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Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 8, 2009 from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
104
Tornado Reports
30
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage United States · March 8, 2009 · 2009–presentUpdated Daily · last Mar 8, 2009
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Center, KY
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Millerstown, KY
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny size hail at State Route 14 and Interstate 69.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Ft Wayne, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local newspaper reported that quarter size hail was observed in Bippus.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bippus, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail fell on the south side of Earlington.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Earlington, KY
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 3:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management officials reported nickel size hail at Grissom Air Force Base.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Gus)Grissom Afb Per, IN
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 1:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near mile marker 308 on Interstate 57.
NWS Hail Report Location: .95 WNW Kankakee Gtr Arpt, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lawrenceville, IL
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 12:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Lawrenceville, IL
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 12:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Belknap, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Fairfield, IL
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 11:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ashley, IL
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 10:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marissa, IL
1.50″hail
Mar 8, 2009 10:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One person sustained minor cuts when the large hail shattered a window in their home.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Red Bud, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 9:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Jersey County · 8,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fieldon, IL
1.25″hail
Mar 8, 2009 9:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Jersey County · 8,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 NNW Rosedale, IL
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 9:48 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
St. Charles County · 122,813 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Harvester, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 9:44 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
St. Charles County · 122,813 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 W Weldon, MO
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 9:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Washington County · 7,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Potosi, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 9:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Franklin County · 34,651 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Washington, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 8:11 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Laclede County · 11,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 ENE Drynob, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 8:02 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tinley Park, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 7:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Laclede County · 11,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Conway, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 6:27 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Knob Noster, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 6:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Cedar County · 5,220 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW El Dorado Spgs, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 6:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Johnson County · 15,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.81 SSE Fayetteville, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 6:02 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 ENE Walker, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 5:48 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Peoria, IL
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 5:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Schell City, MO
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 5:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SSE Horton, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 5:34 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Cass County · 35,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Gunn City, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 8, 2009 5:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Adrian, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 3:02 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Clay County · 75,791 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Holt, MO
0.88″hail
Mar 8, 2009 2:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Clay County · 75,791 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Nashua, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 12:58 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Clay County · 75,791 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Avondale, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 8, 2009 12:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for March 8, 2009
Wyandotte County · 47,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.96 NNE Muncie, KS
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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.
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Florence, KY
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees in excess of 40 feet tall were uprooted on the grounds of Mammoth Cave National Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Cedar Spg, KY
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:53 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Larue County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs were reported with winds estimated at 60 mph by amateur radio operator.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Mathers Mill, KY
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:41 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .81 NE New Marion, IN
68mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio operators reported roof damage to a barn, with shingles torn off a adjacent house. Damage estimated at around $1000. In addition, the Fort Wayne Indiana ASOS reported a 61 mph wind gust and spotters reported a 68 mph wind gust in Fort Wayne.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.08 NW Cedar Canyons, IN
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a building and trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Caneyville, KY
75mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotters reported 2 utility poles being snapped on State Route 105, just north of Bippus.
