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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 29, 2024

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 29, 2024 from December 29, 2024 through December 29, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 29, 2024 · 2024–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 29, 2024

NWS Hail Reports on December 29, 2024

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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 29, 2024

235 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Carroll County · 34,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on the north side of Carrollton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carrollton, GA
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Monroe County · 5,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jerusalem, OH
61 mph
Dec 29, 2024
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Lander County · 1,066 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station (GRVN2) Desatoya Mountain... Elevation 6152 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 S Porter Canyon Snot, NV
63 mph
Dec 29, 2024
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Elko County · 12,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station (POCN2) Pole Creek... Elevation 8502 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Jarbidge, NV
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video showing a barn door blown into a field.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE London, OH
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
4:25 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Moore County · 36,299 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 200 power outages reported south of Whispering Pines... near the intersection of Airport Rd and Windsong Pl.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Whispering Pines, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
4:17 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Hoke County · 14,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported along Army Rd and Fox Ln southeast of Ashley Heights.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Ashley Heights, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Randolph County · 42,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Randolph County Emergency Management reports 6 to 8 trees down across the county... with no significant subsequent damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Asheboro, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:47 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Davidson County · 56,570 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Thomasville, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Anson County · 6,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Wadesboro, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:19 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Park Drive near its intersection with Carter Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Westfield, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:18 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Creekside Drive and Woodlawn Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Mount Holly, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Yadkin County · 12,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Rena Road and Cheek Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Swancreek, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:09 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees downed and blocking Cane Creek Church Road in the McGrady area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Halls Mills, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:05 PM UTC
Wind report for December 29, 2024
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the southern and southeastern parts of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Granite Quarry, NC
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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 December 29, 2024

30 reports
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
8:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Union County · 19,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado caused minor structural and tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Marysville, OH
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
2:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touched down just south of Dixie River Road where a couple large branches were snapped. The tornado continued north and crossed Rockwood Road and Walkers Ferry Road where additional large limbs were snapped and a tree was downed. The tornado dissipated north of Walkers Ferry Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Belmont, NC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
2:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along Highway 161 just south of the intersection with Highway 55 where several trees were uprooted. The tornado moved northeast crossing Wilmoth Road... Beamguard Road and Highway 55 where additional trees were uprooted along with large limbs snapped. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing Knox Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Kings Mountain St, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
1:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that an EF-1 tornado... with peak wind speeds of 95 mph... occurred just south of Winnsboro. The tornado began just north of a manufacturing plant on Highway 321 and Guardian Way where it overturned four empty trailers and snapped multiple utility poles. The tornado moved east across Highway 321 where it collapsed a large garage door on the east side of a food plant then snapped numerous trees along Industrial Park Road. The tornado then moved across Highway 34E where it snapped several trees and snapped power poles near a medical manufacturer. The tornado moved through an inaccessible wooded area... before crossing Horse Creek Road and dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Winnsboro Mills, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
1:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that a weak EF-0 tornado... with peak wind speeds of 80 mph... occurred just south of Rion. The tornado began near Highway 269 and Mockingbird Lane where it snapped a few limbs. The tornado continued east... crossing Bundrick Road where it snapped large limbs... uprooted a tree and caused minor shingle damage to a home. The tornado then crossed Greenbrier Mossydale Road... High Hill Road and West Peach Road where it resulted in minor tree damage and minor shingle damage to a couple of homes. The tornado then shifted northeast... crossing Highway 321 where minor tree damage occurred... before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Winnsboro Mills, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
1:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that a weak EF-0 tornado... with peak wind speeds of 75 mph... occurred near the Spring Hill area. A weak but relatively long-lived tornado began near Old Hilton Road east of Chapin and moved northeast causing sporadic EF-0 tree damage... crossing I-26 and Bush Mill Road. The tornado then caused more concentrated... but still minor... tree damage along Wash Lever Road and Muddy Ford Road before moving northeast over the Broad River. Damage likely continued across the river... but the area was inaccessible through the tornadoes likely path. Additional tree damage began again along Highway 215. The path began to turn more easterly as the tornado weakened but additional tree damage occurred near Landis Road and Highway 269 before the tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW White Rock, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
1:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along John Hart Road near the intersection of Lee Road where numerous large limbs were snapped. The tornado continued northeast where a couple trees were downed along Mitchells Creek. The tornado crossed Mud Bridge Road where additional large limbs were snapped before dissipating just to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Buffalo, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
1:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along County Landfill Road where several large limbs were snapped along with a tree downed. The tornado moved northeast crossing Old Ferry Road were several trees were uprooted. The tornado reached peak intensity of 80 mph as it crossed South Carolina 49 and moved along Phillip Church Road. Here... a number of trees were uprooted along with snapping of large limbs. The tornado crossed Black Bottom Road where several trees were downed before weakening as it crossed South Carolina 9. The tornado dissipated after crossing Bailey Town Road where several large limbs were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Monarch Mills, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
1:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along Monument Road where several large limbs were snapped. The tornado moved quickly northeast uprooting several trees and snapping a number of large limbs along Battlefield Road and the remainder of Monument Road. The tornado continued into a heavily wooded area where it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Cross Anchor, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
1:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down along AR Thompson Road east of Mill Spring. It then lifted to the north-northwest... crossing High Meadows Drive and uprooting dozens of trees along the roadside... before dissipating just south of Highway 108.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Mill Spring, NC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
12:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Spartanburg County · 102,154 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey determined that a tornado touched down in a wooded area along the Middle Tyger River just east of Jug Factory Rd where large limbs were snapped off trees. The tornado tracked to the northeast and crossed Sloan Rd were a large tree was uprooted along with additional large limbs snapped. The tornado reached peak intensity of 75 mph as it crossed Holly Springs Church Rd and Bradley Dill Rd where additional trees were uprooted and more limbs snapped. The tornado dissipated in a wooded area just west of Holly Springs Motlow Elementary School.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Gowensville, SC
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
9:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Fayette County · 38,273 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS meteorologist has determined EF-0 damage east of Starrs Mill and southwest of Woolsey... on and around Acton Drive. Estimated wind speed: 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Lake Horton, GA
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
6:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to an RV park near the intersection of the Baldwin Beach Express and County Road 36. Likely tornado based on radar TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Summerdale, AL
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
6:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Significant roof damage to a home on NE 7th Street in Summerdale. Trees and power lines down as well. Likely tornado based on radar TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Summerdale, AL
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
5:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 29, 2024
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor damage to the patio of a home. Trees down. TDS observed on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Mon Louis, 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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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on December 29, 2024?

Our records show 0 hail, 235 wind, and 30 tornado reports on December 29, 2024, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 29, 2024.

What was the largest hail reported on December 29, 2024?

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 29, 2024 — 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 29, 2024 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 29, 2024?

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 29, 2024 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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