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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 9, 2009

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 9, 2009 from October 9, 2009 through October 9, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
228
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 9, 2009 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 9, 2009

NWS Hail Reports on October 9, 2009

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2009
2:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 9, 2009
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.6 WSW Crews, AL
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2009
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 9, 2009
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.39 ENE Barnesville, AL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on October 9, 2009

228 reports
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63 mph
Oct 9, 2009
9:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Warren County · 13,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in McMinnville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Mc Minnville, TN
69 mph
Oct 9, 2009
8:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Alleghany County · 6,109 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Route 311 near the state line. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 NE Alleghany, VA
58 mph
Oct 9, 2009
8:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Monroe County · 5,042 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms blew a large limb down on Fort Springs Road. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Sinks Grove, WV
75 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Summers County · 5,276 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in the Elk Knob area. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Hix, WV
75 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Summers County · 5,276 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in several locations in town. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hinton, WV
75 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Summers County · 5,276 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were brought down. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jumping Branch, WV
63 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Monroe County · 14,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported a few trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds on Cagle Road near Tellico Plains.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Tellico Plains, TN
58 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Chattooga County · 7,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Chattooga County 911 Center reported that at least a dozen trees were blown down across the county, especially in the Summerville area. Some power lines were also down as a result of the downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Summerville, GA
58 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a wind gust to 50 kt (58 mph) in Riceville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Riceville, TN
67 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds countywide. Numerous power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Cleveland, TN
69 mph
Oct 9, 2009
7:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in Riceville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Riceville, TN
58 mph
Oct 9, 2009
6:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Grainger County · 7,608 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported one tree downed by thunderstorm winds in Rutledge.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rutledge, TN
63 mph
Oct 9, 2009
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Loudon County · 20,850 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed by thunderstorm winds countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Loudon, TN
63 mph
Oct 9, 2009
6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Claiborne County · 10,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported several trees downed by thunderstorm winds in Shawanee.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Shawanee, TN
63 mph
Oct 9, 2009
5:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 9, 2009
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown, and 3 houses were damaged, near Clanton Street in Attalla.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.74 W Sibert, AL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on October 9, 2009