NWS Wind Report Location: .67 NNW Bippus, IN
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Wabash County · 11,684 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team examined the damage at a farm west of North Manchester on State Route 114. Over half of a barn roof was removed from strong winds, likely around 70 mph, entering through a possible door opening. Adjacent buildings, including a house, suffered minor damage, including siding and some shingles. A wooden playground suffered damage from the winds as did some shingles on the residence. Damage is estimated at around $60,000 for the barn and around $5,000 for the swing set and roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.63 NNE Laketon, IN
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Ohio County · 6,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor tree damage was reported by Emergency Manager with winds estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Horse Branch, KY
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were down on a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Mortons Gap, KY
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Indian Hgts, IN
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported a barn roof was blown off at County Road 250 North and State Route 19. Damage is estimated at $20,000.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.99 NE Ridgeview, IN
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a six inch diameter tree down on State Route 16, just west of Denver.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Denver, IN
61mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported two mobile homes, as well as a block building suffering heavy damamge. No injuries were reported. The Grisson Air Force Base reported a 61 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 S Nead, IN
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Miami County · 11,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported a large tree fell onto a residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Peru, IN
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Cass County · 13,385 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported the back half of a roof was ripped off a local business. No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $15,000.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Logansport, IN
81mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Carroll County · 8,131 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of a building and downed trees and utility lines. Estimated damage cost is very rough.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Flora, IN
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Clinton County · 11,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down utility lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rossville, IN
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:06 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 52-knot gust of wind from a thunderstorm was measured by a highway mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 ENE Clarks Hill, IN
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi-trailer was blown off Interstate 65 by thunderstorm winds. The driver was traveling north on I-65 about 10 miles north of Frankfort when the wind forced his empty vehicle off the road, tearing the roof open. The driver sustained minor injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dayton, IN
69mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Lafayette, IN
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:54 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lafayette, IN
81mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage of unspecified nature and extent was reported by a television station helicopter crew over Heltonville, IN. The event time is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .21 W Holtonville, IN
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
White County · 10,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported scattered trees and power lines down around Monticello.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 W Monticello, IN
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
White County · 10,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported the fabric cover to a building being blown off as well as shingle damage to a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Reynolds, IN
83mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Daviess County · 10,246 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A measured thunderstorm wind gust of 83 MPH and a lot of debris in the air was reported 3 miles southeast of Odon, IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 ENE Raglesville, IN
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 1:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 60 mph was estimated near mile marker 303 on Interstate 57.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.55 SSW Otto, IL
59mph
Mar 8, 2009 1:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 59 mph was estimated near mile marker 308 on Interstate 57.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 WNW Kankakee Gtr Arpt, IL
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 1:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Newton County · 5,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kentland, IN
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 1:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large pine tree was uprooted near the corner of Cook Boulevard and South Center Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 N Bradley, IL
81mph
Mar 8, 2009 1:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds damaged a brand new, 10,000 foot greenhouse and flattened and damaged 30,000 perennials. The high winds also blew plastic roofs off some 30 separate plant buildings and took the roof off of a pole barn. A grain auger was flipped over and damaged. A large barn on N 11000 E Road was blown over and destroyed. A large tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.1 NW Grant Park, IL
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi truck was blown over at US 41 and US 52.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.54 SE Earl Park, IN
86mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Knox County · 12,667 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bins were blown down and a farmhouse was heavily damaged. The time of the event is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Freelandville, IN
69mph
Mar 8, 2009 2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Knox County · 12,667 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: State Road 58 was blocked by debris blown onto the road by thunderstorm winds in Freelandville. Exact location or details about the debris are unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: .47 SW Freelandville, IN
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 12:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trailer was blown over on Route 1 just south of Hoopeston.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hoopeston, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 12:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were knocked down and power lines were blown down across Attica Road just west of Rossville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rossville, IL
91mph
Mar 8, 2009 1:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Knox County · 12,667 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Automated equipment recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 91 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Vincennes Oneal Arpt, IN
