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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36830

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36830 from March 21, 1974 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36830 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36830

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
6:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several quarter-sized hail reports from social media. Occurring near Auburn... AL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Auburn, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Ew Shell Fisherie, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
5:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Auburn, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
4:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Auburn, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 SE Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2009
12:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2009
2:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 WNW Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Auburn, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 14, 2003
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported on the southwest side of Auburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 22, 2003
6:15 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed along Interstate 85 near Auburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2002
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed on SR 169 just south of Auburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2000
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Auburn and in Loachapoka.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Auburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 1998
12:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Auburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, 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 36830

51 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in various parts of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down in Auburn... including on Lee Road 57 and Lee Road 58. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, AL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Sandhill Road and Lee Road 159.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Chewacla State Park, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on Lee Road 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Ew Shell Fisheries, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across sandhill rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Chewacla State Pa, AL
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CABLE AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, AL
UNK mph
May 6, 2021
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE AUBURN AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, AL
UNK mph
May 27, 2020
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN AUBURN. OBSERVATION AT AUBURN AWOS MEASURED 30-40MPH GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Auburn, AL
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2020
4:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM AUBURN. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON DRAKE AVE AND SANDERS ST IN AUBURN. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, AL
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2020
3:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON DRAKE AVE AND SANDERS ST IN AUBURN. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LEE RD 147 AND LEE RD 72. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Ew Shell Fisheries, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2019
6:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SSE ROBERT G. PITTS AIRPORT. TREE DOWN ON A HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Robert G. Pitts A, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2019
5:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Robert G. Pitts A, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG I-85. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW I-85 Rest Area, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON SHELTON MILL ROAD... AT SHELTON MILL TOWN HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Auburn, 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 36830

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO MOBILE HOMES WITH TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Society Hill, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 23 FATAL... 90 INJ *** A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN EASTERN MACON COUNTY AND QUICKLY INTENSIFIED AS IT MOVED INTO LEE COUNTY... TO AN EF4... WITH WINDS OF 170 MPH. DEVASTATING DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG CR 36 AND CR 39... WHERE NUMEROUS HOMES WERE DESTROYED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EASTWARD PRODUCING A PATH OF TREE AND HOME DAMAGE... CROSSED US HWY 280 IN SMITHS STATION DAMAGING BUSINESSES AND KNOCKING DOWN A CELL TOWER... AND MOVED INTO GEORGIA. PATH LENGTH IN AL 26.73 MI. MAX PATH WIDTH IN AL 1600 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Society Hill, AL
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
7:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO FORMED ALONG CR-14 SOUTH OF I-85 AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST TO ITS DISSIPATION POINT CROSSING SR-267. ALONG ITS PATH... A FEW SMALL PINE TREES WERE UPROOTED... BRANCHES BROKEN... WITH MULTIPLE APARTMENT BUILDINGS HAVING SHINGLES REMOVED NEAR LONGLEAF DRIVE. ONE MOBILE HOME IN THE AREA ALSO HAD HALF ITS ROOF PEELED BACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE I-85 Rest Area, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
2:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO WITH 70 MPH WINDS DOWNED TREES NEAR SAND HILL ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Chewacla State Park, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
2:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO PRODUCED TREE AND MINOR ROOF DAMAGE NEAR THE LEE AND MACON COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Society Hill, AL
UNK category
Apr 9, 2016
4:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN WEST OF AL HWY 29 ON PERSIMMON DRIVE AND MOVED EAST ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX. SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH WITH MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO SOME OF THE APARTMENT BUILDINGS. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR .72 MILES WITH A WIDTH OF 250 YARDS AND A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND OF 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Auburn, AL
EF1 category
Feb 28, 2009
7:56 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly near the intersection of US-280 and CR-147, near an area known as The Bottle. One building sustained heavy damage when its metal roof was peeled off. One car was overturned at a used car dealership and a few trees were snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 NNE Ridge Grove, AL
F2 category
Apr 13, 1980
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36830
Lee County · 44,427 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 36830 area census snapshot

People & households
Population48,172
Households20,475
Housing units23,146
Income
Median household income$63,761
$100k+ households32.3%
$150k+ households15.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,779
Attached single-family2,078
Small multifamily3,374
Large multifamily4,493
Mobile homes422
Housing mix
Single-family share55.2%
Attached-home share9.0%
Multifamily share34.0%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,498
Renter-occupied8,977
Vacant units2,671
Home value & age
Median home value$346,600
Owner homes $300k+61.2%
Owner homes $500k+25.4%
Owner homes $750k+9.9%
Median year built1997
Older-home share24.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars19,590
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36830 have on record?

Our records show 23 hail, 51 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36830, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36830?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36830 is 2.75″. It was reported near Auburn, AL on April 23, 1983.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36830 — 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 36830 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36830 — 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 36830 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36830 — 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 36830 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36830 — 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 36830, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36830, 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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