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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in October 2012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in October 2012 from October 1, 2012 through October 30, 2012, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
151
Wind Reports
196
Tornado Reports
40
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 2012 · 2012–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 30, 2012

NWS Hail Reports in October 2012

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 30, 2012
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for October 2012
Middlesex County · 310,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter inch hail fell on Hancock Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Oak Grove, MA
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
1:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Marinette County · 23,369 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail fell in Marinette.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marinette, WI
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
1:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Menominee County · 10,594 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell for two minutes...then very heavy rain followed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Menominee, MI
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
12:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny size hail fell for about 5 minutes in Pittsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pittsville, WI
1.25″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
8:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail fell in Weston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.21 SSE Kelly, WI
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
7:48 AM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Weston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Kelly, WI
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
7:44 AM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Schofield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Schofield, WI
0.88″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
7:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell north of Rhinelander.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.81 WNW Roosevelt, WI
0.88″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
6:39 AM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Clark County · 12,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 NNE Owen, WI
0.88″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
6:27 AM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Clark County · 12,201 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .43 N Longwood, WI
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
5:36 AM EST-5
Hail report for October 2012
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail was reported in Negaunee.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Negaunee, MI
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
5:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for October 2012
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An auto dealership just northeast of Negaunee reported significant damage to four cars from hail. Hail size was estimated using other reports from the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .93 SW (Mqt)Marquette Co Ar, MI
0.88″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
5:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for October 2012
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: It hailed at the Marquette NWS office for five minutes. Most of the hail stones were penny-sized, but a few were the size of nickels.
NWS Hail Report Location: .95 E (Mqt)Marquette Co Ar, MI
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2012
5:34 AM EST-5
Hail report for October 2012
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to one inch in diameter was reported near Negaunee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 SE Negaunee, MI
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2012
11:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for October 2012
Winona County · 14,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported to have fallen for a couple of minutes in St. Charles.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 E St Charles, MN
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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 in October 2012

30 reports
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58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
8:54 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Belknap County · 28,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm associated with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy downed trees near Meredith.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Meredith, NH
58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
8:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Grafton County · 31,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm associated with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy downed trees in Plymouth.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Plymouth, NH
58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
8:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Grafton County · 31,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm associated with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy created a 400 yard path of wind damage at the Canaan Speedway. Windows were blown out of buildings and a fence was torn apart. A food concession trailer was also blown over and bleachers were thrown 30 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Canaan, NH
58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
8:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Merrimack County · 41,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm associated with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy downed trees in East Andover.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.66 WSW East Andover, NH
58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
8:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Merrimack County · 41,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm associated with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy downed trees on Raccoon Hill Road in Andover.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Andover, NH
58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
8:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Merrimack County · 41,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm associated with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy downed trees on North Shore Road in Franklin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.22 NE Franklin, NH
58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
8:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Merrimack County · 41,777 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm associated with the remnants of Hurricane Sandy downed numerous trees on School Street, Dearborn Road, and Oak Hill Road in Northfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 E Northfield, NH
58 mph
Oct 30, 2012
7:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Plymouth County · 151,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Plymouth, MA
101 mph
Oct 30, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for October 2012
Plymouth County · 151,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst occurred in Wareham with a thunderstorm associated with a band from superstorm Sandy. A swath of 60 to 70 mph wind gusts occurred with pockets of 80 to 90 mph gusts. The hardest hit locations in Wareham were Swifts Beach, Pinehurst, and Onset Bay Marina. The survey team determined that a damage area of 2 miles in length and 2 miles in width in this area. Based on radar signatures and eyewitness accounts, thunderstorm wind damage began in Falmouth around 6:25PM, then became more intense over Wareham around 6:40PM. The survey team determined that approximately 100 trees were significantly damaged or knocked down in Wareham, with many bringing down wires. The initial downdraft occurred in Swifts Beach then headed north-northeast over Pinehurst toward Narrows Road. In the Swifts Beach area there were numerous downed trees with one tree impaling the roof of a house on Sherman Street. Other points of interest were located on Pilgram Avenue, Judson Street, Pine Street, and Swifts Beach Road. Trees were also downed near the fire department on Main Street in downtown Wareham. Trees were also downed on Church Avenue at t he Redwood Park Elderly Complex. In the Pinehurst area of Wareham, downed trees were evident on Franconia Avenue and Pinehurst Drive. On Narrows Road, a couple of trees were knocked down across the road. In the Onset Bay Marina area, boats that were stored on a 3 story tier were tilted in their racks. A sailboat in the marina was tilted 90 degrees with the mast parallel with the water for about 2 minutes before righting itself. Additionally, 2 boats of unknown size were reportedly sunk in the downdraft. In the Nanumett Heights section of Point Independence (in Onset), significant tree damage was confirmed on Prospect and Webster Streets. The survey team and eyewitness accounts observed much of the tree damage to be oriented in a south to north direction, confirming a microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 E East Wareham, MA
60 mph
Oct 25, 2012
8:26 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 2012
Langlade County · 9,931 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Pickerel.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SE Pickerel, WI
58 mph
Oct 25, 2012
7:34 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 2012
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Oneida County Airport in Rhinelander.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Rhi)Rhinelander Arp, WI
60 mph
Oct 25, 2012
7:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 2012
Lincoln County · 13,115 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms produced wind gusts estimated as high as 60 mph in Merrill.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Merrill, WI
58 mph
Oct 25, 2012
6:52 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 2012
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds knocked over a couple of trees, one on to a house. The winds also blew an empty tractor trailer on to its side.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 E Athens, WI
81 mph
Oct 25, 2012
6:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 2012
Marathon County · 45,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed two barns, heavily damaged a metal pole barn, toppled trees and power lines, and damaged two silos in the Town of Hull, east of Colby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.9 E Colby, WI
67 mph
Oct 25, 2012
5:42 AM CST-6
Wind report for October 2012
Houston County · 7,554 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A very localized thunderstorm wind gust damaged a farm house and some out buildings. Metal soffit pieces were torn off the house, a loosely secured out building and metal corral were moved several hundred feet, a 20 foot tall metal wind mill was bent over and an 8 to 10 inch diameter tree was snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.32 NW Hokah, MN
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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 in October 2012