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 12:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four power poles were blown down at Old Church Road and Route 130.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Savoy, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 12:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a machine shed was ripped off near Philo.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Philo, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 12:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Richland County · 5,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was torn off a trailer in Parkersburg, and a pole barn was destroyed 3 miles east of Claremont.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Parkersburg, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
De Witt County · 6,222 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds ripped the siding off an apartment building.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Clinton, IL
62mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Cape Girardeau County · 25,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph wind gust was measured at the Cape Girardeau airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: WNW (Cgi)Cape Girardeau, MO
75mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:34 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Cape Girardeau County · 25,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn collapsed and was destroyed. A cow inside was killed, and several others were injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Gordonville, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Woodlawn, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several barns and outbuildings were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.11 W Beason, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was destroyed at the intersection of Route 121 and County Road 1700.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lincoln, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were blown down on the west side of Eureka.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Eureka, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Christian County · 12,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several machine shed and outbuilding roofs were damaged. A farm gasoline barrel was blown off its stand.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Owaneco, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused minor roof and siding damage to several homes. Also, several power poles and trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ashley, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 11:04 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 8-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Broadwell, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:58 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped off numerous power poles at the base from Beaucoup to half a mile east of Beaucoup.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Beaucoup, IL
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:48 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 5-foot section of an approximately 2-feet thick brick wall was blown down at an apartment complex.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Jerome, IL
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:46 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several carports and tops of mobile homes were damaged near the intersection of I-72 and Wabash Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.01 NE Curran, IL
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds caused numerous power outages and traffic lights to be knocked out near the intersection of Jones and Veterans. Several roads were blocked by downed tree limbs, and the Archer grain elevator was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Springfield, IL
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off an apartment complex, a trailer was rolled and destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped on the northwest side of Springfield near West Jefferson Street and Bruns Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.05 WNW Springfield, IL
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread damage from four miles west of Standard City to about a mile north of Standard City to about 5 miles northeast of Standard City. West of Standard City several outbuildings and grains bins were destroyed and several power poles were snapped off along Standard City Road. North of Standard City, three empty rail cars were blown off the train tracks. Further to the north and east, several small outbuildings were damaged or destroyed and power lines blown down. At the intersection of Boston Chapel Road and Waggoner Road, the thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.64 W Standard City, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power poles were blown down along Bates Road and Lampie Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.08 E Enos, IL
68mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Jefferson County · 74,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 WSW Oakvale, MO
63mph
Mar 8, 2009 10:03 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
St. Charles County · 122,813 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.55 NNE Orchard Farm, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:52 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Calhoun County · 1,886 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds destroyed an old barn and a small shed. Also, a fuel tank was blown off of its stand and came to rest a few yards away. Another machine shed nearby sustained minor roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Batchtown, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
St. Charles County · 122,813 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.68 S St Peters, MO
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Pike County · 5,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines along Pike County Road 202 next to the Mississippi River. Twenty homes sustained minor to major damage. One home was knocked off of its pilings and into a nearby tree. Another home had the entire roof and porch torn off and thrown into the Mississippi River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.38 ESE Annada, MO
71mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Warren County · 12,576 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dutzow, MO
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:26 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Franklin County · 34,651 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto a house in town causing minor damage. Also, a couple of large trees and several large tree limbs were blown down. Two billboards and a couple of power lines were blown down and part of the roof of a business was blown off. The roof of a church sustained minor damage due to the thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Washington, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:19 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Crawford County · 8,687 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down onto Highway 8 just west of Berryman.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 W Berryman, MO
67mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Franklin County · 34,651 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S New Haven, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Crawford County · 8,687 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down just south of Wesco.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 S Wesco, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 9:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Gasconade County · 6,082 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was snapped off at the base on Highway 28 on the southwest side of Owensville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 SW Owensville, MO
