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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36256

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36256 from June 1, 1976 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36256 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36256

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2024
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW New Site, AL
1.25″ hail
Aug 10, 2023
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail on Everglade Road... near Daviston. Pictures on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Daviston, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
8:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 NE NEW SITE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE New Site, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
7:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE New Site, AL
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
5:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.89 SE Hamlet, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .66 WNW Daviston, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Newsite, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
2:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Daviston, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
2:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .26 N Newsite, AL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2006
7:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goldville, AL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2006
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Newsite, AL
1.25″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to half dollar size hail was reported in and around New Site. The hail collected up to 6 inches deep in many places.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newsite, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
2:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in New Site.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newsite, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
8:39 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail briefly fell in southern Clay County near SR 49.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SE Millerville, AL
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2003
7:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in New Site.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newsite, 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 36256

47 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees were blown down in the New Site area_ including Sanford Road near Cow Pens Road and Highway 22 and Box Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 N New Site, AL
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
1:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park reported multiple trees were blown down. The park opening was delayed 30 minutes as trees were removed from the roadways. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Horseshoe Bend Nm, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Germanys Ferry Road near County Road 79. Power lines affected by downed tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Daviston, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Horseshoe Bend NMP. Tree down blocking Hamlet Mill Road in Horseshoe Bend National Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Horseshoe Bend Nm, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Hamlet Mill Road in Horseshoe Bend National Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Horseshoe Bend Nm, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
4:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and uprooted. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Horseshoe Bend Nm, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on SR 22 just east of Daviston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Daviston, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
11:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on a house on Crowe Road north of New Site. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N New Site, AL
UNK mph
Jan 6, 2023
9:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN BLOCKING HIGHWAY 49 AT HORSESHOE BEND NATIONAL MILITARY PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Horseshoe Bend Nm, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2022
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND NEW SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Site, AL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2021
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AROUND IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS NEAR HORSESHOE BEND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Horseshoe Bend Nm, AL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2021
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON COUNTY RD 79 SOUTHWEST OF DAVISTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Daviston, AL
UNK mph
Feb 24, 2019
8:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TALLAPOOSA COUNTY EMA REPORTED TREES PARTIALLY BLOCKING HWY 22 NEAR DAVISTON WITH POWER OUTAGES ALSO REPORTED TO THE WEST. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Daviston, AL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2017
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR VEASEY ROAD. WINDS ESTIMATED 40-45 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S New Site, AL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2017
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON MOTLEY ROAD IN DAVISTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Daviston, 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 36256

4 reports
F1 category
Apr 30, 2005
5:26 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36256
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Wadley, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2004
7:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Daviston, AL
F1 category
Nov 22, 1992
8:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36256
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Mar 30, 1981
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36256
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 36256 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,422
Households579
Housing units679
Income
Median household income$63,125
$100k+ households29.5%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached531
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes134
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share19.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied513
Renter-occupied66
Vacant units100
Home value & age
Median home value$164,200
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars563
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36256 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 47 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36256, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36256?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36256 is 1.75″. It was reported near Newsite, AL on June 4, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36256 — 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 36256 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36256 — 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 36256 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36256 — 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 36256 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36256 — 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 36256, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36256, 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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