15 reports
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
7:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down about 2 miles east of Englewood. The path length was two-tenths of a mile and path width was 30 yards. The maximum wind speed was 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Englewood, TN
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
6:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down along Interstate 75 about 7 miles north of Niota. The maximum wind speed was 70 mph with a path length of one-half of a mile and a path length of 20 yards. A few trees were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Niota, TN
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 touched down southeast of Jasper near Haletown with a tenth of a mile path length and a 20 yard path width. The maximum wind speed was 65 mph. A few trees were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ESE Jasper, TN
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
4:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down near Jasper and had a continuous two mile path before dissipating. The path width was 30 yards. The maximum wind speed was 80 miles. The tornado downed numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Jasper, TN
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
2:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Lincoln County · 12,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph struck the south side of Fayetteville, tracking east before lifting shortly beyond Timber Lake. The most extensive damage occurred in the Timber Lake community between Diemer Road and Timberlake Trail. Numerous large trees were uprooted, some snapped at their bases. Roof and minor structural damage occurred at a residence along Timberlake Drive where a male occupant was injured due to a fall while taking shelter. One person sustained a minor injury at their residence. Additional trees were uprooted and snapped along Eldad and Grisham Roads east of Timber Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .74 SSE Fayetteville, TN
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
3:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF1 Tornado Touchdown confirmed by NWS Storm Survey Team about 5 miles south of Irvine on Murphys Ford Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .4 SE Wagersville, KY
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
2:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down near Sang Branch or about one half mile east of Jinks and had an intermittent path of about 3.75 miles in length. The tornado lifted in the vicinity of Wagersville just east of Station Camp Creek and west of Kentucky Hwy 89 at about 347 pm EDT. Numerous trees, both hard and soft wood, were uprooted. A motor home was overturned along the damage path and a small barn was lifted with the roof being blown off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Jinks, KY
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
1:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Robertson County · 24,230 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on a farm near the intersection of Greer Road and Dickson Lane in Robertson County. The tornado then continued on a 1.82 mile path east-northeast into Davidson County. The last evidence of damage was at a residence along Baker Road. An old barn was destroyed near the beginning of the damage path in Robertson County. The most significant damage was right along Greer Road, which marks the border between Robertson and Davidson Counties. On the Robertson County side of the road, dozens of hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted and a residence and outbuilding received roof damage. On the Davidson County side, several trailers were damaged, including one which was pushed approximately 15 feet of it's foundation. A woman sustained minor injuries in one of the trailers. This was the first recorded October tornado in either Robertson or Davidson Counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.47 SW Ridgeton, TN
EF2 category
Oct 9, 2009
1:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Casey County · 5,371 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado did some damage to homes and buildings near Liberty, Kentucky. Trees were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.8 SW Liberty, KY
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
12:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damaged several mobile homes on Lyons-Daughtery Road and snapped several trees. Near the intersection of O Alexander Road an old tobacco barn was completely destroyed. The tornado continued down O Alexander Road and destroyed another old barn. Trees near the end of the road were snapped and the tornado lifted shortly thereafter. ||Maximum winds were estimated to be 85 mph. There were no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13.5 ESE Hardinsburg, KY
EF2 category
Oct 9, 2009
11:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Monroe County · 3,849 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Flippin at the intersection of Fountain Run Rd and State Highway 678. The tornado did EF-1 damage from there to near Mud Lick before strengthening and causing EF-2 damage to homes, barns and trees. The highest concentration of damage was from Rockbridge Road and Bray School Road to North Willow Springs Road near. Near the end of the path, the tornado width was one half mile.||This is a very rural area of the county and homes and buildings were sparse.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Flippin, KY
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
10:45 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Washington County · 14,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started along Levee Road and moved north-northeast snapping and downing several trees. As it crossed Highway 1, several more trees were snapped, a couple outbuildings were destroyed, and a couple of mobile homes were damaged. One framed house sustained shingle damage in this area as well. The tornado continued to the north-northeast and moved into a mobile home complex along Key Road. Here the tornado narrowed and reached its maximum intensity with winds around 110 mph. One mobile home was completely destroyed and this is where a fatality occurred. Two other mobile homes were rolled and moderate damage was sustained to several other mobile homes in the complex. In total, 3 mobile homes were destroyed and 16 damaged. A number of trees and several power lines were also blown down along the rest of the path. The tornado dissipated as it crossed Highway 438 where several large limbs were broken off trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 NNE Avon, MS
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
10:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow path of primarily tree damage paralleled Highway 1 from just southwest of Benoit, through Benoit, to just northeast of town. A few homes in town suffered minor shingle damage or damage from limbs or trees falling on them. Additionally, a farm building and mobile home sustained some damage about 2 miles northeast of Benoit at the end of the tornado path. Maximum winds were around 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .4 SSE Benoit, MS
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
9:12 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Union Parish · 6,001 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey Team concluded that this storm was an EF1 tornado that touched down 8 miles east of Farmerville, Louisiana. Several trees were uprooted and snapped off and some minor damage was done to a few homes. One house was also destroyed by a fallen tree. There was only one minor injury from the storm. There were reports of another 12 or some more homes that received some minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.2 ENE Farmerville Arpt, LA
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
9:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 9, 2009
Mountrail County · 2,902 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout formed over Lake Sakakawea near New Town. It did not form from a thunderstorm. Several factors contributed to the formation of this waterspout. Low pressure over the state was already producing upward motion and large scale circulation in the atmosphere. Cumulus clouds associated with a cold front passing through the area were producing snow showers. The combination of very cold air, in the upper 20s, and relatively mild water, near 60 degrees, caused significant instability in the lower several thousand feet of the atmosphere over the lake. This instability enhanced the instability associated with the low pressure and snow showers and changed atmospheric conditions over the lake. Strong surface winds interacting with the terrain around the lake may have formed a small vortex of rotating air that translated onto the lake. This vortex may have been stretched vertically by the updraft of the snow showers, leading to the waterspout forming. The water spout remained over the lake and there was no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Sanish, ND
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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 October 9, 2009?

Our records show 2 hail, 228 wind, and 15 tornado reports on October 9, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 9, 2009.

What was the largest hail reported on October 9, 2009?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 9, 2009 is 0.75″, reported near Barnesville, AL.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on October 9, 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 October 9, 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 October 9, 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 October 9, 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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