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 8:47 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Douglas County · 4,354 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.1 E Vanzant, MO
81mph
Mar 8, 2009 8:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Phelps County · 12,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts tore a metal roof off of a business in Edgar Springs. Several trees were damaged along with a window that was blown out of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.29 ENE Edgar Spgs, MO
69mph
Mar 8, 2009 8:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Phelps County · 12,902 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage to a garage along with several trees and fenses. Numerous roofs were damaged with windows blown out of several buildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Edgar Spgs, MO
69mph
Mar 8, 2009 8:24 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Laclede County · 11,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a home near the intersection of Highway O and County Road 181.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 ESE Agnes, MO
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 8:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Douglas County · 4,354 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Goodhope, MO
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:58 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Laclede County · 11,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that 70 mph straight line winds damaged a building and several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Conway, MO
69mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Morgan County · 11,374 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed a barn along Highway W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.76 NW Rocky Mt, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:49 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Cole County · 23,196 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Russellville, MO
69mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Camden County · 26,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that straight line winds tore a roof off of a boat dock company just south of Climax Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Climax Spgs, MO
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Morgan County · 11,374 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.04 ENE Zwanzig, MO
85mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Greene County · 97,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Upper Elementary school roof was pealed off. A National Weather Service storm revealed that this damage was the result of straight line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fair Grove, MO
69mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:27 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed a barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Handley, MO
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:21 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts wrapped a trampoline around some power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.9 E Olive, MO
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Greene County · 97,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.3 ESE Sacville, MO
68mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:17 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.55 SSE Fristoe, MO
68mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:17 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Hickory County · 3,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Cross Timbers, MO
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:16 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Greene County · 97,936 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Willard, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Barry County · 12,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Purdy, MO
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 7:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Adair County · 7,731 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power poles were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.19 SSW Gibbs, MO
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 6:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
St. Clair County · 3,889 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Highway A approximately four miles west of its intersection with Highway 13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.33 ESE Ohio, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 6:29 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Cedar County · 5,220 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 NE El Dorado Spgs, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 6:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down south of the intersection of routes 116 and 117 near Benson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 W Benson, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 6:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Newton County · 19,006 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.31 E Diamond Sheperd Arpt, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 6:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Newton County · 19,006 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.45 NW Ritchey, MO
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 6:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several houses in Metamora experienced shingle and trim damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Metamora, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 5:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fencing was blown down at the Casey's on Plank Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 NNW Bellevue, IL
70mph
Mar 8, 2009 5:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms with winds gusting to an estimated 70 mph, caused large trees to be uprooted. There was also damage to shingles and siding on several homes. A large window was blown out of a residential home, and three power poles and their power lines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 E Rich Hill, MO
81mph
Mar 8, 2009 5:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Bourbon County · 5,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that straight line winds damage rural areas southeast of Redfield. Damage consisted of signficant roof damage to homes and mobile homes. Numerous outbuildings were destroyed while trees were uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.8 S Redfield, KS
81mph
Mar 8, 2009 5:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Bourbon County · 5,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that straight line winds damaged rural areas north of Fort Scott. Damage included a two story home moved off of its foundation, two recreational vehicles overturned, a destroyed carport, tree damage, and several hay bales were flipped over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.32 SW Devon, KS
