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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 11, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 11, 2008 from December 11, 2008 through December 11, 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 · December 11, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 11, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on December 11, 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 December 11, 2008

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69 mph
Dec 11, 2008
10:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported trees down and a mobile home overturned. There were no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Lexington, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
7:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Patrick County · 7,065 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell across Mill House Road blocking traffic for three hours and causing power outages to several area homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 N Woolwine, VA
69 mph
Dec 11, 2008
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst did minor damage to several homes and a business on the southwest side of town between Memorial Drive and Wade Street. Siding and shigles were damaged and the roof of a foundary was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Lancaster, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
2:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Clarendon County · 9,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported a couple of trees down on Racoon Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Manning, SC
69 mph
Dec 11, 2008
2:07 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down on trailers on Chalk Street with no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Eastover, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
2:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported several trees down on Longs Pond road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .75 WNW Barr, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
1:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported a couple of trees down on hwy 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Shelton, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
1:39 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tree down and partially blocking Central Avenue in Summerville, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Summerville, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
1:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a large tree down and partially blocking Highway 78 in Saint George, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW St George, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
1:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported several trees down in the Gaston area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gaston, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
12:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported a couple of trees down in Branchville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Branchville, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
12:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported two trees down in Walterboro, South Carolina. One was reported to be blocking the road at 2500 Ritter Road, and the other was blocking the road at 100 Lambert Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Walterboro, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
12:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tree down on Middle Road in Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Beaufort, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
12:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported trees down on hwy 191 near Eureka.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Aiken, SC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2008
11:51 AM EST-5
Wind report for December 11, 2008
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported several trees down in the Beech Island area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Beech Is, 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 December 11, 2008

4 reports
EF1 category
Dec 11, 2008
3:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for December 11, 2008
Cabarrus County · 70,056 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed just south of the intersection of Mount Pleasant Rd North and Gold Hill Rd, where part of the roof and southwest side wall of a barn were lifted and tossed 20 to 30 yards. The tornado continued almost due north, roughly paralleling Mount Pleasant Rd, knocking a mobile home 5-10 feet off its foundation on Gold Hill Rd. The tornado continued its intermittent track to the north toward Klutz Rd, where a barn received some minor roof damage and a large hardwood tree snapped off and destroyed a travel trailer. The south side of a barn was torn off and lifted just north of Klutz Rd, with debris scattered up to 100 yards north of the structure. The tornado lifted shortly after this damage occurred. In addition to the structural damage, quite a few trees were snapped off or uprooted along the 2.5 mile track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.27 ESE Watts Xrds, NC
EF0 category
Dec 11, 2008
1:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for December 11, 2008
Newberry County · 12,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found several trees down along the path of the tornado as it traveled along Berley road and Peak road. No damage occurred in the town of Pomeria as the twister moved just east of its location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.13 NNE Kibler, SC
EF0 category
Dec 11, 2008
10:15 AM EST-5
Tornado report for December 11, 2008
Duval County · 266,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two small waterspouts were observed on the St Johns River by a motorist near the Buckman Bridge and lasted for half a minute or less.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 NNE Mandarin, FL
EF0 category
Dec 11, 2008
9:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for December 11, 2008
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near 1421 College Avenue destroying a vinyl storage shed. A more substantial wood shed next to it was undamaged and no significant damage to vegetation was observed in this vicinity. In this area the event was a low level EF-0 event with winds estimated near 65 mph. The system next moved over Burney Branch Lake which allowed the circulation to intensify with winds now closer to an upper end EF-0 and estimated to be near 85 mph. The tornado made landfall near 1101 Lakeview Drive where several trees were snapped. The funnel moved over several lakeside homes and their backyards in this area. A vinyl fence was blown down and a wooden child���s backyard play set was uprooted and overturned. At the northeastern edge of the lake the most substantial damage occurred when the roof of a dock was ripped off and blown onto the roof of a home at 919 Edgewood Circle. The home���s roof was destroyed opening the contents to the weather.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 SE Blackshear, 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 December 11, 2008?

Our records show 0 hail, 48 wind, and 4 tornado reports on December 11, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 11, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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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