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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in January 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States in January 2015 from January 1, 2015 through January 25, 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 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 25, 2015

NWS Hail Reports in January 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 in January 2015

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58 mph
Jan 25, 2015
6:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 2015
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Subway sandwich shop sign was heavily damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 ENE Calera, AL
58 mph
Jan 25, 2015
6:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 2015
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Highway 16 and Faith Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: .76 NW Calera, AL
58 mph
Jan 25, 2015
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 2015
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree uprooted along Highway 25 near County Road 41.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Dunavant, AL
58 mph
Jan 25, 2015
6:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 2015
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Bhm)Birmingham Arpt, AL
59 mph
Jan 25, 2015
5:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 2015
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Tcl)Tuscaloosa Arpt, AL
58 mph
Jan 25, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for January 2015
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several uprooted trees between the cities of Samantha and Coker.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 ENE Samantha, AL
49 mph
Jan 24, 2015
4:55 AM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Highlands County · 35,680 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highlands County Emergency Management reported that the metal roof of a screened in porch had been torn off and part of a fence downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near Lake Chilton in Avon Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.84 NNW (Agr)Avon Park, FL
64 mph
Jan 4, 2015
9:21 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Cape May County · 52,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe convective shower caused wind damage along Simpson and Haven Avenues between 28th and 29th Streets in Ocean City. Property damage occurred as the damaging winds sent roof shingles flying, tore siding off homes, crushed outside shower stalls, blocked an alley by moving a stored floating dock, tore the roof off a garage and tossed trash cans and newspaper boxes. Stop signs and a traffic light were also knocked down along 29th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SSW Ocean City Muni Arpt, NJ
58 mph
Jan 4, 2015
8:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Cumberland County · 38,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Millville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Millville, NJ
58 mph
Jan 4, 2015
3:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 42 and Thanksgiving Fire Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.35 ENE Flowers, NC
58 mph
Jan 4, 2015
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down near the intersection of Godwin Road and Old Fairground Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Hardy Xrds, NC
58 mph
Jan 4, 2015
3:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Port of Savannah police reported that six containers were blown over and a roof was damaged at the Ocean Terminal. Also, several large limbs were blown down just south of the port terminal.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNE Central Jct, GA
58 mph
Jan 4, 2015
2:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down in Sanford. One tree fell onto a car. Monetary damages were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Jonesboro, NC
58 mph
Jan 4, 2015
2:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported trees down from Camden to Bethune.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Camden, SC
58 mph
Jan 4, 2015
2:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for January 2015
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported several trees down along SC6-169 between Hwy 37 and Hwy 3 which is between Barnwell and Blackville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 NW Ashleigh, SC
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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 January 2015

