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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 17, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 17, 2012 from October 17, 2012 through October 17, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 17, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 17, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on October 17, 2012

7 reports
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0.75″ hail
Oct 17, 2012
8:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 17, 2012
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Calhoun, LA
1.00″ hail
Oct 17, 2012
8:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 17, 2012
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Duncan, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 17, 2012
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 17, 2012
DeSoto County · 61,941 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Byhalia Road and Craft Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.63 WSW Lewisburg, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 17, 2012
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 17, 2012
Clark County · 6,435 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Caddo Vly, AR
1.00″ hail
Oct 17, 2012
7:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 17, 2012
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell near the intersection of Deadfall and McQuiston Roads near Idaville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 SSE Idaville, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 17, 2012
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 17, 2012
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Millington, TN
0.88″ hail
Oct 17, 2012
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 17, 2012
Hot Spring County · 10,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Glen Rose, AR
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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 October 17, 2012

72 reports
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58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
11:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Leake County · 6,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along Highway 35 and Highway 487 near Standing Pine.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 WNW Estesmill, MS
69 mph
Oct 17, 2012
11:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds downed power lines and trees along a path east and southeast of Canton. Specific locations include Barnes Road, Dampeer Road, Highway 43, and Rankin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.57 N Mill Town, MS
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
10:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Franklin Parish · 6,701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a house was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.19 N Extension, LA
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Yazoo County · 6,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a home along Myrleville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.22 ESE Jonestown, MS
48 mph
Oct 17, 2012
10:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Lewis County · 4,054 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof shingles were reportedly blown off a home on Garrison Road near Hohenwald where a wind gust of 48 mph was measured.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SSW Hohenwald Baker Arpt, TN
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
10:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Humphreys County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were down along with some limbs in Belzoni.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Belzoni, MS
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
10:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Yazoo County · 6,664 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Lake City Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.61 W Norway, MS
61 mph
Oct 17, 2012
10:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Ouachita Parish · 46,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed southwest of West Monroe, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.33 E Lapine, LA
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
9:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Webster County · 3,687 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Montevista, MS
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
9:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Issaquena County · 248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A boat was blown off of a trailer, and siding was damaged on a house along Lott Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.93 W Grace, MS
81 mph
Oct 17, 2012
9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds destroyed two mobile homes as they were blown off their foundations while another five sustained major damage near the intersection of County Road 54 and County Road 51 near Myrtle. In addition,three homes sustained major roof damage from trees falling on them. Three agricultural buildings were destroyed with another five sustaining major damage. Numerous large trees and power lines were knocked down in the Myrtle area as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: .81 S Myrtle, MS
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
9:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Grenada County · 7,324 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Carpenter and Pearidge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 WSW Riverdale, MS
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Chicot County · 3,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Dermott. Many limbs were blown down, and a billboard was torn apart.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Dermott, AR
60 mph
Oct 17, 2012
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Drew County · 4,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs and power lines were blown down throughout Monticello.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Monticello, AR
58 mph
Oct 17, 2012
8:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 17, 2012
Tallahatchie County · 3,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds blew down a shed on Highway 32 about four miles west of Charleston. In the Paynes community a pecan tree hit a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.85 W Charleston Muni Arpt, MS
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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 October 17, 2012

