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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in January 2009

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in January 2009 from January 3, 2009 through January 28, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · January 2009 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 28, 2009

NWS Hail Reports in January 2009

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1.75″ hail
Jan 19, 2009
10:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 2009
Sumter County · 66,008 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Lake Panasoffkee.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lake Panasoffkee, FL
0.88″ hail
Jan 7, 2009
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 2009
Hertford County · 6,596 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Newport Weather Office received a report from a fire official of nickel size hail in Hertford county.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Ahoskie, NC
0.75″ hail
Jan 4, 2009
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Brownsville, MS
0.88″ hail
Jan 4, 2009
2:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for January 2009
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rockholds, KY
0.75″ hail
Jan 4, 2009
2:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for January 2009
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N North Irvine, KY
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
5:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Catahoula Parish · 2,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 ENE Duty, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Pontotoc County · 9,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Algoma, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported at the Hardtner Medical Center in Urbania, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Urania, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
LaSalle Parish · 4,297 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported in Tullos, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tullos, LA
0.88″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
4:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Evangeline Parish · 10,684 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported at the Highway 29 and Highway 1171 intersection northeast of Ville Platte.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Ville Platte, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Grant Parish · 5,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported in the community of Georgetown, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.34 ESE Zion, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Winn Parish · 4,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail was reported in the community of Joyce, Louisiana.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Joyce, LA
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Red Level, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
2:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Leake County · 6,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 E Gill, MS
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2009
1:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.6 NW Mize, MS
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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 January 2009

30 reports
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60 mph
Jan 28, 2009
6:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Virginia Beach city · 104,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line damage was reported near Highway 60/279 intersection. Estimated wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Virginia Beach, VA
58 mph
Jan 28, 2009
6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Chesapeake city · 64,627 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine tree was knocked down after snapping a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Great Bridge, VA
58 mph
Jan 28, 2009
6:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Gates County · 3,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree was knocked down on Carter Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gatesville, NC
60 mph
Jan 28, 2009
6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Suffolk city · 29,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported an estimated wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: N Suffolk Arpt, VA
58 mph
Jan 28, 2009
5:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Suffolk city · 29,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was downed onto a residence on Beechwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Suffolk, VA
60 mph
Jan 28, 2009
5:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Gates County · 3,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gates, NC
58 mph
Jan 28, 2009
5:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down on Dickens Road near the town of Speed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.24 W Speed, NC
58 mph
Jan 28, 2009
5:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down on Wood Duck Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNW St Lewis, NC
58 mph
Jan 28, 2009
5:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Newport News city · 40,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) was measured at PHF.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Phf)Newport News, VA
60 mph
Jan 28, 2009
5:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down on Red Oak Battleboro Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 NE Dortches, NC
60 mph
Jan 28, 2009
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported blown down on Interstate 95 near mile marker 146.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW Hickory, NC
64 mph
Jan 28, 2009
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaging straight-line winds ripped the roof off the Sunday school building of Franklinton Baptist Church. A tree also fell on a vehicle in the church daycare parking lot.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 W Franklinton, NC
59 mph
Jan 26, 2009
11:19 AM MST-7
Wind report for January 2009
Mesa County · 49,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Unsecured items were blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Mack, CO
45 mph
Jan 13, 2009
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Sarasota County · 149,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several small tree limbs broke and fell onto power lines causing power outages in the Fruitville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.82 ENE Belspur, FL
49 mph
Jan 13, 2009
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2009
Sarasota County · 149,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several small tree limbs snapped, shopping carts were turned over and the awning of a grocery store was damaged in Sarasota. A woman pushing a shopping cart and holding an umbrella was knocked down while walking to her car. She was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 NE Ridge Wood Heights, FL
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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 January 2009

