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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on April 28, 2014

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on April 28, 2014 from April 28, 2014 through April 28, 2014, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
120
Wind Reports
157
Tornado Reports
76
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · April 28, 2014 · 2014–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2014

NWS Hail Reports on April 28, 2014

120 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
11:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Knox County · 141,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail 1 mile east-southeast of Farragut.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Farragut, TN
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
10:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Monroe County · 14,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager personnel reported thunderstorms produced golfball size hail 4 miles southwest of Madisonville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Madisonville, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Soso, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Northampton County · 7,031 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced hail to the size of quarters (one inch diameter) near Woodland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Woodland, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bradley, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Simpson County · 8,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Touchstone, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Elizabethtown Arpt, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stones up to three-quarters of an inch were measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 S Elizabethtown, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stones up to 1.75 inches were measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Elizabethtown, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
6:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dwight, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported. The hail lasted for almost 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.15 SSE White Oak, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 S White Oak, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .45 NNW Jackson, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Hinds County · 72,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 S Van Winkle, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for April 28, 2014
Putnam County · 2,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime to penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 SW Mc Nabb, IL
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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 28, 2014

157 reports
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60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down and power outages were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Monroeville, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds resulted in damage to campers and sheds at Maibens Lake. Numerous trees were blown down as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 NE Keith, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sand Hill, MS
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down onto 2 vehicles on Ben Powell Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Wagarville, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Clarke County · 7,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees on Highway 154.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chilton, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
10:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Clarke County · 7,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees on Highway 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Coffeeville, AL
58 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Loudon County · 20,850 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported one tree downed by thunderstorm wind just south of Loudon.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Loudon, TN
63 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Monroe County · 14,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Madisonville, TN
58 mph
Apr 28, 2014
10:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.03 WNW Ovett, MS
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
10:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down on Highway 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bolinger, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
10:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down onto a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Silas, AL
58 mph
Apr 28, 2014
10:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FD reported several trees blown down in the Cullowhee area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cullowhee, NC
70 mph
Apr 28, 2014
9:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph resulted in power outages and trees down in the Gilbertown and Barrytown areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Gilbertown, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
10:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 28, 2014
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported several trees downed by thunderstorm wind in Englewood.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Englewood, TN
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 28, 2014
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along with numerous tree limb debris on Highway 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 S Gilbertown, AL
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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 28, 2014

