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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 18, 2011

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 18, 2011 from October 18, 2011 through October 18, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 18, 2011 · 2011–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 18, 2011

NWS Hail Reports on October 18, 2011

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brodhead, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Casey County · 5,371 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clementsville, KY
0.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Bedford County · 15,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 NW Richmond, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
3:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 E Cedar Flat, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
4:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Woodford County · 9,476 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Versailles, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Taylor County · 8,720 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Campbellsville, KY
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Clay County · 2,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 NNW Hermitage Spgs, TN
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.69 WNW Greenwood, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Lebanon, TN
1.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar to golfball size hail was reported in Manchester. Videos showed the hail fell for around five minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Manchester, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Allen County · 6,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Holland, KY
2.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Rutherford County · 91,222 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from quarter up to baseball size fell across a wide area from Barfield northward through central Murfreesboro and across the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport. Some hailstones were measured up to baseball size in Barfield, but most of the hail was quarter to golfball size from Murfreesboro northward to east of Walterhill. Hail also reportedly covered the ground in Murfreesboro. Thousands of cars were damaged by the hail, along with hundreds of homes and businesses, resulting in millions of dollars in damage. Up to two dozen planes at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport were also battered by the hail resulting in $500,000 damage, including holes punctured in the wings of some planes. This was the worst known October hail storm in the history of Rutherford County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 N Rucker, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Macon County · 7,459 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rocky Mound, TN
2.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Coffee County · 18,218 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from quarter to baseball size damaged numerous cars, homes, businesses, and schools in and around Tullahoma. The majority of the hail was quarter to golfball size, but some hailstones were reportedly up to baseball size. Videos showed the hail fell for around five minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tullahoma, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
1:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2011
Franklin County · 16,100 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter sized was reported at West Middle School in Tullahoma.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 N Center Grove, TN
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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 18, 2011

13 reports
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60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
9:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Broward County · 347,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were uprooted and large branches snapped at the Sawgrass Plaza in Sunrise. These winds were probably non-tornadic and likely associated with the rear flank downdraft of the tornado which ripped through the neighborhoods just to the south. Time is estimated based on timing of tornado to the south.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.63 W Lauderdale Lakes, FL
60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
7:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees were blown down on Highway 36W between mile markers 8 and 9 in Reynoldsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Reynoldsville, KY
60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Giles County · 10,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reportedly blown down on the north side of Pulaski with power outages in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 NNW Pulaski, TN
58 mph
Oct 18, 2011
4:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Wakulla County · 9,276 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down north of Shell Point. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.76 WSW Hyde Park, FL
49 mph
Oct 18, 2011
2:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The top half of a tree was knocked down through a fence in the downtown Florence area. Hail up to one half inch was reported in the same general area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Florence, AL
60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
2:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Warren County · 13,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Warren County 911 Center reported a power line blown down with hail of unknown size near Viola.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Viola, TN
64 mph
Oct 18, 2011
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Rutherford County · 91,222 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down with windows broken out in homes. Winds were estimated up to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 W Compton, TN
60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
3:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Sabine Parish · 6,914 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed along Hwy. 6 and 476 near Negreet, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Many, LA
60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
3:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Red River Parish · 2,062 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed on Springhill Church Road northwest of Hall Summit, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.02 NW Hall Summit, LA
61 mph
Oct 18, 2011
3:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Webster Parish · 12,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed on Hwy. 163 near Doyline, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Doyline, LA
62 mph
Oct 18, 2011
2:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Panola County · 7,608 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed near the intersection of F.M. 1971 and F.M. 999. southwest of Carthage, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.38 SSW Lake Murvaul, TX
60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
1:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Rusk County · 15,894 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed on Hwy. 315 near Mount Enterprise, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Mt Enterprise, TX
60 mph
Oct 18, 2011
1:34 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2011
Rusk County · 15,894 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Minden, Texas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.38 SSW Minden, 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 October 18, 2011

5 reports
EF2 category
Oct 18, 2011
9:07 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 18, 2011
Broward County · 347,737 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado rated as an EF-2 with maximum estimated winds of 125 mph moved across western portions of Plantation and Sunrise on the evening of October 18th. A total of 136 structures suffered damage, with about 20-25 of these sustaining significant to severe damage. A few mobile homes in the Plantation section of the tornado were destroyed with roof and wall collapse. The tornado intensified as it moved into Sunrise, damaging homes in the New Orleans Homes subdivision. Two concrete block homes sustained significant to total roof loss, and several other homes had significant roof, garage and window damage. Cars were damaged by winds and debris as well as uprooted and sheared trees. ||Most of the damage was in the EF-1 range, except for a two-block area of EF-2 damage in Sunrise at the New Orleans Homes subdivision where the highest winds were noted.||Despite the magnitude and extent of the damage, no major injuries were reported with only a few scrapes and cuts. Federal assistance was approved for residents in the affected area due to the severity and magnitude of the damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.16 WNW Davie, FL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2011
8:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 18, 2011
Indian River County · 56,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar-detected rotation within a northeastward moving thunderstorm cell spawned a short-track EF0 tornado in Vero Beach Highlands. A NWS damage survey estimated maximum winds of 65-70 mph. An unoccupied home on 22nd Place SE sustained major damage, with part of the roof removed. A metal storage shed on a nearby property became airborne and landed in a neighbors front yard. Small branches broke from trees and shrubs were knocked down within a and light damage (mainly to soffits and due to impact from debris) occurred to other homes within the area. There were no injuries. ||Light damage extending one block north and south of 22nd place southeast with small trees damaged and metal storage shed blown off its foundation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 WSW Florida Ridge, FL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2011
8:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 18, 2011
Martin County · 44,486 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A thunderstorm quickly intensified southwest of Indiantown and produced a brief, but high-end EF0 tornado in rural area north of the town center. A NWS damage survey estimated maximum winds of 80-85 mph. The tornado caused mainly light damage to a two-story home (several windows blown in, vinyl siding removed, soffit damaged), caused the roof of a pole barn to collapse upon itself, and totally removed the roof of an adjacent commercial building (VFW lodge). Several large tree branches were downed and one tall pine tree was uprooted. DI1 DOD5 LB, DI2 DOD2 EXP, DOD28 DI3 EXP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.28 NNW Indiantown, FL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2011
6:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 18, 2011
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a home and barn just west of Buckhead Ridge. Damage was done to windows and roof of the home. A formal damage survey was not done due to the isolated and relatively minor nature of the damage, but the tornado is rated as an EF-0 due to the extent of the damage noted. Time and path is estimated based on emergency manager reports and analysis of radar data.||This tornado was likely spawned from the same storm that produced a tornado in Lakeport about 30 minutes earlier.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14.82 NE Lakeport, FL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2011
6:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 18, 2011
Glades County · 2,738 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado rated at EF-0 moved across Lakeport in Glades County. The tornado damaged approximately 30 manufactured homes. Damage was mostly minor with siding peeled off and some roof and tree damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 ENE Lakeport, 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 October 18, 2011?

Our records show 23 hail, 13 wind, and 5 tornado reports on October 18, 2011, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 18, 2011.

What was the largest hail reported on October 18, 2011?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 18, 2011 is 2.75″, reported near Rucker, TN.

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 18, 2011 — 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 18, 2011 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 18, 2011?

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 18, 2011 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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