6 reports
EF0 category
Jan 24, 2009
3:00 PM PST-8
Tornado report for January 2009
Glenn County · 7,667 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A California Highway Patrol officer observed a funnel cloud form in a wall cloud and drop down on a farm around 3:00 pm PST. The tornado ripped most of the tin roof panels off of a 70 year old barn and also from a chicken coop. Roof pieces were found in a tree and in adjacent fields up to one half of a mile away. One tin roof piece shorted out power lines, causing a loss of power to the neighborhood. A pickup truck suffered damage to the driver side mirror from flying debris. Netting from pheasant pens was ripped up. A large steel hopper was knocked over. The farmhouse was undamaged and the farm animals were apparently unharmed. ||The tornado was non-supercellular and formed when a line of eastward moving thunderstorms ahead of a cold front collided with a westward moving thunderstorm. Neighbors 2 miles away in Princeton took photos of the tornado touching down in a burned rice field briefly before it went aloft and then dropped down on the barn. The tornado was reported to have touched down again just across the street in a field, dropping panels from the barn roof. Another funnel cloud was also reported which did not touch down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 SSW Codora, CA
EF1 category
Jan 10, 2009
5:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 2009
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tonado developed near the intersection of Topton Road and U.S. Highway 43. The tornado traveled northeast for about 1.6 miles and ended near the Ciba industrial plant. Numerous pine trees were snapped at their bases along the entire path and extensive roof damage was observed to single family residence homes. The Ciba plant experienced damage to several of its building's roofs. The high winds also blew through the glass door entry-ways of several buildings. High winds also blew out the rear windshields of an entire row of pickup trucks. One truck in the parking lot was flipped upside down and extensive tree damage occurred near the entrance to the plant.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .14 WSW Mc Intosh, AL
EF0 category
Jan 10, 2009
3:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 2009
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak brief tornado touched down at the intersection of highway 45 and Minnow Bucket road and traveled east northeast for almost 2 miles. Two different witnesses saw the tornado. Along the path one large tree was torn out. Numerous large limbs and pine needle debris was blown about. This tornado was rated EF0 with 75 mph winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.26 N Lockhart, MS
EF0 category
Jan 7, 2009
3:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2009
Monroe County · 8,898 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down near 412 Reedy Creek Road, approximately five miles southeast of Forsyth, then tracked eastward for approximately three miles across southeast Monroe county. The maximum path width was estimated to be 100 yards. Maximum winds were estimated at 85 mph. The tornado moved east across U.S. Highway 41 near the Smarr water tower, then dissipated as it crossed Interstate-75 southeast of the Rumble Road Industrial Park. One home sustained moderate damage to its roof and siding. Three other structures sustained minor shingle damage along the path of the tornado. Trees were sporadically either snapped or uprooted along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 W Smarr, GA
EF0 category
Jan 6, 2009
5:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2009
Chattooga County · 7,631 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down four miles east-southeast of Chattoogaville and moved north-northeast paralleling Georgia Highway 100 for just a little over a 2-mile long track. Spotty tree damage was observed along Old Holland Road and Georgia Highway 100 along the tornado track. Light to moderate damage was observed to the roofs of three buildings and several outbuildings, some of which may have been a product of straight-line winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 SSW Rowell Siding, GA
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2009
1:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted and one softwood tree was snapped. Three chicken houses had some of the roof blown off and one had a section that collapsed. The roofing material of the chicken houses was blown downwind for the length of the tornado. Three homes received minor damage to the roofs including shingles blown off and gutters damaged. A window was blown in at one house. Several fences were blown over and a large carport/shed was destroyed. Maximum wind speed was 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.67 NNE Summerland, 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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January 28, 2009 12
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January 13, 2009 2
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January 10, 2009 2
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January 3, 2009 19
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded in January 2009?

Our records show 21 hail, 78 wind, and 6 tornado reports in January 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 28, 2009.

What was the largest hail reported in January 2009?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in January 2009 is 1.75″, reported near N Lake Panasoffkee, FL.

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 January 2009 — 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 January 2009 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 January 2009?

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 January 2009 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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