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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in October 2004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in October 2004 from October 1, 2004 through October 30, 2004, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
308
Wind Reports
221
Tornado Reports
89
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 2004 · 2004–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 30, 2004

NWS Hail Reports in October 2004

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Dallas County · 548,642 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coppell, TX
0.88″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watauga, TX
0.88″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
9:43 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Haltom City, TX
0.88″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
9:41 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Richland Hills, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
9:37 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Tarrant County · 542,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred at the intersection of Riverside and Carson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Worth, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
8:08 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Comanche County · 5,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred on the north shore of Lake Proctor.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S De Leon, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
5:47 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Coleman County · 3,831 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 NW Coleman, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
1:45 AM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Barron County · 19,033 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Cameron, WI
0.75″ hail
Oct 30, 2004
1:05 AM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Ramsey County · 120,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vadnais Hgts, MN
0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2004
10:35 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Rock County · 52,509 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Orfordville, WI
0.88″ hail
Oct 29, 2004
9:22 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, WI
0.88″ hail
Oct 29, 2004
9:06 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, WI
1.00″ hail
Oct 29, 2004
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Barry County · 12,439 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cassville, MO
0.75″ hail
Oct 29, 2004
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Winona County · 14,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Dakota, MN
1.00″ hail
Oct 29, 2004
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for October 2004
Winona County · 14,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Winona, MN
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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 2004

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60 mph
Oct 30, 2004
8:08 PM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Comanche County · 5,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S De Leon, TX
60 mph
Oct 30, 2004
1:40 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
St. Croix County · 28,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a barn was blown off near Emerald on Co. Hwy. D south of Hwy. 64. The time was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Emerald, WI
69 mph
Oct 30, 2004
1:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line thunderstorm winds overturned a mobile home, injuring two occupants. Only minor injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Lonoke, AR
69 mph
Oct 30, 2004
1:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees, destroyed several storage sheds and a large metal building. Roof damage also occurred to a house and nearby garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Cabot, AR
58 mph
Oct 30, 2004
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Natural Steps, AR
69 mph
Oct 30, 2004
12:50 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maumelle, AR
58 mph
Oct 30, 2004
12:50 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Morgan, AR
58 mph
Oct 30, 2004
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Pulaski County · 123,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Roland, AR
58 mph
Oct 30, 2004
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Saline County · 39,124 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Haskell, AR
58 mph
Oct 30, 2004
12:20 AM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Perry County · 3,593 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down some large tree limbs along Highway 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williams Junction, AR
58 mph
Oct 29, 2004
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of windows blown out of a house on the south side of Springfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, IL
58 mph
Oct 29, 2004
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for October 2004
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Danvers, IL
60 mph
Oct 29, 2004
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Palmyra, WI
63 mph
Oct 29, 2004
10:54 PM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in Greenview.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenview, IL
58 mph
Oct 29, 2004
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for October 2004
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galesburg, IL
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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 2004