30 reports
EF0 category
Jan 24, 2015
3:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Charlotte County · 77,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Myakka State Forest Ranger reported tornado damage to a ranger station and a mobile home trailer at around 3:50 am. A subsequent NWS storm survey found a 50 yard wide, one mile long intermittent path of damage that included snapped and uprooted trees and a mobile home trailer that had been picked up and tossed 30 to 40 yards. The damage was found to be consistent with an EF-0 tornado making multiple touchdowns with estimated peak winds of 85 mph. The survey found low end EF-0 damage to the east of the Myakka River that included minor roof damage, a bent stop sign pole, and numerous broken tree branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.56 NNW El Jobean, FL
EF0 category
Jan 24, 2015
3:42 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Sarasota County · 149,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Myakka State Forest Ranger reported tornado damage to a ranger station and a mobile home trailer at around 3:50 am. A subsequent NWS storm survey found a 50 yard wide, one mile long intermittent path of damage that included snapped and uprooted trees and a mobile home trailer that had been picked up and tossed 30 to 40 yards. The damage was found to be consistent with an EF-0 tornado making multiple touchdowns with estimated peak winds of 85 mph. The survey found low end EF-0 damage to the east of the Myakka River that included minor roof damage, a bent stop sign pole, and numerous broken tree branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.08 ENE Manasota, FL
EF1 category
Jan 18, 2015
2:18 PM PST-8
Tornado report for January 2015
Pierce County · 240,024 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado starting from about 4 miles wsw of Gig Harbor dissipating just ene of Gig Harbor. Tornado determination based on eye-witness reports and video. Maximum intensity EF1. Wind up to 110 mph. Path length 4.1 miles. Maxmimum width up to 175 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .47 W Gig Harbor, WA
EF1 category
Jan 4, 2015
3:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down near the intersection of Berwick Boulevard and Stonebridge Circle and moved northeast through the Stonebridge neighborhood. The tornado ripped numerous shingles and vinyl siding panels off a number of houses and damaged several large wooden fences. A gazebo was damaged and a trampoline was lifted and thrown for about a quarter of a mile. High winds forced rainwater through the walls of one home and damaged the drywall and carpet. Several large trees were blown over and snapped. Quite a bit of debris was noted hanging in the trees in the back of the neighborhood. One air conditioner unit was lifted and moved several feet.||The tornado then lifted and periodically touched down between Elk Road, Moose Jaw Road and Salt Creek Road for a total path length of three miles. In these areas, large trees were either blown down or snapped, including many large grand oak trees. Two homes were damaged by falling trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.07 NNE Burroughs, GA
EF1 category
Jan 4, 2015
1:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Radio Station Road. High end EF1 damage occurred along the path east of Johnson Lake Road along Georgia State Road 32. In this path the tornado severely damaged two mobile homes including a double wide trailer in which the walls were separated, the frame bent and flipped on its side. Large trees were snapped along the path. EF0 damage was noted along most of the path as the tornado tracked from Radio Station Road to McCarty as the storm approached State Road 32. The tornado continued northeast and weakened as it cross Ten Mile Creek over Mallard Road with a track ceasing near Bobwhite Road. The width of the tornado ranged between 30-50 yards. Two injuries occurred with one mobile home, and one resident was life-flighted with critical injuries. Both victims survived. The tornado was an EF1 with maximum winds of 100-110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 SSW Rockingham, GA
EF1 category
Jan 4, 2015
11:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Dodge County · 5,110 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey team found that the same storm that produced two brief tornadoes in Pulaski County produced a brief EF1 tornado in central Dodge County. The tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 95 MPH and a maximum path width of 120 yards, touched down southwest of the intersection of Log Cabin Road and Antioch Church Road and traveled just 0.32 miles through the intersection before dissipating. Around a dozen trees were downed narrowly missing homes and cars. [01/04/15: Tornado #3, County #1-1, EF1, Dodge, 2015:003].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 WSW Dempsey, GA
EF1 category
Jan 4, 2015
11:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In addition to several downed trees, there was substantial damage to the roof at a church in Brookfield. During their Sunday morning Service, church members quickly took cover under their pews when the wind became loud and their heavy front door was torn apart. The main damage occurred when the steeple fell to the ground. Several shingles were stripped from the roof, and two church storage sheds were destroyed. Miraculously no one was injured. There were several more trees down with this tornado than the first one, including large pine trees (2-3 ft diameter) and large magnolia trees. Max winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .57 NNW Brookfield, GA
EF0 category
Jan 4, 2015
11:44 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Pulaski County · 2,654 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey team found that the same storm that produced a brief tornado in southern Pulaski County produced a new EF0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 100 yards, in eastern Pulaski County. The tornado touched down on Raleigh Cobb Road and traveled east-northeast for 2.18 miles before dissipating near Midway Church Road and Fire Road 246. A tin covered barn was blown over and minor damage was noted to the roof of a home. Several trees were downed along the path of the tornado. [01/04/15: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF0, Pulaski, 2015:002].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.59 SSE Hawkinsville Arpt, GA
EF0 category
Jan 4, 2015
11:32 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Pulaski County · 2,654 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey team found that a brief EF0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 85 MPH and a maximum path width of 50 yards, touched down in far southern Pulaski County in the 1600 block of Pineview Highway. The tornado travelled .16 miles before dissipating. Approximately 20 small to medium-sized pine trees were snapped along the path of this tornado. A very large oak limb fell onto a brick outbuilding, causing minor damage to the roof and the covering was also blown off of a well house. [01/04/15: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Pulaski, 2015:001].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .64 S Finleyson, GA
EF1 category
Jan 4, 2015
11:27 AM EST-5
Tornado report for January 2015
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado touched down. A portion of a screened-in porch was blown down, and a large portion of the roof of a small, old, barn building was removed. There were also some 8-12 inch diameter pine trees snapped at their trunks. Max winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.28 WNW Omega, GA
EF0 category
Jan 4, 2015
7:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for January 2015
Henry County · 6,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down in eastern Henry county in a rural area. No structural damage was reported, but trees were blown down and dual-pol radar revealed a small tornadic debris signature (TDS).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 NNW Hayes, AL
EF0 category
Jan 4, 2015
6:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for January 2015
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down near Dale County High School, damaging some structures around the baseball field. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.1 NW Midland City, AL
EF0 category
Jan 4, 2015
6:27 AM CST-6
Tornado report for January 2015
Dale County · 14,979 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor damage to structures occurred from an EF0 tornado in the Pinckard area. There was also a small tornadic debris signature (TDS) seen on dual-pol radar. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.31 WSW Pinckard, AL
EF2 category
Jan 4, 2015
3:11 AM CST-6
Tornado report for January 2015
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved northeastward across Crenshaw County and spawned a tornado which tracked from extreme southwest Crenshaw County to east central Crenshaw County. The tornado initially touched down at EF-0 intensity about 5 miles north of Dozier or about 1 mile northeast of Leon. The tornado varied in strength from EF-1 to EF-2 before dissipating about 4 miles east of Luverne, or about 1 mile south-southwest of Vidette. The survey showed strong evidence of convergence into the center of the path for just about every single damage location surveyed. Damage along the path was primarily snapped trunks of pine and hardwood trees on both hilltops and valleys. Chicken houses and outbuildings were destroyed. In addition, the tornado resulted in significant damage to a house and car at the end of the path before the tornado quickly dissipated. The path width varied from 40 yards to a maximum of 100 yards, but averaged 60 to 80 yards at most points.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.52 WNW Theba, AL
EF0 category
Jan 3, 2015
5:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for January 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
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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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January 25, 2015 6
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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded in January 2015?

Our records show 0 hail, 66 wind, and 31 tornado reports in January 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 25, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported in January 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 in January 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 in January 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 in January 2015?

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

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in January 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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