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Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in April 2014 from April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
1,598
Wind Reports
952
Tornado Reports
168
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage United States · April 2014 · 2014–presentUpdated Daily · last Apr 30, 2014
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kerr, OH
2.25″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail fell along Bullaville Road. Dents in vehicles occurred.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.29 E Blowell, OH
0.75″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Iosco County · 16,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Au Sable, MI
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Carter County · 8,303 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grayson, KY
0.88″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Carter County · 8,303 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grayson, KY
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Littcarr, KY
0.75″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Huron County · 18,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur Radio operator reported three quarter inch size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW East Townsend, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Ashland County · 18,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail and a funnel cloud.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Perrysville, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Blackey, KY
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Richland County · 40,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail and wind gusts to 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Mansfield, OH
0.88″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Richland County · 40,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained weather spotters reported nickel size hail in a swath from Lexington to Lucas. Wind were also estimated at 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 N Lexington, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2014 8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Crawford County · 15,895 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter observed quarter size hail. Estimated wind speeds to 60 mph accompanied the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 W North Robinson, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2014 7:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for April 2014
Jackson County · 4,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sandgap, KY
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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.
Wind Report Description: USAF Tower 421 measured a 72 mph wind gust from the west as a severe thunderstorm moved from land to sea.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Shiloh, FL
60mph
Apr 30, 2014 4:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Pittsylvania County Emergency Management Director reported that a barn was destroyed by strong straight-line thunderstorm winds on Mountain Hill Road, approximately five miles east-southeast of the city of Danville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .37 SE Glenwood, VA
49mph
Apr 30, 2014 3:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Lake County · 122,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong outflow winds associated with thunderstorms a few miles to the west and south of Ferndale caused a giant oak tree to topple onto a home. The tree fell on the garage, and the rest of the home was not damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.02 NNW Minneola, FL
60mph
Apr 30, 2014 3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Pitt County · 39,459 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gust of 60 mph in Greenville blew down a tree limb and shook a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 SSE Greenville, NC
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 2:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Marion County Division of Public Safety reported trees down near Highways 42 and 450. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.42 E Linadale, FL
60mph
Apr 30, 2014 2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down a fence at a skate park in Jacksonville and damaged several skate ramps.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Bell Fork, NC
60mph
Apr 30, 2014 2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated wind gust of 60 mph on Gum Branch Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Bell Fork, NC
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 2:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Marion County · 123,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Marion County Road Department reported numerous trees down. The time of damage was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.94 WNW Candler, FL
62mph
Apr 30, 2014 1:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Hernando County · 68,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hernando County Airport ASOS (BKV) recorded a wind gust to 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 W Brksvil Hernndo Co F, FL
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 1:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Duplin County · 14,264 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down trees between Faison and Calypso.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Faison, NC
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 1:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree reportedly fell on a car. The fire department was dispatched.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 NW Cause Lndg, NC
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 11:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Williamsburg County · 7,518 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree reportedly fell across Highway 521 and closed the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 N West Andrews, SC
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 11:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs reportedly fell on power lines and brought down the lines along Stamper Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.2 NNE Andrews, SC
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 8:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Gulf County · 6,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across power lines and blocking Lake Grove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .27 NW Wewahitchka, FL
75mph
Apr 30, 2014 2:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Calhoun County · 3,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was blown down near Altha. This was reported by the public on the WDHN news Facebook page. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Altha, FL
81mph
Apr 30, 2014 2:58 AM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Seminole County · 3,165 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A building collapsed at Martin Recycling Company in Donalsonville. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 WNW Donalsonville, GA
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 2:55 AM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Seminole County · 3,165 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across the road at Highway 91 and River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 NW Steam Mill, GA
63mph
Apr 30, 2014 1:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Richter Crossroads, FL
63mph
Apr 30, 2014 12:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Washington County · 6,642 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wausau, FL
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Washington County · 6,642 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house on Owens Community Road near Vernon. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.44 NNE Sylvania, FL
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Bay Grove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Freeport, FL
58mph
Apr 30, 2014 12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four to five trees were blown down on Dead River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.26 SSE Redbay, FL
60mph
Apr 29, 2014 11:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated winds near 60.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Eucheeanna, FL
64mph
Apr 29, 2014 11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated winds of 60 to 70 mph with dime size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: N De Funiak Springs, FL
58mph
Apr 29, 2014 11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Main Stree and Davis Street with power lines down on Graham Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.08 E De Funiak Springs, FL
58mph
Apr 29, 2014 10:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a house on Long Road. Monetary damage was estimated.