30 reports
EF1 category
Oct 22, 2012
4:28 PM PST-8
Tornado report for October 2012
Nevada County · 44,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Lake of the Pines Tornado: Supercells developed behind the cold front along a north-south boundary in the middle of the Central Valley, where both instability and shear were large. The Fire Department reported a tornado touchdown at approximately 4:30pm (PST). The estimated damage path length was approximately 4 miles with wind speeds estimated at 90-100mph. The tornado touched down near highway 49 and Combie Rd and snapped tree trunks of 1 to 3 ft in diameter. Many trees were uprooted and a few power lines were blown over. Some buildings were also badly damaged in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.18 E Wolf, CA
EF1 category
Oct 22, 2012
3:45 PM PST-8
Tornado report for October 2012
Sacramento County · 385,657 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Elk Grove Tornado: Supercells developed behind the cold front along a north-south boundary in the middle of the Central Valley, where both instability and shear were large. Reports of tornado damage were at approximately 3:45pm (PST) near Waterman and Grand Line Roads. The estimated damage path length was about a mile with wind speeds estimated at 90-100mph. A sturdy metal roof was bent back, tree trunks that were several feet in diameter were snapped. Dozens of houses were mildly damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.19 WNW Mc Connell, CA
EF0 category
Oct 22, 2012
3:10 PM PST-8
Tornado report for October 2012
Yuba County · 21,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Browns Valley Tornado: Supercells developed behind the cold front along a north-south boundary in the middle of the Central Valley, where both instability and shear were large. Law enforcement reported a brief tornado touchdown in a rice field. The estimated damage path length was about 100 ft to the northeast with wind speeds estimated at 70-80mph or less. No damage was associated with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.19 WSW Browns Vly, CA
EF1 category
Oct 22, 2012
2:30 PM PST-8
Tornado report for October 2012
Yuba County · 21,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Olivehurst Tornado: Supercells developed behind the cold front along a north-south boundary in the middle of the Central Valley, where both instability and shear were large. Emergency manager reported a tornado touchdown at approximately 2:30pm (PST). The estimated damage path length was a quarter mile with wind speeds estimated at 90-100mph. A sturdy roof on a wood frame building suffered significant damage. Metal roofs on several other industrial buildings were also badly damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.73 ESE (Myv)Marysville Arpt, CA
EF1 category
Oct 22, 2012
2:03 PM PST-8
Tornado report for October 2012
Sutter County · 25,132 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Yuba City Tornado: Supercells developed behind the cold front along a north-south boundary in the middle of the Central Valley, where both instability and shear were large. The Sutter County Sheriff and Fire Department reported a tornado at approximately 2pm (PST), which was the first reported tornado of the day. The NWS storm survey team determined a touchdown at Mallard Lake Golf Center along Highway 99 just south of Yuba City. The tornado traveled northeast toward Oswald and Barry Roads and north along Railroad Ave. Estimated wind speeds were up to 100mph. The tornado snapped several trees at the golf course, damaged 30-40 small walnut and peach trees in a nearby orchard, lifted shingles on multiple homes, damaged a car port, blew down several fences, damaged several businesses, and lifted an outbuilding off its foundation and turned it upside down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Yuba City South, CA
EF1 category
Oct 19, 2012
7:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 2012
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in State College, PA along with Lancaster County Emergency Management officials conducted a storm survey in the southwestern part of Lancaster County. The survey confirmed an EF1 tornado affected portions of southwest and south-central Lancaster County during the late evening on October 19, 2012. Maximum winds were estimated between 100 and 110 mph. The path length was approximately 16 miles and the maximum width was 200 yards. ||The tornado first touched down near Fern Glen in southwest Lancaster County, then|traveled northeast to near Paradise. The tornado damage was sporadic and embedded within a larger area of straight line wind damage that extended from Fern Glen in Drumore Township to Paradise City in Paradise Township. It is estimated that the tornado touched down around 2000 pm EDT, skipped along to the northeast and lifted back up for the final time at around 2025 pm EDT. The damage path was