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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 5, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 5, 2012 from April 5, 2012 through April 5, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

128

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

2.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · April 5, 2012 · 2012–present Updated Daily · last Apr 5, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on April 5, 2012

128 reports

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1.00″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
9:10 PM EST-5

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: The Floyd County 911 Center reported that dime to quarter size hail fell in Rome and on the north side of Rome for about 10 minutes. The largest hail was on the north side of the city along Highway 27.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Berry, GA

0.75″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
7:24 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported on Highway 227.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Crossville, AL

1.00″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:53 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Mentone, AL

0.88″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:50 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Guntersville, AL

1.00″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:25 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Sylvania, AL

1.75″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:20 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported along Highway 431 just west of Columbus City.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Grant, AL

0.75″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:18 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Rainsville, AL

0.88″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
7:10 PM EST-5

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail and winds near 40 to 50 mph at Village Green subdivision.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2.22 NW Drayton, SC

1.00″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:08 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Autauga County · 18,289 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Marbury, AL

0.75″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:08 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Rainsville, AL

1.00″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
6:04 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 E Calera, AL

0.75″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
5:56 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairview, AL

1.00″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
5:56 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 65, Exit 219.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 NNW Mineral Spgs, AL

1.00″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
5:55 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail occurred at the National Weather Service Birmingham WFO.

NWS Hail Report Location: .12 WSW Alabaster Shelby Arp, AL

1.25″ hail

Apr 5, 2012
5:47 PM CST-6

Hail report for April 5, 2012

Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.95 WNW Jemison, AL

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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 April 5, 2012

40 reports

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58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
6:48 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in and around Talladega, including along Chaffey Street.

NWS Wind Report Location: .71 E Talladega, AL

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
6:25 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down in the Wolf Creek area.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Cropwell, AL

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
6:20 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down around Vincent.

NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Vincent, AL

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
7:13 PM EST-5

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reported 1 large tree down in Taylor Plantation.

NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Slandsville, SC

60 mph

Apr 5, 2012
7:11 PM EST-5

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated a 60 mph gust at the intersection of Ladson and Dorchester roads.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4.56 ESE Slandsville, SC

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
5:55 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.86 WNW Homewood, AL

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
5:38 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down around Gardendale.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 NE Crocker Jct, AL

69 mph

Apr 5, 2012
6:19 PM EST-5

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Colleton County Law Enforcement reported numerous trees down in the Green Pond area.

NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Green Pond, SC

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
5:18 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down near Adamsville.

NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Adamsville, AL

67 mph

Apr 5, 2012
5:14 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Empire, AL

69 mph

Apr 5, 2012
5:51 PM EST-5

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Sheldon Fire Dept reported 4 trees down in the Sheldon area.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Sheldon, SC

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
4:07 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Fayette County · 5,395 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees and powerlines were blown down throughout Fayette. A few of the trees were blocking roadways.

NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Fayette, AL

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
3:54 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines where reported down on a house on 3rd Avenue in Guin.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 E Guin, AL

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
3:34 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in and around Vernon.

NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Vernon, AL

58 mph

Apr 5, 2012
3:27 PM CST-6

Wind report for April 5, 2012

Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down in and around Sulligent.

NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Crews, AL

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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe

Under 58 mph

Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe

58–74 mph

Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging

75–90 mph

Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme

90+ mph

Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on April 5, 2012

3 reports

EF0 category

Apr 5, 2012
12:30 PM CST-6

Tornado report for April 5, 2012

New Madrid County · 5,780 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado was confirmed via numerous video footage and pictures taken by Emergency Management (Portageville), law enforcement and the general public. The tornado traveled primarily through open fields. An irrigation system was blown over indicating peak winds about 80 mph. The tornado was approximately 100 yards wide and on the ground for about 4 miles from just north of Portageville to near Conran, between Hwy 61 and State State Hwy F.

NWS Tornado Report Location: .36 NNW Portageville, MO

EF0 category

Apr 5, 2012
10:51 AM CST-6

Tornado report for April 5, 2012

Pemiscot County · 5,619 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down just north of the Concord overpass near Interstate 55 at mile marker 24. No damage was reported.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.71 NE Concord, MO

EF0 category

Apr 5, 2012
10:49 AM CST-6

Tornado report for April 5, 2012

Pemiscot County · 5,619 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Highway K and Highway P. This is near the Netherlands area. No damage was reported.

NWS Tornado Report Location: .13 ESE Netherlands, MO

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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 April 5, 2012?

Our records show 128 hail, 40 wind, and 3 tornado reports on April 5, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 5, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on April 5, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 5, 2012 is 2.75″, reported near N Bunkie, LA.

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 April 5, 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 April 5, 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 April 5, 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 April 5, 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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