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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 24, 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 24, 2002 from December 24, 2002 through December 24, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
100
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
0.88″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 24, 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 24, 2002

NWS Hail Reports on December 24, 2002

6 reports
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0.75″ hail
Dec 24, 2002
4:00 AM CST
Hail report for December 24, 2002
Forrest County · 21,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Hattiesburg, MS
0.88″ hail
Dec 24, 2002
1:55 AM CST
Hail report for December 24, 2002
Claiborne County · 2,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Gibson, MS
0.88″ hail
Dec 24, 2002
1:55 AM CST
Hail report for December 24, 2002
Adams County · 10,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Natchez, MS
0.88″ hail
Dec 24, 2002
1:55 AM CST
Hail report for December 24, 2002
Jefferson County · 1,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fayette, MS
0.75″ hail
Dec 24, 2002
1:25 AM CST
Hail report for December 24, 2002
Concordia Parish · 6,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Deer Park, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 24, 2002
12:47 AM CST
Hail report for December 24, 2002
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Alexandria, LA
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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 December 24, 2002

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UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down north of Ocala near Orange Lake and near Marion Lakes Subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orange Lake, FL
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dead pine tree blown on house at 1017 NW 16th Ave. Two other trees blown down on houses at 311 NW 16th Ave and also at 1107 NW 7th Ave. Wind Gusts of 39 mph at Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville North, FL
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
1:30 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Clay County · 64,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Red Oaks 24 inches in diameter downed, broken off 4 feet above the ground. Black Creek area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Middleburg, FL
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
1:15 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Clay County · 64,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 55 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keystone Hgts, FL
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
1:06 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Duval County · 266,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across the county. Reports of large trees down in Dupont, San Jose, Baymeadows. 12 inch in diameter oak tree down on house in Jacksonville west side. Reports both from Skywarn Spotters and media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, FL
58 mph
Dec 24, 2002
1:00 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down across Rutledge Ave near Hampton Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Charleston, SC
58 mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:50 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Highway 165.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ravenel, SC
58 mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:40 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Liberty County · 15,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down along I-95.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Riceboro, GA
58 mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:30 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs and power lines were down on Lady's Island. One tree fell on an automobile.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Beaufort, SC
60 mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:30 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Savannah, GA
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:25 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down over roadway. 1 mile west of Interstate-95.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Brunswick, GA
58 mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:25 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Jasper County · 7,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tarboro, SC
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:20 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Nassau County · 29,018 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three mile wide swath of straight line winds with numerous trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hilliard, FL
60 mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:15 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
McIntosh County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees, large limbs, and power lines were down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, GA
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2002
12:10 PM EST
Wind report for December 24, 2002
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down across two mobile homes. Some structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bristol, 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 December 24, 2002

19 reports
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:55 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Camden County · 15,447 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Same system as in Charlton County. Two roofs partially off homes near Colrane Road and 1/2 of a roof missing from house at Natures End near Point Peter. Large trees over in yard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: St Marys, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:50 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Residents reported tornado on the ground. Two homes on Camp Pickney Road damaged. Right mover moving down State Road 40 into Camden County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Folkston, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:45 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and power poles snapped off near ground. Large trees down on power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bristol, GA
F1 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:43 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Structural damage to buildings in Homeland, Camp Pickney and Winokur. Shop roof off in Winokur. Numerous trees down with a .5 mile damage path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Winokur, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:30 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Wayne County · 7,290 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown near Mallard Pie Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jesup, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:30 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Brantley County · 3,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in Laura Walker State Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Schlatterville, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:04 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
10:55 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees snapped off and down along Hwy 23.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Alma, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
10:55 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: House damaged by 16 inch diameter tree. Numerous trees down. 2 mile long path about 100 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Alma, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
10:25 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Jeff Davis County · 3,703 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown. Trees down on power lines with power lines down. Power poles snapped off above ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hazelhurst, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
10:15 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Coffee County · 10,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown. Trees and power poles snapped off with power lines downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nicholls, GA
F1 category
Dec 24, 2002
10:10 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Irwin County · 2,869 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched town which destroyed a mobile home, damaged several barns and uprooted trees. The tornado also hit a mobile home industrial park, where a dozen homes were severely damaged. Reported by the Irwin County Sheriff.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Ocilla, GA
F1 category
Dec 24, 2002
7:55 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Early County · 3,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the state line from Henry County Alabama into Early County Georgia. Its damage path extended from the Chattahoochee River northeast through Colomokee on U.S. Highway 27. The tornado destroyed one mobile home and damaged thirty others. Two persons were injured when their mobile home collapsed on them. Numerous trees and power lines were down. A state of emergency was declared. Reported by GEMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WNW Blakely, GA
F1 category
Dec 24, 2002
7:45 AM EST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Henry County · 6,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Headland, north of County Road 99 and U.S.Highway 431. The tornado caused extensive roof damage to several homes, businesses, and a school. It damaged six planes and a hanger at the Headland Airport. The tornado raced east-northeast, and destroyed a few barns and damaged a few mobile homes in the Tumbleton/Camp Springs area. The worst damage occurred in Haleburg where several mobile homes and barns were destroyed, with damage to a local church. Eight persons were injured, with six of them hospitalized. The tornado crossed the Chattahoochee River into Georgia. Reported by the Henry County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Headland, AL
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
5:25 AM CST
Tornado report for December 24, 2002
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado blew down several trees near Munson. The tornado also caused minor damage to several homes and outbuildings. Some of the trees fell onto houses and vehicles. A fire started as a result of downed power lines burnt down a small house. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Munson, 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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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on December 24, 2002?

Our records show 6 hail, 100 wind, and 19 tornado reports on December 24, 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 24, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported on December 24, 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on December 24, 2002 is 0.88″, reported near Port Gibson, 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 on December 24, 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 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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