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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36869

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36869 from March 31, 1961 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36869 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36869

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
8:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN PHENIX CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Phenix City, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LEAST QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR LADONIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladonia, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
8:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN LADONIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladonia, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
3:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WSW Girard, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 14, 2011
12:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Ladonia, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
10:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 WSW Flournoys, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported between Phenix City and Fort Mitchell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Phenix City, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was covering the ground near the intersection of SR 165 and CR 39.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Phenix City, AL
0.88″ hail
Oct 7, 1998
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail was reported north of Phenix City in extreme southeast Lee county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 21 SE Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 1971
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 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 36869

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down Sandfort Rd and Woodland Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phenix Drag Strip, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down Camp Parkman Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Phenix Drag Strip, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down... multiple homes were damaged... and a few vehicles were damaged along US 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Ladonia, AL
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2020
5:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON A HOME IN THE LADONIA COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ladonia, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN AND AROUND LADONIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Ladonia, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
2:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SNAPPED TREES AND ROOF DAMAGE AT PHENIX CITY WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Phenix City, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2018
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED. LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR... WHICH SHOWED A GOOD STRAIGHT-LINE WIND SIGNATURE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Phenix Drag Strip, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2018
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED... LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED ACROSS A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR THE SPEEDWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Crawford, AL
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2017
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF LANEY RD AND BOSWELL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Crawford, AL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
3:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A BUILDING... SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Phenix City, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ONTO CAR IN PHENIX CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Phenix City, AL
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2016
5:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE WAS UPROOTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SANDFORT RD AND CROSSWINDS RD CAUSING DAMAGE TO A MOBILE HOME. SEVERAL OTHER MOBILE HOMES SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. MAX WINDS EST AT 76MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Phenix City, AL
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2016
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON BROWN ROAD NEAR CRAWFORD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Crawford, AL
58 mph
Jul 15, 2015
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted along Highway 165 near Fort Mitchell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 WSW Flournoys, AL
58 mph
Jul 14, 2011
12:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down along Massey Drive off of U.S. Hwy 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Ladonia, 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 36869

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 14, 2019
2:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 SE PHENIX CITY. A NWS SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED DAMAGE CAUSED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF PHENIX CITY WAS CAUSED BY AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH WINDS OF 85 MPH. SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED AND/OR SNAPPED... AND THE MAIN HEADQUARTERS OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Phenix City, AL
UNK category
Apr 14, 2019
2:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED DAMAGE CAUSED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF PHENIX CITY WAS CAUSED BY AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH WINDS OF 85 MPH. SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED AND/OR SNAPPED... AND THE MAIN HEADQUARTERS OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Phenix City, AL
UNK category
Apr 9, 2016
4:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A 7.49 MILE LONG 200 YARD WIDE TOR WITH WINDS OF 90 MPH TOUCHED DOWN ON STILLWELL RD AND CAUSED SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE ALONG RICHARDSON RD. ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG ANNA KATE DR BEFORE TOR LIFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Crawford, AL
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
7:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the Phenix City Drag Strip, along CR-28. Most of the damage from the tornado was at a mobile home park, where two minor injuries occurred. A couple dozen trees were snapped and uprooted in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.86 SSW Ladonia, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
4:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE J C Meadows Xrds, AL
F2 category
Mar 29, 1991
6:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Dec 26, 1964
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Apr 30, 1963
6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
Mar 31, 1961
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36869
Russell County · 17,990 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 36869 area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,987
Households8,999
Housing units10,372
Income
Median household income$50,341
$100k+ households26.7%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,739
Attached single-family70
Small multifamily1,489
Large multifamily435
Mobile homes1,639
Housing mix
Single-family share65.0%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share18.6%
Mobile-home share15.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,249
Renter-occupied3,750
Vacant units1,373
Home value & age
Median home value$129,200
Owner homes $300k+7.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1985
Older-home share43.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,049
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36869 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 30 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36869, 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 36869?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36869 is 1.75″. It was reported near Ladonia, AL on April 8, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36869 — 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 36869 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36869 — 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 36869 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36869 — 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 36869 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36869 — 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 36869, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36869, 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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