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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in December 2002

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in December 2002 from December 9, 2002 through December 31, 2002, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
258
Wind Reports
297
Tornado Reports
103
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 2002 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 31, 2002

NWS Hail Reports in December 2002

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0.75″ hail
Dec 31, 2002
7:40 AM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, AL
0.88″ hail
Dec 31, 2002
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for December 2002
St. Mary Parish · 15,421 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 31, 2002
12:55 AM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carencro, LA
0.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
10:03 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Tyler County · 6,910 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodville, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
9:14 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
San Augustine County · 2,822 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: San Augustine, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Angelina County · 24,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntington, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Brazoria County · 106,699 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Colony, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
8:12 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Angelina County · 24,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lufkin, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Milam County · 8,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: San Gabriel, TX
0.88″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N San Manuel, TX
1.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Cass County · 10,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Domino, TX
1.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
5:57 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Cass County · 10,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Linden, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
5:48 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Gloria, TX
1.00″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Limestone County · 7,452 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Groesbeck, TX
0.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2002
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for December 2002
Live Oak County · 3,951 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Dinero, TX
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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 December 2002

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58 mph
Dec 31, 2002
9:40 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Myrtle Grove.
NWS Wind Report Location: Myrtle Grove, FL
58 mph
Dec 31, 2002
9:00 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Warrington. A home in the same area also suffered minor roof damage caused by the high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Warrington, FL
63 mph
Dec 31, 2002
8:40 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm, moving in from the Gulf, caused minor roof damage to a condominium located near the water in Gulf Shores.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulf Shrs, AL
58 mph
Dec 31, 2002
7:45 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Gulf Crest.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gulf Crest, AL
63 mph
Dec 31, 2002
7:00 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Mt Vernon. A fireworks stand was turned over by the winds and a tire store had some tin blown off of it.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mt Vernon, AL
61 mph
Dec 31, 2002
6:37 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: (Mob)Mobile Bates Fl, AL
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2002
6:30 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Jackson County · 46,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vancleave, MS
58 mph
Dec 31, 2002
6:25 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
George County · 8,054 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and power lines near Lucedale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lucedale, MS
60 mph
Dec 31, 2002
5:50 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W (Mob)Mobile Bates Fl, AL
58 mph
Dec 31, 2002
5:00 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Stone County · 5,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Whites Crossing.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whites Crossing, MS
75 mph
Dec 31, 2002
4:55 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Forrest County · 21,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees and a few powerlines were blown down in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hattiesburg, MS
69 mph
Dec 31, 2002
4:20 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down across the road in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Purvis, MS
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2002
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, MS
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2002
3:55 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Picayune, MS
69 mph
Dec 31, 2002
3:55 AM CST
Wind report for December 2002
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Columbia, MS
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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 December 2002

30 reports
F0 category
Dec 31, 2002
11:10 PM EST
Tornado report for December 2002
Sarasota County · 149,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado that began as a waterspout moved onshore near Tidewood Avenue and Southwood street in Sarasota, tearing shingles off roofs, breaking windows and tossing debris. Also, a furniture store received some roof and water damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Sarasota, FL
F1 category
Dec 31, 2002
9:47 AM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved onshore near Florosa and caused damage as it moved northeast through a small subdivision. Two older manufactured homes were destroyed near the water as the tornado moved inland. The tornado moved across U. S. Highway 98 before dissipating. Several other homes suffered structural damage mostly to their roofs and siding. Some vehicles were also damaged by flying debris. No major injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Florosa, FL
F1 category
Dec 31, 2002
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Yazoo County · 6,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about one-half mile southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 49W and State Road 3 around 4:10 AM. The tornado then moved northeast approximately 1.5 miles over western sections of the city. The worst damage along the path occurred at the Shady Lane apartment complex, where a roof was ripped from one of the buildings. In addition, several windows were shattered in an adjacent building, with flying debris resulting in damage to other buildings. One female resident of the apartment complex was treated and released from an area hospital with a shoulder injury. The tornado lifted just north of Shady Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Yazoo City, MS
F1 category
Dec 30, 2002
11:55 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Iowa, LA
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
9:25 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down before moving to the northeast into Galveston Bay as a waterspout. Several boats at the Houston Yacht Club were overturned and a large section of a metal roof was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Shoreacres, TX
F1 category
Dec 30, 2002
9:20 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near the intersection of SH 348 and Loop 197 in Texas City. Several businesses were damaged at the initial touchdown. The tornado moved east northeast and eventually crossed the Texas City dike where numerous power poles were knocked down. The tornado continued past the dike and moved into Galveston Bay as a waterspout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Texas City, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado near the intersection of FM 2094 and Clear Lake Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Seabrook, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Fayette County · 10,392 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado, as surveyed by the Fayette County Emergency Manager, touched down along East Radhost School Road, approximately 6 miles south of LaGrange at 1735 CST and moved for three-fourths of a mile toward the northeast. It was estimated at 50 yards wide and damaged a 20 foot by 20 foot carport and a 15 foot by 20 foot wooden building before dissipating near 1740CST. The tornado was rated F0 on the Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S La Grange, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Bee County · 7,476 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported by several witnesses over open field near FM 796 and Hwy 59.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Beeville, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Caldwell County · 10,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived and small F0 tornado was spotted by an Amateur Radio Operator in an open area 4 miles northwest of Lockhart. The tornado remained on the ground for approximately two minutes, while traveling toward the northeast. It dissipated without causing any significant damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Lockhart, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Hays County · 64,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was spotted by a member of the Austin Police Department 3 miles east of San Marcos. The tornado was on the ground around five minutes as it moved northeastward to near the Caldwell County lin e before dissipating. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E San Marcos, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
2:37 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Bexar County · 521,494 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was spotted by a Helotes Fireman who was also a Skywarn Amateur Radio Spotter. It was small and dipped down briefly before lifting and dissipating. No damage was indicated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Helotes, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
2:02 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Ellis County · 56,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown near Italy with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Italy, TX
F0 category
Dec 30, 2002
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for December 2002
Denton County · 249,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down in The Colony at Alta Oaks Lane and Alta Oaks Court, doing widespread damage to fences, trees, and unroofing two houses. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Lewisville, TX
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:55 AM EST
Tornado report for December 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
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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 in December 2002?

Our records show 258 hail, 297 wind, and 103 tornado reports in December 2002, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 31, 2002.

What was the largest hail reported in December 2002?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in December 2002 is 4.50″, reported near Elmendorf, TX.

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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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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