not c continuous, as the tornado touched down and lifted up a number of times. ||The locations with the most recognizable tornadic signature damage from the air were as follows from south to north: 1) Near Fernglen with evidence of strong convergent storm damage 2) Near Liberty Square with a clearly-defined convergent wind pattern in the corn field and nearby tree and structure damage 3) About 1.5 miles southwest of Buck where 3 medium-sized high tension electric transmission towers were knocked down from south to north 4) About 2 miles west-northwest of Quarryville along Cinder road were swaths of trees were downed with convergent signatures and multiple structures were damaged 5) About 3-3.5 miles south of Strasburg from near Weaver road to White Oak road where convergent patterns of trees downed with structure damage and a collapsed barn 6) About 2 miles southeast of Strasburg near Reservoir Road were a convergent pattern of snapped tree trunks were evident.||The storm produced 15 injuries, all in the city of Paradise where a open-air horse pavilion collapsed at Paradise Park. Along the path, approximately 50 structures were damaged, and several barns destroyed. An estimated 2000 to 3000 trees were knocked down, along with 2 small high tension towers in the Buck area. Initial estimates from County Emergency Management put damage in the 5 to 7 million dollar range.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.44 NNE Fishing Creek, PA
EF0 category
Oct 19, 2012
6:07 PM EST-5
Tornado report for October 2012
Harford County · 62,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A team from the NWS conducted a ground survey of damage just northwest of Jarrettsville. Based on that survey along with radar data the team dermined that an EF-0 tornado occurred in NW Harford County Maryland. ||Damage occurred north along the 2100 block of Cox Road. Numerous trees and large tree branches were either uprooted of snapped half way up the base and folded across Cox Road and into the front yard of a residence. Large trees and tree branches were either snapped or uprooted in different directions behind a residence on Cox Road. The television antenna was blown off the roof and landed in the backyard. Additional minor roof and gutter damage also occurred to the front and back of the residence. A second area of damage was located along the 3800 block of Breidenbaugh Court located across from Norrisville Road and near the Salem Church Road. Shingles and siding were stripped on several homes along with snapped tree branches. A gazebo was lifted off the back porch of the residence on the 3800 block and planted on the roof. The two damage swaths were narrow. This tornado has been rated an EF-0 with maximum winds estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 SE Madonna, MD
EF1 category
Oct 18, 2012
12:12 AM CST-6
Tornado report for October 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 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
EF3 category
Oct 17, 2012
11:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for October 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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.

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

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Browse NWS Storm Reports by Day in October 2012

October 30, 2012 10
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 25, 2012 19
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 24, 2012 1
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 22, 2012 21
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 20, 2012 1
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 19, 2012 2
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 18, 2012 37
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 17, 2012 92
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 16, 2012 4
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 15, 2012 5
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 14, 2012 23
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 13, 2012 87
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 12, 2012 45
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 11, 2012 5
Hail, wind & tornado reports
October 10, 2012 2
Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 151 hail, 196 wind, and 40 tornado reports in October 2012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 30, 2012.

What was the largest hail reported in October 2012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in October 2012 is 2.75″, reported near Alley, 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 in October 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 in October 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 in October 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 in October 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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