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off of a house at Duke Airfield just south of Crestview. Numerous trees were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.91 ESE Crestview, FL
81mph
Apr 29, 2014 9:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for April 2014
Okaloosa County · 64,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 80 mph downed large trees and ripped a roof off a house at Duke Airfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Crestview, FL
60mph
Apr 29, 2014 9:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Tuscola County · 19,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Colwood, MI
60mph
Apr 29, 2014 9:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for April 2014
Tuscola County · 19,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Caro, MI
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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 April 2014
30 reports
EF1category
Apr 30, 2014 12:52 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado was confirmed in Jackson county starting along Highway 231 southeast of Campbellton with a few trees blown over and snapped. There was evidence of sporadic damage to trees to the north-northeast. The second, and more significant area of damage of damage was to a grove of pine trees east of Campbellton along Highway 2. There was clear evidence of a tornado at this location consistent with higher end EF1 damage. There was no evidence of damage very far to the northeast of this road. Peak winds were estimated to be around 110 mph, and this tornado produced a debris signature on dual-pol radar. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.72 ESE Jacobs, FL
EF1category
Apr 30, 2014 12:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down a half mile or so east of Highway 77 south of Graceville. Damage was mostly to trees, but several homes were also damaged. One was severely damaged when a large oak tree toppled onto it. Damage to trees and to one home east of Highway 77 was consistent with EF1 damage with peak winds around 110 mph. This tornado also exhibited a debris signature on dual-pol radar. Monetary damage was estimated.
Tornado Report Description: This short track tornado was on the ground for a very short time, but during this time it completely leveled a hog house and snapped and downed numerous trees. Another near-by home experienced roof damage. The extent of damage to the hog house suggests maximum wind speeds of 95-100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.46 NE Herring, NC
EF0category
Apr 29, 2014 6:49 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 2014
Greene County · 4,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire Department reported a tornado briefly touched down in a field near Shine. No damage was reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .98 NE Shines Xrds, NC
EF0category
Apr 29, 2014 5:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 2014
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down along State Road 1526 on the south side of highway 64 where numerous trees were downed or snapped. Intermittent damage continued along state road 1526 on the north side of Highway 64 where a large tree was uprooted and several outbuildings experienced roof damage. Intermittent tree damage continued northeast across State Road 1527. Numerous single wide homes and outbuildings received minor damage as the tornado continued northeast across Mooring Road. The tornado lifted at Highway 111 just east of the intersection with Mooring Road, where several single wide homes received minor damage and numerous trees were downed or snapped. The intermittent nature of damage indicates that the tornado may have briefly lifted a few times along the 4 mile path. The damage observed is consistent with maximum wind speeds of 70 to 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 NNE Conetoe, NC
EF1category
Apr 29, 2014 2:52 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 2014
Cumberland County · 92,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage consisted of dozens of snapped and uprooted trees and nearly a dozen homes that experienced roof damage. The roof damage ranged from loss of shingles, to one single-wide home that lost nearly its entire roof. The extent of damage to the single-wide home along with the nearby tree damage is consistent with maximum wind speeds of 90-95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.02 E Stedman, NC
EF0category
Apr 29, 2014 1:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 2014
Craven County · 32,825 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported a tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage was reported with the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.32 WSW Cove City, NC
EF3category
Apr 29, 2014 2:57 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into Lee County, approximately six-tenths of a mile west of County Line Road. It continued to the northeast and strengthened to its maximum intensity near AL-169, with winds of 140 mph. At this location, approximately 6 manufactured homes were lifted, rolled, and completely destroyed. Additionally, a split level home had its roof and the exterior walls of the top floor removed. Three wood frame homes were also lifted off their foundation and completely destroyed. Several more homes sustained roof damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped off or were uprooted, with several trees debarked. From here, the tornado traveled northeast, where it continuously uprooted trees along its path. As it crossed lee County Road 205, one home suffered extensive roof damage, while approximately 20 additional homes sustained mainly shingle damage. The tornado crossed Lee County Road 179, where a few additional homes suffered minor roof damage as well. As it continue to the northeast, it began to weaken considerably and crossed US-280. A few trees were uprooted at this location. The tornado lifted along Lee County Road 298, approximately four-tenths of a mile from Lee County Road 318.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.35 SSE Prince Xrd, AL
EF1category
Apr 29, 2014 2:56 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down one-tenth of a mile west of Flourney Road in Russell County, where several trees were snapped. It then traveled to the northeast, where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees, with winds of 87 mph. The tornado continued into Lee County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.43 N Hugley, AL
EF0category
Apr 29, 2014 2:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along Red Road, about one mile south of US-80. It traveled to the northeast, where several trees were snapped. As the tornado neared Highway 80, the Society Hill Methodist Church sustained minor roof damage. The tornado continued to the northeast, crossing Highway 80, where several trees were uprooted. The tornado lifted along County Road 43, about one half mile north of US-80. Maximum winds along the path were 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.03 SSW Society Hill, AL
EF1category
