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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on March 29, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 29, 2012 from March 29, 2012 through March 29, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

107

Wind Reports

11

Tornado Reports

1

Max Hail Size

4.50″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · March 29, 2012 · 2012–present Updated Daily · last Mar 29, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on March 29, 2012

107 reports

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1.50″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
11:23 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Roger Mills County · 1,579 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Roll, OK

4.50″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
11:20 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Roger Mills County · 1,579 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Roll, OK

4.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
11:15 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Roger Mills County · 1,579 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Roll, OK

1.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
9:50 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 6.47 SSE Glazier, TX

1.75″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
9:40 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 8.31 SSE Glazier, TX

1.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
9:31 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 6.47 SSE Glazier, TX

0.88″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
9:20 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3.98 E Canadian, TX

1.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:56 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Butler County · 21,648 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Augusta, KS

1.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:53 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Reported along Interstate 80.

NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Altoona, IA

0.75″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:53 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Hemphill County · 1,296 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 WNW Glazier, TX

1.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:45 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Ellis County · 1,822 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Arnett, OK

2.75″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:40 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Ellis County · 1,822 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Arnett, OK

1.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:40 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Webb County · 58,930 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported at the intersection of Highway 359 and Loop 20 on the southeast side of Laredo.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2.41 SSE Laredo Afb, TX

1.25″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:30 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Webb County · 58,930 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail occurred in the western part of the community of Rio Bravo.

NWS Hail Report Location: 4.77 SSW Laredo Link Arpt, TX

1.00″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
8:23 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Webb County · 58,930 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter sized hail at the intersection of Lindenwood and Del Mar.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.62 NNW Laredo, TX

2.75″ hail

Mar 29, 2012
7:45 PM CST-6

Hail report for March 29, 2012

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Up to an hour of continuous hail, driven by frequent winds estimated at 70 to 75 mph, knocked at least one window out of every north��facing home, defoliated nearly every tree, left up to a half foot of accumulated hail on the ground, and produced hail drifts up to 4 feet high. Numerous tree limbs were blown down, many homes had roof damage, and broken glass and water littered the north facing rooms and apartments. Hundreds of vehicles left outdoors were severely damaged by golf ball to baseball size hail dents, including many shattered windows.||Preliminary data estimate that 1100 homes and more than 60s businesses were affected by the wind and hail in McAllen, according to preliminary numbers released by the city commission. Included in these damage estimates are 26 city facilities, including McAllen��s new public library and civic center. The City of McAllen��s early estimates of cost to the city include: $187,000 to remove debris from neighborhood streets; $90,000 on repairing dozens of traffic signals; $13,000 on McAllen police overtime; $24,000 on McAllen Civic Center Auditorium��s roof �� due to roof damage that allowed water to pour into the theater. During the first week after the storm, more than 40,000 cubic yards of debris was removed. That is 4 times the normal monthly amount for the city. The Urban Forestry Department of McAllen was forced to saw through more than 130 trees that line the city streets. McAllen Fire Department had two fire engines, two ladder trucks and one command vehicle damaged by hail. Strong winds peeled the roof off of part of a Hidalgo Police Department building, leading to minor flooding inside. Many school districts in the area were forced to close the following day/s due to flooding, these included: McAllen ISD, Sharyland ISD, and Mission ISD. |Insured and uninsured damages may tally $200 million �� or more; thousands of auto and home insurance claims had been made by the 1st of April. At Bert Ogden BMW dealership in McAllen, nearly 100% of the dealerships inventory was destroyed (77 cars), with the average vehicle cost of $50,000. The dealership building also suffered nearly $200,000 in damage. An estimated 2000 to 3000 acres of watermelons were wiped out.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3.09 WSW Edinburg Muni Arpt, TX

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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 March 29, 2012

11 reports

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58 mph

Mar 29, 2012
9:01 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Measured at Jabara Airport.

NWS Wind Report Location: N (Aao) Jabara Arpt, KS

60 mph

Mar 29, 2012
8:22 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Sedgwick County · 157,004 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Penny size hail occurred with the estimated 55 to 60 mph winds near the intersection of Interstate 135 and Highway 254.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2.64 S Park City, KS

74 mph

Mar 29, 2012
8:04 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: McAllen Miller Airport (KMFE) ASOS reported peak wind gusts at minimal hurricane force, 74 mph.

NWS Wind Report Location: N (Mfe)Miller Intl Arp, TX

60 mph

Mar 29, 2012
7:51 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Clearmont, MO

70 mph

Mar 29, 2012
7:30 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Frequent wind gusts, estimated at 70 to 75 mph, drove hail, some up to the size of baseballs, for more than an hour across portions of North McAllen, Mission, and Edinburg in Hidalgo County. Wind combined with hail resulted in numerous tree limbs blown down, defoliated trees, homes with roof damage and broken windows, knocked down fences and damage to vehicles. See Hail event for damage estimates.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3.32 WSW Edinburg Muni Arpt, TX

70 mph

Mar 29, 2012
4:13 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Telephone pole snapped at County Road 79 and Old Robstown Road.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.22 E Rabb, TX

60 mph

Mar 29, 2012
4:02 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 60 mph west of Robstown near County Road 83 and Highway 44.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2.41 NNW Rabb, TX

60 mph

Mar 29, 2012
3:35 PM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Kenedy County · 63 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: The Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Brownsville witnessed a downburst/microburst about one mile east of U.S. Highway 77 approximately 10 miles south of Sarita. The microburst produced a tremendous amount of dust; winds were estimated the winds to be near 60 mph.

NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSE Sarita, TX

58 mph

Mar 29, 2012
3:45 PM EST-5

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Blount County · 47,154 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Callahan Road and another was downed on Airbase Road in the Louisville community.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Plainfield, TN

60 mph

Mar 29, 2012
3:10 AM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Duval County Sheriffs office reported wind damage to a residence west of San Diego. A tin awning and portion of the roof of the mobile home were peeled back by the high winds. A tin roof on a shed was also peeled back along with large tree limbs broken.

NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Rosita, TX

60 mph

Mar 29, 2012
3:07 AM CST-6

Wind report for March 29, 2012

Duval County · 3,732 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: The Freer Police Department reported winds estimated up to 60 mph east of Freer.

NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Freer, 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 March 29, 2012

1 reports

EF0 category

Mar 29, 2012
5:18 PM CST-6

Tornado report for March 29, 2012

Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Willacy County emergency manager relayed a report of a tornado on the Yturria Ranch, just east of Highway 77 in the northern portion of the county. There was a brief touch down and debris seen, but no damage reported.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.77 ENE Yturria, TX

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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 March 29, 2012?

Our records show 107 hail, 11 wind, and 1 tornado reports on March 29, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 29, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on March 29, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 29, 2012 is 4.50″, reported near Roll, OK.

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 March 29, 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 March 29, 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 March 29, 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 March 29, 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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