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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on January 4, 2025

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on January 4, 2025 from January 4, 2025 through January 4, 2025, 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 · January 4, 2025 · 2025–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 4, 2025

NWS Hail Reports on January 4, 2025

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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 January 4, 2025

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UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
8:18 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed near Hatchechubbee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Hatchechubbe, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
8:03 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down on moores mill road in auburn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Beauregard, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
8:03 AM UTC
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Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Tennant, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Tennant, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down across lee county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jordan Hare Stadium, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:48 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and power out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Malone, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:48 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof was reported to be ripped off a structure on lee road 137.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Loachapoka, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:38 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of power lines down on Old Montgomery Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Tuskeegee Univers, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Weiss Dam, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking both lanes of CR 41. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Spring Garden, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:29 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on interstate 85 between mile marker 29 and 30.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Franklin, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking both lanes of CR 32. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ball Flat, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of large trees down near Highway 80 and County Road 9. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Shorter, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:11 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on home. Several reports of trees down in Cecil.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Cecil, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for January 4, 2025
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports and photos of trees down along Pike Road and Old Carter Hill Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Pike Road, AL
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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 January 4, 2025

28 reports
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 60 mph near Chewacla Creek north of Franklin... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Franklin, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 85 mph near Hornady... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Reeves Airport, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 mph near Tysonville... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Shorter, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 mph near Shorter... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Shorter, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph near Cecil... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Cecil, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hundreds of trees reported down just south of Mt Zion Rd Baptist Church in Ramer AL. Large round hay bales missing. Time based on radar. TDS on next scan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Carter'S Hill, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with max winds of 100 mph near Red Level... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Sprague, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Montgomery County · 74,505 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with max winds of 95 mph near Hope Hull... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Hope Hull, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Lowndes County · 2,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 70 mph in northeastern Lowndes County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Pintlala, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with max winds of 110 mph southwest of Pell City... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Chula Vista, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF0 tornado with max winds of 85 mph near Logan Martin Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Coosa Island, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Lowndes County · 2,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 85 mph in southern Lowndes County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Clover Hill, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
6:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to horse barns. Debris signature on radar. Possible tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Harpersville, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
5:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with max winds of 65 mph east of Thorsby near Chandler Mountain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW I-65 Rest Area, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
4:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for January 4, 2025
Greene County · 2,246 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with max winds of 100 mph in eastern Greene County and western Hale County near the communities of Forkland and Sawyerville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Forkland, 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 January 4, 2025?

Our records show 0 hail, 48 wind, and 28 tornado reports on January 4, 2025, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 4, 2025.

What was the largest hail reported on January 4, 2025?

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 January 4, 2025 — 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 January 4, 2025 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 January 4, 2025?

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 January 4, 2025 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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