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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on March 26, 2009

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 26, 2009 from March 26, 2009 through March 26, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
81
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · March 26, 2009 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 26, 2009

NWS Hail Reports on March 26, 2009

81 reports
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0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
11:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Terrebonne Parish · 33,317 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Houma, LA
2.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Grayson County · 43,132 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail fell 2 miles west-southwest of Pottsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 N Perrin Afb, TX
2.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Grayson County · 43,132 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball to Baseball size hail fell in Sherman. In some places the hail formed drifts and partially covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 SW Ellsworth, TX
0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Sevier County · 4,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 WNW Avon, AR
2.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported in the city of Muenster.
NWS Hail Report Location: .15 E Muenster, TX
2.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
7:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hen Egg size hail fell 3 miles northwest of Muenster. The local newspaper reported that the hail broke one window at a house and tore other window screens. The hail also stripped trees of their leaves and flowers, stripped the leaves and flowers off onion and hyacinth plants, and cracked the windshield of a VFD truck. The hail hit so hard that it left indentions in the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.11 NW Muenster, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
7:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports indicate that golfball size hail fell for approximately 20 minutes in the city of Saint Jo. The large hail caused extensive damage to 4 fire department vehicles and broke windows and other windshields.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 SSW St Jo, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported 2 miles northeast of Nocona.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Nocona, TX
0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
6:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in the city of Nocona.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Nocona, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Sebastian County · 40,043 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Milltown, AR
0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
6:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported 1 mile south of Nocona.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Nocona, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
6:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was observed 3 miles west-northwest of Muenster.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 WNW Muenster, TX
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
6:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to penny size hail in several locations across Lake Charles.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Lake Charles, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was observed in Bonita.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 NNE Bonita, TX
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2009
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 26, 2009
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Goldonna, LA
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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 March 26, 2009

56 reports
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63 mph
Mar 26, 2009
11:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. Charles Parish · 16,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power utility reported eight power poles knocked down along Bayou Gauche Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Des Allemands, LA
75 mph
Mar 26, 2009
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds destroyed one trailer and knocked two trailers off of their blocks. Several tree limbs were knocked down and a tree fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Edgard, LA
69 mph
Mar 26, 2009
11:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. James Parish · 6,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down a power pole, overturned one mobile home and caused roof damage in the Vacherie community.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Vacherie, LA
60 mph
Mar 26, 2009
10:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. Mary Parish · 15,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Morgan City Daily Review newspaper reported wind damage across Morgan City. Several trees were blown down with some falling on homes. Traffic signs and power lines were also knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Morgan City, LA
70 mph
Mar 26, 2009
10:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. Mary Parish · 15,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Berwick Police Department and the Morgan City Daily Review newspaper reported the roof of a trailer home was blown off on Arlington Drive in Bayou Vista.
NWS Wind Report Location: .73 ENE La Gorda, LA
81 mph
Mar 26, 2009
10:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. Mary Parish · 15,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local media and law enforcement reported a large downburst with winds estimated around 80 mph struck from the Patterson Memorial Airport to the city of Patterson. A tree fell on a home on Highway 182 just west of the airport. One tied-down helicopter was blown over and two tied-down airplanes were flipped upside down at the airport and severely damaged. Numerous trees were blown down in Patterson with some falling on homes. Damage from this storm was reportedly worse than that seen from Hurricane Gustav.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.31 SW Avalon, LA
81 mph
Mar 26, 2009
10:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. Mary Parish · 15,421 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports from local media indicate a large downburst with winds estimated up to 80 mph struck the city of Charenton. The roof was blown off the Chitimacha Police Station trailer and a nearby radio tower was toppled. Many flag poles at the Immaculate Conception Church were blown over. The Highway 324 bridge over Bayou Teche received minor wind damage to its wooden beams. Several homes received minor to moderate damage to roofs and siding, and numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Damage was reportedly worse than seen during Hurricane Gustav.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.2 ENE Adeline, LA
61 mph
Mar 26, 2009
9:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
Howard County · 4,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were downed west of Athens along Hwy. 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 WSW Athens, AR
60 mph
Mar 26, 2009
6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
Calcasieu Parish · 63,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated winds of 60 mph in the 700 block of Granger Road southwest of Lake Charles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.35 SE Vincent Lndg, LA
70 mph
Mar 26, 2009
5:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
Le Flore County · 15,924 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down power lines and destroyed a barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pocola, OK
58 mph
Mar 26, 2009
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
Vernon Parish · 11,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Valley Electric Company reported several trees blown down on power lines in Hornbeck.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hornbeck, LA
58 mph
Mar 26, 2009
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a power line along Highway 190 near the Prairie Ronde Highway intersection west of Lawtell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.86 W Lawtell, LA
58 mph
Mar 26, 2009
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several sheds and carports were blown over 4 miles south of Eunice. Dime size hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.69 NNW Mowata, LA
58 mph
Mar 26, 2009
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down on Polk Street in Welsh as reported by the Welsh Citizen newspaper. High winds also caused power outages in Welsh as reported by KPLC-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Welsh, LA
60 mph
Mar 26, 2009
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 26, 2009
Jasper County · 7,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eagle Rock Energy Company reported pea size hail and estimated winds of 60 mph in Brookeland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.13 NNW Browndale, TX
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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 26, 2009

