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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on September 16, 2004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on September 16, 2004 from September 16, 2004 through September 16, 2004, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
2
Tornado Reports
33
Max Hail Size
0.88″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · September 16, 2004 · 2004–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 16, 2004

NWS Hail Reports on September 16, 2004

4 reports
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0.88″ hail
Sep 16, 2004
8:50 PM CST
Hail report for September 16, 2004
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Loomis, SD
0.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2004
8:35 PM CST
Hail report for September 16, 2004
Sanborn County · 939 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Letcher, SD
0.88″ hail
Sep 16, 2004
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for September 16, 2004
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Mt Vernon, SD
0.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2004
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for September 16, 2004
Aurora County · 1,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Plankinton, SD
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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 16, 2004

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75 mph
Sep 16, 2004
9:10 PM EST
Wind report for September 16, 2004
Macon County · 20,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home at the base of Fishhawk Mountain was destroyed in the Peeks Creek community. The home's resident was injured when debris from the collapsing home fell on him. At least one other home was damaged in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Franklin, NC
63 mph
Sep 16, 2004
3:30 PM EST
Wind report for September 16, 2004
Stephens County · 8,499 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eastanollee, 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 September 16, 2004

33 reports
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
8:40 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Screven County · 4,119 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado bent and snapped trees off in various directions for 7 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Sylvania, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
8:10 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Screven County · 4,119 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado bent and snapped off numerous trees and large limbs in various directions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Altman, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
7:30 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its 2-mile track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cornelia, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its track, some of which fell on homes. A mobile home was destroyed when it was blown into an embankment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Westminster, SC
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down very briefly in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Iva, SC
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:35 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its 5-mile track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SE Walhalla, SC
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado produced mainly tree damage in the Double Springs community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Townville, SC
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines near Reed Creek. One tree fell on a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Reed Creek, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that a brief F1 tornado occurred at the end of a path of extensive damage caused by strong straight-lined winds. The tornado touched down near Georgia Highway 20, also known as Cumming Highway, near the town of White City about 8 miles east of Canton. The tornado continued north to north-northwest, roughly centered along Jack Page Lane, for about 1 mile before lifting. The damage path was determined to be approximately 400 yards wide. Dozens of trees were blown down in this area in a convergent pattern. Four people were injured on Georgia Highway 20 when trees fell on their vehicles during the tornado. North of Georgia Highway 20 and mostly west of Jack Page Lane, six homes suffered extensive damage, mostly from fallen trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Orange, GA
F2 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down west of Franklin Springs, then moved north-northwest, damaging several homes, businesses, and vehicles as it tracked toward Carnesville. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down. A 38-year-old woman was killed when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a falling tree. A passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Franklin Spgs, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:38 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Elbert County · 6,025 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado caused damage mainly to trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNE Elberton, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:18 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Elbert County · 6,025 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near Fortsonia, causing damage to a house. A resident of the house received minor injuries. Damage was mainly restricted to trees along the the remainder of the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Fortsonia, GA
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:12 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Laurens County · 19,547 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief, weak tornado blew down a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SE Laurens, SC
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:10 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Wilkes County · 3,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage assessment conducted by the Wilkes County Emergency Management Director indicated that an F1 tornado, briefly at the high end of the F1 scale, touched down just south of Tignall near Georgia Highway 17 and continued north from six to seven miles along or just west of Georgia Highway 17 to just north of Norman. The path width of the tornado was mostly between 100 and 200 yards, but briefly was up to 500 yards wide between Mallorysville and Georgia Highway 17. The tornado was believed to have been on the ground from 70 to 80 percent of the time along its path. Large trees were uprooted on six single-family dwellings in the Tignall area and several other dwellings were damaged in Norman. All together 23 structures sustained damage from the tornado, ranging from very minor to major. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, twisted, or uprooted along the path, many causing additional damage to farm fences along the way. A large communications tower was also destroyed. Georgia Highway 17 was blocked in two places along the path by downed trees and three county dirt roads were also blocked along the path. At least 1000 residents in the area lost power and phone service during the event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Tignall, GA
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
3:21 PM EST
Tornado report for September 16, 2004
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service and the Spalding County Emergency Management Director concluded that a high end F0 tornado affected a small, 1/5-mile long and 50-yard wide path just southeast of the Griffin-Spalding Airport near the intersection of Maddox and Etheridge Roads. Extensive damage to around one dozen large mature pecan trees was observed, along with minor damage to several surrounding trees in a residental neighborhood. Minor roof damage was also noted to several of the homes. Many of the trees were uprooted inward to the path showing convergence and consistent with high end F0 70 mph tornado damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Griffin Spalding Arpt, 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 16, 2004?

Our records show 4 hail, 2 wind, and 33 tornado reports on September 16, 2004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 16, 2004.

What was the largest hail reported on September 16, 2004?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on September 16, 2004 is 0.88″, reported near Loomis, SD.

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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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