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Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in March 2012 from March 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
2,145
Wind Reports
566
Tornado Reports
192
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage United States · March 2012 · 2012–presentUpdated Daily · last Mar 31, 2012
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Saltillo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 W Saltillo, MS
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 11:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along Highway 2, east of Ripley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 SSE Peoples, MS
1.25″hail
Mar 31, 2012 10:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail fell near Guntown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .82 SE Guntown, MS
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 10:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell 8 miles east of Canaan roughly near the Benton-Tippah County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.51 NW Tiplersville, MS
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 10:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 WSW Walnut, MS
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Prentiss County · 8,352 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell on County Road 7461 southwest of Blackland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.2 WSW Blackland, MS
0.88″hail
Mar 31, 2012 10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell west of Kossuth on Highway 2.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 SW Jonestown, MS
1.50″hail
Mar 31, 2012 10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 NE Detroit, AL
1.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 10:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 2012
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Widespread reports of hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls were received along a swath from Cary to Raleigh to several miles southwest of Raleigh.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Cary, NC
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 9:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail fell in Wheatland at 1033 pm CDT March 31. This report was relayed by law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Wheatland, IA
1.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 9:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Itawamba County · 7,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell on Highway 78, east of Tremont, near the Mississippi-Alabama state line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.47 ESE Tremont, MS
1.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 9:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.04 NW Bexar, AL
0.88″hail
Mar 31, 2012 9:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell about 5 miles west of Wyoming around 1020 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.16 NNW Hale, IA
1.25″hail
Mar 31, 2012 9:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell 1 mile southeast of Lowden at 1003 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.03 E Lowden, IA
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along County Road 540, east of Ripley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.9 NE Mitchell, MS
1.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell in Clarence around 955 pm CDT March 31. The hail lasted for 5 to 7 minutes. This report was relayed by a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Clarence, IA
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Lowden at 955 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Lowden, IA
1.25″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to silver dollar sized hail fell about 1 mile east of Clarence at 951 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Clarence, IA
2.50″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball sized hail fell in Clarence around 950 pm CDT March 31. It hailed from 950 pm until 1020 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Clarence, IA
0.88″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported at the Red Bay Police Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, AL
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids at 937 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.44 WSW Marion, IA
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell in Cedar Rapids at 933 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 SSW Cedar Rapids, IA
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime sized hail fell in Marion for about five minutes beginning around 932 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Marion, IA
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell 4 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids at 931 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 SW Marion, IA
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell 3 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids at 931 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Cedar Rapids, IA
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell at Noelridge Church in Cedar Rapids at 930 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW Marion Mc Bride Arpt, IA
0.88″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell along Collins Rd in Cedar Rapids at 930 pm CDT March 31. The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 SSW Cedar Rapids, IA
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the sized of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, AL
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail fell on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids at 928 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 ENE Hiawatha, IA
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for March 2012
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter sized hail fell near Blairs Ferry Road and 10th between Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha at 925 pm CDT March 31. The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .35 NNW Hiawatha, IA
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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.
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down in northern Bunnell. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 N Bunnell, FL
58mph
Mar 31, 2012 7:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong downburst winds caused structural damage and significant tree damage along Bacher Street in Bunnell. Large trees were blown down and damaged lanais, fencing and outdoor equipment. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .43 ESE Bunnell, FL
58mph
Mar 31, 2012 6:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 SSE Talladega, AL
70mph
Mar 31, 2012 6:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large oak tree fell onto a home along County Road 126, causing extensive damage to the roof, ceiling joists, siding, and interior walls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.04 WNW Helicon, AL
60mph
Mar 31, 2012 5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large antenna attached to the roof was blown off, causing minor shingle damage to a home on County Road 146.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Nesmith, AL
60mph
Mar 31, 2012 5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust estimated between 60 and 70 mph west of Sipsey, near old U.S. Highway 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.3 W Sipsey, AL
60mph
Mar 31, 2012 4:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Threet, AL
60mph
Mar 31, 2012 4:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down on North Railroad Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 NW Hillsboro, AL
68mph
Mar 31, 2012 2:57 PM PST-8
Wind report for March 2012
Curry County · 8,921 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter 1SE Brookings reported a gust to 68 mph as a severe thunderstorm moved onshore.
