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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36523

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36523 from September 10, 1961 through March 9, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36523 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 9, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36523

7 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 9, 2025
4:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail reported in Alabama Port.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2011
2:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Coden, AL
2.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
2:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Coden, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2003
12:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coden, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 14, 1999
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported by the local media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coden, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 22, 1998
10:23 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the extreme southeast part of the county near Alabama Port.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 1964
12:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 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 36523

10 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 13, 2020
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE DOWN AT THE ENTRANCE TO BELLINGRATH GARDENS ON BELLINGRATH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Theodore, AL
60 mph
Apr 22, 2020
5:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 MPH WINDS ESTIMATED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR IN CODEN... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coden, AL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2017
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY 188 NEAR DAUPHIN ISLAND PARKWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Delchamps, AL
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2016
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS TORE LARGE STREET LAMP OUT OF BRICK COLUMN. RADAR OBSERVED 53 KNOT WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Belle Fontaine, AL
60 mph
Jul 2, 2012
4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and powerlines on Hwy 188 and Satsuma Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Bayou La Batre, AL
60 mph
Mar 5, 2011
4:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines at Highway 188 and Dauphin Island Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Delchamps, AL
58 mph
Sep 24, 2005
4:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm, that moved in from Mobile Bay, blew down several trees and power lines near Alabama Port.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
60 mph
Sep 23, 2005
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down a few trees just south of Alabama Port near Cedar Point. The wind was estimated at near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
63 mph
Jul 18, 1997
4:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Alabama Port.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 1990
8:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 36523

7 reports
UNK category
Dec 30, 2024
5:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very brief EF0 tornado touched down east of Dauphin Island Parkway impacting a home adjacent to Mobile Bay. The home sustained damage to the back patio with the southernmost wall being pulled out and deposited to the south along with the contents of the patio. Large tree limbs were also knocked down in the adjacent tree line to the south and along the driveway. Outdoor furniture from the home to the south was thrown northward around the tornado circulation before the tornado moved over the water. Here it impacted the three adjacent piers doing minor cosmetic damage to each pier. A fence was also blown over towards the northwest on the property located north of the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Mon Louis, AL
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
5:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor damage to the patio of a home. Trees down. TDS observed on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Mon Louis, AL
UNK category
Dec 27, 2024
10:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported a whispy condensation funnel producing small tree debris being lofted up from a nearby bridge. No obvious damage to be found on the ground... appears to have occurred in a heavily wooded area with no road access. Public report received via X.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Delchamps, AL
F0 category
Aug 28, 2005
6:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed along the outer bands of hurricane Katrina. The weak tornado moved in from Mobile Bay and quickly dissipated over land. The tornado blew down several trees and power lines near Alabama Port.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2004
7:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down near Mon Louis. The tornado damaged several trees before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mon Louis, AL
F0 category
May 19, 1990
1:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Sep 10, 1961
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36523
Mobile County · 135,034 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 36523 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,650
Households930
Housing units1,201
Income
Median household income$57,988
$100k+ households31.4%
$150k+ households9.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached945
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily12
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes203
Housing mix
Single-family share78.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1%
Mobile-home share16.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied784
Renter-occupied146
Vacant units271
Home value & age
Median home value$191,300
Owner homes $300k+32.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars913
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36523 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 10 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36523, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 9, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36523?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36523 is 2.00″. It was reported near N Coden, AL on April 24, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36523 — 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 36523 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36523 — 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 36523 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36523 — 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 36523 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36523 — 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 36523, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36523, 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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