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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in October 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in October 2002 from October 1, 2002 through October 29, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
235
Wind Reports
258
Tornado Reports
62
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 29, 2002

NWS Hail Reports in October 2002

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2002
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Hartley County · 1,331 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Channing, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2002
3:47 AM CST
Hail report for October 2002
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Henderson, LA
1.75″ hail
Oct 28, 2002
11:45 AM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail on West Airport Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Stafford, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 28, 2002
6:23 AM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Ector County · 40,028 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gardendale, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 28, 2002
3:25 AM MST
Hail report for October 2002
Lea County · 19,480 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported with a severe thunderstorm near Eunice during the early morning hours of the 28th.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eunice, NM
1.00″ hail
Oct 27, 2002
9:07 PM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported by the DPS near mile marker 262 on Interstate 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Ft Stockton, TX
0.88″ hail
Oct 27, 2002
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at the McInyre Prison Unit.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Ft Stockton, TX
1.50″ hail
Oct 27, 2002
8:32 PM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail was reported near mile marker 241 on Interstate 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Ft Stockton, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 27, 2002
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Ward County · 3,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grandfalls, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 27, 2002
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Pecos County · 3,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported large hail resulting in dents on vehicles traveling on Highway 18 in northern Pecos County. Hail stones were estimated to be the size of half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 ENE Coyanosa, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 27, 2002
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Dawson County · 4,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near the United Gin southeast of Lamesa. The hail covered the ground and stripped leaves from trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SE Lamesa, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 27, 2002
4:00 PM MST
Hail report for October 2002
Hudspeth County · 542 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 32 W Cornudas, TX
1.25″ hail
Oct 26, 2002
7:05 PM MST
Hail report for October 2002
Otero County · 18,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm (with rotating updraft) dropped a swath of 1.25 inch diameter hail up to 3 inches deep just north of Orogrande. The desert in and around this area was flooded.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Orogrande, NM
0.75″ hail
Oct 24, 2002
2:07 AM CST
Hail report for October 2002
Reeves County · 3,768 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law officials driving through Orla reported dime size hail covering the ground at 0414 CST. This was more than two hours after the severe storm moved through the area. Since the hail had been melting for several hours, it is likely the hail was actually significantly larger than indicated. Time of the actual hail event is estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orla, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 23, 2002
7:23 PM MST
Hail report for October 2002
Sierra County · 3,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Caballo, NM
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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 October 2002

30 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
3:04 PM EST
Wind report for October 2002
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Decatur-Grady County 911 operator reported downed trees southeast of Vada.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Harrells Still, GA
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
3:04 PM EST
Wind report for October 2002
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Decatur-Grady County 911 operator reported downed trees just north of Vada.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Vada, GA
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
3:04 PM EST
Wind report for October 2002
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Decatur-Grady County 911 operator reported downed trees just south of Vada.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Mt Pleasant, GA
58 mph
Oct 29, 2002
12:35 PM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Butler County · 6,630 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near McKenzie.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Kenzie, AL
58 mph
Oct 29, 2002
12:25 PM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Conecuh County · 4,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Owassa.
NWS Wind Report Location: Owassa, AL
58 mph
Oct 29, 2002
9:15 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and a communications tower were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm near Theodore.
NWS Wind Report Location: Theodore, AL
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
7:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees down in the area. The trees also blocked several roads across the northern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Morgantown, MS
58 mph
Oct 29, 2002
7:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Stone County · 5,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and power lines west of Wiggins near Rogers Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wiggins, MS
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
7:15 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the vicinity of Kiln.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kiln, MS
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
6:30 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorms produced damaging thunderstorm winds gusts across southern Pearl River County, particularly in the vicinity of Picayune. The thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees and utility poles and caused damage to a few hundred homes and businesses in Picayune and surrounding areas of southern Pearl River County. Most of the property damage occurred when trees and large tree limbs were blown onto houses and businesses. Approximately 9,500 customers lost power during the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Picayune, MS
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
6:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and utility poles were blown down at various locations around the parish. Three homes were damaged by falling trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, LA
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
5:50 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the central and southern areas of the parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, LA
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
5:40 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four large trees and several power lines were knocked down. One tree fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prairieville, LA
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
5:30 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Killian, LA
UNK mph
Oct 29, 2002
5:00 AM CST
Wind report for October 2002
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large commercial sign was bent and damaged by thunderstorms winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Denham Spgs, LA
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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 October 2002

30 reports
F0 category
Oct 29, 2002
4:04 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2002
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down and destroyed a warehouse. Several trees and power lines were toppled. Reported by the Mitchell County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pelham, GA
F0 category
Oct 29, 2002
7:50 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Stone County · 5,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down near Perkinston. A few trees were blown down and a barn was damaged by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Perkinston, MS
F1 category
Oct 29, 2002
4:45 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
East Baton Rouge Parish · 126,615 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado produced an intermittent path of damage approximately 7 miles long and varying from 25 to 100 yards wide as it moved east northeast across suburban areas of the southeast Baton Rouge metro area. The most concentrated area of damage occurred from near Seigen Road and Highland Road northeast to near Perkins Lane and Pecue Lane. Damage was mostly confined to downed trees and houses damaged by falling trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Baton Rouge, LA
F1 category
Oct 29, 2002
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Pointe Coupee Parish · 7,863 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Ventress and blew the roof off of one mobile home and overtured another.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ventress, LA
F2 category
Oct 29, 2002
3:10 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Opelousas, LA
F2 category
Oct 29, 2002
2:55 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Chataignier, LA
F1 category
Oct 29, 2002
2:50 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Eunice, LA
F0 category
Oct 29, 2002
2:45 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Richard, LA
F1 category
Oct 29, 2002
12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Beauregard Parish · 9,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Oretta, LA
F0 category
Oct 29, 2002
12:53 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE De Quincy, LA
F1 category
Oct 28, 2002
10:58 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Hardin County · 17,159 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Lumberton, TX
F0 category
Oct 28, 2002
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees blown down and one billboard sign damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Crosby, TX
F1 category
Oct 28, 2002
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Liberty County · 20,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four mobile homes sustained damage with one receiving major damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Dayton, TX
F0 category
Oct 25, 2002
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
St. Charles Parish · 16,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down along Louisiana Highway 3127 near Highway 3142 causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Hahnville, LA
F1 category
Oct 24, 2002
2:41 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2002
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees down Roofs damaged
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S (Crp)Corpus Christi, TX
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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 October 2002

October 29, 2002 40
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October 28, 2002 16
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October 26, 2002 1
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October 25, 2002 4
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October 24, 2002 4
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October 23, 2002 8
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October 22, 2002 6
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October 21, 2002 29
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October 20, 2002 10
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October 19, 2002 7
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October 18, 2002 14
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October 17, 2002 1
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October 15, 2002 2
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October 14, 2002 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 235 hail, 258 wind, and 62 tornado reports in October 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 29, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported in October 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in October 2002 is 2.50″, reported near Mondamin, IA.

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 October 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 October 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 October 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 October 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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