Storm reports for December 27, 2008

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On December 27, 2008, 7 hail, 158 damaging-wind and 10 tornado reports were logged across 10 states. The largest hail reported was 1.75″ (golf ball size) in Mayes County, OK.

Storm day runs 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern (12:00–12:00 UTC), the convention the Storm Prediction Center uses. Radar hail estimates start October 2019.

Storm reports by state

Cities with hail reported within 5 miles

Hail reports (7)

Damage, injuries and deaths

National Weather Service offices recorded about $1.4 million in property damage and 3 injuries from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (175 events in 10 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.

What the National Weather Service wrote

• Limestone County, TX (near Mexia) · Thunderstorm wind 58 mph · $2,000 · 2 injuries
  “A fireworks stand was blown over with two people inside.”
• Ellis County, TX (near Waxahachie) · Thunderstorm wind 60 mph · $3,000 · 1 injury
  “Tiles and light fixtures were damaged at a Wal-Mart due to high winds. One of the tiles fell on an occupant in the vision center, sending them to the hospital.”
• Jackson County, IL (near Murphysboro) · Thunderstorm wind 70 mph · $100,000
  “Utility poles and numerous trees were down in and around the city. At least one tree fell on a vehicle with persons inside. At least one other vehicle was damaged by a falling tree.”
• Logan County, IL (near New Holland) · Thunderstorm wind 70 mph · $60,000
  “High winds damaged two homes in New Holland. Three outbuildings were blown down and numnerous trees were damaged as well.”
• Scott County, IL (near Alsey) · Thunderstorm wind 60 mph · $55,000
  “Power lines were blown down and six to eight houses sustained wind damage. Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down as well.”
• Christian County, IL (near Kincaid) · Thunderstorm wind 60 mph · $55,000
  “Multiple buildings sustained wind damage in Kincaid and Bulpitt.”

Event narratives from NWS Storm Data, shortened. Up to six per day, chosen by deaths, injuries, damage and size.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Storm Events Database, as entered by National Weather Service offices; data through July 31, 2026. Damage is in dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation.

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