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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36518

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36518 from March 3, 1970 through May 13, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36518 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last May 13, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36518

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 13, 2024
10:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reports quarter size hail the Chatom Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2016
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN LATON HILL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laton Hill, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2016
6:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN LATON HILL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laton Hill, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 6, 2003
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
9:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
2.50″ hail
May 2, 2003
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball to Tennis Ball sized hail fell between Chatom and Wagarville. Numerous automobiles and roofs were damaged by the large hail. Two automobile dealerships in Chatom sustained major damage to their automobile inventory.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball hail Yarbo to Chatom damaged a few automobiles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yarbo, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2002
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2001
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Chatom. A funnel cloud was also observed. The funnel never touched down and quickly dissipated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
0.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
2:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Chatom.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Chatom.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in Chatom.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatom, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1984
5:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 1981
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 24, 1975
9:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 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 36518

28 reports
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UNK mph
May 13, 2024
10:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Chatom... AL. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chatom, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
12:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reports roof damage to a building in the community of Chatom. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chatom, AL
UNK mph
Nov 30, 2022
8:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO HOMES TO HOMES ALONG SAWMILL ROAD NORTHWEST OF TIBBIE. THIS MAY HAVE OCCURRED WITH A SATELLITE TORNADO TO THE NORTH OF THE PRIMARY TORNADIC CIRCULATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Chatom, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY 45 CLOSED NEAR CHATOM DUE TO TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chatom, AL
UNK mph
May 27, 2020
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTS AND PICTURES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Jordan, AL
UNK mph
Feb 10, 2018
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER RELAYED A REPORT OF DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE NEAR LATON HILL. TREES DOWN WITH ONE TREE THAT FELL IN A WINDOW... PART OF THE ROOF OF THE RESIDENCE SEVERELY DAMAGED AND A SHED BLOWN OVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Chatom, AL
UNK mph
Feb 23, 2016
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SHED AND STORAGE BUILDING WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED 3/4 MILES NORTH OF HIGHWAY 56 AND 1 MILE EAST OF THE AL/MS LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE State Line, AL
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2016
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN ALONG FRANK SCRUGS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Chatom, AL
60 mph
Jul 4, 2015
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph blew a tree limb into a trailer on Highway 56. Numerous power outages were also reported in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chatom, AL
58 mph
Jan 31, 2008
5:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chatom, AL
58 mph
Dec 20, 2007
11:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Chatom, AL
90 mph
Apr 14, 2007
11:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The large bow echo that moved across southeast Mississippi continued into southwest Alabama. Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down near Yarbo. Several of the trees landed on homes causing roof damage. A well-built garage was completely destroyed by the high winds. It appeared that the highest winds along the bow struck the garage broadside. No injuries were reported. This same area was struck by a tornado a few months before.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 E Yarbo, AL
58 mph
Jul 30, 2006
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Yarbo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yarbo, AL
58 mph
Apr 30, 2005
4:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and power lines near Yarbo. One of the trees fell on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yarbo, AL
69 mph
Dec 24, 2002
3:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm caused roof damage to a couple of businesses in Chatom. The most significant damage occurred at an automobile dealership. Part of the roof at the dealership was peeled off and some of the debris damaged several new vehicles that were parked outside. The high winds also blew down a couple of trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chatom, 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 36518

7 reports
UNK category
Feb 10, 2018
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY DETERMINED THAT A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST SOUTH OF HWY 56 AND EAST OF FLAT BRANCH RD. THE TORNADO RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE METAL ROOF OF A RESIDENCE ALONG WITH ONE WINDOW BLOWN OUT. SCATTERED SOFTWOOD TREE DAMAGE WAS NOTED ALONG THE SHORT PATH. ESTIMATED 75-80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Chatom, AL
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2014
1:37 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado produced a non-continuous damage path. The tornado first touched down along highway 56 and moved northeast where it hit a house and caused minor roof damage and broken windows. In the same area a poorly constructed barn was severely damaged. The tornado continued northeast where it hit a hunting camp and flipped 3 campers. The storm continued northeast and caused damage along St. Stephens Ave. where a chicken coop was damaged and a tree fell on a mobile home. The tornado continued northeast and crossed the Tombigbee river Into Clarke County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.74 ESE Chatom Muni Arpt, AL
EF1 category
Feb 10, 2013
5:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in a deeply wooded area west of|County Road 34 in eastern Washington county. The tornado quickly|intensified to EF-1 strength as it crossed County Road 34 damaging|the roofs of a few homes and blowing down numerous pine trees. The|tornado continued northeast across the Tombigbee river crossing into|Clarke County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.26 S Bigbee, AL
EF1 category
Apr 15, 2011
10:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued east from the State Line, Mississippi area. As the tornado crossed into Washington County, Alabama, it strengthened to EF-1 intensity as it moved into the Laton Hill area along Highway 56, producing damage to several homes, outbuildings, and trees along a 200 yard wide path. One home had a chimney collapse with significant damage to the garage. Other single family homes had sections of the roofing material removed. One manufactured home in the Laton Hill area off Highway 56 and County Road 11 was reported by EMA officials to be completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 NNW Yellow Pine, AL
F1 category
Nov 15, 2006
5:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first touched down west of County Road 15 just south of Sleepy Hollow Lane. Tree and roof damage was observed in this area. The tornado moved northeast crossing State Highway 17 near Jordan. This is where most of the damage from the tornado was found. Numerous homes had roof damage and with several trees down. A well constructed horse stable was damaged and several valuable horses were injured with one killed. The tornado continued northeast for several miles over open land crossing County Road 31 south of CC Trail Road. Mostly tree damage occurred in this area. The tornado dissipated near CC Trail Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.25 ESE Jordan, AL
F1 category
Sep 16, 1971
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Mar 3, 1970
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36518
Washington County · 5,481 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 36518 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,065
Households781
Housing units1,049
Income
Median household income$75,446
$100k+ households41.0%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached800
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily81
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes168
Housing mix
Single-family share76.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share16.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied645
Renter-occupied136
Vacant units268
Home value & age
Median home value$167,600
Owner homes $300k+14.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1987
Older-home share37.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars747
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36518 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 28 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36518, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 13, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36518?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36518 is 2.50″. It was reported near Chatom, AL on May 2, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36518 — 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 36518 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36518 — 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 36518 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36518 — 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 36518 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36518 — 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 36518, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36518, 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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