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 5:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Fulton County · 13,850 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of the American Red Cross building sustained major wind damage. In addition, numerous trees were blown down across the city of Canton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Canton, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 5:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Fulton County · 13,850 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Cuba.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Cuba, IL
60mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles were blown just south of Galesburg along Illinois Route 41.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 SE (Gbg)Galesburg Arpt, IL
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: According to the Macomb Journal newspaper, 13 power poles were snapped off just east of Industry due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Industry, IL
58mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a power line down in Macomb.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Macomb, IL
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: According to the Macomb Journal newspaper, in the city of Macomb, thunderstorm winds snapped off two power poles near the high school. A large tree was uprooted damaging a shed, and a house had damage to its chimney. Winds were estimated near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Macomb, IL
64mph
Mar 8, 2009 4:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for March 8, 2009
McDonough County · 8,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Macomb, IL
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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 March 8, 2009
30 reports
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 5:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Defiance County · 13,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service (NWS) storm survey determined that a tornado initially touched down just east of Mark Center on Williams Center-Cecil Road, where eight utility poles were blown down towards the east with one pole being snapped. Immediately to the northeast of these poles on the south side of Highway 18, a small barn was blown off its foundation, but was left intact with a farm house across the road suffering some minor roof damage. The tornado briefly lifted, but touched down once again on Openlander Road between Lockwood and State Route 18. The front porch on a home was ripped off as well as a television antenna and large tree damaged. A large barn suffered some minor roof damage. As the tornado skipped a few more times, additional trees suffered varying damage, with a few homes suffering shingle or siding damage. The total length along the broken path was roughly 5 miles with a maximum width of only around 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .9 NNE Mark Center, OH
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 4:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in two locations just west and north of the intersection of Indiana State Routes 101 and 48. The first area of damage occurred on a property located along State Route 48 about a quarter mile west of the intersection of State Routes 48 and 101. A large two-story barn sustained roof damage and had both metal garage doors blown out. Much of the north-facing wall of the garage and several small objects in the barn were blown out and thrown into an adjacent cornfield to the northeast. A second smaller barn behind the home had the back part of its metal roof peeled or removed. Two cedar trees in the vicinity of the large barn were uprooted. The homeowner and his son both witnessed the tornado lift up in the cornfield and then come back down in the vicinity of State Route 101 just north of its intersection with State Route 48. It was in this location that the second area of damage was located.| |The most significant damage was in this location along State Route 101, to a stand-alone garage and the back portion of a house. The front part of the garage had its roof completely removed and deposited in a few parts in the field to the east of the property. Several pieces of the roof trusses and fiberglass were scattered behind the garage as well. Insulation was stuck to the entire south side of the garage, and the west-facing garage door was blown out. The back part of the garage remained largely intact with little roof damage. The homeowners indicated that this part of the garage was built at a later time than the front part of the garage. Additional damage occurred to a back room to the house. This was an addition to the house, built at the same time as the front portion of the garage which sustained the brunt of the damage. The entire room was shifted off the foundation by as much as six inches and the door was blown out. Several maple trees along the back edge of the property were knocked down. Based on the type of damage to the structures and their building quality, estimated maximum winds were 85 to 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 S Sunman, IN
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 4:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The circulation rapidly touched down on the southern outskirts of the Countryside Mobile Home Park and moved northeast through the eastern part of the park. As the circulation intensified, extensive damage occurred to 6 mobile homes which were severely damaged or destroyed. An additional 20 trailers in the immediate area suffered varying amount of damage from ripped skirting to some shifting off blocks. At least one trailer was occupied at the time of the tornado, but luckily no injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at around one half million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .1 ESE Columbia City, IN
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, rated EF0, caused very brief damage along North Jackson Street in Lawrence County. Damage was mainly limited to a construction trailer, a metal corrugated garage rooftop, removal of roof tiles from a couple homes, and broken tree branches. The damage estimate is very rough.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NNW Bedford, IN
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 1:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Webster County · 4,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Peak winds in this very brief tornado were estimated near 95 mph. Four outbuildings were destroyed. A garage and a camper were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Dixon, KY
EF3category
Mar 8, 2009 2:37 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief but powerful tornado had a steady track to the east-northeast, creating damage consistent of an EF3 strength tornado. A rating of EF3 corresponds with winds of 136 to 165 MPH. The maximum width of the tornado was approximately 1/8 mile. It completely destroyed the above ground portions of two homes, seriously damaged a trailer home, and created lesser damage to two other homes. It picked a full size school bus up, turned it around and onto its side, and moved it uphill onto the foundation of what had been an occupied home. The damage estimate is very rough.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 SW Fayetteville, IN