Apr 29, 2014 1:23 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was first noted just south of Bird Dog Trail at the southern end of a large farmstead. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and a large 40 by 50 feet barn was destroyed. This brief tornado appeared to be at its peak intensity near this location with estimated winds of 100 mph. It should be noted that the barn damage was cleaned up at the time of the survey, but the homeowner confirmed the barn had totally collapsed. Several trees were snapped adjacent to the west side of a house which had no major damage. The short lived tornado moved northeast with additional trees snapped or uprooted just across Bird Dog Trail (north side). Two by fours and tin from the barn was seen here on the ground and in the trees. The homeowner also noted that tin from the barn was seen here on the ground and in the trees. The homeowner also noted that tin from the barn roof was tossed to at least the end of the tree line, which is approximately 1/3 of a mile away. The tornado then crossed a rural/forested area to the intersection of Pumpkin Center Road and CR 153/Fletcher Road. Small to medium sized branches were brought down at the southwest corner of this intersection. No additional damage was seen downstream from this location but very limited road access existed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.73 NE Adamsburg, AL
EF1category
Apr 29, 2014 12:36 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down south of Mentone along the Desoto Parkway (CR 89) just south of the intersection with CR 165. Here, several large cedar trees were snapped. The tornado moved northeast, paralleling the western side of CR 165. Mainly tree damage was noted in this area, with minor structural damage to barns and outbuildings. Several stands of old growth hardwoods were damaged here.||The tornado seemed to weaken briefly with only minor tree damage noted near downtown Mentone. Further up the slopes of Lookout Mountain, the tornado strengthened again to EF-1 intensity with speeds up to 105 mph, with sporadic swaths of hardwood trees snapped or uprooted, all along the eastern side of CR 89, before lifting just inside the state line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .36 NNE River Park, AL
EF0category
Apr 29, 2014 12:28 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down in the Aroney community in the southwest corner of DeKalb County. The tornado first touched down along County Road (CR) 479. Here, minor roof damage was noted to a single family home, and a farm building was also damaged. Minor damage was also noted to trees all along CR 479. Several small hardwood trees were snapped just north of CR 10, and other trees had the tops snapped off in this area. Another barn sustained minor roof damage further north along the road, and a home sustained very minor damage. The tornado eventually lifted just south of Highway 168 near the Kilpatrick Community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .32 NNE Arona, AL
EF1category
Apr 29, 2014 12:17 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado touched down along Egypt Road near Vaughn Lane snapping a few trees. The tornado tracked north-northeast and intensified near Shady Grove Road where a single-wide manufactured home was destroyed. Near the intersection of Mountainboro Road and Carlisle Cut Off, a house was shifted off its foundation, but the house itself sustained only minor roof damage. A wood barn in a field was also heavily damaged. Just south of Lawson Gap Road, several trailers were damaged with one losing its roof and portion of its exterior walls. Trees were snapped or uprooted on the west side of Mountainboro Road. The tornado was at its peak intensity along Mountainboro Road between Shady Grove Road and Lawson Gap Road, with maximum winds between 90 and 100 mph. The tornado continued north, causing additional damage along Skyhaven Drive, where a two-story house lost a portion of its roof covering. Several trees were snapped or uprooted around this location as well. To the north, off Douglas Drive, a manufactured single-wide home lost most of its roof, its entire garage/car port and a good portion of one exterior wall. The tornado crossed U.S. Highway 431, snapping several trees near the intersection of Highway 205. Between Cox Gap Road and Gaines Street several large trees were snapped or uprooted and displayed a convergent path toward the center line of the tornado. The tornado crossed Sardis Road snapping a few trees near the intersection of Sardis Cut Off Road before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 WNW Rockledge, AL
EF2category
Apr 29, 2014 12:06 AM CST-6
Tornado report for April 2014
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornadic cyclic supercell produced yet another tornado along County Road (CR) 209 where mainly branches were snapped. The tornado lifted northeast snapping additional branches before strengthening as it approached CR 52. Here, severe hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted near a farmstead. Additional trees were snapped and/or uprooted along a wide swath all along CR 88. The tornado may have weakened or even lifted very briefly as it crossed the Highway 35 intersection near Dugout Valley Road/CR 97 west-norhtwest of Fort Payne. The tornado intensified once again as it tracked norhteast, uprooting and snapping more trees. The tornado reached peak intensity with estimated winds of 115 mph and a path width of 200 yards near the intersection with Chisenhall Road. At this location, the tornado rolled and separated a mobile home from its frame, peeled roofing back from another mobile home, and snapped many trees in a forested area just northeast of the intersection. It continued to track along CR 97, but weakened significantly, causing mostly tree damage or very minor structural damage to single family homes (two homes sustained minor roof damage or broken windows just north of the Chisenhall/CR 97 intersection). The tornado narrowed significantly before lifting along CR 609 just north of the intersection with CR 27.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.55 SSW Lebanon, AL
EF2category
Apr 28, 2014 11:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF2category
Apr 28, 2014 11:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF3category
Apr 28, 2014 11:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF2category
Apr 28, 2014 11:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF0category
Apr 28, 2014 11:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF1category
Apr 28, 2014 11:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF1category
Apr 28, 2014 10:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF2category
Apr 28, 2014 10:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF0category
Apr 28, 2014 10:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF1category
Apr 28, 2014 10:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF1category
Apr 28, 2014 9:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF0category
Apr 28, 2014 9:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF2category
Apr 28, 2014 9:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF2category
Apr 28, 2014 9:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for April 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
EF1category
Apr 28, 2014 10:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for April 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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