Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Kingsport, TN • Huntsville, AL • Gadsden, AL • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Johnson City, TN • Colorado Springs, CO • Grand Junction, CO • Denver, CO      ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Saint Louis, MO • Rawlins, WY • Champaign, IL • Mattoon, IL • Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fort Myers, FL • Tampa, FL • Lakeland, FL • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UT      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER STORM REPORTS

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 1, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 1, 2012 from October 1, 2012 through October 1, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Pick any date to see hail, wind and tornado public reports for that day — e.g. September 18, 2026.
Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
2
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 1, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 1, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on October 1, 2012

1 reports
Free hail report for your home →
0.75″ hail
Oct 1, 2012
6:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for October 1, 2012
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 NW Bison, KS
Showing 1 of 1
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 October 1, 2012

2 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
52 mph
Oct 1, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 1, 2012
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Jackson County Emergency Manager relayed a report of a few trees down in the Maysville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Maysville, GA
58 mph
Oct 1, 2012
4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 1, 2012
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Banks County Emergency Manager relayed reports of several downed trees in and near the Homer area, especially between Homer and Highway 441.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Homer, GA
Showing 2 of 2
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 October 1, 2012

8 reports
EF1 category
Oct 1, 2012
4:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Smith County · 6,353 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A low end EF1 tornado touched down just north of Interstate 40 in the Grant community before ending near Highway 141. Several trees were blown down on Dawson Road. Dozens of large trees were snapped and uprooted on a farm located south of S.P. McClanahan Road. Homeowners estimated some of the trees to be over 200 years old. More trees were blown down with skirting damage to a mobile home along S.P. McClanahan Road was damaged and several more trees were uprooted. A few more trees were blown down before the tornado lifted west of Highway 141. Max winds were estimated to be 90 mph.||This was the first tornado on record to occur in the month of October in Smith County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .58 SW Grant, TN
EF0 category
Oct 1, 2012
5:18 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado caused spotty tree damage from near the intersection of Elwell Ferry Road and Baltimore Road to Flake Road. Large limbs were observed down near the intersection of Elwell Ferry Road and Highway 87 and near the intersection of Grimsley Road and Elwell Ferry Road. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 60 mph. The path length was just shy of 3 miles and the maximum path width was 20 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.04 ENE Council, NC
EF0 category
Oct 1, 2012
5:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado touched down in a wooded area near Bud Stephens Road and north of Princess Ann Road. A few trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. The tornado crossed Bud Stephens Road and moved into an area dominated by a mix of fields and forest. Damage was observed to trees on the west side of Bud Stephens Road, but access in this area was limited. The tornado then moved across Edmund Road, causing some tree damage. Three poorly constructed sheds located behind a house on the east side of Macedonia Church Road sustained damage. The tornado then crossed Macedonia Church Road and dissipated. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 75 mph. The path length was just over 2 miles and the maximum path width was 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.51 SSW Boardman, NC
EF0 category
Oct 1, 2012
4:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down southwest of the intersection of Knight Creek Road and Greenvale Road in Statesville then moved northeast before ending along Highway 267. One mobile home slid off its foundation and three sheds were destroyed near the beginning of the path. Aluminum roofing from the sheds was blown hundreds of yards over hills to the northeast. Another shed was lofted and destroyed at a residence off Greenvale Road, and several trees were blown down on Clever Creek Road and Highway 267. Max winds were estimated to be 85 mph. This was the first tornado on record to occur in the month of October in Wilson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 SSW Statesville, TN
EF0 category
Oct 1, 2012
4:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado briefly touched down, moving across Elwell Ferry Road, south of Highway 211. Tree damage was observed. One of the trees snapped and fell across power lines and onto the road causing local power outages. Debris was strewn across a field on the east side of the road where the tornado quickly dissipated. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 60 mph. The path length was just over a tenth of a mile and the maximum path width was 20 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 SSW Council, NC
EF0 category
Oct 1, 2012
4:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF0 tornado briefly touched down and caused minor damage to a corn field. The tornado moved north-northeast of the field and knocked down several trees. Some of the fallen trees damaged a fence. The tornado lifted prior to reaching Highway 74. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 65 mph. The path length was just shy of a third of a mile and the maximum path width was 30 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .68 NW Artesia, NC
EF0 category
Oct 1, 2012
12:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Bedford County · 15,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reports from the Bedford County Emergency Management and Shelbyville Times-Gazette Newspaper as well as analysis of radar data indicate an EF0 tornado briefly touched down across western Shelbyville. Several trees were blown down along an intermittent path from Parker Road to Rabbit Branch Road to Dow Road. One outbuilding was destroyed on Dow Road. Max winds were estimated to be 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 NE Royal, TN
EF0 category
Oct 1, 2012
3:47 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 1, 2012
Coosa County · 3,855 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just east of County Road (CR) 45 south of Shady Grove church in a thin stand of trees between the road and a pasture. It proceeded to the north-northeast at about 30 mph, uprooting trees in a convergent pattern in the vicinity of Shady Grove cemetery. It uprooted 3 large pines as it crossed CR 14, then damaging a small barn and out buildings due to uprooted oak trees before moving into a heavily wooded area. Large hardwood trees were uprooted sporadically along the path, with one area of concentrated damage deep in the woods. The tornado then weakened rapidly and dissipated over wooded land before the thunderstorm crossed CR 8. A debris signature on radar helped to determine the location of the path. The tornado was rated an EF-0, with maximum winds of 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .98 SW Pentonville, AL
Showing 8 of 8
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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on October 1, 2012 on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a Remote Hail Inspection

Not sure if hail may have affected your home on October 1, 2012? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on October 1, 2012?

Our records show 1 hail, 2 wind, and 8 tornado reports on October 1, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 1, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on October 1, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 1, 2012 is 0.75″, reported near Bison, KS.

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 October 1, 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 October 1, 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 October 1, 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 October 1, 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.

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.