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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on January 21, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on January 21, 2012 from January 21, 2012 through January 21, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · January 21, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 21, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on January 21, 2012

34 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Coffee County · 10,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported NW of Douglas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Douglas, GA
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported along Highway 15.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 SE Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported 8.5 northeast of Baxley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.51 NNE Baxley, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of at least quarter size was estimated at the Flash Foods store at 624 Holly Drive sometime between 7 and 710 pm EST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 NE Radium Springs, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail fell throughout downtown Albany.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Albany, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail around quarter size fell at the Flash Foods store at 300 East Oakridge Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 SW East Albany, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Jeff Davis County · 3,703 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at 17 North Osage Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.94 SW Hazelhurst, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported west of Baxley near Buckhead Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WSW Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported 9 miles north of Baxley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.51 NNE Prentiss, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Jeff Davis County · 3,703 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hazelhurst, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Lee County · 10,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail covered the ground northwest of Albany with a few stones up to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 SSE Oakland, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of erasures was reported to Dale county dispatch near 231 Roy Parker Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .95 SW Dale County Lake, AL
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Montgomery County · 2,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the general public reported 1.00 inch hail south of Uvalda.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Charlotteville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Lee County · 10,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of quarters was estimated along Pinewood Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.24 NW Jordan Place, GA
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for January 21, 2012
Terrell County · 3,160 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public estimated golf ball sized hail covering the yard in Dawson. This report was obtained via the facebook page of broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dawson, 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 21, 2012

23 reports
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58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Coffee County · 10,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were reported blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Nicholls, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Lee County · 10,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near 200 Hickory Grove Road. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.69 SSW Oakland, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large pine tree fell onto the roof of a house on Dunaway Drive. The tree leveled the kitchen pantry and also damaged part of the garage. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.17 N Lockett Crossing, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
6:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Lee County · 10,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on the 100 block of East Westerlee Drive. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Leesburg, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
5:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Randolph County · 2,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Rigsby Road. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.13 SE Wades, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
5:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hampton County law Enforcement reported a tree that fell down on power lines 1 mile east of Scotia, along Scotia-Furman Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Scotia, SC
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
5:11 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Randolph County · 2,055 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near Benevolence. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Benevolence, GA
63 mph
Jan 21, 2012
5:04 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Screven County · 4,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Screven County Law Enforcement reported a tree fell on a Mobile Home, 1 mile south southeast of Altman, trapping the occupant inside. The occupant was rescued and transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 SSW Altman, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
2:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Columbus media relayed a report of numerous trees across River Road in northern Muscogee County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.87 WSW Double Churches, GA
63 mph
Jan 21, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Harris County 911 Center reported that 10 to 12 trees were blown down along Highways 219 and 116 near Interstate 185.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.11 N Clines Crossroads, GA
52 mph
Jan 21, 2012
1:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Lamar County · 5,756 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lamar County 911 Center reported that three trees and a power line were down on a transformer in Barnesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Barnesville, GA
46 mph
Jan 21, 2012
12:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Meriwether County · 6,686 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that two trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Greenville, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
12:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Senoia Police and the Coweta County Emergency Manager reported that one tree was blown down near Howard Road and another at the entrance to the Willow Dale Subdivision. Minor wind damage occurred at a recreational baseball field, including a score board and dugout shelters. There was also minor damage sustained to the porch of the nearby senior center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 W Senoia, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
11:57 AM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were blown down along Highway 34 East in Franklin.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Franklin, GA
58 mph
Jan 21, 2012
11:40 AM EST-5
Wind report for January 21, 2012
Douglas County · 42,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Douglas County Emergency Manager reported that signs at a shopping plaza were blown out and others twisted at the intersection of Fairburn Road and Shawnee Trail. Several businesses along Fairburn Road sustained minor structural damage to the roofs, with another sustaining moderate damage. One window was blown out, and several tree limbs were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Douglasville, GA
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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 21, 2012

3 reports
EF0 category
Jan 21, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 21, 2012
Dooly County · 2,919 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service assessment team determined than an EF-0 tornado occurred in north Dooly County. The weak EF-0 tornado initially touched down around 415 PM with winds around 80 MPH along Old National Road northwest of Pinehurst where several trees were downed. The weak tornado lifted and briefly touched down again along Highway 41 near Taylor Road where several trees were uprooted. Near Rocky Ford Road, three outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Sheets of tin were torn off a barn, the roof was blown off a hay shelter, and another hay shelter collapsed. The damage path was sporadic as the weak tornado would quickly lift after only brief touchdowns along the path. The final tree damage noted was along 3rd District Road just north of Highway 27 where several trees were downed.||[01/21/12: Tornado #3, County #1-1, EF0, Dooly, 2012:003].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 SSW Snow Spg, GA
EF1 category
Jan 21, 2012
3:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 21, 2012
Macon County · 3,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service assessment team determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred in southeast Macon County. The tornado initially touched down as EF-0 with winds around 75 MPH along Highway 128 just north of Oglethorpe. The tornado then strengthened to an EF-1 with maximum winds near 110 MPH along Highway 49 near Four Points where a house was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued east-southeast, causing significant damage along Mennonite School Road just north of Highway 26 where two large chicken houses were completely destroyed and another was significantly damaged. The tornado lifted as an EF-0 near Five Points along Highway 26. Overall, an estimated 25 trees were downed or snapped, approximately five houses received roof damage, one house lost its porch and another house was completely destroyed. Three large chicken houses were damaged or destroyed and one barn roof was lifted off.||[01/21/12: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Macon, 2012:002].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 N Oglethorpe, GA
EF1 category
Jan 21, 2012
12:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 21, 2012
Coweta County · 47,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service assessment team determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred in south central Coweta County. The tornado initially touched down around 12:10 PM as an EF-0 with winds around 75 MPH near the intersection of Alex Stephens and Gordon Roads just northeast of Moreland. The tornado then strengthened quickly to an EF-1 with maximum winds near 110 MPH along Gordon Road just before Martin Mill Road. Ten houses sustained minor damage, mainly from falling trees and debris affecting the roof structures. Although dozens of large trees were snapped or uprooted, evidence suggests the majority of the strongest winds remained slightly elevated, likely contributing to the lack of structural damage. The tornado lifted as EF-0 along Martin Mill Road, just past the intersection of Gordon Road.||[01/21/12: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Coweta, 2012:001].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .79 ESE Newnan Coweta Co Arp, GA
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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 January 21, 2012?

Our records show 34 hail, 23 wind, and 3 tornado reports on January 21, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 21, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on January 21, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on January 21, 2012 is 1.75″, reported near Barnesville, GA.

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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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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