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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 9, 2009

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

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 9, 2009 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 9, 2009

NWS Hail Reports on December 9, 2009

5 reports
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0.75″ hail
Dec 9, 2009
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for December 9, 2009
Bergen County · 196,102 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Woodcliff Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Woodcliff Lake, NJ
1.75″ hail
Dec 9, 2009
4:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for December 9, 2009
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 W Caldwell, NJ
1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2009
12:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for December 9, 2009
Warren County · 16,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Grand Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Grand Vly, PA
1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2009
12:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for December 9, 2009
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported quarter size hail in Sugercreek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNE Rocky Grove, PA
1.25″ hail
Dec 9, 2009
12:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for December 9, 2009
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of nickel to half dollar sized hail fell southeast of Laurel.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Tuckers, MS
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

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

Pea
0.25″
Low

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

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

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

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

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

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

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

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

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

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

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

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

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

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

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

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

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

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

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

Baseball
2.75″
Major

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

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

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

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

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

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

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

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

NWS Wind Reports on December 9, 2009

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58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
2:51 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Liberty County · 15,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported one tree down across Priscilla Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.34 ENE Midway, GA
61 mph
Dec 9, 2009
1:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Somerset County · 27,746 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph was reported in Seven Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.95 WSW Bakersville, PA
49 mph
Dec 9, 2009
1:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported a power line and a few tree tops blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Surrency, GA
58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
1:27 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Jefferson County · 17,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down near Sigel.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sigel, PA
58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
1:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Westmoreland County · 129,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees and power lines down in Unity.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Ardara, PA
60 mph
Dec 9, 2009
1:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Coffee County · 10,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported some trees and power lines down along State Road 32 west of Nicholls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 ESE Saginaw, GA
58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
12:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down in Barkeyville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Barkeyville, PA
58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
12:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Venango County · 20,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees and power lines down in Sugercreek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNE Rocky Grove, PA
75 mph
Dec 9, 2009
12:03 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Leon County · 66,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The thunderstorm crossed Lake Jackson and produced wind damage just southwest of Brill Point Road. In this area, several large trees either uprooted or snapped along the southwest-facing aspect of the lake. All of the trees that were uprooted or snapped fell in an east-northeast direction. One home had minor wind damage to a porch with some lawn furniture from the rear to the front of the home. Additional tree damage was observed on the northeast side of Brill Point Road, oriented in an east-northeast direction. Damage was consistent with straight-line winds with speeds of 70 to 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 NNE Lake Jackson, FL
63 mph
Dec 9, 2009
12:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Leon County · 66,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage was confined to downed trees on Leah Lane just west of Old Bainbridge Road. One tree was blown over onto a home. Additional sporadic damage occurred in the Lakeside Subdivision just west of U.S. Highway 27 near the Lake Jackson boat landing. Trees were down on Cool Emerald Drive, and a tree and small flag pole were snapped on Little Osprey Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSE Tallahassee Community Airport, FL
63 mph
Dec 9, 2009
11:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Gadsden County · 12,285 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down along Interstate 10 midway between County Road 270A and State Highway 12.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.33 SSE Hardaway, FL
58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
7:40 AM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported powerlines down on Broad River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Columbia, SC
58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
7:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff and off duty employee reported trees down at the intersection of Hwy 378 and Mineral Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lexington, SC
63 mph
Dec 9, 2009
7:17 AM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported trees and powerlines down throughout much of the central and eastern portion of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lancaster, SC
58 mph
Dec 9, 2009
6:58 AM EST-5
Wind report for December 9, 2009
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported trees down on Buchanan Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chesterfield, SC
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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 December 9, 2009

2 reports
EF1 category
Dec 9, 2009
2:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for December 9, 2009
Wayne County · 7,290 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF1 touchdown near 632 Longford Road. At that location trees were overturned and snapped, a swimming pool cage was destroyed and a shed was flipped over onto its side. Winds here were estimated to be 90 mph or EF-1 velocity. The vortex then moved northeast over a wooded area and lake snapping trees. This area was not assessable; however, damage appeared to be in the EF-1 range. The storm then moved over Bethlehem Road downing and snapping trees and power lines. A school bus was also tossed into a ditch near Bethlehem Road and Fender Drive with no injuries and no students onboard. The funnel then struck a shed and mobile home destroying both with debris thrown approximately one quarter mile into the woods. The occupant of the mobile home was tossed from the structure with minor injuries and winds in this area were estimated at 110 mph or strong EF-1 status. The system them moved through a wooded area again snapping trees and crossed Grantham Road near Kicklighter Drive again snapping trees and power lines. Winds were estimated near 90 mph in this area and the vortex lifted off the ground at this point.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 ESE Jesup, GA
EF0 category
Dec 9, 2009
12:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for December 9, 2009
Leon County · 66,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along the northern end of Lake Jackson east of Brill Point Road. It traveled east-northeast and produced damage just south of the 2100 block of Miller Landing Road. One home lost a sizable portion of it shingles on the southward-facing aspect of the home. Debris from the roof was carried northward between 50 and 100 feet. Three large trees were snapped in the backyard of the home and falling in a northward direction. With the damage pattern nearly perpendicular to the storm path, the damage was consistent with an F0 tornado with wind speeds up to 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 NE Lake Jackson, FL
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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

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on December 9, 2009?

Our records show 5 hail, 57 wind, and 2 tornado reports on December 9, 2009, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 9, 2009.

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

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on December 9, 2009 is 1.75″, reported near Caldwell, NJ.

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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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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