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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on September 15, 2004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on September 15, 2004 from September 15, 2004 through September 15, 2004, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Tornado Reports
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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · September 15, 2004 · 2004–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 15, 2004

NWS Hail Reports on September 15, 2004

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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 15, 2004

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63 mph
Sep 15, 2004
5:35 PM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Ralls County · 3,829 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The County Sheriff reported a tractor trailer overturned on Highway 19 southwest of Perry.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SW New London, MO
58 mph
Sep 15, 2004
3:35 PM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Sheboygan County · 35,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plymouth, WI
60 mph
Sep 15, 2004
1:35 PM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Taylor County · 7,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Medford, WI
70 mph
Sep 15, 2004
4:50 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Buena Vista County · 6,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage. The damage resulted in a power outage that lasted two and a half hours and affected over a thousand city households, about a third of the city's population.
NWS Wind Report Location: Storm Lake, IA
70 mph
Sep 15, 2004
4:50 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Buena Vista County · 6,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage at a cemetery, and moved a 20 inch tombstone 36 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alta, IA
79 mph
Sep 15, 2004
4:45 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Buena Vista County · 6,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds uprooted trees, blew off the top of a 100 foot silo, and blew down a chicken pen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Linn Grove, IA
69 mph
Sep 15, 2004
3:15 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down a 15 inch diameter tree limb which did minor damage to a pick-up truck parked nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue Rapids, KS
63 mph
Sep 15, 2004
3:15 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Cass County · 10,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph blew 4 air-conditioning units off of a local restaurant. The winds also caused some crop damage around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W South Bend, NE
58 mph
Sep 15, 2004
3:10 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph blew down some fences in the Millard area around 128th and Harrison Streets.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millard, NE
69 mph
Sep 15, 2004
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph destroyed a shed and two turkey barns and killed almost 2000 turkeys just south of Waverly.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Waverly, NE
63 mph
Sep 15, 2004
2:45 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down power lines. Also a tree was blow down onto a parked car doing minor damage. Asecond tree was blown down onto the roof of a house causing some roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, KS
63 mph
Sep 15, 2004
2:45 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph uprooted several trees and caused serious damage to many others. At least 20 to 30 mature trees in town came down or had to be removed due to serious damage. Fallen tree branches also downed power lines in Lincoln.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, NE
58 mph
Sep 15, 2004
2:35 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at around 60 mph by the emergency manager in Fairbury.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairbury, NE
58 mph
Sep 15, 2004
2:27 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph caused shed damage and minor house damage in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Witt, NE
58 mph
Sep 15, 2004
2:27 AM CST
Wind report for September 15, 2004
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph downed numerous tree limbs in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilber, NE
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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 15, 2004

28 reports
F2 category
Sep 15, 2004
9:31 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F2 tornado touched down about four miles west of Cypress. It damaged 10 mobile homes and destroyed 25 others in the Gold Drive Trailer Park. Three occupants were injured. The tornado moved northwest and damaged 10 mobile homes in the Brogdon Lane Trailer Park on U.S. Highway 90 just east of Marianna. It caused significant damage to the Federal Correctional Institution and destroyed eight vehicles. Before lifting, the tornado destroyed the Sykes Enterprise facility and some vehicles near the Marianna Municipal Airport. Reported by the Jackson County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Marianna, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
9:22 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Management reported a brief tornado touchdown in the city of Bronson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bronson, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
9:17 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Levy County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Management reported a brief tornado touchdown in the city of Williston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Williston, FL
F2 category
Sep 15, 2004
9:07 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Calhoun County · 3,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The supercell thunderstorm which spawned tornadoes in Franklin and Liberty counties, produced a strong F2 tornado, which touched down just southeast of Van Lierop Road, a few miles east of Highway 69. It crossed Highway 69 near the Stafford Creek Bridge, and peeled roofs from dozens of homes, uprooted trees, and scattered debris. The tornado then struck the Macedonia Community at Highway 69-A and Parrish Lake Road. It demolished three trailers and damaged 30 homes. The tornado picked up two neighboring mobile homes. One was thrown across a road and killed its two occupants. Another was slammed into a neighbor's house, which killed its two occupants and injured five others. Reported by the Calhoun County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Blountstown, FL
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
8:45 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dunnellon, FL
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
8:30 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Liberty County · 1,882 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted hundreds of trees along its path through the Apalachicola National Forest. Reported by the Liberty County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Wilma, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
8:15 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted numerous trees along its path between Carrabelle and Morgan Place. Reported by the Franklin County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Carrabelle, FL
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
7:55 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Holmes County · 4,996 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed one home and damaged several others. Scattered trees and power lines were down. Reported by the Holmes County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Bonifay, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Conecuh County · 4,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed about two miles south of Castleberry and dissipated just southwest of Castleberry. The weak tornado caused minor damage to timber.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Castleberry, AL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
7:37 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Washington County · 6,642 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused minor damage to several homes, and downed trees and power lines. Reported by the Washington County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Gilberts Mill, FL
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Escambia County · 11,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed ahead of Hurricane Ivan just west of Dixie. The weak tornado moved quickly west northwest and dissipated about four miles northwest of Dixie. The weak tornado caused minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Dixie, AL
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
6:27 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were uprooted and twisted. Power lines were knocked down. Minor structural damage occurred. Reported by the Baker County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crestview, GA
F0 category
Sep 15, 2004
6:20 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado toppled numerous trees and power lines along its path. Reported by a HAM radio operator.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Youngstown, FL
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
6:07 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were uprooted and twisted. Power lines were knocked down. Reported by the Baker County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hoggard Mill, GA
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
5:19 PM EST
Tornado report for September 15, 2004
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged five homes and several chicken houses in Whigham. Numerous downed trees and power lines blocked several roads along its path. Reported by the Grady County EMA
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Whigham, 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

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How many storm reports were recorded on September 15, 2004?

Our records show 0 hail, 16 wind, and 28 tornado reports on September 15, 2004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 15, 2004.

What was the largest hail reported on September 15, 2004?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

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 15, 2004 — 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 15, 2004 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 15, 2004?

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 15, 2004 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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