NWS Wind Report Location: .8 SSE Harbor, OR
90mph
Mar 31, 2012 4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A swath of wind damage downed numerous trees and power lines, and destroyed one farm outbuilding. The path of damage began off County Road 434 just south of State Highway 24 north of the Five Points community. Here, severe small trees were snapped. Just southeast of this area along County Roads 434 and 324, a farm outbuilding was completely destroyed by peak winds estimated to be 90 mph. Continuing to move south-southwest along a path, several more trees were snapped or uprooted along County Road 87 heading south towards Five Points.||Near the Oakville community, several more small to moderate size trees were snapped along County Road 336. A pocket of winds estimated at 70 to 80 mph impacted a small area along County Road 203 around the Jesse Owens Memorial Park and Museum. At the park, a metal light pole was bent back slightly and a small outhouse was pushed off it's foundation and partially destroyed. Tree branches were snapped around the park and near the museum, but no structural damage occurred to the actual museum.||Heading farther south toward the interchange of State Highways 157 and 36 near Speake, an area of trees were either snapped or uprooted by estimated wind speeds of 75 mph. All the uprooted trees were lying in a south-southwest direction. Outside of a few snapped tree branches along County Road 81 just south of Speake, no additional damage was noted.||Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation reported a power outage that affected at least 831 customers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.48 SSW Caddo, AL
60mph
Mar 31, 2012 4:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Moore County · 2,460 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were knocked down on Highway 129 near the Bedford County line. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.56 E Chestnut Ridge, TN
70mph
Mar 31, 2012 4:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two 3 to 4 foot diameter trees were blown down. No injuries were reported. Roads were not blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Hyatt, AL
35mph
Mar 31, 2012 2:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for March 2012
Humboldt County · 43,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusty wind conditions that were below severe criteria caused a tree to fall onto highway 36. A car drove into the fallen tree resulting in one fatality. The wind event was preceded by an atmospheric river rain event that saturated soils and therefore exacerbated the vulnerability of trees to wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.82 NNE Holmes, CA
49mph
Mar 31, 2012 4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on Highway 101 north of Wheeler Dam. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 SSW Elgin, AL
60mph
Mar 31, 2012 4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
St. Johns County · 91,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station measured a wind gust to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Sampson Church, FL
63mph
Mar 31, 2012 3:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Giles County · 10,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some metal blown off roof barns and some trees were downed along with windows broken in some buildings across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Good Spg, TN
63mph
Mar 31, 2012 3:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for March 2012
Giles County · 10,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some wind damage reported to carports and some roof damage reported also in Minor Hill. Specific details concerning amont of damage and costs were unkown.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Marbuts, TN
58mph
Mar 31, 2012 2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down in Lake City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 W Lake City, TN
58mph
Mar 31, 2012 1:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Franklin County · 6,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A communications pedestal was heavily damaged near the intersection of U.S Highway 98 and U.S. Highway 319. A tree was also blown down in the same area. Monetary damaged was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.22 NW Turkey Point, FL
58mph
Mar 31, 2012 1:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Scott County · 6,381 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down in the Fairview area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 ENE Winona, TN
58mph
Mar 30, 2012 9:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Nelsonville, OH
58mph
Mar 30, 2012 7:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Hamilton County · 221,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large limb fell and took utility wires down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Silverton, OH
58mph
Mar 30, 2012 7:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Hamilton County · 221,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N North College Hill, OH
59mph
Mar 30, 2012 7:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Cmh)Port Columbus A, OH
58mph
Mar 30, 2012 7:01 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches were reported down on Ohio State University Campus due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .36 ENE (Osu)Oh St Univ Arpt, OH
68mph
Mar 30, 2012 6:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Montgomery County · 170,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Englewood, OH
58mph
Mar 30, 2012 6:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Champaign County · 13,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Urbana, OH
58mph
Mar 30, 2012 5:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Union County · 19,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of a roof was blown of a barn and damage occurred to a garage due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Marysville, OH
60mph
Mar 30, 2012 5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Henry County · 17,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down along Highway 40 in the town of Straughn, due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SSE Straughn, IN
49mph
Mar 30, 2012 5:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 2012
Johnson County · 50,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree limbs were downed due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NW Franklin, IN
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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 in March 2012
30 reports
EF0category
Mar 30, 2012 2:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Bay County · 53,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public submitted pictures of a waterspout that moved inland from West Bay in the vicinity of Burnt Mill Creek very briefly as a tornado before quickly lifting. The tornado moved inland over a rural area and no damage was reported.
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
EF0category
Mar 28, 2012 8:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Greenwood County · 3,178 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown in open country. The tornado was fairly stationary and did not cause any damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.74 ESE Madison, KS
EF0category
Mar 28, 2012 7:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Greenwood County · 3,178 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief tornado touchdown in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 S Madison, KS
EF0category
Mar 28, 2012 7:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers confirmed a brief tornado in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.24 SSW Allen, KS
EF0category
Mar 24, 2012 1:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 2012
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Based on photos, the NWS determined that an EF0 tornado caused wind damage (max winds around 75 mph) across the west side of Gainesville. A carport was damaged and numerous trees were blown down along 196th Terrace Ave. Two homes were also damaged along the path. At least 3 dozen trees were snapped off along a portion of the path as well. The cost of damage was estimated.