16 reports
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2009
10:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey indicated that a weak tornado briefly touched down just west of Kilian along Miller Road. Numerous trees were uprooted, a trailer was overturned, and a barn received minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Killian, LA
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
10:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Ascension Parish · 37,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the St. Amant community. One house was moved off of its foundation and had its roof blown off. A large metal commercial building was heavily damaged. Emergency management officials reported that one structure was destroyed, 10 structures received severe damage, and 20 structures moderate damage. The path length of the tornado was approximately 1.75 miles and the path width 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 ESE Weber City, LA
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2009
7:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cooke County Fire Department relayed via amateur radio a tornado on the ground near Highway 82 3 miles west of Muenster.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.96 WNW Muenster, TX
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2009
6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Montague County · 7,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado lasting 30 seconds was reported 1 mile east of Bonita.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Bonita, TX
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
5:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Escambia County · 11,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF1 tornado touched down just south of Appleton where it destroyed a small barn behind a residence and uprooted several hardwood trees and snapped several pine trees. The tornado continued northeast where it strengthened and widened. At its strongest point the tornado snapped numerous large pine trees in a wooded area. On the periphery of the stronger winds several homes and outbuildings experienced minor roof and shingle damage. The tornado lifted about two miles northeast of Appleton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 S Appleton, AL
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2009
5:33 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Jackson County · 46,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down causing damage around Tucker Street and 8th Street and on Taylor Street. Pacagoula High School experienced light damage when the scoreboard on the football field was blown down and numerous sections of fence were knocked down with debris littering the field. Traffic lights around the area were knocked down and several trees were blown down. Maximum winds associated with this tornado were estimated around 75 mph with a path length around 250 yards and a maximum width of 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Pascagoula, MS
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2009
4:04 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of Kent Dairy Road and CR-17, near Maylene. It then moved east-northeast through the old Siluria section of Alabaster, causing sporadic damage, and lifted on the east side of Interstate 65 near exit 238. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, and three homes were damaged along the path due to falling trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.06 NNE Maylene, AL
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2009
2:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very weak tornado briefly touched down in the Springhill subdivision. The tornado was only about 25 yards wide with a path length of approximately 250 yards. The tornado resulted in minor tree damage and caused yard items to be blown around. The estimated wind speed associated with this tornado was around 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Slidell, LA
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
2:21 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Fayette County · 5,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that touched down in southeastern Lamar County moved into southwestern Fayette County. It continued to travel northeastward, across Junkins Drive, Brazeal Road, Wesley Chapel Road, and Howard Drive. It lifted just north of the intersection of Summers Road and AL-159. In addition to numerous trees that were snapped and uprooted, the tornado also damaged two homes, one business shop, and at least 5 outbuildings. A 17 foot camper was pushed 3 feet sideways in the mud due to the force of the wind. A family that was in one of the homes at the time heard the warning via NOAA Weather Radio and went to their storm cellar. They then heard the roar of a jet as the tornado passed overhead, but they made it through the event without any injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.48 S Belk, AL
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
2:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of Junkins Road and Holliman Road, in the southeastern portion of Lamar County. From there, it moved northeastward into Fayette County. In Lamar County, damage was confined to numerous trees that snapped and uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.27 SSE Kennedy, AL
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
1:52 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started just off of County Road 20, on private property, about 1 mile ESE of Montrose. Several trees were uprooted/snapped at this location and again just to the east along County Road 206. The tornado moved across several miles of wooded bottom land before crossing County Road 2414. Substantial damage occurred along County Road 2414, 4 homes were heavily damaged. The worst was where a home on pillars was pushed off its blocks. One quarter of the roof was heavily damaged. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted with 2 large trees down through a mobile home. An ATV was rolled down a hill over 100 yards. The tornado then crossed Highway 503 and destroyed an old church building. The weakly fastened roof was blown off and then the walls collapsed inward. Numerous trees and several power lines snapped. Path width was around 500 yds at this point. The tornado continued to the ENE through northern Jasper County. Another home was pushed off its pillars and peeled all the tin off the roof, this occurred on County Road 24. The tornado then crossed County Road 2422 and downed many more trees, tore part of the roof off one home and damaged an old shed. Another old structure had some of the tin roof peeled off. The tornado crossed into Newton County at 2:52 am. It then crossed Griffis Fountain Road. The tornado crossed Parks Mill Road and dissipated just to the east of that point. Many trees were damaged along Parks Mill Road. The total path length across both counties was 19 miles. Maximum winds were around 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.3 NNE Rose Hill, MS