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 1:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at a farm about one half mile east of the intersection of county roads 8000N and 9000E. Two barns at this location lost part of their roof. Another garage and another steel building were completely destroyed. Debris from this location was lifted and deposited in a field and treeline approximately 400 yards to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.07 ESE Whitaker, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 12:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down near the intersection of county roads 5000N and 7500E. On the southwest corner of this intersection, a detached garage and steel shed were destroyed. A two foot diameter tree was snapped at the base and several other trees had large branches broken off. Debris from this location was lifted and carried approximately 100 yards into the field across the road. The tornado also damaged property on the northeast corner of the intersection. A corn crib and a shed which served as a blacksmith forge were both destroyed. Debris from these buildings was scattered to the northeast in a narrow path approximately 800 yards long. Corn stalks in a field to the northeast appeared to have been flattened and twisted by this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 ESE St George, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 1:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Knox County · 12,667 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed over into Knox County from Lawrence County, IL. Information shown here reflects only the time the tornado was in Knox County. The affected area in Indiana was very short and remote with no known residences or other man-made structures. Tree damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.51 W Emison, IN
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 12:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down 1 mile northeast of the Lawrenceville Airport, then tracked northeastward to 1 mile southeast of Russellville at the Wabash River. The tornado then crossed the Wabash River into Knox County Indiana. Twenty irrigation units were destroyed along the path of the tornado. Numerous grain bins, machine sheds and pole barns were severely damaged as well. In addition, one home experienced moderate damage. One man sustained minor injuries from flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 E Lawrenceville Arpt, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 12:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down in the National Weather Service Paducah County Warning Area (CWA) in Wayne County at 11:58 AM CST. It then tracked northeastward and crossed into southern Clay County at 12:03 PM CST. The tornado quickly dissipated by 12:04 PM CST 7.3 miles southeast of Clay City. One home experienced minor damage and numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.65 SSE Camp Travis, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 12:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down on county road 1500N between 1100E and 1200E. A detached garage was destroyed at this location and the debris was deposited in a field to the northeast. A hay barn at this same location suffered little damage although a trailer camper parked inside the barn was pushed through the wooden front door by straight line winds which were funneled through the open back of the barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.09 SW Rooks Creek, IL
EF2category
Mar 8, 2009 11:58 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several structures were damaged. Half of the roof was blown off one house. A well-built storage barn was blown into another house. Debris was blown several hundred yards. Debris from a house impacted a second house 250 yards away. The second house had only minor structural damage. A large metal barn partially caved in when a small grain elevator blew onto it. Peak winds were estimated near 122 mph. The tornado crossed into Clay County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Enterprise, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 11:42 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intermittent damage was observed along the path of this tornado, which contained peak winds near 100 mph. Most of the damage was tree damage. Some trees were snapped and uprooted. Two structures were damaged, including a mobile home that was not tied down. The mobile home was rolled while a man was inside. He suffered broken ribs. The other damaged structure was a 40-by-60 foot storage shed. About one third of the shed was blown over a storage barn into a house, causing significant damage to the house. Debris was blown into a field across the street. A power pole was blown down. The tornado was witnessed about four miles north of Sims in the middle of a field. It was described as a black rotating cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Wayne City, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 11:38 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued from Jefferson County just a short distance into Wayne County. A grain bin was thrown about 100 yards. A storage bin was toppled. A farm auger was knocked over. Metal decking or shingles were stripped off barns. There was shingle and siding damage to homes. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.31 SW Orchardville, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 11:34 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large tree limbs were broken. Four power poles were knocked over. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph. The tornado continued into Wayne County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 W Stratton, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 11:27 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The roof was partially blown off a school. At several properties, large and small equipment sheds were destroyed. Shingle and siding damage occurred at several homes. Trees were topped and uprooted. Carports were knocked over. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 E Texico, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 11:24 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Cape Girardeau County · 25,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Cape Girardeau County from Bollinger County. Almost all the shingles were blown off a house. Two barns were destroyed. The debris landed on a car and truck. The doors were blown out of a third barn. A carport was damaged. Steel siding was driven into trees. Trees were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.02 SW Crump, MO
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 11:15 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Bollinger County · 4,110 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several houses received major shingle damage. A barn was destroyed. Two-by-fours were driven through the exterior wall of a well-built home. A garage wall was blown out. A few other barns sustained significant structural damage. The damage path was not continuous. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph. The tornado continued into Cape Girardeau County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.23 W Leopold, MO
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 11:01 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about 3.5 miles south southwest of Beaucoup and travelled to the northeast. It blew down several trees and snapped numerous tree limbs along its path before lifting and dissipating about 3 miles south of Beaucoup.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.66 SSW Beaucoup, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 10:56 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 2.5 miles west southwest of the entrance to the Washington County Conservation Area on Illinois Route 127 and travelled to the northeast. It snapped off numerous trees and branches before lifting and dissipating four tenths of a mile north of the conservation area entrance.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.9 SE Cordes, IL
EF2category
