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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36442

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36442 from May 29, 1973 through May 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 36442 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36442 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last May 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36442

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 7, 2026
5:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail reported by local business on south side of Florala.
NWS Hail Report Location: Florala, AL
2.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
4:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SE Andalusia, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
12:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Florala, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
12:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail damaged several roofs along State Highway 55 near Red Oak. The hail lasted for about five minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Libertyville, AL
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2004
1:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Florala, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Florala, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2002
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Florala, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2002
12:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Florala, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1992
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
May 21, 1990
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
3.00″ hail
May 8, 1985
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 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 36442

42 reports
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60 mph
Jan 25, 2026
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Florala Municipal Airport (K0J4).
NWS Wind Report Location: Florala, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM radio operator relays report of power outages scattered throughout Covington County along with several tree limbs taken down and powerlines taken down. Trees reported blocking roads within Covington County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Stedman, AL
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on County Rd 4 near Florala. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lockhart, AL
UNK mph
May 17, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Glen Chambers Road and Bogan Level Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Watkins Bridge, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down in Florala by law enforcement. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Florala, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reports trees down along US331 in between Onycha... AL and Florala... AL. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Green Bay, AL
70 mph
Jun 18, 2023
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 70mph winds in finks mill road in Covington county side. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Howells, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Near severe wind gusts at K0J4.
NWS Wind Report Location: Florala, AL
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2022
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A BARN ON CARPORT ON ROCKHOLE BRIDGE RD NEAR HIGHWAY 55.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Oak, AL
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2021
11:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS US HWY 331 BETWEEN REST AREA AND FLORALA AIRPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Stedman, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2020
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOME ON GLEN CHAMBERS RD VIA EMERGENCY MANAGER. ALSO REPORTS OF A COUPLE TREES DOWN ALONG THE ROAD AND PICTURES OF A CHICKEN COOP ROOF PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF. PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Watkins Bridge, AL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
1:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COVINGTON COUNTY EMA REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS LOCATIONS NEAR AND WEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 331 (ABOUT 1 MILE SOUTH OF THE REST AREA). BARN ALSO DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Stedman, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE FLORALA AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Florala, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2016
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN REPORTED NEAR HEADQUARTER CAMP RD IN SOUTHERN COVINGTON COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Florala, AL
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2016
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN NEAR LOCKHART CHURCH ROAD IN SOUTHERN COVINGTON COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Florala, 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 36442

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 19, 2021
6:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THAT A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SOUTH OF NORTH CREEK RD... CROSSED THE ROAD... THEN LIFTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS WERE DOWNED ALONG WITH A FEW SMALL TREES SNAPPED. BASED ON RADAR ANALYSIS OF THE TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE... THE TORNADO LIKELY TOUCHED DOWN FURTHER TO THE SOUTHWEST... BUT THE SURVEY TEAM COULD NOT ACCESS THAT AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Watkins Bridge, AL
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
1:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A GRAIN BIN WAS DAMAGED BY A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Watkins Bridge, AL
EF0 category
Oct 8, 2008
9:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado first set down just southwest of Red Oak, blowing down several trees. The tornado continued through the woods and damaged a couple of residences near U. S. Highway 55. Tin was blow off a shed and was found a couple hundred yards northwest of Highway 55. The tornado continued across Highway 55 and dissipated just northwest of Highway 55. No injuries occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.82 NNW Watkins Bridge, AL
F0 category
Jul 6, 2005
9:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed along the fringes of Tropical Storm Cindy. The tornado touched down near Watkins Bridge and blew down trees and power lines for about half a mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Watkins Bridge, AL
F1 category
Oct 28, 1985
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Jun 13, 1984
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Mar 13, 1975
7:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36442
Covington County · 13,532 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 36442 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,615
Households1,341
Housing units1,905
Income
Median household income$50,456
$100k+ households30.2%
$150k+ households5.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,485
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily65
Large multifamily28
Mobile homes327
Housing mix
Single-family share78.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.9%
Mobile-home share17.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied978
Renter-occupied363
Vacant units564
Home value & age
Median home value$119,800
Owner homes $300k+9.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,237
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36442 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 42 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36442, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36442?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36442 is 3.00″. It was reported near Florala, AL on May 8, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36442 — 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 36442 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36442 — 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 36442 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36442 — 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 36442 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36442 — 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 36442, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36442, 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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