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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36312

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36312 from June 20, 1961 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
83
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36312 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36312

16 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported a hail size between dimes and quarters 5 miles north of Cottonwood. The report was obtained via facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Cottonwood, AL
1.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
6:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ashford, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Ashford, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
10:45 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Cottonwood, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2002
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported by NWS Mobile.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashford, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2002
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by a Dothan TV meteorologist.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pansey, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2000
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail at the intersection of County Roads 55 and 22. Reported by the Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashford, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2000
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail. Reported by the Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashford, AL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported by Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashford, AL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail and downed trees and power lines reported by Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
9:30 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail reported by Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashford, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1997
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County EMA reported dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashford, AL
0.75″ hail
May 24, 1996
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 1988
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 5, 1984
1:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 36312

83 reports
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42 mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station gusted to 42 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashford, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broken railroad crossing arm near North Broadway and Highway 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Ashford, AL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video of a microburst doing significant damage to a structure on Pansey Road east of Ashford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Pansey, AL
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Battles Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Avon, AL
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on old Highway 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Avon, AL
46 mph
Aug 14, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station at Ashford Fire Dept.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashford, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Sanitary Dairy Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cowarts, AL
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocks roadway near Broadway Avenue in Avon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Avon, AL
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Sanitary Dairy Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Wilson Mill, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Highway 52.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sigma, AL
UNK mph
May 10, 2025
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down on Hopkins Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Pearce, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
5:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported via social media that power poles were down along Gene Terry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lovetown, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
1:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lovetown, AL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor roof damage was reported in Ashford.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashford, AL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Highway 55.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lovetown, 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 36312

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 25, 2023
2:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HOUSTON EM REPORTS SEVERAL SPOTS OF DAMAGE BETWEEN COLUMBIA AND ASHFORD... AL. TORNADO CONFIRMED BY RADAR AND EYE WITNESSES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Barber, AL
F0 category
May 4, 1998
1:28 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado spotted by public three miles east of Ashford.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ashford, AL
F1 category
Mar 20, 1984
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jan 28, 1974
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jun 20, 1961
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36312
Houston County · 35,016 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 36312 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,147
Households2,323
Housing units2,751
Income
Median household income$55,257
$100k+ households26.4%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,957
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily114
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes677
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share24.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,750
Renter-occupied573
Vacant units428
Home value & age
Median home value$158,300
Owner homes $300k+14.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1986
Older-home share44.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,170
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36312 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 83 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36312, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36312?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36312 is 1.75″. It was reported near Ashford, AL on July 15, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36312 — 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 36312 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36312 — 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 36312 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36312 — 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 36312 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36312 — 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 36312, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36312, 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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