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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36617

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36617 from April 19, 1965 through August 12, 2020, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 36617 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36617 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2020

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36617

16 reports
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0.88″ hail
Apr 1, 2005
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, AL
0.75″ hail
Dec 31, 2002
7:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2000
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported at the intersection of Grelot Rd and Hillcrest Rd as a thunderstorm moved across the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2000
3:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced dime sized hail near the campus of the University of South Alabama.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2000
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just north of downtown Mobile. Several cars had their windshields damaged by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mobile, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1991
9:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 5, 1990
9:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 1989
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 1989
10:54 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1988
2:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 1986
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
3.50″ hail
May 8, 1985
4:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1985
6:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 1983
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 1974
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36617
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 36617

44 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN MOBILE... INCLUDING ON REBECCA DRIVE AND STANTON ROAD... ON MOBILE STREET... CRESCENT DRIVE WEST AND OLD MILITARY... COTTON STREET AND MAY STREET... PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD AND MONTLIMAR... AND ON WARSAW AVENUE. INFORMATION RELAYED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Prichard, AL
69 mph
Oct 31, 2015
6:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mobile, AL
81 mph
Jul 17, 2015
3:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph blew down trees along Michael Donald Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Mobile, AL
70 mph
Jul 3, 2007
1:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eye witness interviews, archived radar data, photographic evidence and media reports indicate that a thunderstorm downburst with peak winds of 70 mph, accompanied by a gustnado along the leading edge of the gustfront, was the cause of the damage that occurred in the vicinity of the I-65 and Dauphin Street interchange at around 120 pm CST on the afternoon of July 3. |A short lived gustnado developed along the leading edge of the thunderstorm downburst near the Dauphin Way Baptist Church, just on the west side of I-65. Most reports indicate that the gustnado was visible along the gustfront for 30 to 60 seconds. Slight damage occurred to a couple of trees along Dauphin Street near the church. In that same area a car was damaged when it was pushed into a tree. The occupant of the car was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured, but the back window of the car was shattered and some body damage to the vehicle occurred. In addition, an approximate 5 by 8 foot section of shingles was torn away from the roof of the Dauphin Way Baptist Church, resulting in water damage to the church's interior. |The gustfront and accompanying gustnado then quickly moved east across I-65. A National Weather Service interview with a motorists driving on the I-65 southbound on-ramp indicates that the strong crosswinds hit the vehicle just as it was merging onto the southbound lane of the interstate. The driver reported that his vehicle was spun around twice, ending up facing north in the southbound lanes of I-65. Luckily no oncoming traffic was in the vicinity at the time, and the motorist was not injured and only minimal damage occurred to the vehicle. The driver reported that it was not raining before the gustfront hit, but did rain very heavily just after the event, which is classic evidence of a typical thunderstorm downburst. |The more significant damage associated with the event then occurred just east of I-65 at the Super Wal-Mart on the I-65 service road. Eyewitness reports and a National Weather Service storm survey indicate that the thunderstorm downburst, still accompanied by the gustnado, reached its peak intensity near the Wal-Mart store. Several sections of roofing material near the back of the store were torn away after high winds, estimated by public reports, observed damage and radar data to have been around 70 mph, blew a large air conditioning unit off the roof. These strong winds were then funneled off the roof of the store and downward into the rear parking lot, where a minivan with several passengers was nearly overturned and sustained window damage, most likely due to flying debris. Five people in the van suffered minor injuries. As a result of the wind damage to sections of the stores roof, significant water damage then occurred to much of the interior of the store. Some minor wind damage was also noted at the garden section of the store, where light weight roofing materials and numerous other small objects were blown 50 to 100 yards downwind from the store. A large tarp that was hung along a fence was also blown down. The 70 mph estimate is supported by the observed nature of the damage in a localized area and the near complete lack of any other damage in the vicinity. Three people in Wal-Mart were injured. One of the persons who was injured later died from an Aneurysm, but it is unknown if this was a result of the injury. |No other significant damage was reported anywhere in Mobile county.|
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mobile, AL
58 mph
May 16, 2007
1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm damaged a patio on the back side of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mobile, AL
63 mph
Aug 19, 2002
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were blown down by high thunderstorm winds. The trees fell across some power lines, which not only brought down the power lines, but the utility pole as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
74 mph
Oct 13, 2001
6:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 74 mph wind gust was recorded at the WKRG-TV studios near the malls in Mobile as a line of severe thunderstorms rolled through the area. The strong winds damaged two satellite dishes at the TV station. In addition, the same line of thunderstorms blew trees down in and around the Tillmans Corner area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
63 mph
Aug 10, 2001
4:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A brief, but strong, thunderstorm wind gust produced minor roof damage to a church and downed several trees near the Dog River Bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
69 mph
Mar 12, 2001
12:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs were reported blown down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
63 mph
Jan 19, 2001
7:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were reported blown down by high thunderstorm winds at locations south and west of the Mobile Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
63 mph
Aug 20, 2000
2:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in the west side of the city as thunderstorms move through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
63 mph
Aug 9, 2000
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines near the intersection of Airport Blvd and Hillcrest Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
86 mph
Jul 16, 2000
3:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High thunderstorm winds produced roof and structural damage to several apartments in the west Mobile area. A section of the roof on the Lafeyette Square apartments was lifted off the building. The Grand Valley Apartment complex, in the same general location, also sustained wind damage. Various damage was also reported in the Tillmans Corner area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
58 mph
Jun 8, 1999
3:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs and power lines were blown down near downtown Mobile.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, AL
81 mph
Mar 13, 1999
7:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved across the central part of Mobile county from the west to the east. High winds blew down several trees and a trailer was moved off of its foundation in the vicinity of Virginia and Owens Streets. The roof was blown off a cleaners on Florida Street. The city dog pound near Orange Street also suffered some wind damage. A wind gust of 60 mph was reported just west of the Mobile airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mobile, 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 36617

4 reports
F0 category
Aug 29, 2003
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large waterspout over Mobile Bay moved ashore near downtown Mobile and dissipated quickly. No damage occurred from the tornado. The large waterspout was visible over the Bay for several minutes. Several people from some of the taller buildings in downtown got an excellent view of the waterspout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mobile, AL
F1 category
Apr 24, 2000
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36617
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: It was found from a National Weather Service Storm Survey that a F1 tornado struck near downtown Mobile. The tornado's path length was approximately 1 mile long and touched down near I -165, passing through the State Docks area. Some roof damage to apartments occurred near I-165. The storm then moved through the State Docks area, where four buildings suffered major damage. Some ship containers were also turned over. No injuries were reported, but several birds were killed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mobile, AL
F0 category
Apr 4, 1989
8:29 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36617
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
Apr 13, 1980
12:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36617
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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ZIP 36617 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,952
Households4,899
Housing units5,828
Income
Median household income$39,922
$100k+ households17.9%
$150k+ households3.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,105
Attached single-family17
Small multifamily331
Large multifamily327
Mobile homes48
Housing mix
Single-family share87.6%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share11.3%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,410
Renter-occupied2,489
Vacant units929
Home value & age
Median home value$75,800
Owner homes $300k+2.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1964
Older-home share84.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,556
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36617 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 44 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36617, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2020.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36617?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36617 is 3.50″. It was reported near Mobile, AL on May 8, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36617 — 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 36617 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36617 — 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 36617 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36617 — 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 36617 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36617 — 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 36617, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36617, 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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