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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36078

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36078 from June 30, 1966 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
106
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36078 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36078

26 reports
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2.50″ hail
May 10, 2024
6:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo of tennis ball size hail on Hwy 14 west of Tallassee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Yates Dam, AL
2.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA HAIL PICTURE OF LARGE HAIL ESTIMATED AT 2 INCHES NEAR ELAM BAPTIST CHURCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Reeltown, AL
1.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2021
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LEAST GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR TALLASSEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Tallassee, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ESTIMATED ALONG HWY 14 EAST OF TALLASSEE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Yates Dam, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN TALLASSEE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tallassee, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
9:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Tallassee, completely covering the ground in places.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Tallassee, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2010
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.29 S Butts Mill, AL
1.25″ hail
Jul 8, 2009
2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 S Butts Mill, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 S Butts Mill, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
11:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 NNE East Tallasee, AL
2.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
4:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in the Friendship Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Tallassee, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
12:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in and around the Kent community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kent, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
11:59 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tallassee, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
11:59 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Carrville, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2005
3:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported across far southern Tallapoosa County from near the Tallapoosa Riverto near the Lee County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Reeltown, AL
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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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 36078

106 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down around Tallassee.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tallassee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to porch overhang on Andrew Mills Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Martin Dam, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
9:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Red Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Martin Dam, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down across Upper River Road in Tallassee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Yates Dam, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
8:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large uprooted tree down on home on red hill rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Martin Dam, AL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two dozen trees reported down and blocking roadways across south Tallapoosa County... including Cobb Rd... Elkins Rd... Macedonia Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Reeltown, AL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off building on Sistrunk St... Tallassee. Time estimated from radar. Reported to EM at 1230am on 5/10.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tallassee, AL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large trees fell onto a storage container near Kent.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Yates Dam, AL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Friendship Rd and Tallassee Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Tallassee, AL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SW Martin Dam. Multiple trees down along Highway 229 between Atkins Road and Martin Dam Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Martin Dam, AL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down on Macedonia Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Yates Dam, AL
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down in the Tallassee area including Redland Rd... Notasulga Rd... Rifle Range Rd... and Upper River Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tallassee, AL
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A very large tree was blown down and blocking Macedonia Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Reeltown, AL
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down on Red Hill Road in the Kent community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Martin Dam, AL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A farm building was knocked down by downburst winds. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Eclectic, 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.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36078

13 reports
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
7:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE... ALONG HWY 229... NEAR RAILROAD CROSSING. DAMAGE LOCATION CONSISTENT WITH TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Milstead, AL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2022
9:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND WERE SNAPPED OFF. SOME MINOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE PATH WAS 6.26 MILES LONG AND WAS 400 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Ware, AL
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
4:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ON NEMAN RD. TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Eclectic, AL
UNK category
Feb 3, 2022
11:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO IMPACTED GRIFFIN HALL RD IN NE ELMORE COUNTY. SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED AND TWO OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED. ONE HOME HAD MINOR SHINGLE DAMAGE AND ANOTHER HOME SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM A FALLEN TREE. EF0... 70 MPH... 0.20 MILES LONG... 100 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Martin Dam, AL
EF0 category
Feb 28, 2009
7:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly near CR-51 in far southern Tallapoosa County. Several trees and power lines were blown down and 2 outbuildings were destroyed. A couple of homes in the area also sustained shingle damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 SSE East Tallasee, AL
F0 category
Nov 15, 2006
11:11 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down about one-half of a mile west of Reeltown, near the intersection of County Road 45 and County Road 13. Several trees were blown down or snapped off along the short path. One mobile home suffered some siding damage. Three outbuildings also sustained significant damaged. |
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 WNW Reeltown, AL
F1 category
Nov 15, 2006
11:02 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Kent tornado touched down about 3 miles west of the Kent Community, near the intersection of County Road 159 and Chana Creek Road. The tornado then tracked north northeast and lifted near the intersections of State Highway 50, State Highway 229 and County Road 361. The tornado damage path generally paralleled State Highway 229 for a few miles. A roof was blown off a house and several trees were blown down along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.93 W Kent, AL
F1 category
Aug 29, 2005
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists conducted a storm survey in Tallapoosa County. It has been determined that an F1 tornado occurred with winds estimated around 80 miles an hour. The tornado touched down at approximately 155 PM CDT just east of State Highway 49 or about 1.7 miles southwest of Reeltown. The tornado traveled northwest and ended at approximately 158 PM CDT near the intersection of County Road 45 and Sulphur Springs Road. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off along the path of the tornado. Several homes suffered varying degrees of damage. The tornado damage path was 3.25 miles long and 300 yards wide at its widest point. Begin: 32 34.92/85 49.30 End: 32 37.40/85 50.92
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Reeltown, AL
F0 category
Jul 6, 2005
1:17 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Tallassee, AL
F0 category
Jul 6, 2005
1:01 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Tallassee, AL
F0 category
Dec 14, 2001
3:48 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly on CR 44 in the Kent community. Two homes sustained moderate roof damage and one motor home was blown over and damaged. The tornado path was very short, only about one tenth of a mile. The damage width was estimated at thirty yards. No injuries were reported. Beginning: 32 37.245/85 56.657Ending:32 37.285/85 56.566
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Kent, AL
F0 category
May 7, 1999
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another weak tornado briefly touched down in a rural area near CR 44 and CR 159. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Kent, AL
F0 category
May 7, 1999
2:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36078
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in a field near CR 44 and CR 159. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Kent, 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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ZIP 36078 area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,460
Households5,206
Housing units5,991
Income
Median household income$67,700
$100k+ households37.5%
$150k+ households15.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,563
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily274
Large multifamily70
Mobile homes1,063
Housing mix
Single-family share76.2%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share5.7%
Mobile-home share17.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,764
Renter-occupied1,442
Vacant units785
Home value & age
Median home value$175,200
Owner homes $300k+17.9%
Owner homes $500k+5.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,925
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36078 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 106 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36078, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36078?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36078 is 2.75″. It was reported near Tallassee, AL on April 11, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36078 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 36078 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36078 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 36078 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36078 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 36078 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36078 — 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 in and around ZIP 36078, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36078, 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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