76 reports
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornadic cyclic supercell produced another tornado in the community of Dawson along County Road (CR) 20. Numerous trees were snapped and/or uprooted in this area. The tornado tracked north-northeast snapping additional trees along CR 199, and damaging a mobile home. Another home received minor structural damage along CR 196. The tornado fell a wide swath of trees before it crossed Highway 57. Here it reached maximum intensity (EF-2) with winds of 115 mph, nearly destroying a small home. Several large farm buildings were significantly damaged near the intersection of CR 204 and 57. The tornado nearly paralleled the highway as it tracked further north. Another home sustained roof damage along CR 57 as well. The tornado began a weakening phase north of the intersection with CR 204, with mainly tree damage noted north of that location. The tornado finally lifted just north of the intersection of CR 57 and 109.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .51 N Dawson, AL
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado tracked from Etowah into DeKalb County producing damage of EF-2 intensity. Just south of where CR 4 and 450 meet, a manufactured home was completely destroyed. The undercarriage was so badly mangled and twisted up, it was nearly unrecognizable. Trees were also debarked at this location.||Where CR 4/450 and 455 meet, a single-story home was heavily damaged and shifted off its foundation. Nearly the entire roof was lifted. The tornado continued to produce damage as it tracked northeast, crossing CR 25. The tornado was at least 1/4 mile wide at this point with noticeable damage seen along CR 4 (east of the center track) and CR 455 (west of the track). The tornado then took a slight jog to the north and crossed CR 457 and 29 where several homes sustained significant loss of roof covering/shingles and trees were either snapped or uprooted. The tornado appeared to enter a weakening phase at this point. On the west side of the track, a small farm outbuilding collapsed and a large oak tree fell on top of a home along CR 29. Trees were either uprooted or snapped along CR 1920. The tornado crossed CR 4 again (just north of CR 1920) and approached the higher terrain/ridgetop area west of Dugout and Little Sand Valley. Trees were seen snapped or uprooted. A barn was destroyed along CR 4, just south of Coal Creek. The tornado had narrowed significantly by this point but was still producing winds between 80-90 mph.||Nearing the end of its life, the tornado crossed Highway 227 over the higher terrain, snapping and uprooting a narrow corridor of trees. Just north of highway 227, along CR 12 just north of Hayes Gap, additional trees were snapped. No additional/definitive damage was seen north of this location, so the tornado is believed to have lifted in the higher terrain just north of CR 12 and west of CR 221 in southern DeKalb County, about 4 miles southeast of Crossville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 S Liberty, AL
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just south of Brow Road, about 4.5 miles east of Sardis City, snapping and uprooting many trees. The tornado rapidly intensified as it tracked northeast. Severe damage occurred along Liberty Hill Road where a home was lifted off its block foundation and moved about 60-80 feet from its original location. Despite this, most of the exterior walls (and even a portion of the roof) remained intact. Numerous trees around this property were snapped near the base indicating very strong winds. Several manufactured homes were completely destroyed in this area as well. Two other homes sustained significant roof loss and exterior wall damage. Along Horton Gap Road, a two-story home was destroyed with just a few interior walls left standing. Much of the debris was thrown several hundred yards away from its original location and trees were ripped out of the ground and thrown. Just northeast of this location, a large wood-framed chicken house was destroyed. At these locations, the tornado was at its peak intensity with winds estimated between 135 and 155 mph. On either side of the center line track, damage was seen along Owens Road (west of the track) and Roden Road (east of the track), as a result of inflow into the storm. Structural damage along these roads resulted in loss of roof and exterior walls/side panels as well as numerous trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed into Dekalb County near the intersection of Gene Burns Rd and County Road 4.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 E Whitesboro, AL
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado strengthened as it moved into southeast Blount County, near Golden Lake, and tracked along County Road 24. Some of the most extensive damage occurred just north of Pine Mountain Road, where winds were estimated at 130 mph. At this location, a home that was under construction but almost completely finished, was swept off its foundation and thrown about 50 yards into a lake. A small utility trailer was also thrown about 25 to 50 yards. Dozens of trees were either snapped or uprooted as well. The tornado tracked northeast, parallel to Inland Lake, snapping and uprooting thousands of trees and causing significant damage to two homes on Pine Mountain Rd near Cut Off Rd. A single wide and double wide manufactured home were completely destroyed on Dumas Bridge Road, and at this location there were two injuries. The tornado continued northeastward and crossed Highland Lake with a width of 1000 yds, snapping or uprooting every tree in its path. On the shores of the lake, several homes received major damage directly from tornadic winds. On Echo Lane, a well-built single family home had its roof completely removed, while 2-by-6 exterior walls remained standing, and non-load bearing walls were buckled. The neighboring home also had its roof torn off with some exterior walls collapsed. A three story home across the slough had major structural damage and was partially shifted off its foundation. Along the north shore of Highland Lake, the tornado continued snapping and uprooting trees, and damaging several more homes. The tornado weaken slightly as it crossed County Road 29 and Rogers Rd, with tree damage becoming more sporadic. However, several homes sustained significant damage in these locations. The tornado took a slight turn to the right and continued to weaken as it crossed County Road 20 and U.S. Highway 231. Northeast of U.S. Highway 231, six chicken barns were destroyed along Montgomery Drive. The tornado narrowed and lifted northeast of Hutchins Drive near the Blount and Etowah County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 SE Inland Jct, AL
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just north of Mountain View Lane in extreme northwestern St. Clair County, just south of the Blount County line. Damage was minor at the beginning of the tornado and limited to trees. The tornado continued northeast crossing into Blount County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.48 WNW Springville, AL
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Clarke County · 7,832 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey team found damage consistent with a small...weak tornado over central Clarke County to the south-southeast of Grove Hill. Damage indicated that the tornado tracked northeast for approximately 500 yards. The damage initially began as a straight line wind event. The damage became more convergent...denoted by the downed and snapped tree pattern...indicating a brief tornado. The damage returned to a more linear non-tornadic pattern and the degree of damage gradually decreased across an additional two mile long path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.57 SW Allen, AL