EF2 category
Mar 26, 2009
1:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along Mason Creek Rd about 6 miles west of Soso. Several trees were snapped and uprooted and some minor roof damage occurred to a few homes. The tornado intensified as it crossed Summerland Road. Here the tornado widened to 500 yds and reached peak intensity, especially within a narrow corridor which lasted about 3/4 of a mile. One well constructed home suffered major damage with half of the roof torn off and other wall sections of that side the house ripped out and thrown into the back yard. Two well built storage buildings were destroyed with the contents thrown into a field. Additionally, a weekly built barn was destroyed with tin thrown along the path. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted in this area with splintered trees within the most intense core. One large tree in this location was uprooted and actually thrown and rolled a small distance. The tornado continued to track just east of north across several more roads, including Highway 28 and 503, uprooting and snapping numerous trees. On the east side of Highway 28, a mobile home was pushed off its foundation and the person inside was injured. The tornado continued to weaken as it crossed Highway 503 and damaged more trees and caused minor damage to several mobile homes and heavily damaged a couple sheds. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.43 NW Reddoch, MS
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
1:31 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started just off of County Road 20, on private property, about 1 mile ESE of Montrose. Several trees were uprooted/snapped at this location and again just to the east along County Road 206. The tornado moved across several miles of wooded bottom land before crossing County Road 2414. Substantial damage occurred along County Road 2414, 4 homes were heavily damaged. The worst was where a home on pillars was pushed off its blocks. One quarter of the roof was heavily damaged. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted with 2 large trees down through a mobile home. An ATV was rolled down a hill over 100 yards. The tornado then crossed Highway 503 and destroyed an old church building. The weakly fastened roof was blown off and then the walls collapsed inward. Numerous trees and several power lines snapped. Path width was around 500 yds at this point. The tornado continued to the ENE through northern Jasper County. Another home was pushed off its pillars and peeled all the tin off the roof, this occurred on County Road 24. The tornado then crossed County Road 2422 and downed many more trees, tore part of the roof off one home and damaged an old shed. Another old structure had some of the tin roof peeled off. The tornado crossed into Newton County at 2:52 am. It then crossed Griffis Fountain Road. The tornado crossed Parks Mill Road and dissipated just to the east of that point. Many trees were damaged along Parks Mill Road. The total path length across both counties was 19 miles. Maximum winds were around 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 SE Montrose, MS
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
12:58 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Tangipahoa Parish · 38,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service ground storm survey indicated a tornado path of approximately three quarters of a mile long and 50 yards wide in the vicinity of School Road and Highway 40. Seven homes were damaged, one mobile home was destroyed, and one trailer heavily damaged. One minor injury was reported. Several large trees were uprooted and broken off. The maximum estimated wind speeds associated with this tornado were in the 100 to 110 mph range.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 NNE Independence, LA
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
12:54 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 26, 2009
Smith County · 4,555 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down just north of Mount Zion Road in southwest Simpson County and continued northeast through the northwest side of Magee and then across the Smith County line before lifting near South County Road 503. Along the path, 60 homes were damaged or destroyed. A large, well-built church was destroyed. A warehouse was significantly damaged and a radio tower was snapped. Hundreds of hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted. The highest winds occurred at the church and nearby houses and trees just southwest of Magee along and just off Highway 28. Maximum winds were around 150 mph.||The EF3 rating was in Simpson County while the highest rated damage in Smith County was EF1. Total path length across both counties was near 18 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.71 WNW Cohay, 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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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on March 26, 2009?

Our records show 81 hail, 56 wind, and 16 tornado reports on March 26, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 26, 2009.

What was the largest hail reported on March 26, 2009?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 26, 2009 is 2.75″, reported near Perrin Afb, TX.

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 26, 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 26, 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 on March 26, 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 on March 26, 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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