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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36904

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36904 from July 22, 1960 through May 12, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36904 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36904

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
10:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lavaca, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2021
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORT FROM EMERGENCY MANAGER. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Needham, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Butler, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF HAIL THE SIZE OF NICKELS AND QUARTERS JUST OUTSIDE OF BUTLER. PICTURES AND VIDEO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
5:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Butler, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
3:10 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail fell in and around Butler. The large hail damaged some residences roofs and some vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
6:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2003
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2002
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported from a thunderstorm near Butler. Winds from the storm also blew down a few trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 2002
5:27 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An Alabama State Trooper reported dime size hail East of the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2000
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of quarters in Butler.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1999
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell about 5 miles SSE of Butler. The slow south southeast movement of the storm also deposited about 3.5 inches of rain within an hours time.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1999
6:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A hailstorm occurred for several minutes, approximately 5 miles SSE of Butler near the community of Griffin Mills . Hail to size of golfballs covered the ground and broke out windows in some vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, 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 36904

52 reports
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UNK mph
May 12, 2024
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of numerous trees and some structural damage in and around Choctaw County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Butler, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
8:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed EMA reports trees down on Scott Mountain Rd. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rock Springs, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed EMA reports trees down on Riderwood Dr. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Riderwood, AL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY EMA REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS CHOCTAW COUNTY WITH ROADS BLOCKED. WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE REPORTED IN BUTLER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, AL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ON RIDERWOOD DR AT SCOTT MOUNTAIN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Riderwood, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED TREES DOWN IN AREAS NORTH OF BUTLER... AND 12.6 PERCENT OF CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY WITHOUT POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Butler, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Needham, AL
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2022
11:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER RELAYED REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES AND POWER OUTAGES IN BUTLER... AL. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, AL
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2022
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELAYED REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE SCOTT MOUNTAIN AREA. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Riderwood, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS CHOCTAW COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHOCTAW COUNTY EMA RELAYED REPORTS OF SEVERAL TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Needham, AL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 17 FIVE TO SIX MILES NORTH OF BUTLER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Robjohn, AL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A HOME ON GREY FOX ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Lavaca, AL
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2019
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MOBILE HOME REPORTED FLIPPED/DAMAGED IN THE HINTON AREA. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Hinton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY TREES DOWN AND POWER OUT IN THE TOWN OF BUTLER... AL. WIND GUST ESTIMATED 70 MPH WITH THE LEADING EDGE OF THE STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, 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 36904

4 reports
EF2 category
Dec 25, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along Pineview Road near|the Riderwood community...or approximately 8 miles west southwest|of Butler. The worst damage occurred in this area as three|manufactured homes were completely destroyed...with the debris being|blown several hundred yards away. Several other structures sustained|minor to moderate damage...including one mobile home and one single|family residence. A couple of barns/outbuildings were also almost|completely destroyed. The tornado then moved northeast crossing|Dollywood Road and County Road 24...where extensive tree damage|occurred in the heavily forested area. From there...the tornado|continued northeast crossing Riderwood Drive where numerous trees|were snapped or uprooted. The damage path was at its widest along|Riderwood Drive...approximately one half mile. The damage path then|narrowed and the tornado lifted before reaching Alabama Highway 10.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 WSW West Butler, AL
EF2 category
Apr 15, 2011
5:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down just west of Highway 17 near the Red Springs area, and quickly intensified as it moved southeast of Butler towards the Tombigbee River. National Weather Service ground and aerial surveys shows a 600 yard wide path of trees snapped just above the ground or uprooted, with several homes either damaged or destroyed along the path across the Ararat Road, Dansby Road, and County Road 43. Several homes either had large sections of their roof removed with several mobile homes damaged or completely destroyed. The tornado continued east across the Tombigbee River into Marengo County Alabama. The Alabama Forestry Commission estimates timber losses along this tornado track to be near 4.3 million dollars. Property damages to homes are estimated to be near 1 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.52 S Land, AL
EF1 category
Apr 15, 2011
11:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36904
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado initially touched down in Choctaw County (see Mobile Storm Data), and moved northeastward into Marengo County, where several trees were snapped or uprooted. The damage path for this tornado is based on eyewitness accounts. The area was impacted by stronger tornado in the afternoon hours that took roughly the same path. The tornado lifted just northeast of Nanafalia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.3 WSW Nanafalia, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2001
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36904
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small and weak tornado move through the area just southwest of Butler. Trees and power lines were reported down in the area. In addition, golfball sized hail was also observed in Jachin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Butler, 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 36904 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,468
Households1,690
Housing units2,202
Income
Median household income$42,009
$100k+ households29.2%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,375
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily150
Large multifamily44
Mobile homes633
Housing mix
Single-family share62.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share8.8%
Mobile-home share28.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,195
Renter-occupied495
Vacant units512
Home value & age
Median home value$138,100
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,559
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36904 have on record?

Our records show 30 hail, 52 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36904, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36904?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36904 is 1.75″. It was reported near Butler, AL on April 8, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36904 — 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 36904 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36904 — 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 36904 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36904 — 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 36904 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36904 — 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 36904, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36904, 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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