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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 20, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 20, 2012 from April 20, 2012 through April 20, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 20, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 20, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on April 20, 2012

58 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail at the intersection of Southmost and International Blvd in Brownsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 SSW Portway Acres, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail falling across Los Fresnos.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 W Los Fresnos, TX
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail near Laureles.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 NNE Laureles, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail across portions of Harlingen, from near Harlingen High School to the Treasure Hills area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 SSW Primera, TX
4.50″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported softball size hail at McAllen High School. These hailstones, as well as golfball to baseball sized stones which fell for more than twenty minutes while traversing the McAllen/Mission/Pharr area, caused unknown damage to vehicles but little damage to other structures as of this writing. Dollar damage estimates are available in the baseball size hail entry for this area between 17:20 and 17:50 (520 and 550 PM CDT).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.64 NE Mc Allen, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball size hail on Highway 77 near Lyford.
NWS Hail Report Location: .93 SW Lyford, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Willacy County emergency manager reported penny to golf ball size hail across Raymondville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Raymondville, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Volusia County · 180,109 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in De Bary by a local newspaper.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 W De Bary, FL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Kleberg County · 9,082 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell on Padre Island National Seashore.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Padre Ranger Stn, TX
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Orange County · 312,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny sized hail about three miles east of Apopka.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Apopka, FL
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were reported over a swath of heavily populated urban Mission and McAllen.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.18 ENE Chihuahua, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to baseball size hail was reported over a swath of the heavily populated urban center of Mission and McAllen.
NWS Hail Report Location: .62 NE Lindsay Gardens, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office reported quarter to golfball size hail fell in the vicinity of McCook.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 ENE Mc Cook, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 20, 2012
Nueces County · 100,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell at Mustang Island State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.56 N Mustang Is, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2012
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 20, 2012
St. Lucie County · 109,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN spotter observed quarter sized hail in Fort Pierce.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Sunland Gardens, FL
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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 20, 2012

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58 mph
Apr 20, 2012
11:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Jefferson County · 1,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down across Highway 28 outside Union Church.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.35 W Union Church, MS
58 mph
Apr 20, 2012
5:41 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Brevard County · 194,058 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 50kt/58mph thunderstorm wind gust was recorded at the Melbourne International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .73 W Melbourne Vlg, FL
60 mph
Apr 20, 2012
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported 60 mph wind gusts at Stewart and 21st in Mission. No damage was reported with the gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 NNW Mission, TX
59 mph
Apr 20, 2012
5:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Seminole County · 121,347 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter recorded a 51kt/59mph thunderstorm wind gust on their local anemometer about one mile northwest of Sanlando Springs in Longwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 NE Forest City, FL
70 mph
Apr 20, 2012
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Windshields damaged and power outages caused in La Marque.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.2 W La Marque, TX
78 mph
Apr 20, 2012
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Galveston County · 114,636 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 78 mph was recorded at Moody Gardens.
NWS Wind Report Location: .43 NNW (Gls)Scholes Fld Gal, TX
58 mph
Apr 20, 2012
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2012
St. Lucie County · 109,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were toppled in Lakewood Park at the same location where one inch hail occurred (see 1640 EST hail event).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Viking, FL
60 mph
Apr 20, 2012
3:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust up to 60 mph was reported by a Co-op observer near San Isidro.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 SW San Isidro, TX
60 mph
Apr 20, 2012
3:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Calhoun County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph winds occurred on the south side of Port O'Connor.
NWS Wind Report Location: .65 SE Port O Conner, TX
60 mph
Apr 20, 2012
4:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Lake County · 122,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced straight-line wind damage along Highway 40 just east of Highway 19 near Astor. Numerous trees were downed including a few falling onto Highway 40. Information was obtained from local emergency management, who surveyed the damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.22 WNW Astor Park, FL
55 mph
Apr 20, 2012
3:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Martin County · 44,486 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A localized damaging wind event occurred in Tequesta during a strong thunderstorm, with maximum winds of near 55 mph. Several power-poles sustained damage along with numerous power-lines being knocked down. A tree was also toppled. Photos from local emergency management and news media were obtained along with information from an eyewitness.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.45 S Hobe Sound, FL
70 mph
Apr 20, 2012
2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Liberty County · 20,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed across the western portion of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Liberty, TX
70 mph
Apr 20, 2012
2:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs downed just east of the Galleria with measured wind gusts to 58 mph recorded just to the south near the intersection of Bellaire Boulevard and Chimney Rock.
NWS Wind Report Location: .99 WNW Bellaire Jct, TX
75 mph
Apr 20, 2012
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Harris County · 1,069,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles downed along Highway 290 along with numerous trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .4 NW Jersey Village, TX
64 mph
Apr 20, 2012
9:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 20, 2012
Houston County · 7,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down in Arbor.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Arbor, 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 April 20, 2012

2 reports
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2012
5:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 20, 2012
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cameron County emergency manager reported a funnel and touchdown southwest of Highway 77 in Harlingen. Resident at the intersection of Rangerville Road and CR 800 reported split tree blown across road and debris in backyard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.97 NNE Rangerville, TX
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 20, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported near Wal-Mart in Raymondville. Tornado touched down briefly. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 S Raymondville, 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 April 20, 2012?

Our records show 58 hail, 15 wind, and 2 tornado reports on April 20, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 20, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on April 20, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 20, 2012 is 4.50″, reported near Mc Allen, TX.

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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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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