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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on January 3, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on January 3, 2015 from January 3, 2015 through January 3, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Tornado Reports
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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · January 3, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 3, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on January 3, 2015

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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 January 3, 2015

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70 mph
Jan 3, 2015
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees, bent a local restaurant sign over to a 30 degree angle and a roof was partially blown off of an apartment building.
NWS Wind Report Location: .75 WNW Albertville, AL
85 mph
Jan 3, 2015
7:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The University of Alabama in Huntsville performed a storm survey depicting a narrow swath with a path length of around 6 miles. Minor to moderate damage occurred along the swath in the city of Albertville of Marshall County. Damage included numerous snapped and uprooted trees, sign damage, and roof damage. Also, a couple of fences were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 SE Rabbit Town, AL
59 mph
Jan 3, 2015
5:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gust measured by the Posey Field Airport AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: .03 NW Haleyville Posey Arp, AL
49 mph
Jan 3, 2015
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house along 6th Street East. A three year old boy was taken to local hospital for minor injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Box Spgs, AL
63 mph
Jan 3, 2015
5:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn damaged on County Road 108 Near Highway 253. Several trees also uprooted along Highway 253.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.9 NW Brinn, AL
75 mph
Jan 3, 2015
5:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed beginning near the intersection of County Road 45 south of Highway 78 and continuing northeast along County Road 45 to the community of Pea Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.59 NW Twin, AL
58 mph
Jan 3, 2015
5:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted near the intersection of Aberdeen Road and Holiday Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.59 SW Vernon Lamar Co Arpt, AL
58 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted on County Road 21 just south of County Road 26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.7 NNW Molloy, AL
70 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several pine trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.23 ENE Tunnell Spgs, AL
71 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was roof damage along with numerous uprooted trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Interstate City, MS
60 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm wind gust blew down a power line onto Golf Dr in Monroeville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 WNW Monroeville, AL
58 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted in the Friendship Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 N Reform, AL
58 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some large limbs and a couple of trees were blown down along Willow Lake Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.75 N Russell, MS
60 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A blown down tree had partially blocked Blackjack Road. One home had a large limb through the front window. There was damage to a home at 710 South Montgomery Street from a tree limb that fell through the window.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 SSW Patrick, MS
58 mph
Jan 3, 2015
4:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 3, 2015
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted along Franconia Road between Aliceville and Carrollton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .27 WNW Union Chapel, 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 January 3, 2015

