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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on October 12, 2023

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on October 12, 2023 from October 12, 2023 through October 12, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · October 12, 2023 · 2023–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 12, 2023

NWS Hail Reports on October 12, 2023

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2023
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for October 12, 2023
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Campbell, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2023
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for October 12, 2023
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Upland, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2023
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for October 12, 2023
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Hildreth, NE
1.50″ hail
Oct 12, 2023
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for October 12, 2023
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from spotter relayed by EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Odessa, NE
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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 October 12, 2023

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63 mph
Oct 12, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Unofficial weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings, NE
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Windows blown out of a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Bertrand, NE
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
1:45 PM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Union County · 2,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across SW SR 121 near the intersection of SW 85th Trl. Large tree was across both lanes of the state road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lake Butler, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
1:40 PM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Union County · 2,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on powerline / transformer near the intersection of SW CR 245 and SW 44th Ave. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Oleno State Park, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Alachua County · 63,712 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree from high winds blocking the roadway. Alachua County Dispatch reports a road closure of SR-222 near I-75 in Gainesville. Time of event is radar indicated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW University Of Flor, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 NW Johnson. Powerlines down along SR 21 near Ochwilla Elementary. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Johnson, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Florida Power and Light reported utility pole damage due to strong winds along the 100 block of Barrington Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Palm Coast, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported powerlines down and a vehicle that was rolled over. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Palm Coast, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around west part of Palm coast. EMA reported trees down near 160 Bayside Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Palm Coast, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down along County Road 75. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Espanola, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
8:09 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Taylor County · 5,725 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media submitted pictures of damage to a storefront in Perry. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Perry, FL
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2023
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Putnam County · 18,201 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the roadway along SR 21 in SW Putnam. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Orange Springs, FL
59 mph
Oct 12, 2023
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for October 12, 2023
Uintah County · 9,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MCKU1 McCook Ridge... Mack 35NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 51 SE Randlett, UT
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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 October 12, 2023

11 reports
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Ellsworth County · 2,568 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Report came into the NWS via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Ellsworth, KS
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
10:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief rope tornado reported by a few storm chasers and also fire department personnel...1 mile west of Hwy 281.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Doniphan, NE
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar debris signature started at this time and lasted 5-10 minutes as it tracked into Hall County. Based on radar data. No known damage at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Prosser, NE
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
8:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Just touched down. Storm chaser report via NWSChat.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Hildreth, NE
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser video and report confirms brief touchdown near I-80 just east of the Overton exit. Not fully condensed but debris visible. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Overton, NE
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser social media report and photo confirms a tornado in this area that touched down at 205pm and lasted about 4 minutes. Small bowl that turned into a cone and then dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Bertrand, NE
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
5:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Kiowa County · 573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Media called in a report they received of a landspout. Pictures on social media also showed the well defined landspout over mostly open land.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Arlington, CO
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
8:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Flagler County · 46,992 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The short-lived EF-2 tornado initially touched down near the intersection of Belle Terre Pkwy and Pine Lakes Pkwy. The tornado traveled northeast through the B section of Palm Coast before dissipating near I-95. Several houses sustained significant roof damage in the path... particularly the home along Baltimore Lane which suffered complete destruction of its roof. A minivan was also flipped onto its side and moved from the driveway onto the road along Birchwood Drive. Several screened lanai enclosures... sheds and fences were significantly damaged or destroyed. Several trees were snapped and powerlines were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Palm Coast, FL
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
6:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Citrus County · 58,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management reports debris blocking the roadway on Hwy 44 in Citrus County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Crystal River, FL
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
6:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Citrus County · 58,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management reported a tornado at US-19 and W Ford Island Tr. Roof damage and powerlines have been reported down in the vicinity. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Crystal River, FL
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
5:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for October 12, 2023
Pinellas County · 249,730 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FDEM reports damage in N Clearwater Beach from tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Dunedin, 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 October 12, 2023?

Our records show 4 hail, 13 wind, and 11 tornado reports on October 12, 2023, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 12, 2023.

What was the largest hail reported on October 12, 2023?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on October 12, 2023 is 1.50″, reported near Odessa, NE.

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 October 12, 2023 — 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 October 12, 2023 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 October 12, 2023?

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 October 12, 2023 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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