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
10:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of Boat Landing Road and Seven Mile Road, about 4 miles south-southwest of the city of Oneonta, where it damaged and uprooted several trees. From there the tornado moved northeastward, paralleling the ridge of Straight Mountain the entire time it was on the ground. It remained over largely rural areas for much of its path and broadened to 1000 yards wide just after crossing US-231 as it strengthened with winds of 105 mph. Damage along US-231 consisted of mainly snapped pines and uprooted hardwoods. There was minor damage to a few homes and buildings in the area, although one chicken barn was heavily damaged. The tornado moved north-northeastward across Wadsworth Road and continued to cause widespread tree damage. It tracked along Airport Road continuing to down trees and cause predominantly minor roof damage to homes and significant damage to outbuildings and hay barns. The only exception was a small older home that sustained significant damage. The tornado maintained its strength as it crossed County Road 20, Lowes Road, and finally Airport Road once again before dissipating rapidly at the airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 SSE Allgood, AL
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
10:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Academy Drive and Southgate Lane in Bessemer and traveled to the northeast, snapping and uprooting dozens of trees along its path. In addition, dozens of homes sustained damage from downed trees. The tornado intensified with winds of 120 mph as it neared the Frank House Municipal Golf Course where the clubhouse was destroyed. The tornado continued on its northeast path, crossing the golf course, snapping and uprooting hundreds of trees. Several homes and an apartment complex sustained significant roof damage around Memorial Drive. The tornado continued to the northeast as it paralleled 4th Avenue North. The tornado took a slight turn to the east as it crossed Alabama Highway 150, causing minor damage to a home and small restaurant. Hundreds of trees were uprooted through Bessemer, before the tornado lifted near the intersection of Dartmouth Avenue and 31st Street South.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 SW Ishkooda, AL
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2014
10:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into Jefferson County approximately three-tenths of a mile north of Weller Road and continued to produce minor tree damage. It lifted inside the Jefferson County line, approximately one mile east of Sealy Ann Mountain Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.81 WNW Weller, AL
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
10:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down approximately one quarter of a mile north of Alice Road and to the northeast where it snapped and uprooted hundreds of trees along the path. It continued nearly parallel to Blue Creek Road traveling over private property where it continued to produce damage. The tornado crossed Valley Creek with winds of 105 mph where additional trees were snapped or uprooted. It continued on its northeast path and eventually crossed Johns Road where several trees were snapped. The tornado lifted approximately one-tenth of a mile northeast of Sunnyhill Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.45 ESE Weller, AL
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
9:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down approximately a quarter mile west of Milldale Road near Davis Creek. It traveled to the northeast where it snapped and uprooted trees. The tornado crossed Griffen Ridge Road, Ridge Road and then Weller Road with winds of 105 mph and uprooted trees along each road. The tornado continued northeastward into Jefferson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 N Yolande, AL
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2014
9:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed from Jefferson County into Blount County between Garrett Road and Nyota Road. With winds of 80 mph, the tornado began to weaken as it crossed into Blount County, where sporadic tree damage was observed. The tornado traveled northward and crossed Elvester Road and lifted near Sagefield Lane and Mountain Lake Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.19 WSW Nyota, AL
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
9:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Oak Leaf Circle and traveled to the northeast where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees along its path. The tornado intensified as it neared Cruce Road just south of Graysville, with winds of 105 mph. Here, approximately four manufactured homes sustained major damage with one being completely destroyed after it rolled several times. The tornado continued on its northeast path and snapped and uprooted hundreds of trees. As it crossed Adamsville Parkway, just south of Graysville, the tornado strengthened with winds of 125 mph. In this area, two brick homes sustained damage from partial exterior wall collapse. Several other homes sustained roof damage and a manufactured home sustained damage. Additionally, hundreds of trees were downed. The tornado took a slight right turn and crossed Interstate 22 near Cherry Avenue before it lifted along Brookside Cardiff Road near McCay Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.12 NNW Mulga Mine, AL
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
9:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Wayne County · 6,146 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The NWS Survey team found evidence of a strong tornado that tracked across north central and northeast Wayne County. The tornado tracked from the west to the east at around 50 mph. A single family home located on Waller Ridge Road and several single family homes and mobile homes on Spinkes Hayes Road were destroyed. Minor to moderate damage occurred to numerous other residences from Spinkes Hayes Road to Matherville Diamond Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.39 SW Hiwannee, MS
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
10:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 28, 2014
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Survey team determined an EF1 tornado touched down near Gap Springs with wind around 105 mph. It touched down 7 miles east-northeast of Cohutta Georgia and tracked into southern Bradley County, then lifted 7.5 east-northeast of Cohutta. The 100 yard wide track traveled along Hughes Lake Road SE where a home was shifted off its foundation. The path length was only 0.56 miles. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 WSW Gap Spgs, TN
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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 28, 2014?

Our records show 120 hail, 157 wind, and 76 tornado reports on April 28, 2014, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2014.

What was the largest hail reported on April 28, 2014?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on April 28, 2014 is 4.50″, reported near N Atlanta, 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 April 28, 2014 — 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 28, 2014 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 28, 2014?

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 28, 2014 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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