30 reports
F1 category
Oct 29, 2004
6:28 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Saline County · 7,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Pettis county Tornado crossed into Saline county just west of Highway K. Then damaged a house near K Highway and County Road 330 before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Sweet Spgs, MO
F1 category
Oct 29, 2004
6:16 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Pettis County · 14,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed into Pettis county near the intersection of F/BB/NN Highways. Two homes were damaged along Blackwater Chapel Road. Trees and power lines also down. Tornado then tracked northeast to Highway 127 just south of NN...where a shed was destroyed and grain bins damaged. Tornado proceeded to enter Saline county just west of K Highway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Houstonia, MO
F1 category
Oct 29, 2004
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down just inside the Johnson county line...southwest of the intersection of F/BB/NN Highway. It then tracked northeast into Pettis county. Trees were downed by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNE Knob Noster, MO
F0 category
Oct 29, 2004
5:53 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown reported near 251 and BB Highway...2 southwest of Warrensburg. Barn partially destroyed. Tornado dissipated just south of Warrensburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Warrensburg, MO
F0 category
Oct 29, 2004
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Morrison County · 13,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and damaged a farm field along 260th Avenue in Buckman Township. It moved to the northeast and remained on the ground for 1.5 miles before lifting at 73rd Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Buckman, MN
F0 category
Oct 26, 2004
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Ste. Genevieve County · 6,641 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The County Sheriff reported a small tornado formed west of St. Marys near Interstate 55. Damage was restricted to downed and damaged trees. Debris from the trees littered the highway causing it to be closed for a short time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W St Marys, MO
F0 category
Oct 26, 2004
4:16 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Scott County · 12,731 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter observed the weak tornado crossing Interstate 55. A few tree limbs were blown down. Due to the lack of damage along the tornado's path, the touchdown and lift-off points were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE New Hamburg, MO
F1 category
Oct 26, 2004
4:09 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Scott County · 12,731 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The very short track of this tornado was all in the northeast part of New Hamburg. The tornado touched down about 100 yards east of Highway A. Two homes received major roof damage, along with some structural damage. About 100 yards east of the two homes, a bed-and-breakfast business was destroyed. Another building lost its roof and two walls. A pole barn, a 100-year-old barn, and a wood silo were all destroyed. The barns contained antique farm equipment and a horse-drawn carriage that were destroyed. A dog was killed when the tornado destroyed the shed it was in. Several cars were damaged. Power was out to most or all of the town. A number of trees were topped. Peak winds were estimated near 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE New Hamburg, MO
F0 category
Oct 23, 2004
4:46 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down three miles northeast of Coxburg and stayed on the ground for 3 miles as it moved east before lifting in the Brozville community. While on the ground numerous large limbs were broken and blown down. In addition, a few small trees and one large tree were blown down along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Coxburg, MS
F1 category
Oct 23, 2004
2:38 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Marshall County · 10,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just southeast of Marianna and moved northeast. One roof was partially ripped off of a house. One shed was overturned. Two trailer homes were partially damaged. One outhouse had its roof torn off. Several trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Marianna, MS
F1 category
Oct 20, 2004
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for October 2004
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout/tornado moved on shore just south of the Cape Canaveral Coast Guard Station and moved east along the north shore of Port Canaveral to just east of the Trident Pier inlet. The F1 tornado overturned several vehicles including a bus and damaged the roof of a building. Several twenty five foot boats were overturned and a construction office trailer was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Canaveral, FL
F0 category
Oct 20, 2004
1:05 PM PST
Tornado report for October 2004
Tulare County · 115,031 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A rope shaped tornado was relatively stationary even as the parent cell moved northeast. The tornado was short-lived as reported by a spotter and did not have an extensive ground track. No damage was seen in the rural area at the time nor noted by a subsequent NWS survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Dinuba, CA
F0 category
Oct 19, 2004
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Conecuh County · 4,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado blew down several trees near Owassa and I-65. The weak tornado stayed on the ground for about a half mile before going back into the clouds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Owassa, AL
F0 category
Oct 19, 2004
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Madison County · 31,323 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just east of McKellar Airport producing little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Mc Kellar Fld, TN
F0 category
Oct 19, 2004
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for October 2004
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down southwest of Saltillo. A wooden fence was knocked down along with a couple of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Saltillo, MS
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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 2004

October 30, 2004 19
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October 29, 2004 123
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October 28, 2004 7
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October 27, 2004 2
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October 26, 2004 7
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October 25, 2004 2
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October 24, 2004 3
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October 23, 2004 20
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October 22, 2004 10
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October 21, 2004 2
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October 20, 2004 4
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October 19, 2004 63
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October 18, 2004 149
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October 17, 2004 5
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October 16, 2004 1
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in October 2004?

Our records show 308 hail, 221 wind, and 89 tornado reports in October 2004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 30, 2004.

What was the largest hail reported in October 2004?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in October 2004 is 3.00″, reported near Socorro, NM.

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 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 in October 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 in October 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 in October 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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