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down and caused damage to a pole barn, where roofing was removed and strewn downstream nearly a quarter of a mile. Some wood from the barn was blown upstream of the tornado path and driven into the roof of the residence where the barn was damaged. The tornado then caused damage mainly to trees, with several trees uprooted or snapped off. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum estimated wind speed of the tornado was 75 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .12 N Blackhawk, OH
EF0category
Mar 23, 2012 6:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 2012
Clinton County · 13,869 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The weak tornado touched down and produced a concentrated path of minor damage along 2nd street in the village of Clarksville. Numerous structures along 2nd street received very minor damage, including windows broken and roofing materials lifted and strewn downstream. In addition, fences and play sets were blown over, and trees were snapped or uprooted. Most of the damage occurred to roofs and tree tops, suggesting that this tornado was only weakly in contact with the ground. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated at 70 miles per hour.
Tornado Report Description: A sheriff deputy reported a brief tornado touchdown in an open field. No apparent damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .17 ENE Jacksonville, IN
EF1category
Mar 23, 2012 2:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 2012
Shelby County · 15,268 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down 1.6 miles east-southeast of Finchville just north of the end of Duvall Lane. It then traveled north-northeast and produced a track of just over 2 miles over mainly plowed field and strips of forest. Two barns were destroyed. Two other barns has much of their roofs removed. In one case, portions of the roof were strewn downwind across a field and became lodged within a grove of trees. More than two dozen trees were snapped or uprooted. It lifted 1 mile south of the intersection of Taylorsville Road and Interstate 64.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.71 E Finchville, KY
EF0category
Mar 23, 2012 2:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 2012
Early County · 3,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement observed this tornado. This tornado tracked across a rural area of Early county just south of Kolomoki Mounds State Park. Only minor damage was reported in the form of trees down and minor roof damage to a couple of structures. The damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with winds around 80 mph. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 SSW Kolomoki Mounds State Park, GA
EF1category
Mar 23, 2012 2:07 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 2012
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just north of the intersection of Cedar Creek and Mount Washington Roads, located around one and one half miles southeast of Quail Chase Golf Course in southeast Louisville. It moved north-northeast, crossing Cedar Creek Road several times. Near Brook Chase Court, the tornado totally destroyed one modular home, knocking it off its foundation and pancaking the first floor under the second level. One well-built brick home had it roof taken off. Numerous other homes along the path sustained damage to their roofs, siding and windows. The tornado was rated a strong EF-1, with estimated winds of 105 to 110 mph. The maximum width of the tornado was 70 yards, but during most of its path it was 40-50 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.02 WSW Thixton, KY
EF0category
Mar 23, 2012 12:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser reported a brief tornado in an open field south of Iuka. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Iuka, IL
EF2category
Mar 23, 2012 12:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tied down double wide mobile home was destroyed. A elderly lady was killed and a teenage boy was injured when the mobile home was lofted by the tornado and carried approximately 100 yards to the northeast, with the mobile home undercarriage carried approximately 200 yards. One home had windows blown out on the second story. One barn was heavily damaged with 2 others receiving moderate damage. Several trees were blown down or snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Shirley, IL
EF0category
Mar 23, 2012 11:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Geneva County · 8,804 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 73 and Scott Road, knocking down a few trees in this location. This tornado continued northeastward a short distance where a few houses experienced minor roof damage near 1984 N County Road 49. The tornado then lifted shortly afterwards. The damage was consistent was an EF0 tornado with maximum winds around 80 mph. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.22 WNW Malvern, AL
EF1category
Mar 23, 2012 11:24 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began 3.5 miles northwest of De Soto along Truax Traer Road and traveled northeast to 3.5 southeast of DuQuoin. Dozens of trees were uprooted and snapped. One barn was destroyed and several sheds and carports were damaged. A few homes had minor damage to siding and roof shingles. The tornado was observed and recorded by numerous spotters and citizens. Peak winds were about 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.91 ENE Dowell, IL
EF0category
Mar 23, 2012 11:14 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Highway 13 about 3 miles east of Murphysboro and ended about 3 miles southwest of De Soto. A few tree limbs and small trees were blown down. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .72 NNW Barr, IL
EF1category
Mar 23, 2012 10:38 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Cape Girardeau County · 25,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An Emergency Management survey revealed an EF1 tornado with peak winds of about 105 mph. Two wooden power poles were broken and several large trees were uprooted along Hwy 535 near Neely's Landing. There were several eyewitness accounts along with a cell phone video of the tornado. Eyewitnesses reported the tornado lifted as it crossed the Mississippi river.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 NW Neelys Lndg, MO
EF0category
