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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 9, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 9, 2008 from October 9, 2008 through October 9, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 9, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 9, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on October 9, 2008

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
7:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
McIntosh County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A fireman reported penny to quarter size hail lasting about 5 minutes 1 mile northwest of Darien, Georgia at exit 49 along interstate 95.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.37 WNW Darien, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
4:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Volusia County · 180,109 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported at Ormond Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Ormond Beach, FL
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Lake County · 122,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported near Chain 0 Lakes along State Highway 44.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 ENE Chain O Lakes, FL
0.88″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
3:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Lake County · 122,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 W Eustis, FL
1.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
2:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Lake County · 122,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Gold ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 SW Lake Yale, FL
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
2:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Florahome.
NWS Hail Report Location: .81 NNE Grandin, FL
1.00″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed at the intersection of State Road 26 and State Road 21.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 SE Santa Fe Lake, FL
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
1:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Camden County · 15,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to dime size hail was reported in Colesburg. The time was based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Colesburg, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The U.S. Highway 1 Convenience Store said a customer along Hatch Parkway North reported penny size hail. The time of the report was based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.03 NE Prentiss, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail on the road 2 miles northeast of Springfield, Georgia. Winds were also estimated to be near 50 miles per hour.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 NW Springfield, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Kangaroo Express employee was traveling east of Newberry and experienced hail penny to pea size along County Road 235. The time of the event was based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.4 E Newberry, FL
1.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail in Springfield, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Guyton, GA
1.00″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Liberty County · 15,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail 2 miles northeast of Hinesville, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S (Lhw)Ft Stewart Hine, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to dime size hail was reported at the corner of Dixon Street and West 12th Street. The time of the reported was approximated.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Alma, GA
1.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 9, 2008
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to penny size hail was reported in Alma.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Alma, GA
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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 October 9, 2008

24 reports
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58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
6:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Camden County · 15,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in Tarboro and power was out in the local community. Trees were also blown down in Dover Bluff.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Tarboro, GA
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
5:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Volusia County · 180,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near the Seminole/Volusia County line at State Highway 415.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.56 SW Osteen, FL
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Volusia County · 180,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Anniston Avenue and Flomich Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .63 ENE Holly Hill, FL
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Volusia County · 180,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Tomoka Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Daytona Beach, FL
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
4:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Volusia County · 180,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near De Bary.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 W De Bary, FL
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Seminole County · 121,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sanford airport reported damage to ten hanger doors, two light poles blown down and 40 feet of fence blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Sunland, FL
60 mph
Oct 9, 2008
3:38 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large outbuildings were destroyed by a downburst wind near County Road 302 just west of County Road 305. Debris struck a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 NW Daytona North, FL
63 mph
Oct 9, 2008
3:06 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that shingles were blown off the roof of a house on Messina Street 2 miles north of Carnes Crossroad in South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNE Carnes Xrd, SC
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement reported that several trees were down with 1 blocking Farrel Street 2 miles north of Carnes Crossroad in South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNE Carnes Xrd, SC
63 mph
Oct 9, 2008
2:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement reported 2 trees down in Ruffin, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Ruffin, SC
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
2:36 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a large limb down that was blocking a side street off of Wichman Road in Walterboro, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Walterboro, SC
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
1:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down across the road in the 6800 and 8300 blocks of NW 39th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.2 W Gainesville North, FL
76 mph
Oct 9, 2008
1:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A fire chief measured 76 mile per hour wind speeds in Yemassee, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.13 E Mc Phersonville, SC
70 mph
Oct 9, 2008
1:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a billboard blown down between mile marker 32 and 33 along interstate 95 near Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Yemassee, SC
58 mph
Oct 9, 2008
1:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a large branch down on the roadway near the intersection of Ribaut Road and Hermitage Road in Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Beaufort, SC
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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 October 9, 2008

1 reports
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2008
10:43 AM EST-5
Tornado report for October 9, 2008
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A spotter reported a tornado north of Fargo. The circulation tracked east and snapped tree tops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.51 NE Colon, 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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on October 9, 2008?

Our records show 27 hail, 24 wind, and 1 tornado reports on October 9, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 9, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on October 9, 2008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 9, 2008 is 2.75″, reported near Rochelle, GA.

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 October 9, 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 October 9, 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 October 9, 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 October 9, 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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