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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on December 31, 2024

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on December 31, 2024 from December 31, 2024 through December 31, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
82
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · December 31, 2024 · 2024–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 31, 2024

NWS Hail Reports on December 31, 2024

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for December 31, 2024
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Nassau, DE
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for December 31, 2024
Stafford County · 40,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Garrisonville, VA
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for December 31, 2024
Stafford County · 40,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Northern Stafford High School
NWS Hail Report Location: Garrisonville, VA
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for December 31, 2024
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arrington, VA
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for December 31, 2024
Appomattox County · 5,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter observed a good amount of dime to penny-sized hail and at least some quarter-sized hail at the WalMart in Appomattox.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Appomattox, VA
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for December 31, 2024
Nelson County · 7,738 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elma, VA
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
8:07 PM UTC
Hail report for December 31, 2024
Braxton County · 4,331 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail observed along Taylor Knob Road in Frametown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Gassaway, WV
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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 31, 2024

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UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Talbot County · 15,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Blackdog Alley and Treesdale Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Easton Municipal, MD
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Calvert County · 31,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds uprooted a 60-plus foot pine tree
NWS Wind Report Location: Huntingtown, MD
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Alexandria city · 11,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down along Richenbacher Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Alexandria, VA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near the intersection of Rapidan Hills Drive and Mountain View Court
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Flat Run, VA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near the intersection of Constitution Highway and Strawberry Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Verdiersville, VA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Large tree on an occupied vehicle on the 17000 block of Marquis Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Thornhill, VA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Orange County · 13,072 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along the 23000 block of Thornhill Road
NWS Wind Report Location: Thornhill, VA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down along Gordonsville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cobham, VA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Albemarle County · 29,125 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were down along Faber Road and Monacan Trail Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Covesville, VA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Somerset County · 27,746 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility pole snapped. Multiple large trees downed. Minor structural damage including metal barn panels torn off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Somerset, PA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Somerset County · 27,746 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Rockwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockwood, PA
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Upshur County · 7,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Old Elkins Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Buckhannon, WV
63 mph
Dec 31, 2024
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Monongalia County · 25,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morgantown Airport, WV
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Monongalia County · 25,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few reports of wires down in the area of Morgantown. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morgantown, WV
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for December 31, 2024
Monongalia County · 25,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Mountainview Road. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Greer, WV
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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 31, 2024

