AL
F0 category
Sep 25, 2002
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for September 2002
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved off the bay and damaged a home near Shalimar. The storm also blew down trees and power lines near the home. Most of the damage to the home was to the roof and a couple of windows.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Shalimar, FL
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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 September 2002

September 30, 2002 49
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September 29, 2002 8
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September 28, 2002 2
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September 27, 2002 17
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September 26, 2002 2
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September 25, 2002 15
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September 24, 2002 4
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September 23, 2002 5
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September 22, 2002 1
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September 20, 2002 61
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September 19, 2002 64
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September 18, 2002 249
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September 17, 2002 1
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September 16, 2002 8
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September 15, 2002 13
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in September 2002?

Our records show 354 hail, 482 wind, and 73 tornado reports in September 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 30, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported in September 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in September 2002 is 4.50″, reported near Boone, OK.

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 September 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 in September 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 in September 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 in September 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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