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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on January 11, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on January 11, 2012 from January 11, 2012 through January 11, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
1
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · January 11, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 11, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on January 11, 2012

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Spartanburg County · 102,154 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along highway 9 near the North Carolina border.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.81 N New Prospect, SC
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Six Mile, SC
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
2:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Knox County · 141,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotter reported pea to dime size hail in Farragut.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Farragut, TN
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
12:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Murray County · 9,919 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained storm spotter reported 0.75 inch hail near Chatsworth.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chatsworth, GA
0.88″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
12:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotter reported nickle size hail in Cleveland.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Cleveland, TN
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
12:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters reported pea to dime size hail in downtown Cleveland.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Cleveland, TN
0.88″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
11:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the general public reported 0.88 inch hail on Corporate Drive in Dalton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 W Dalton, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
11:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A United States Forest Service Employee reported 0.75 inch hail in the Villanow area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Reo, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
11:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotter reported pea to dime size hail one half mile south of Collegedale.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Collegedale, TN
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
6:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for January 11, 2012
Pike County · 6,119 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the general public reported 0.75 inch hail just south of Williamson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 NE Reidsboro, GA
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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 January 11, 2012

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70 mph
Jan 11, 2012
4:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for January 11, 2012
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A fast moving miniature supercell with a pronounced and shallow bounded weak echo region on radar tore the roof off a barn and knocked down and uprooted multiple trees. The damage occurred near the intersection of County Road 1769 about one mile north of Highway 67. Residents took refuge in a tornado shelter and remarked that the winds blew through and ended in less than a minute.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.37 NNE Baileyton, 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 January 11, 2012

3 reports
EF0 category
Jan 11, 2012
6:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 11, 2012
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same thunderstorm that produced a strong tornado in eastern Burke County produced a brief, weak tornado in the Lake Hickory area. Several pine trees were snapped and several boats and a dock flipped over on the lake. Minor roof damage also occurred at a marina.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.28 ESE Rhodhiss, NC
EF2 category
Jan 11, 2012
6:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 11, 2012
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near George Hildebrand School Rd, felling trees and causing minor roof damage to several homes. The tornado continued northeast from there, along an intermittent path. The damage path became more concentrated as it moved across Paige St, continuing to down trees as well as causing minor roof damage to homes and outbuildings. The tornado rapidly intensified as it approached the South Fork community, crossing Rock Lane, River Rock Dr, and South Fork Ave. Dozens of homes were damaged in this area, with some mobile homes completely destroyed, and most of the roofing removed from some frame houses. Eight people were injured in this area. The tornado began to weaken as it moved northeast from there, causing mainly sporadic tree and minor structural damage along Old Britain Rd and Old Highway 10 before lifting near I-40. A total of 168 structures were damaged or destroyed in the county. This was the first winter tornado in Burke County history. It was only the second reported significant tornado (EF2/F2 and stronger) to have affected the county, and the first since 1979.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.13 SW Burke Chapel, NC
EF2 category
Jan 11, 2012
5:21 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 11, 2012
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damage path begin near the Ellenboro community, just northeast of the intersection of Pinehurst Rd and Bridge Rd. The track was relatively weak and intermittent for the first mile or so, as it crossed into a wooded area before emerging on Tiney Rd near the Corinth community. The aluminum siding and some roofing was peeled off a shed at this location. The intermittent path continued to the northeast, before becoming more concentrated in the area near Piney Mountain Rd and Piney Mountain Church Rd. The tornado reached its peak intensity as it moved roughly parallel to Piney Mountain Rd, crossing W E Padgett Rd toward Walls Church Rd. Several homes received minor to major damage in this area, while two mobile homes were completely destroyed. Ten people were injured, one seriously. Several outbuildings were also destroyed, while numerous trees and power lines were felled. The tornado began to weaken as it continued northeast, crossing Walls Church Rd and Dycus Rd before lifting just north of Salem Church Rd. The tornado was the first winter tornado in Rutherford County recorded history, and the first significant tornado (F2/EF2 and stronger) to affect the county since 1989.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 NNW Ellenboro, NC
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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 January 11, 2012?

Our records show 10 hail, 1 wind, and 3 tornado reports on January 11, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 11, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on January 11, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on January 11, 2012 is 1.00″, reported near New Prospect, SC.

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 January 11, 2012 — 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 January 11, 2012 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 January 11, 2012?

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 January 11, 2012 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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