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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on February 18, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on February 18, 2012 from February 18, 2012 through February 18, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · February 18, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 18, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on February 18, 2012

8 reports
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1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
10:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for February 18, 2012
Berrien County · 4,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public estimated golf ball sized hail in western Berrien county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Cottle, GA
0.88″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
10:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for February 18, 2012
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A skywarn spotter reported nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 NNW Massee, GA
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
10:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for February 18, 2012
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail between Sparks and Lenox.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wagon Wheel, GA
0.88″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
9:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for February 18, 2012
Colquitt County · 11,412 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel sized hail north of Moultrie.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 SE Schley, GA
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
6:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for February 18, 2012
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Ozark.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ozark, AL
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
1:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for February 18, 2012
Stone County · 5,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Perkinston, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
10:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for February 18, 2012
West Baton Rouge Parish · 7,920 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was observed by West Baton Rouge Sheriffs deputies in Port Allen.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Allen, LA
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
9:43 AM CST-6
Hail report for February 18, 2012
St. Martin Parish · 16,391 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of one inch in diameter was reported in Breaux Bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Breaux Bridge, LA
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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 February 18, 2012

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58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
11:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Atkinson County · 1,550 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread power outages due to blown down trees and power lines were reported across southern Atkinson county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.87 S Pearson, GA
69 mph
Feb 18, 2012
11:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Atkinson County · 1,550 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About 12 utility poles were blown down in Pearson and power was out for about 24 hours. The post office employee mentioned a possible tornado touchdown (unconfirmed) on Cogdell Highway just southeast of Pearson. The time of the event was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.9 ESE Pearson, GA
69 mph
Feb 18, 2012
11:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Atkinson County · 1,550 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Atkinson County Department of Roads and Revenues reported a possible tornado touchdown near Cogdell Highway on Joe Neugent Road. There were 11 utility poles twisted off and two pivot systems for an irrigation that were flipped over on their sides. The power was out in portions of Pearson for up to 36 hours. The time of damage was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.9 ESE Pearson, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
10:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Berrien County · 4,848 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and caused power outages. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Nashville, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
10:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Cook county 911 call center reported trees down and power outages around Adel. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Adel, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Worth County · 5,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down with hail of unknown size and power outages reported. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sumner, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Colquitt County · 11,412 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Colquitt county 911 center reported several trees down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Moultrie, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Worth County · 5,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sylvester, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Thomas County · 13,701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trampoline was blown into some trees along with hail of unknown size. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.39 NNW Quality, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Whigham, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Worth County · 5,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees blocked Highway 133 at Nelms Road. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.1 WNW Parkerville, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:27 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down near Black Jack Road. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.96 E Bainbridge, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down with power outages in parts of Camilla. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Camilla, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down around Albany with power outages reported. WALB also reported on their facebook page that a tree fell on a home in Albany and the couple inside the home was displaced. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Albany, GA
58 mph
Feb 18, 2012
9:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for February 18, 2012
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were blown down. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bainbridge, 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 February 18, 2012

2 reports
EF0 category
Feb 18, 2012
8:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for February 18, 2012
Vermilion Parish · 18,848 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that originated near Klondike in Cameron Parish moved into Vermilion Parish, where it snapped some trees along Zwan Road, before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.73 W Gueydan, LA
EF0 category
Feb 18, 2012
8:52 AM CST-6
Tornado report for February 18, 2012
Cameron Parish · 2,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down along Highway 14 and 717 near Klondike, ripping part of a metal roof off a barn, and snapping a couple of telephone poles and trees. It moved into Vermilion Parish before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.59 NNE Grand Lake Lake, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on February 18, 2012?

Our records show 8 hail, 68 wind, and 2 tornado reports on February 18, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 18, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on February 18, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on February 18, 2012 is 1.75″, reported near Cottle, 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 February 18, 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 February 18, 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 February 18, 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 February 18, 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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