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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on September 12, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on September 12, 2008 from September 12, 2008 through September 12, 2008, 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 12, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on September 12, 2008

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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 12, 2008

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60 mph
Sep 12, 2008
9:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for September 12, 2008
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a house in Peoria.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Peoria, IL
69 mph
Sep 12, 2008
6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for September 12, 2008
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in a few areas in the northern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Springville, IN
69 mph
Sep 12, 2008
6:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for September 12, 2008
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds north of Springville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNE Springville, IN
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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 12, 2008

15 reports
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
5:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown was reported at 1736CST. The touchdown was in an open field and no damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NW Independence Mem Arp, MO
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EFO tornado touchdown was reported at 1653CST, in an open field. No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.75 NE Stanley, KS
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Pettis County · 14,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado was reported at 1644CST, near the intersection of Highway 65 and County Roads J and D. Minor damage was reported to one home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.3 ENE Hughesville, MO
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Wyandotte County · 47,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief open field EF0 tornado was reported at 1629CST, 2 miles southwest of Bonner Springs. The tornado caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 SW Bonner Spgs, KS
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EFO tornado was reported at 1625CST, around 2 miles east of Desoto. Minor damage was reported to a residence near 83RD Street and Cedar Creek Road, with several large tree limbs snapped off as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.28 ESE Cedar, KS
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported at 1613CST, in an open field near 103RD and Sunflower Road. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.75 ENE Clearview Vlg, KS
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ham radio operators saw a tornado briefly touch down, producing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.14 SE Slagle, LA
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Johnson County · 169,394 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown was observed at 1610CST, in an open field. A dust whirl was observed with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 NW Ocheltree, KS
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
4:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ham radio operators reported a tornado touch down with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.64 SW Lacamp, LA
EF1 category
Sep 12, 2008
3:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in a field and moved northeast damaging two residences and one farm. The tornado was on the ground for 1 minute and 26 seconds. The tornado produced EF-1 damage at both residences, at the first residence a garage and small barn were both destroyed. A cedar tree was snapped off at its base and a power pole was snapped off mid-way. At the second residence an outbuilding was destroyed. A large barn sustained significant roofing damage. A barn with a cinderblock wall was destroyed. There was damage to the outside of the residence, siding and shingle damage primairly. The tornado lifted over a field a short distance from the second residence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.19 S Eudora, KS
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
3:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Gueydan in a field, doing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.51 SSE Riceville, LA
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
3:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reports relayed to emergency managment of a brief tornado touchdown near 1550 Rd in an open field, no damage noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.81 WSW Baldwin Arpt, KS
EF2 category
Sep 12, 2008
3:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the outskirts of Mamou, and damaged 10 to 15 homes near Highway 95 and Fred Street. One home lost its roof. One mobile home was flipped onto the highway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 SE Mamou, LA
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
5:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in the fields northeast of Arnaudville, causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.08 NE Arnaudville, LA
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
2:05 AM CST-6
Tornado report for September 12, 2008
Kay County · 17,054 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado developed on the east side of Tonkawa. The most significant damage occurred to an open air carport that was destroyed and thrown 200 yards from the residence it was attached to. Other minor damage was reported to trees and a couple of roofs. Monetary damages were unavailable.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Tonkawa, OK
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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 September 12, 2008?

Our records show 0 hail, 3 wind, and 15 tornado reports on September 12, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on September 12, 2008?

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 12, 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 September 12, 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 September 12, 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 September 12, 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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