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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 18, 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 18, 2012 from October 18, 2012 through October 18, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 18, 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 18, 2012

NWS Hail Reports on October 18, 2012

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
9:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Frederick County · 64,079 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .4 S Wolfsville, MD
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
8:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Frederick County · 27,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 N Stephens City, VA
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Shenandoah County · 16,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 SSE Edith Xrds, VA
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail at the intersection of Mile 12 and FM 491.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.83 NNW Mercedes Old Reb Arp, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
5:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail fell in San Perlita. Event time based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: .19 ENE San Perlita, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail at Monte Cristo and Filegonia Road in Elsa. Hail fell at approximately 630 PM, according to the report and radar reconciliation, and appears to have continued at quarter to golf-ball sized as the updraft redeveloped over and just south of Edcouch between 630 and 640 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 WNW Elsa, TX
0.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
6:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Dellview, NC
1.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golfballs across a several mile swath of rural eastern Hidalgo County. The initial reports from the public indicated golf ball sized hail fell in Monte Alto at 615 pm CDT; radar reconcilation suggested the hail core drifted southward from Monte Alto for about 2.5 miles (north of Edcouch/Elsa) between 610 PM and 625 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: .25 NNW Monte Alto, TX
1.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Willacy County Sheriff's Department reported golf ball size hail fell on FM 490, 6 miles west of Willamar at 6 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.41 NW Willamar, TX
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Preston County · 11,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 SE Sinclair, WV
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Moatsville, WV
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Greenbrier County · 13,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail, up to quarter size, fell in Charmco.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Charmco, WV
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Philippi, WV
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Barbour County · 5,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 SSE Philippi, WV
0.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2012
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 18, 2012
Tazewell County · 13,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Fourway, VA
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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 18, 2012

11 reports
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58 mph
Oct 18, 2012
8:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Guilford County · 147,857 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT was dispatched to remove a couple of downed trees in the road after a motorist crashed into them. There were no injuries. Damage estimates were unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.08 SW Hillsdale, NC
58 mph
Oct 18, 2012
7:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Davidson County · 56,570 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along a swath extending from Lexington to Welcome.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSE Yadkin College, NC
58 mph
Oct 18, 2012
7:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Davie County · 14,386 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down along highway 64 near the Davidson County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.34 SE Mocksville Arpk Arpt, NC
58 mph
Oct 18, 2012
6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An amateur radio operator in McAllen reported a carport had blown into adjacent building by thunderstorm winds. A nearby carport also damaged, all around the intersection of at Houston Street and 6th Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .39 SE Mc Allen, TX
55 mph
Oct 18, 2012
5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Internet report of a large-diameter tree blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of North Victoria and Mile 10 Road, just north of Donna. Radar reconciliation suggest the winds fell just below severe limits.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.59 NE Donna, TX
70 mph
Oct 18, 2012
5:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 to 70 mph, lifted a metal roof from a cinderblock shed at the residence of the brother of the Hidalgo County Emergency Manager, 3 miles north of Elsa. Debris from roof and building also injured livestock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.98 N Elsa, TX
81 mph
Oct 18, 2012
4:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Willacy County · 5,285 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A meteorologist from the U.S. National Weather Service in Brownsville surveyed the damage, which occurred in and around the San Perlita area. The damage was found to be the result of damaging straight line winds, with wind speeds estimated between 70 and 80 mph.||Damage appeared to initially occur to the roof of a mobile home in the northwestern part of San Perlita. At this location, roofing material was removed and blown toward the southeast. As the severe thunderstorm moved southward, additional small tree limbs and branches were blown down across the city. An additional damage area was noted near the San Perlita ISD complex, where interviews with ISD officials indicated a poorly attached door was removed to the district's bus barn. High winds also uprooted an oak tree on school property, which resulted in damage to a chain link fence. No further wind damage was noted south of this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: .19 ENE San Perlita, TX
46 mph
Oct 18, 2012
2:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs blown down in the city. One home sustained minor damage after a tree line fell onto the power line connected to the house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 S Mc Call Creek, MS
58 mph
Oct 18, 2012
1:09 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down near Mccall Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Mc Call Creek, MS
58 mph
Oct 18, 2012
12:42 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Kemper County · 2,723 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across New Hope Road southwest of De Kalb.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 NE Mt Nebo, MS
55 mph
Oct 18, 2012
12:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 18, 2012
Macon County · 7,459 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and several large tree limbs were blown down at 911 Trent Road north of Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 NE Williams, TN
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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 18, 2012

2 reports
EF1 category
Oct 18, 2012
12:12 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 18, 2012
Neshoba County · 8,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado caused mainly tree damage except where it crossed County Road 519 where a mobile home was pushed off its foundation, a metal and wood frame building was destroyed, and a roof to a well built home was damaged. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.56 E Mc Donald, MS
EF1 category
Oct 18, 2012
12:01 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 18, 2012
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down just to the west of East Northside Drive and tracked east northeast. Initially, a handful of trees had broken limbs. As the tornado neared and crossed West Northside Drive, almost a dozen hardwood trees were snapped and one power pole was blown down. The tornado continued to the east northeast across a cotton field and dissipated. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 ENE Bolton, 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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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on October 18, 2012?

Our records show 24 hail, 11 wind, and 2 tornado reports on October 18, 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 18, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported on October 18, 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 18, 2012 is 1.75″, reported near Willamar, 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 October 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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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