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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 28, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 28, 2015 from December 28, 2015 through December 28, 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 · December 28, 2015 · 2015–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 28, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on December 28, 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 December 28, 2015

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58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Geneva County · 8,804 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large part of a tree was blown down across County Road 21 and blocked the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.07 SSE Coffee Springs, AL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
2:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Walton County · 33,574 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large part of a tree was blown down across Laird Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.62 S Pond Creek, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
10:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Myrtle Grove, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
10:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and trees were downed by 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Pace, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
9:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds gusts around 60 mph downed power line at the intersection of Chavers Rd and Molino Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Molino, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
9:22 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust around 60 mph blew down a light pole onto a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Ensley, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
9:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Clarke County · 7,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph down trees on Highway 84 near the Tombigbee River Bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: .78 NE Coffeeville, AL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
8:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph downed trees and a wooden fence on West Fairfield Dr between Patricia Dr and Lillian Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: .31 W Myrtle Grove, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
8:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds around 60 mph downed trees on 70th Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 SW Myrtle Grove, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
8:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds around 60 mph resulted in downed trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Goulding, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
8:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph downed several large trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NW Pensacola, FL
60 mph
Dec 28, 2015
8:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cantonment, FL
70 mph
Dec 28, 2015
8:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Escambia County · 100,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph downed trees in the area. A light pole was also downed on a car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Belleview, FL
58 mph
Dec 28, 2015
8:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Pontotoc County · 9,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down fences and tossed patio furniture. A gazebo was also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 E Springville, MS
60 mph
Dec 28, 2015
7:53 AM CST-6
Wind report for December 28, 2015
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in Maben.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Maben, MS
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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 December 28, 2015

6 reports
EF0 category
Dec 28, 2015
4:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for December 28, 2015
Union County · 75,130 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found the path of a brief, weak tornado that touched down along Jug Broome Rd south of Monroe and moved northeast for less than a mile before lifting along E Sandy Ridge Rd. Five sheds and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed and multiple trees downed. The wall of one home sitting on concrete blocks was shifted about one foot. Additionally, a camper was rolled on its side.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .31 SE Alton, NC
EF1 category
Dec 28, 2015
8:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for December 28, 2015
Santa Rosa County · 62,767 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service survey team confirmed damage of an EF-1 tornado a little over 2 miles southwest of Chumuckla. The tornado tracked alomst a mile north-northeast before weakening to an EF-0 and dissipating. The team was unable to survey a heavily wooded area to the south. It is possible the track could extend further southward. The tornado tracked through a forested area and across an open field. Damage was generally confined to uprooted pecan trees and well as snapped cedar and pine trees. This damage is consistent with EF-1 wind speeds around 107 mph. The maximum width of the tornado was 75 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .68 SW Chumuckla, FL
EF1 category
Dec 28, 2015
5:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for December 28, 2015
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touched down 2.5 miles southwest of Seminary and tracked to the northeast before crossing Seminary Sumrall Road where it destroyed a barn and snapped some trees. As it crossed the road, a shed was destroyed and more trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado then crossed Tower Road and shortly after caused severe damage to a carport that fell on a vehicle. The tornado then crossed Seminary Mike Conner Road where it uprooted some trees. The tornado continued northeast and right before crossing Highway 49, several trailers were blown onto the highway and a fireworks stand was destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped in the area as the tornado crossed the highway. The tornado continued on the ground crossing Evergreen Church Road and Ray Harvey Road where it snapped more trees. In this area it produced severe roof damage to a home and snapped trees. The tornado then crossed Watts Road where large limbs were downed and a trampoline was destroyed. The tornado lifted soon after crossing Watts Road north of Seminary. The maximum estimated winds were 95mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 WSW Seminary, MS
EF2 category
Dec 28, 2015
4:46 AM CST-6
Tornado report for December 28, 2015
Lee County · 2,701 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down southwest of Marianna. A mobile home was destroyed. There was roof damage to homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 SW Aubrey, AR
EF1 category
Dec 28, 2015
3:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for December 28, 2015
St. John the Baptist Parish · 14,400 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds estimated at 100 mph. The tornado began around 320 am near Dupont Construction Road and US Highway 61. The tornado continued northeastward across Highway 61, Several wooden power poles along Highway 61 were snapped, and roof and fence damage occurred at the corner of Lee Drive and Jefferson Street. The tornado continued northeast into a wooded area behind the subdivision before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 WNW Montegut, LA
EF1 category
Dec 28, 2015
2:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for December 28, 2015
Livingston Parish · 40,837 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds estimated at 100 mph. The tornado began near US Highway 190 and Woodside Drive around 253 am and traveled northeast. An 18 wheeler was flipped and a trailer was re-positioned along with a metal roof ripped off a building. A door to the same building was blown inward. The tornado lifted near Cane Market Road and Blount Lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.24 E Corbin, LA
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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 December 28, 2015?

Our records show 0 hail, 52 wind, and 6 tornado reports on December 28, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 28, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on December 28, 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 December 28, 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 December 28, 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 December 28, 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 December 28, 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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