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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36530

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36530 from April 25, 1982 through October 29, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36530 · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 29, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36530

10 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 9, 2024
8:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of quarter to ping pong ball size hail in Elberta. Pictures and reports via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elberta, AL
2.50″ hail
Apr 11, 2021
8:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES OF TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Josephine, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 7, 2017
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN ELBERTA
NWS Hail Report Location: Elberta, AL
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS ONE INCH HAIL IN ELBERTA
NWS Hail Report Location: Elberta, AL
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Foley, AL
1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2006
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported falling from a thunderstorm near Elberta. No damage was reported from the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elberta, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 13, 2006
9:25 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Perdido Beach, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
9:25 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elberta, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2003
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elberta, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1996
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elberta, 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 36530

12 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 17, 2020
11:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MAJOR DAMAGE TO CONDO ON PERDIDO BEACH... AL. REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Lillian, AL
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2020
11:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE THROUGH HOUSE AND DOWN POWER LINES NEAR HIGHWAY 98 IN ELBERTA... AL. ELBERTA FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ON SCENE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elberta, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2018
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN ALONG HWY 87 NORTH OF HWY 98 NEAR ELBERTA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elberta, AL
52 mph
Dec 23, 2014
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong wind gusts near 50 mph uprooted a magnolia tree, which blocked the intersection of Highway 32 and Highway 83 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 NE Elberta, AL
70 mph
Feb 18, 2012
5:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph downed several trees down with some structural damage to a shed and a mobile home. Damage was reported in the CC Road area on Cactus Court...just north of Elberta.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Seminole, AL
60 mph
Jun 18, 2010
3:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds estimated at 60 mph damaged a roof and downed trees and power lines in Elberta.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elberta, AL
58 mph
Nov 15, 2006
10:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and power lines near Miflin.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Miflin, AL
69 mph
Aug 25, 2002
2:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a line of thunderstorms moving through the area damaged a restaurant along Cotton Bayou. The restaurant is located on the water and high winds blew part of the roof off. A nearby marina also suffered some damage and a couple of boats were blown around and damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Josephine, AL
UNK mph
Nov 4, 1992
8:45 AM PST
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Sep 8, 1987
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 1984
3:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 1982
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 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 36530

5 reports
UNK category
Oct 29, 2025
3:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm survey found an EF-1 tornado with a max wind of 95 mph occured near Kleinschmidt Road and County Road 87 northeast of Elberta Alabama. The tornado moved northeast where it reached a peak width of 125 yards resulting in damaging to a couple farm outbuildings... trees and grain bins. Two grain bins were tossed about 100 feet near Woerner Rd. The tornado likely lifted north of Woerner Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Elberta, AL
UNK category
Apr 22, 2018
8:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CHATELAINE DR AND CR-87. A FEW HOMES EXPERIENCED SHINGLE DAMAGE. SOME TREES UPROOTED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED MOVING ALMOST DUE NORTH... PARALLELING CR-87... AND LIFTED NORTH OF THE DIXIE RD INTERSECTION. ISOLATED INSTANCES OF VERY MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A FEW RESIDENCES. MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Elberta, AL
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2008
12:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down just north of Elberta. The tornado blew down a couple of trees and a trailer home had roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Elberta, AL
F0 category
Jun 8, 1989
8:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Apr 25, 1982
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36530
Baldwin County · 83,367 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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ZIP 36530 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,824
Households3,017
Housing units3,988
Income
Median household income$59,252
$100k+ households33.5%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,632
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily113
Large multifamily21
Mobile homes1,169
Housing mix
Single-family share66%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share3.4%
Mobile-home share29.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,410
Renter-occupied607
Vacant units971
Home value & age
Median home value$251,900
Owner homes $300k+38.3%
Owner homes $500k+15.4%
Owner homes $750k+9.0%
Median year built1995
Older-home share20.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,924
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36530 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 12 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36530, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 29, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36530?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36530 is 2.50″. It was reported near Josephine, AL on April 11, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36530 — 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 36530 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36530 — 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 36530 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36530 — 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 36530 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36530 — 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 36530, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36530, 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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