Mar 23, 2012 10:33 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Cape Girardeau County · 25,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on the north side of downtown Cape Girardeau just west of the river. Several homes had minor roof (primarily shingles) and siding damage. A manhole cover was lofted and blown into a metal fence. Several smaller trees were snapped. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 NE Cape Girardeau, MO
EF1category
Mar 23, 2012 8:26 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Pike County · 9,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down initially just southwest of Pike CR 1 about 2.5 miles southwest of Troy Municipal Airport, where a large partially rotted tree was snapped, and several large tree branches at the edges of plowed fields were snapped. It proceeded northeastward across wooded land and rapidly intensified, becoming 700 yards wide as it crossed beeman creek. As it approached CR 1148, the tornado snapped numerous trees, also causing damage to 3 inactive chicken barns. One of the barns lost about 50 percent of the roofing, with structural damage to less than 20 percent of the rafters. Snapped trees also caused minor damage to 2 homes and a single-wide manufactured home. The tornado then weakened rapidly and dissipated over an open field less than a mile from the airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.63 ENE Youngblood, AL
EF0category
Mar 22, 2012 4:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed a tornado touched down along Highway 67 at Highway 15. Most of the damage was at the starting point with a large shed door blown in, causing roof damage and a patio roof lifted off. Most of the remainder of the damage was to shingles and fences, with an end point in Coventry Estates. The path width was 100 yards with a damage track around 4 miles long. Estimated wind speed was 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.27 NNW D Iberville, MS
EF1category
Mar 21, 2012 11:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm survey confirmed a tornado touched down on John Lee Road and Roberts Road. Trees were twisted, a travel trailer was flipped, and several homes lost portions of their roofs. The path width was 100 yards, and was on the ground for nearly 1 mile. Estimated wind speed was 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.11 N Wool Market, MS
EF0category
Mar 21, 2012 8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado snapped and uprooted a number of trees along a narrow path along County Roads 16 and 503. Maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.97 ESE Paulding, MS
EF0category
Mar 21, 2012 7:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey concluded that an EF0 tornado with a path width 50 yards wide was on the ground for about one quarter mile. Winds were estimated at 70 mph. Damage was confined to a trailer at Vidalia and Walnut Roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.35 SW Ligana, MS
EF0category
Mar 21, 2012 4:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was a brief tornado touchdown at a chicken farm on Huey P Road which caused heavy roof damage to one chicken house and uprooted a tree. Maximum estimated wind speed was 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 ENE Reddoch, MS
EF0category
Mar 21, 2012 3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Forrest County · 21,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began off of Longleaf Drive with a couple of softwood trees snapped. One tree fell on a fence and damaged it. The tornado continued north to Eastabuchie Road, where a few more trees were snapped and a few shingles were torn off a roof. It crossed Eastabuchie Road and ended just north of the road snapping a few more trees. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 NNE Dragon, MS
EF2category
Mar 21, 2012 1:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started just north of Interstate 20 near Carter Circle where a few trees were uprooted. The tornado continued slightly west of north and remained relatively weak. It blew down a few trees and limbs along the path. The tornado intensified just after crossing US Highway 80 where it caused extensive damage to a large frame home. Most of the roofing structure of the home was destroyed, a back wall was partially collapsed and extensive shingle damage occurred to the remaining roof. In addition, along the narrow path of the tornado, rather intense tree damage occurred north of the home with a number of large trees uprooted and snapped. From this point the tornado continued northward over Pelahatchie Creek and then crossed Lake Road in two spots, snapping and uprooting a number of trees along its narrow path. The tornado continued across Haynes Chapel Road snapping several trees. The tornado dissipated between Haynes Chapel Road and Holly Bush Road. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 SE Gulde, MS
EF0category
Mar 21, 2012 11:35 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Silver Springs Drive and Allen Road. It moved north, snapping several pine trees. Some roof damage was observed to one home where part of a tree had fallen through the roof. The tornado lifted after crossing Jarrell Road. Maximum estimated wind speed was 65 mph, maximum width 25 yards, and path length approximately 1.5 miles. Event time was based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.09 NE Abita Spgs, LA
EF0category
Mar 21, 2012 11:16 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team observed damage produced by a tornado northeast of Madisonville. The tornado touched down near the clubhouse in the Tchefuncta Country Club Estates neighborhood. The tornado continued on a path to the northeast, downing several trees and producing minor roof damage to two homes before lifting in a heavily wooded area beyond the neighborhood. The tornado had a path width of approximately 100 yards and a path length of one half mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.99 NE Houltonville, LA
EF1category
Mar 21, 2012 10:11 AM CST-6
Tornado report for March 2012
Warren County · 13,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near the Army Corps of Engineers Experimental Station where it peeled part of a metal roof off a building and overturned a trailer. The tornado then moved along Porters Chapel Road, where it knocked down trees and overturned a single wide mobile home. The tornado then weakened, but knocked down a few more trees in the Lakewood subdivision, causing some structural damage to a few homes. It lifted as it left the subdivision. Maximum estimated wind speed was 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 E Stout, MS
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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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