17 reports
EF0 category
Jan 3, 2015
5:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in Marion County near the city of Hamilton and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 43 and Beecher Street, about 3 miles northeast of Hamilton. The tornado path was all on the southeast side of Highway 43/17. One home suffered roof and shingle damage, and several trees were uprooted. Some of the debris was thrown several hundred yards downstream.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 ENE Pleasant Ridge, AL
EF0 category
Jan 3, 2015
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Tuscaloosa County and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado entered Tuscaloosa County from Greene County about one-quarter of a mile south of Homestead Road. Two homes suffered roof damage and several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. The tornado lifted just north of Romulus Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.67 NW Ralph, AL
EF0 category
Jan 3, 2015
5:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Greene County · 2,246 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Greene County and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado touched down near the Greene-Tuscaloosa County Line just south of the Jena Community. The initial touchdown was along Shiloh Road where trees were uprooted. The tornado traveled northeast and crossed into Tuscaloosa County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.84 NNE Snoddy, AL
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Greene County · 2,246 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Greene County and confirmed the damage was produced by a tornado. The tornado touched down on County Road 117, south of County Road 115. The tornado nearly paralleled County Road 117 for its entire duration with damage on both side of the road. Damage was light at the beginning of the path with only branches off trees. The damage intensified along the path and dozens of hardwoods and softwoods were snapped off or uprooted. One home had a large tree fall on it causing major damage. One mobile home suffered minor skirting damage and a few outbuildings were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.85 NW West Greene, AL
EF0 category
Jan 3, 2015
4:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado snapped the tops of multiple pine trees just north of Grant Road. The estimated maximum wind speed was 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.15 NNE Caledonia, MS
EF0 category
Jan 3, 2015
4:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Monroe County · 6,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: During the late afternoon hours, a strong mesocyclone moved from southwest to northeast across Monroe County. The thunderstorm produced a brief EF-1 tornado about 4 miles east of Tunnel Springs located in northeastern Monroe County. The tornado lasted no longer than one minute as the path length was just shy of 200 yards. The tornado produced roof damage, uprooted hardwood trees and snapped pine trees at the trunk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.88 SSW Turnbull, AL
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
4:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Sumter County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Sumter County and confirmed a tornado. The tornado touched down along State Highway 116 between Old Bodka Road and State Highway 17. The tornado traveled northeast and lifted near Old Bodka Road and Bodka Creek. The most concentrated damage was near Old Bodka Road where hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.71 WSW Bodka, AL
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
4:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began near the intersection of Kewanee Road and Cuba Road. It ended just east of Luther Ray Cobb Road. Multiple trees were either uprooted or snapped. One building received minor structural damage. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.15 SE Lauderdale, MS
EF0 category
Jan 3, 2015
4:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Sumter County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in Sumter County and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado touched down just west of Pretty Branch Road along the Norfolk Southern Railroad, about 0.5 miles east of Cuba. The tornado tracked northeast downing several large hardwoods and caused damage to the roof and anchoring system of a manufactured home as it crossed Pretty Branch Road and the railroad track. The tornado moved parallel to the railroad track downing approximately one dozen trees. The tornado lifted just west of Old Livingston Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 E Cuba, AL
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
3:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began near the intersection of King Road and Mississippi Highway 495. It tracked northeast along King Road. It then moved across Mississippi Highway 493 and Espey Hedgepeth Road before it lifted just beyond Mount Carmel Road. Numerous pine trees were snapped and several homes experienced roof damage along the path. A shed was also destroyed. The estimated maximum wind speed was 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .58 W Bailey, MS
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
3:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in southeast Newton County along Griffis Fountain Road, where numerous trees were snapped. It continued northeastward into western Lauderdale County, snapping trees as it crossed Point Wanita Lake Road, the Chunky River, and US Highway 80. It then caused roof damage to a house and damaged an outbuilding as it crossed Suqualena Meehan Road. Additional trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado crossed I-20, then a few trees were snapped along Suqualena Graham Road shortly before the tornado lifted. The estimated maximum winds were 110 mph. The total path length for the tornado was 9.9 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 SW Point, MS
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
3:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in southeast Newton County along Griffis Fountain Road, where numerous trees were snapped. It continued northeastward into western Lauderdale County, snapping trees as it crossed Point Wanita Lake Road, the Chunky River, and US Highway 80. It then caused roof damage to a house and damaged an outbuilding as it crossed Suqualena Meehan Road. Additional trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado crossed I-20, then a few trees were snapped along Suqualena Graham Road shortly before the tornado lifted. The estimated maximum winds were 110 mph. The total path length for the tornado was 9.9 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 S Chunky, MS
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
3:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed about a half mile southeast of the intersection of MS Highway 503 and County Road 20, and quickly strengthened as it moved northeast toward the intersection. The storm was at its strongest at this point, destroying five mobile homes, snapping several utility poles, and causing extensive tree damage. It continued northeast along the east side of Highway 503, downing trees near County Road 50323 and then began to parallel the eastern segment of County Road 20. Along this roadway, much of the roof was removed from a home, several trees were snapped or uprooted and minor damage occurred to another home. The tornado then crossed County Road 2026, where a mobile home was destroyed, and County Road 50325, where more trees were snapped. Farther northeast an outbuilding was destroyed near the intersection of MS Highway 504 and County Road 2420. The tornado damaged utility poles just across the Newton County line where it finally lifted. In all ten homes were destroyed along the path of the tornado.The estimated wind maximum was 130 mph at its strongest in Jasper County. The total path length was around 8 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.84 SSE Hickory, MS
EF2 category
Jan 3, 2015
3:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed about a half mile southeast of the intersection of MS Highway 503 and County Road 20, and quickly strengthened as it moved northeast toward the intersection. The storm was at its strongest at this point, destroying five mobile homes, snapping several utility poles, and causing extensive tree damage. It continued northeast along the east side of Highway 503, downing trees near County Road 50323 and then began to parallel the eastern segment of County Road 20. Along this roadway, much of the roof was removed from a home, several trees were snapped or uprooted and minor damage occurred to another home. The tornado then crossed County Road 2026, where a mobile home was destroyed, and County Road 50325, where more trees were snapped. Farther northeast an outbuilding was destroyed near the intersection of MS Highway 504 and County Road 2420. The tornado damaged utility poles just across the Newton County line where it finally lifted. In all ten homes were destroyed along the path of the tornado.The estimated wind maximum was 130 mph at its strongest in Jasper County. The total path length was around 8 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .07 WNW Moss Hill, MS
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
2:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 3, 2015
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado snapped numerous trees along its path from the east end of Stroud Road. It moved east northeast across Burtons Creek Road. It lifted near Rock Hill Road. The most impressive tree damage occurred along Burtons Creek Road and this is where it reached its peak intensity. The estimated wind speed was 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 SSW Arbo, MS
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

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

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

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

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

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

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

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

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on January 3, 2015?

Our records show 0 hail, 38 wind, and 17 tornado reports on January 3, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 3, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on January 3, 2015?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

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 January 3, 2015 — 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 January 3, 2015 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 January 3, 2015?

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 January 3, 2015 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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