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Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 22, 2009 from October 22, 2009 through October 22, 2009, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
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Wind Reports
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Tornado Reports
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Max Hail Size
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Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage United States · October 22, 2009 · 2009–presentUpdated Daily · last Oct 22, 2009
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: Thunderstorm winds caused damage to sheet metal and roofing on two sheds and two mobile homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Schriever, LA
60mph
Oct 22, 2009 1:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 22, 2009
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rapides Parish Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down all across Rapides Parish.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alexandria, LA
60mph
Oct 22, 2009 12:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 22, 2009
Acadia Parish · 18,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS employee reported several road signs blown down along Interstate 10 at mile marker 71 just south of Egan.
NWS Wind Report Location: .42 WNW Egan, LA
60mph
Oct 22, 2009 12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 22, 2009
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS Employee witnessed several trees blown down in the northern portion of Lake Arthur along Highway 14, with power knocked out to the entire town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .77 NW Lake Arthur, LA
60mph
Oct 22, 2009 10:13 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 22, 2009
De Soto Parish · 7,069 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported to trees and powerlines along Hwy. 175 and also along Hwy. 346.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.38 NNE Oxford, LA
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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 22, 2009
9 reports
EF0category
Oct 22, 2009 12:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell that spawned the previous tornado produced another weak tornado that formed south of Ward Road and just west of Deshotel Road. This tornado moved to the north-northeast, causing minor tree damage along Ward Road. The tornado then moved through inaccessible forested areas east of Norris Road, before reaching the far eastern portions of Oakdale. Several large tree limbs and a few trees were blown down along Highway 372 and South Street in Oakdale before the tornado dissipated just south of Highway 10.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 SE Ward, LA
EF0category
Oct 22, 2009 12:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell that spawned the tornado that struck Elton produced another brief tornado that damaged a barn on Robert Sonnier Lane, approximately 6 miles north of Elton. Area residents reported the damage to KPLC-TV.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.99 ESE Oberlin, LA
EF0category
Oct 22, 2009 11:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Allen Parish · 6,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The large tornado that moved through the town of Elton in Jefferson Davis Parish crossed into Allen Parish. Continuing northward, the tornado caused scattered damage to trees before dissipating north of Clarence Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.07 E Kinder, LA
EF0category
Oct 22, 2009 11:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Natchitoches Parish · 10,347 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped and uprooted along either side of Hwy. 479 southeast of Chestnut, Louisiana with several others missing large branches. Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.86 NE Oshkosh, LA
EF1category
Oct 22, 2009 11:47 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another large tornado touched down about 3 miles south of Elton to the east of Highway 395 as the previous tornado began to dissipate to the west. This tornado damaged a shed along Dan Buller Road, before moving northward and striking Elton. A 3 block wide swath of damage resulted in the western portion of the town, generally between Washington Street and Henderson Street. Numerous large trees and power lines were blown down, with a few trees falling on houses. Several homes received minor roof damage, with a few poorly constructed homes and mobile homes losing their entire tin roofs. Some streets were completely covered with debris from homes and trees. The sporadic nature of the damage was indicative of a multiple vortex structure to the tornado. In total, fifteen homes were damaged in Elton, with four homes completely destroyed. Local officials stated the damage was considerably worse than seen from Hurricane Rita. After leaving Elton, the tornado continued northward into Allen Parish.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.2 S Elton, LA
EF1category
Oct 22, 2009 11:22 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell that spawned the tornado near Lake Arthur produced a large, long track multiple vortex tornado that touched down south of Highway 90 just east of Farm Supply Road to the southeast of Roanoke. The tornado moved to the north-northeast and crossed Highway 90 around 2 miles east of Roanoke, it produced a half-mile wide damage path along the highway. In this area, a farmhouse received minor damage to the roof, a barn was moderately damaged, and a metal silo was destroyed. In addition, a few trees and several large tree limbs were blown down, and several wooden transmission power poles were snapped in half. ||Continuing northward, the tornado then passed across Interstate 10, blowing an 18-wheeler and several cars into the median of the highway, and knocking down a few trees. The driver of the 18-wheeler was injured and required hospitalization, and the eastbound lanes of the interstate were closed for several hours. An NWS employee located 1 mile east of the tornado took photographs and video as it crossed the interstate. Further to the north, several trees were blown down along Aaron Road and Dave Williams Road, and the metal roof of a home on Koll Road was blown off. After crossing Grand Marais Road just west of Elton Drive, the tornado damaged the carport of a home and severely damaged a barn. ||The tornado then began moving north-northwestward, blowing down a few trees along Bryan Road and Ardoin Road, before crossing Highway 102 about 2 miles west of Hathaway where it blew down more trees. Curving more northward, the tornado then began moving along Highway 395, where it blew down trees along both sides of the highway and caused minor damage to the roof of one home on Bucklin Road. Continuing northward through the community of China, the tornado finally dissipated to the north of China Cemetary Road, just west of Highway 395.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.34 ESE Roanoke, LA
EF0category
Oct 22, 2009 11:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Jefferson Davis Parish · 10,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Tornado began south of Pom Roy Road and moved north-northeastward, damaging several trees. As the tornado crossed Highway 14 about 4 miles west of Lake Arthur, it damaged several more trees at homes on the south side of the highway and blew around some outdoor furniture. The tornado then continued north-northeastward across rural areas, knocking down a power pole on Highway 380 and blowing down a swath of sugarcane along Rouch Road. A resident of Thornwell photographed the tornado as it traveled through this area. More power poles and power lines were blown down as the tornado crossed Lyons Road just south of Guidry Road. The tornado then curved northward and north-northwestward, crossing back over Lyons Road just north of Mouton Road, where it knocked down several more power poles before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.83 SW Lake Arthur Lake, LA
EF0category
Oct 22, 2009 10:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Red River Parish · 2,062 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped along State Route 510 with several others missing large branches. The tornado briefly touched down along the highway and lifted before reaching the other side of a field. Maximum winds are estimated at 60-65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.22 SW Magnolia, LA
EF0category
Oct 22, 2009 9:32 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 22, 2009
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cameron Parish Sheriff Office reported a tornado southwest of Grand Chenier. Radar indicated the tornado was likely a waterspout that moved onshore. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 WSW Grand Chenier, LA
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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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on October 22, 2009 on the Interactive Map
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How many storm reports were recorded on October 22, 2009?
Our records show 0 hail, 5 wind, and 9 tornado reports on October 22, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 22, 2009.
What was the largest hail reported on October 22, 2009?
No reported hail size is available for this selection.
Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?
Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.
A report appeared near my home on October 22, 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 22, 2009 reports help?
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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on October 22, 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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