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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36801

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36801 from May 23, 1973 through March 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 36801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36801 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36801

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
2:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2012
1:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 WSW Opelika, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Opelika, AL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2006
8:02 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the northern side of Opelika.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2006
3:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell for several minutes in and around Opelika.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
7:05 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near Fox Run.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2006
7:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in the northern part of the city.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny size hail fell across the Opelika area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2002
3:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime size hail was reported in and around the city of Opelika.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2002
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported south of Lafayette near the Chambers and Lee county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Opelika.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 13, 2000
4:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Opelika.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
3:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Opelika and also in the Plainview area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, 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 36801

50 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
8:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a home on Terracewood Dr... tree and power line down on Hunter St... and tree down on Veterans Pkwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down in Opelika... including on Highway 80... Highway 51... and Lee Rd 40.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on Oak Bowery and Grand National.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sougahatchee Lake, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
4:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on Oak Bowery and Grand National. Corrected for time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sougahatchee Lake, AL
UNK mph
Feb 13, 2025
6:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed in the Auburn and Opelika areas of Lee County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and cable lines down at cunningham dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Robert G. Pitts Ai, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down in Opelika. Time Estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down and power outages in the area of Veterans Pkwy and Pepperell Pkwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Robert G. Pitts Air, AL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down... crushing camper.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORT OF DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES RESULTING IN NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES IN OPELIKA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
May 6, 2021
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE OPELIKA AREA. POWER LINES ALSO DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Opelika, AL
64 mph
Apr 18, 2020
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMGS SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN WITH SOME DAMAGE TO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX NEAR OPELIKA. PROBABLE TORNADO. TIME APPROXIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2017
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOUSE ON GROVE AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Opelika, 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 36801

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 21, 2025
4:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36801
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Meteorologists surveyed damage consistent with a tornado in southern Chambers County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Chambers County L, AL
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 WITH WINDS OF 90-95MPH TOUCHED DOWN SOUTH OF PEPPERELL PKWY... MOVED NORTHEAST CROSSING US280 AND WAVERLY PKWY. PATH LENGH OF 3.08MI. MAX WIDTH OF 600YDS. TOR LIFTED ALONG NORTHGATE DR. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Robert G. Pitts Ai, AL
UNK category
Mar 4, 2016
2:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TRAVELED WEST TO EAST JUST NORTH OF OPELIKA. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OFF OR WERE UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Opelika, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2016
2:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED WITH TDS SIGNATURE... EMA REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Opelika, AL
F0 category
Jul 22, 1997
1:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36801
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: What was believed to be a weak tornado touched down briefly near the intersection of US 280 and Interstate 85 moving northerly for about 3- tenths of a mile. Damage was minimal. A fence was blown down at a motel, a couple of cars had windows broken out, and air conditioning units on a retail complex were moved.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Opelika, 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 36801 area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,504
Households10,254
Housing units11,363
Income
Median household income$58,256
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,664
Attached single-family357
Small multifamily1,484
Large multifamily952
Mobile homes895
Housing mix
Single-family share67.5%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share21.4%
Mobile-home share7.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,566
Renter-occupied3,688
Vacant units1,109
Home value & age
Median home value$211,400
Owner homes $300k+23.9%
Owner homes $500k+6.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1987
Older-home share41.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,347
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36801 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 50 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36801, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36801?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36801 is 1.75″. It was reported near Lafayette, AL on March 12, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36801 — 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 36801 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36801 — 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 36801 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36801 — 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 36801 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36801 — 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 36801, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36801, 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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