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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on September 29, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on September 29, 2015 from September 29, 2015 through September 29, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
4
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · September 29, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 29, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on September 29, 2015

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
5:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported 18 miles southwest of Agate.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.05 SW Agate, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
5:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Fremont County · 14,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.06 ESE Texas Creek, CO
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
5:02 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Goshen County · 4,415 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail was observed at Lingle.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lingle, WY
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
4:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Fremont County · 14,780 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 E Florence, CO
1.25″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
4:15 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Douglas County · 104,202 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.27 ENE Highlands Ranch, CO
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
4:05 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Arapahoe County · 149,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.54 ESE Greenwood Vlg, CO
1.50″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
3:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Jefferson County · 160,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.27 ESE Pleasant View, CO
0.88″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
3:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Denver County · 145,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.34 WSW Denver, CO
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
3:47 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Jefferson County · 160,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.54 ESE Pleasant View, CO
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
3:28 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Jefferson County · 160,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.2 WSW Jefferson Co Arpt, CO
1.25″ hail
Sep 29, 2015
3:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for September 29, 2015
Harding County · 367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.61 SSW Yates, NM
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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 September 29, 2015

4 reports
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60 mph
Sep 29, 2015
11:13 PM EST-5
Wind report for September 29, 2015
Harford County · 62,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees were reported down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.27 WSW Pleasantville, MD
60 mph
Sep 29, 2015
10:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for September 29, 2015
Baltimore County · 165,406 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five large pine trees were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.27 ESE Eccleston, MD
60 mph
Sep 29, 2015
8:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for September 29, 2015
Loudoun County · 74,711 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were reported down, with two HVAC until dislodged in an area of East Market St and Catoctin Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Leesburg, VA
64 mph
Sep 29, 2015
9:40 AM EST-5
Wind report for September 29, 2015
Collier County · 99,702 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Survey conducted by Collier County Emergency Management staff found roof and carport damage to four mobile homes in the Cape Sable Lakes community south of Radio Road. Homes were damaged along Cape Sable Drive and Cape Haye Lane. It was determined that the construction of the damaged structures was below the standard of surrounding units, leading to additional damage. Damage pattern was inconsistent and inconclusive for tornadic winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.46 E (Apf)Naples Muni Arp, FL
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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 September 29, 2015

4 reports
EF1 category
Sep 29, 2015
11:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for September 29, 2015
Lancaster County · 120,566 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in State College confirmed an EF-1 tornado, with peak winds around 95 mph, near Rohrerstown in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. The tornado touched down around 12:40 am on September 30, 2015. ||The tornado tracked from southeast to northwest along a 2.5-mile path, with two segments of concentrated damage. The first segment covered an approximate one-half mile stretch from the Limespring Farm across US Route 30 and up a nearby hill-side before lifting. The circulation traveled aloft for about 1 mile with a second touchdown just southeast of Centerville Road on Stonebridge Drive. The tornado then crossed Nolt Road and then dissipated just before reaching Bowman Road.||The initial touchdown occurred on the 2300 block of Noll Road between the Limespring Farm and Rohrerstown Elementary School. The Survey team observed an extensive area of healthy snapped and uprooted trees /1 to 2 feet in diameter/ exhibiting a clear convergent signature. Additional damage at the Limespring Farm property included a destroyed outbuilding shed.||Damage indicators confirmed the tornado reached peak intensity as it impacted an industrial warehouse located on Running Pump Road just south of US Route 30. Winds in excess of 90 mph blew in one of the metal garage doors at a loading bay and lifted off a large section of the warehouse roof, which eventually lead to the|partial collapse of interior walls. The local fire chief estimated over 35 percent loss of the roof, with debris blown and deposited on to US Route 30. A wood pallet skid was projected into the side of the warehouse making a clear dent in the building. Two horizontal beams were twisted and detached on the front side of the warehouse where the winds exited the building. Large sections of metal siding were removed from the warehouse. Insulation from the warehouse was recovered at the Four Seasons golf course. Damage along the second tornado path segment consisted mainly of snapped and uprooted trees. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .05 W Rohrerstown, PA
EF0 category
Sep 29, 2015
9:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for September 29, 2015
Howard County · 62,895 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has confirmed a tornado near Laurel and Scaggsville in Prince Georges and Howard counties in Maryland on September 29 2015.||The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has confirmed a tornado rated EF0 produced scattered damage along a path extending from Laurel, MD in northern Prince Georges County to just east of Scaggsville in southern Howard County.||Based on information obtained from a ground survey conducted by a member of the National Weather Service of storm damage in southern Howard County and a detailed damage report from the Director of Public Works for the City of Laurel, it was determined that an EF0 tornado produced intermittent damage along a 4 mile path extending from just southeast of Laurel, MD to a point about 1 mile east of Scaggsville, MD.||After crossing the Little Patuxent River into Howard County, the tornado produced little damage and may have lifted briefly as it moved parallel to Route 216. Then after crossing Interstate 95, the tornado produced tree damage along a narrow path that started near the entrance of the High Ridge Substation and then downed several trees as it crossed into a subdivision west of Leishear Road just east of Hammond Middle School. The tornado lifted near Graeloch Rd and Helmart Rd after producing minor tree damage.||Based upon this ground survey along with analysis of available NWS and FAA radar data and interviews with persons along the path, the NWS in Sterling confirms an EF0 tornado occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.83 SW Savage, MD
EF0 category
Sep 29, 2015
9:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for September 29, 2015
Prince George's County · 181,564 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has confirmed a tornado near Laurel and Scaggsville in Prince Georges and Howard counties in Maryland on September 29 2015.||The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has confirmed a tornado rated EF0 produced scattered damage along a path extending from Laurel, MD in northern Prince Georges County to just east of Scaggsville in southern Howard County.||Based on information obtained from a ground survey conducted by a member of the National Weather Service of storm damage in southern Howard County and a detailed damage report from the Director of Public Works for the City of Laurel, it was determined that an EF0 tornado produced intermittent damage along a 4 mile path extending from just southeast of Laurel, MD to a point about 1 mile east of Scaggsville, MD.||The tornado first produced damage shortly after 10pm Tuesday evening in Laurel, MD. It damaged the facade of a commercial building near the intersection of Fort Meade Rd and Maryland Route 197. It then moved northwest and into downtown Laurel causing multiple tree damage, along with damage to several roofs. A portion of one home had a small part of its roof peeled back and several commercial buildings lost roof material. Damage in Laurel was limited to a several block area bounded by North Second Street, Fetty Alley, Avondale St and the Little Patuxent River. The tornado then crossed the Little Patuxent River into Howard County.||Based upon this ground survey along with analysis of available NWS and FAA radar data and interviews with persons along the path, the NWS in Sterling confirms an EF0 tornado occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 ESE Laurel, MD
EF0 category
Sep 29, 2015
9:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for September 29, 2015
Collier County · 99,702 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several videos posted on social media show waterspout that developed near the coast over the water moved onto the beach between the Ritz-Carlton and Remington at Bay Colony hotels. Tornado briefly reached into the dune line where it picked up branches and tree debris before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 S Vanderbilt Beach, FL
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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 September 29, 2015?

Our records show 11 hail, 4 wind, and 4 tornado reports on September 29, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 29, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on September 29, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on September 29, 2015 is 1.50″, reported near Pleasant View, CO.

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 September 29, 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 September 29, 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 September 29, 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 September 29, 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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