13 reports
EF3 category
Oct 17, 2012
11:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along Old Jackson Road east of Hillsboro. Initially the tornado tracked southeast downing multiple trees as it crossed Harrison Road and MS Highway 21. There were also a few homes with roof damage in this area and outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees. The tornado then began a more easterly course along Greer Road and began to snap and uproot several additional trees as it crossed Ephesus Road, Langsmill Road, and Russell Community Road. Along Russell Community Road multiple trees fell on structures, including one that fell through a home causing an injury. The tornado continued eastward, downing additional trees and caused minor roof damage at a residence on George Road.||As the tornado reached the Lewis Road area, there was a notable increase in the number of hardwood trees that were snapped along the path. Along the northern end of the track, part of the roof of a small barn was removed. Extensive tree damage continued to the Salem Road area, where the tornado reached its peak intensity of around 140 mph. At this location, three large steel transmission towers were bent toward the ground between Salem Road and Jim Owens Road. Along Jim Owens Road, a large shed and a travel trailer were demolished. Farther east the tornado blew a mobile home into the roadway at Conehatta Road. The roof and walls were separated from the undercarriage and the contents of the home were scattered in the area. There were two occupants in the home at the time, and both escaped without significant injury. Along Stroud Road portions of the roof of an outbuilding were removed and a small silo was blown over before the tornado crossed into Newton County.||The tornado crossed Tuscolameta Creek, continuing to uproot and snap several trees as it passed over the southern end of the town of Conehatta. A small shed was demolished along Hoye Pace Road. Additional homes suffered roof damage along Newton-Conehatta Road and Caney Creek Road. One mobile home was shifted off its foundation and an adjacent barn had much of its metal roof removed. An outbuilding was destroyed by a falling tree along Woodrow Ezell Road. Farther east, much of a metal roof was removed from a shed along Pleasant Valley Road and a home sustained roof damage along Braddock Road. Additional tree damage occurred as the tornado tracked eastward nearly paralleling Braddock Road before lifting near Beaver Dam Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.64 NNW Hazel, MS
EF3 category
Oct 17, 2012
11:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Scott County · 6,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along Old Jackson Road east of Hillsboro. Initially the tornado tracked southeast downing multiple trees as it crossed Harrison Road and MS Highway 21. There were also a few homes with roof damage in this area and outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees. The tornado then began a more easterly course along Greer Road and began to snap and uproot several additional trees as it crossed Ephesus Road, Langsmill Road, and Russell Community Road. Along Russell Community Road multiple trees fell on structures, including one that fell through a home causing an injury. The tornado continued eastward, downing additional trees and caused minor roof damage at a residence on George Road.||As the tornado reached the Lewis Road area, there was a notable increase in the number of hardwood trees that were snapped along the path. Along the northern end of the track, part of the roof of a small barn was removed. Extensive tree damage continued to the Salem Road area, where the tornado reached its peak intensity of around 140 mph. At this location, three large steel transmission towers were bent toward the ground between Salem Road and Jim Owens Road. Along Jim Owens Road, a large shed and a travel trailer were demolished. Farther east the tornado blew a mobile home into the roadway at Conehatta Road. The roof and walls were separated from the undercarriage and the contents of the home were scattered in the area. There were two occupants in the home at the time, and both escaped without significant injury. Along Stroud Road portions of the roof of an outbuilding were removed and a small silo was blown over before the tornado crossed into Newton County.||The tornado crossed Tuscolameta Creek, continuing to uproot and snap several trees as it passed over the southern end of the town of Conehatta. A small shed was demolished along Hoye Pace Road. Additional homes suffered roof damage along Newton-Conehatta Road and Caney Creek Road. One mobile home was shifted off its foundation and an adjacent barn had much of its metal roof removed. An outbuilding was destroyed by a falling tree along Woodrow Ezell Road. Farther east, much of a metal roof was removed from a shed along Pleasant Valley Road and a home sustained roof damage along Braddock Road. Additional tree damage occurred as the tornado tracked eastward nearly paralleling Braddock Road before lifting near Beaver Dam Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 SSW Steel, MS
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2012
11:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Leake County · 6,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado began along East Franklin Street and tracked east along it for roughly three quarters of a mile, producing significant damage to several homes and destroying outbuildings and sheds. The tornado then turned more east southeast, producing tree damage and more sporadic structural damage as it crossed Highway 16. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter, but not before seriously damaging several chicken houses. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 NNW Mc Afee, MS
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2012
11:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Leake County · 6,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A wide but brief tornado produced some significant roof damage to two homes, although most other damage was limited to trees. Maximum wind speed was estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.04 NNW Ofahoma, MS
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2012
10:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Yazoo County · 6,664 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado primarily caused tree damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 SSE Fordyke, MS
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2012
9:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Humphreys County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado damaged several outbuildings, travel trailers and snapped several trees. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.16 N Lake City, MS
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2012
9:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Humphreys County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damaged several roofs and outbuildings along the path. Maximum winds were estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.66 WSW Louise, MS
EF2 category
Oct 17, 2012
9:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Humphreys County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, and dozens of power poles were snapped. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 125 miles per hour. This tornado continued out of Sharkey County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.61 WNW Louise, MS
EF2 category
Oct 17, 2012
9:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Sharkey County · 1,151 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, and dozens of power poles were snapped. Maximum winds were estimated at 125 mph. The tornado continued into Humphreys County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.77 SE Richey, MS
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2012
9:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Grenada County · 7,324 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A roof was torn off a house and damage occurred to a fence. In addition, trees and limbs were blown down along the path. Maximum winds were estimated at 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 WNW W V Jct, MS
EF2 category
Oct 17, 2012
8:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Concentrated damage occurred along a short path length northeast of Shelby. One mobile home was destroyed with heavy damage occurring to a few other homes and buildings. A radio tower was snapped and a grain silo was destroyed. In addition, several sheds were destroyed and multiple power poles snapped. Maximum winds were estimated at 115 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 SE Hushpuckena, MS
EF1 category
Oct 17, 2012
6:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Monroe County · 2,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado moved through downtown Clarendon and areas adjacent to downtown. A video rental store/bait shop was badly damaged. A highway sign was thrown through a front window, with the sign landing on the floor of the store. Altogether, two windows and the front door were blown out, and most of the rear of the building was destroyed. No one at the store was injured, as it had closed just 5 to 10 minutes before the tornado arrived. A gas station's canopy was damaged, and a motel had its canopy blown away. A large carport was blown on top of an 18-wheeler. The roof was blown off a barbershop, and metal from the roof knocked over the town's fire siren. Large trees, power poles, and power lines were blown down. The entire town was without power after the tornado passed through. A boat dock on the White River was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 NW Clarendon, AR
EF0 category
Oct 17, 2012
5:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 17, 2012
Lonoke County · 23,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down briefly in an open field. A storm chaser obtained video of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 NW Seaton, AR
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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 October 17, 2012?

Our records show 7 hail, 72 wind, and 13 tornado reports on October 17, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 17, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on October 17, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 17, 2012 is 1.00″, reported near .9 SE Duncan, MS.

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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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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