Mar 8, 2009 10:46 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 5.5 miles west southwest of Oakdale and travelled to the northeast. A house on County Highway 29 sustained moderate damage with 4 windows blown out, a wall was buckled in, and siding and shingles were blown off. At this location it also overturned and destroyed a camper and the back end of a machine shed was torn off. Further down the road, a silo and two sheds were blown down. The falling silo hit two cows, killing one of them. The tornado then snapped off 2 large double-poled wooden high tension towers at the base. Also, it destroyed several pole sheds with the debris scattered hundreds of yards and snapped off numerous trees. On another farmstead, a brand new garage was destroyed and the home sustained minimal roof and siding damage before the tornado lifted and dissipated about a mile west of Oakdale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.9 WNW Mc Kinley, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 10:33 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 2 miles east northeast of Baldwin and travelled to the northeast. It removed the roof from a cinder block outbuilding and tossed it across Doza Creek Road. Also, several trees and branches were snapped along its path. It lifted and dissipated 4 miles west southwest of Tilden.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.95 ENE Baldwin, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 10:32 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down in a field 6 miles southwest of Loami, then tracked northeastward and dissipated about 1 mile north of Loami. Several houses were damaged and numerous sheds and outbuildings were destroyed along the path of the tornado. Considerable tree damage was also observed. Two people were injured, including a woman who was struck by flying debris in her home and a man who was inside his barn when it collapsed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 SSW Prouty, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 10:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about 3.5 miles west of Carlinville. It destroyed a lumber shed, caused minor damage to a nearby home and two grain bins sustained serious damage. Also, a small shed and outbuilding were destroyed. The tornado travelled to the northeast causing tree damage and knocked over two more grain bins. The tornado finally lifted and dissipated near Route 4 about 1.5 miles north of Carlinville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 E Enos, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 10:27 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down one mile south of Grigg and travelled to the northeast. It destroyed 2 mobile homes and snapped numerous trees along its path. The tornado then caused major damage to the second floor of the two-story Kaskaskia River Hotel before lifting and dissipating one mile west of Baldwin. One of the mobile homes was occupied. The man sustained minor injuries from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 S Griggs, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 10:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just southwest of Prairie. As it travelled to the east northeast it damaged 3 homes on Richfield Road. Two of the homes sustained minor roof damage and the other had a portion of its roof removed. The tornado lifted and dissipated just northeast of Prairie.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 SSW Prairie, IL
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 10:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Greene County · 4,865 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on County Road 51, about three quarters of a mile west southwest of the intersection of Roodhouse Road and 2000E. A large machine shed was totally destroyed at this location. The tornado travelled northeast damaging a number of large trees between CR 51 and 2000E. The tornado crossed 2000E and damaged a large number of trees east of 2000E. The damage width at this location was two tenths of a mile. Further to the northeast, the tornado damaged a church at the intersection of Roodhouse Road and County Road 2075E. The entire church was displaced about 10 feet. A machine shed south of the church was destroyed with debris extending to the north towards the church. Many trees were damaged in this area. The tornado crossed Roodhouse Road and travelled just south of a farmstead on CR 2100E. There was minor shingle damage to the home, one machine shed was damaged. A second farm sustained damage on CR 2600N, about a quarter of a mile west of Illinois Route 267. At this location, one barn and three machine sheds sustained severe damage while parts of the roof and sides of the farm house were uplifted and displaced to the east. The damage path width was a tenth of a mile at this location. Debris from these structures were tossed over 120 yards to the east. The tornado crossed Illinois Route 267 and travelled over an open field then crossed CR 298 where tree damage occurred. The tornado severely damaged a large section of mature pine trees just south of CR 304 and CR 2700N in an open field before it lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.87 WNW Athensville, IL
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 9:57 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Jersey County · 8,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about a quarter of a mile north of Rosedale. The roof of a machine shed was lifted off and tossed 50 to 75 yards to the north northeast. The tornado then skipped along and north of Fieldon Rosedale Road. There was mainly large limb and isolated tree damage along this path. One area of large tree damage was located southwest of the intersection of Fieldon Rosedale Road and Otter Creek Road. A water pump house was nearly destroyed at this location before the tornado lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.1 N Rosedale, IL
EF2category
Mar 8, 2009 9:56 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 8, 2009
Jersey County · 8,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along the eastern shore of the Illinois River in the Hadley Landing Public Access Area. Two cabins sustained minor roof and siding damage while a third cabin sustained severe damage. A fourth cabin was totally destroyed. Numerous large trees were also severed or snapped off near the base of the trunk just east of the cabin. Debris from the destroyed cabin extended over 300 yards to the east northeast. The damage over this area was rated low end EF2. The tornado travelled northeastward and caused additional tree damage in the flood plain. The tornado approached the intersection of Illinois Route 100 and Coon Creek Road. A farmstead at this location sustained varying degrees of damage. One machine shed sustained roof and side damage while a small garage was totally destroyed. The farm home sustained minor roof damage before the tornado lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 NW Rosedale, IL
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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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How many storm reports were recorded on March 8, 2009?
Our records show 36 hail, 104 wind, and 30 tornado reports on March 8, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 8, 2009.
What was the largest hail reported on March 8, 2009?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 8, 2009 is 1.50″, reported near N Red Bud, IL.
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 March 8, 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 on March 8, 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.
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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on March 8, 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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