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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 24, 2013

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 24, 2013 from April 24, 2013 through April 24, 2013, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
0.88″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 24, 2013 · 2013–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 24, 2013

NWS Hail Reports on April 24, 2013

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2013
4:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 24, 2013
Galax city · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail with the City of Galax.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Galax, VA
0.88″ hail
Apr 24, 2013
5:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for April 24, 2013
Lafayette Parish · 74,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell for around 10 minutes with a passing storm in the Carencro area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Carencro, LA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on April 24, 2013

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59 mph
Apr 24, 2013
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Wright County · 5,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.71 NW Clarion Arpt, IA
62 mph
Apr 24, 2013
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.67 SW Burchinal, IA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi truck was blown over on the highway north of Audubon.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Audubon, IA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees in Greencastle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.27 ENE Greencastle, PA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Franklin County · 45,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires on Main Street in Mercersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 NNW Mercersburg, PA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Covington city · 2,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The City of Covington Fire and Rescue Department reported that several trees were down across the city, some of which fell on homes and power lines. Some homes in Covington also reported losing shingles from the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Covington, VA
64 mph
Apr 24, 2013
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Morgan County · 7,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were trees down on Cacapon Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 ENE Great Cacapon, WV
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Giles County · 6,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in Narrows.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Narrows, VA
63 mph
Apr 24, 2013
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Giles County · 6,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Friends and Family Restaurant on 100 Woodland Drive in Pearisburg sustained considerable damage from thunderstorm winds. The roof from the back porch of the restaurant was blown over the top of the building and into the front parking lot causing damage to one parked vehicle in the form of a busted out windshield.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 WSW Potts Vly Jct, VA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
3:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Huntingdon County · 16,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees along Cold Springs Road in Huntingdon.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 NE Huntingdon, PA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
3:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Huntingdon County · 16,008 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees along SR 22 in Porter Township near Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Alexandria, PA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Smyth County · 10,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Smyth County 911 Center reported that four trees were down across the county from just south-southeast of Chillhowie in the far western part of the county to just northwest of Marion. One tree was down on Saint Clairs Creek Road, another on U.S. Route 11, just west-southwest of Marion, another on River Oak Drive just west of Marion, and the fourth on Fowler Street just northwest of Marion.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Chilhowie, VA
58 mph
Apr 24, 2013
2:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Cambria County · 47,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down utility wires in Johnstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Johnstown, PA
60 mph
Apr 24, 2013
11:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage reported in Mid-City.
NWS Wind Report Location: N New Orleans, LA
64 mph
Apr 24, 2013
11:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 24, 2013
Orleans Parish · 89,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was snapped at the intersection of St. Charles and St. Andrew.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.63 SE New Orleans, LA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on April 24, 2013

3 reports
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2013
10:52 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 24, 2013
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near the intersection of Meadowdale Street and Kent Avenue in Metairie, where it downed a large, but rotting, tree onto a parked car. The tornado moved southeastward causing minor roof damage to a few residences as it approached Veterans Boulevard. At the intersection of Transcontinental Drive and Veterans Boulevard, the tornado snapped several small trees and overturned a large truck, with the two occupants suffering minor injuries. The tornado continued to cause minor damage to trees and rooftops as it moved through the Pontchartrain Gardens subdivision. The tornado ripped a metal breezeway awning at a private school before crossing Interstate 10. It continued southeastward tearing large branches from trees and sporadically causing minor roof damage to several homes before lifting near the intersection of North Woodlawn Avenue and West Metairie Drive. Estimated peak wind was 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.69 NE Kenner, LA
EF1 category
Apr 24, 2013
10:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 24, 2013
Jefferson Parish · 126,441 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado touched down near the intersection of West Loyola Drive and Joe Yenni Boulevard. The storm moved nearly due south along West Loyola causing minor to moderate roof damage to about a dozen homes. The tornado also downed power lines, knocked over light poles, and ripped large limbs off of several large oak trees. A few of the limbs were upward of 18 inches in diameter. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing the intersection of West Loyola Drive and Vintage Drive. Sporadic straight line wind damage was also found in surrounding areas. Estimated peak wind speed was 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.04 N Moisant Arpt, LA
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2013
8:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 24, 2013
Iberville Parish · 9,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in the Bayou Paul area, just north of St. Gabriel. The short lived tornado crossed over Lawrence Parkway, Beehive Street, and Daisy Avenue, mainly causing tree damage. Five to ten oaks were snapped or uprooted with numerous branches snapped. One storage shed had a roof ripped off. The tornado quickly lifted after crossing Daisy Avenue. Estimated peak wind was 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 SSW Bayou Paul, LA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on April 24, 2013?

Our records show 2 hail, 31 wind, and 3 tornado reports on April 24, 2013, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 24, 2013.

What was the largest hail reported on April 24, 2013?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 24, 2013 is 0.88″, reported near N Carencro, LA.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on April 24, 2013 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on April 24, 2013 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on April 24, 2013?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on April 24, 2013 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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