13 reports
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Significant damage to the Alabama Veterans Museum. Tree on house on N Clinton St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Athens, AL
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report for 1 NNW Athens. NWS damage survey finds evidence of an EF-1 tornado with peak wind of 100mph... peak length 3.87 miles... and max width 160 yards in downtown Athens . A TDS was also noted with this storm from ARMOR radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Athens, AL
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
3:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Wayne County · 6,146 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** The tornado began just west of Chicora River Road near the Chicora community and quickly moved across the K-M Nursery. Several greenhouses at the nursery were damaged with several trees uprooted or snapped all around the nursery... producing EF-1 damage. The tornado moved east-northeast across the Chickasawhay River and over another 1-1.5 miles of inaccessible land. The tornado began to intensify as it approached Old 45 Winchester Road with numerous pine trees snapped low. The worst damage was noted along Taylor Circle as the tornado intensified to EF-2 strength. A new... manufactured home was completely rolled off its cinder blocks and pushed toward the road and a nearby house. There were 4 injuries in the manufactured home. The home across the street sustained roof damage with blown-out windows. Several cars were destroyed by falling trees or debris. A significant corridor of damage was noted on the north side of Taylor Circle as nearly every large tree was snapped with
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Chicora, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
3:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Copiah County · 7,960 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of Crystal Springs where it snapped trees... one of which fell onto and damaged a home. It then continued to uproot and snap numerous trees and cause other minor damage to homes as it tracked northeastward. It crossed into southern Hinds County just east of US Highway 51 and continued to damage trees in the southern part of Terry. It dissipated after crossing Rosemary Road. Length 13.06... width 1500 yards... max speed 105mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Gallman, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
2:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
St. Tammany Parish · 86,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with winds of 90 mph and a maximum width of 50 yards touched down at the intersection of Transmitter Rd. and Clesi Ave. where a few small softwood pine trees were snapped. The tornado traveled to the east on the south side of Clesi Ave. and directly impacted a single wide mobile home. The back porch of the mobile home was removed and this caused the metal roof covering to partially fail. The roof covering was tossed to the north and north-east with some of the roof landing approximately 100 yards to the east-northeast in a neighbors yard. the mobile home was properly strapped in... but still shifted about 3 inches on the concrete piers. A window was also broken on the south facing side of the house and all of the skirting was removed. A softwood pine tree was snapped and pointing to the WSW in the yard. The snapped tree also broke a power pole that was in the yard and served as the power connection for the home. A snapped tree was observed in the neighbors back yard wh
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Lacombe, LA
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
2:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Rapides Parish · 39,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Wilda Tornado began off of Saint Clair Rd and Kevin Ln where several trees were snapped and a small shed had its metal roof torn off. A tornado debris signature was associated with this damage. The tornado then continued north-northeast along Saint Clair Rd... intermittently touching down. Damage is weak and narrow along this part of the path and is confined to minor tree damage. From there the tornado crossed Saint Clair Rd and continued northeast... eventually crossing Browns Creek Rd. At this location a metal outbuilding was completely destroyed and thrown roughly 100 yards downstream with the tornado. A table was thrown roughly 300 yards west northwest of where it was placed. Minor damage to a frame home also occurred. This is the end point of the Wilda Tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Gardner, LA
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
2:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Jasper County · 5,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down west of MS Highway 17 were it caused a narrow corridor of convergently felled pine trees. The tornado moved eastward just north of County Road 17253. The tornado was brief - only on the ground for around a minute and less than 1 mile. It dissipated along County Road 1725 where a few downed limbs and narrow swath of leaf litter were observed. Path length 0.99 mi... max width 50 yds... peak winds 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Bay Springs, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
1:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado developed in the Dogwood Festival area of Flowood where it caused minor damage and downed small trees at businesses along Lakeland Dr. It strengthened as it moved northeastward... downing many trees and large tree limbs - many of which caused substantial structural damage to homes. Additionally... the tornado caused lighter direct damage to roofs and siding along the path. Several neighborhoods between Lakeland Dr and Spillway Rd and along the east end of Spillway Rd were impacted. Scattered damage occurred at athletic fields on the east end of Pelahatchie Bay... then the tornado downed five utility poles as it crossed MS Highway 25 at Pelahatchie Creek. Further east... shingles were removed from several houses in neighborhoods south of Holly Bush Rd... with continued tree damage. It then crossed Clark Stables Rd... Stump Ridge Rd... and MS Hwy 43 before it moved across the Leesburg area. Debris was scattered downwind into a field along Mary Crapps Rd... with considerable tree damag
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Jan Airport, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
12:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Amite County · 4,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado snapped a few trees as it crossed Hwy 584 north of Gillsberg. NWS survey estimates maximum winds of 90 mph (EF-1) with a path length of 0.3 mi and width of 25 yds. The track may extend farther to both the east and west... but the survey team was unable to access these areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Gillsberg, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Copiah County · 7,960 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of Interstate 55 near Martinsville where it caused minor tree damage. It intensified and uprooted several trees as it tracked along Cline Road. It then continued to track northeast over Dixie Garden Road and caused minor tree damage. It snapped trees as it crossed US Highway 51 and then dissipated just after Martinsville Road. Length 2.74 miles... wdith 500 yards... max speed 95mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Martinsville, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Lincoln County · 10,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down near Jackson Liberty Drive near Loyd Star where it uprooted several trees. It then tracked east and uprooted several more trees before disippating near James Drive. Length 3.04 miles... max width 300 yards... max wind 87 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Loyd Star, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Simpson County · 8,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down along Walt Lee Road and moved north-northeast on the western side of Pinola. It snapped and uprooted trees along its path. It crossed MS Highway 472 and MS Highway 28... and this lifted as it crossed Jupiter Road. Length 4.33... width 350 yards... max speed 105mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Shivers, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for December 31, 2024
Wilkinson County · 2,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused intermittent damage to branches and tree tops as it moved almost due eastward from Walter Anderson Rd to Macedonia Rd. NWS Survey estimates maximum winds of 80 mph (EF-0) with a path length of 2 miles and a width of 25 yds. The track may extend farther east and west... but a lack of accessible roads limited the ground survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW Centreville, MS
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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 31, 2024?

Our records show 7 hail, 82 wind, and 13 tornado reports on December 31, 2024, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 31, 2024.

What was the largest hail reported on December 31, 2024?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on December 31, 2024 is 1.00″, reported near Nassau, DE.

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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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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