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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 20, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 20, 2008 from April 20, 2008 through April 20, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 20, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 20, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on April 20, 2008

35 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
11:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Corson County · 1,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mc Laughlin, SD
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
6:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Greene County · 4,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 S Glenfield, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
5:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Martin County · 7,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Robersonville, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Martin County · 7,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Williamston Arpt, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Martin County · 7,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Robersonville, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Halifax County · 12,533 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Cluster Spgs, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Douglas Hill Farm Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Roseneath, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Scotland Neck Arpt, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Pitt County · 39,459 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Greenville, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 42 and Buckhorn Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.63 NNE Broadway, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .76 W Hobgood, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
3:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 WSW Chocowinity, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.63 WNW Coakley, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
2:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Chatham County · 26,756 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Pittsboro, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2008
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2008
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 E Hackney, NC
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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 April 20, 2008

9 reports
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58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baltimore County Emergency Management reported trees down on Gunpowder Road between Compass Run Lane and Beckleysville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .79 NW Beckleysville, MD
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baltimore County Emergency Management reported trees down at the intersection of Wight Ave and McCormick Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .63 NW Cockeysville, MD
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
4:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baltimore County Emergency Management reported trees down at the intersection of Dalecrest Court and Chetwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 NE Padonia, MD
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
4:36 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baltimore County Emergency Management reported trees down at the intersection of Ruxton Road and Alvern Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 ESE Ruxton, MD
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
3:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Northampton County · 7,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed off of Highway 35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.35 NNW Severn, NC
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Milford, VA
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
3:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Northampton County · 7,031 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed off Highway 305.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.35 SSE Lasker, NC
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
3:13 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dawn, VA
58 mph
Apr 20, 2008
1:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2008
Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Prince Georges County Fire and Rescue Department reported several large trees down on Pats Lane near Allentown Road in Fort Washington.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 NNE Clinton Hyde Fld Arp, MD
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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 April 20, 2008

12 reports
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
9:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey team confirmed a tornado in Middletown. The tornado touched down on the grounds of an apple farm off Chapel Road. The team found damage to farm outbuildings and a large barn, including one farm outbuilding that was completely uplifted and destroyed with the remains deposited along a half mile path. Apple trees were uprooted, along with two pine trees and one hardwood tree snapped at the trunk approximately 15 feet from the ground. The metal roof of a large barn and the metal roof of a small outbuilding were peeled back in opposite directions despite being along the same damage path. Several ten pound weights were picked up and deposited 40 yards away from where they were originally located in the outbuilding that was completely uplifted. An oak measuring 6 feet in diameter and set 3 feet into the ground served as a structural foundation for the destroyed outbuilding was completely and cleanly removed from the ground and deposited 400 yards away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 NNW Middletown, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
6:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Bertie County · 5,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touched down off of Billies Club Road. Numerous trees were downed in swamp.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 SSE Cahaba, NC
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
5:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
King William County · 7,042 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touched down. Trees were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 WSW Midway, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
5:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
King William County · 7,042 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touched down with numerous eyewitness reports from the public. Mulitple trees were down. Loaded utility trailer overturned and a barn was slightly shifted off its foundation. Top winds were estimated between 70 and 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 ENE Manquin, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
3:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Caroline County · 10,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado destroyed exterior garage with roof and siding blown up to one half mile. Multiple trees were down. Top winds were estimated between 75 and 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 WSW Sparta, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
3:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous spotters reported brief tornado touchdown just south of Chocowinity.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S Chocowinity, NC
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
2:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
King William County · 7,042 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touched down about 9 miles northeast of Mechanicsville. A barn was damaged and multiple trees were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 WSW Enfield, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Hanover County · 37,402 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broken path of tornado damage, roughly four miles in length, occurred in eastern Hanover county about seven miles east of Mechanicsville. The damage was most extensive along McClellon Road between Westwood Road and Parsleys Mill Road. A section of the roof was partially torn off of a home and blown 100 to 150 yards. A shed was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped or blown down. Top winds were estimated between 80 and 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 W Westwood, VA
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported just southeast of Washington.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 SSW Bunyan, NC
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
2:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
New Kent County · 8,914 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado destroyed two barns where metal debris was blown 500 feet at the 1900 block of Quaker Road. Tops winds were estimated between 75 and 85 mph. Multiple trees were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.07 N Bottoms Bridge, VA
EF1 category
Apr 20, 2008
1:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey team confirmed a tornado just west of Hyattsville in Chillum. The tornado touched down at a water park near the intersection of Sargent Road and Ray Road. Tree damage was noted at the water park. The tornado intensified as it crossed a wooded area and field behind the George E. Peters Adventist Elementary School. Peak winds estimated at near 100 mph then struck the school, lifting the northeast section of the roof and throwing most of it into the downwind parking lot. A construction office trailer was thrown on its side. Some debris from the school was carried high into nearby trees while some was blown into the Metropolitan Adventist Church across the parking lot, destroying some church windows. A piece of plywood was carried across Riggs Road into the Prince Georges County Fire Station 44, knocking out power. A science teacher in the school and a fireman at the station both reported seeing rotation as debris was carried by the wind. The storms continued north, downing trees along Riggs Road as well as a light pole in the parking lot of a shopping center.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 SSW University Park, MD
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
1:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 20, 2008
Charles County · 44,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey team confirmed a tornado just northeast of LaPlata in St Charles. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Renner Road and Route 5/Leonardtown Road, tracking north and damaging the eastern section of St Charles. The most damaged parts of the community were around Snowbell Court, Sweetbriar Place and Northgate Place. The damage included several large trees snapped and uprooted, some of which fell into houses and other vehicles. Several homes lost roofing and sections of siding. A large storage shed was shifted off its foundation and had some of its doors blown out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 SSE Beantown, MD
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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 on April 20, 2008?

Our records show 35 hail, 9 wind, and 12 tornado reports on April 20, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 20, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on April 20, 2008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 20, 2008 is 1.75″, reported near Broadway, NC.

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 April 20, 2008 — 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 April 20, 2008 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 April 20, 2008?

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 April 20, 2008 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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