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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36908

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36908 from May 18, 1986 through March 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36908 · 1986–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36908

12 reports
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0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2006
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melvin, AL
1.00″ hail
Dec 24, 2005
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground between Melvin and Needham.
NWS Hail Report Location: Melvin, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported near Gilbertown. The golfball size hail damaged some vehicles and residences.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2001
9:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lightning also struck a house in the community as the thunderstorm moved through.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 25, 1999
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Gilbertown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1999
5:21 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported in southern sections of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
1.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported near the community of Gilbertown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in and around Barrytown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barrytown, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
2:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1991
12:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1989
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 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 36908

40 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
8:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed EMA reports trees and power line down on Wisdom Rd. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Hodgewood, AL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2022
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE A FEW MILES SOUTH OF GILBERTOWN... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Gilbertown, AL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AT SOUTHERN CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDING A SMASHED SCOREBOARD... SHIFTED POLES... AND ROOF/AWNING DAMAGE. A SCHOOL BUS WAS ALSO FLIPPED AND NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Souwilpa, AL
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON POWER LINES WITH DEBRIS IN THE ROAD BETWEEN THE GILBERTOWN AND SILAS COMMUNITIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
UNK mph
Jan 21, 2017
11:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON PARTS OF CHAPEL HILL ROAD AND PLEASANT HILL ROAD. ALSO SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED BUT EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Toxey, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON MOSLEY BRIDGE ROAD JUST EAST OF GILBERTOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gilbertown, AL
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2016
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHOCTAW COUNTY REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON MELVIN CUTOFF RD. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Needham, AL
70 mph
Apr 28, 2014
9:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph resulted in power outages and trees down in the Gilbertown and Barrytown areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Gilbertown, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along with numerous tree limb debris on Highway 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 S Gilbertown, AL
60 mph
Jan 26, 2012
9:52 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed several large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Toxey, AL
60 mph
Jan 26, 2012
9:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph knocked windows out and downed a tree on Paragon Road. The winds also damaged to a shed behind MM hardware.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Jan 6, 2009
3:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were downed by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Jun 20, 2008
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Toxey, AL
58 mph
Aug 21, 2006
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Gilbertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Apr 30, 2005
3:50 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in the south part of the county. Most of the downed trees were around Gilbertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, 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 36908

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The brief EF-1 tornado began along Souwilpa road near Alabama Highway 187 where it uprooted and snapped a couple of trees. A very narrow convergence path was noted as it crossed highway 17 peaking in intensity as it snapped a few small softwood pines before likely dissipating in the woods east of highway 17.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Souwilpa, AL
UNK category
Mar 22, 2022
11:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE STORM PRODUCED LIKELY STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE EAST OF ALABAMA SR 17 IN GILBERTOWN. SPORADIC TREE DAMAGE WAS NOTED ALONG CLARKE ROAD... BARRYTOWN ROAD... AND MOSLEY BRIDGE ROAD. THE STORM CONTINUED TO PROGRESS TO THE NORTHEAST FOR SIX MILES AND EVENTUALLY PRODUCED A HIGH-END EF-1 TORNADO NEAR PLEASANT HILL ROAD. NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED IN THE AREA. THE ROOF OF A MANUFACTURED HOME WAS DAMAGED PARTIALLY DUE TO WIND AND SNAPPED TREES. THE MANUFACTURED HOME WAS SHIFTED OFF ITS FOUNDATION AND THE NEARBY CARPORT AND SHED WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED. THE TORNADO WENT ON TO LIFT THE METAL ROOF OFF THE BACK END OF A NEARBY HOME. THIS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF ITS ROOFING. IN ADDITION... THE FORCE OF THE WIND MOVING THROUGH THE HOME PUSHED THE FRONT WALLS OUTWARD AND BLEW OUT THE FRONT WINDOWS AND PART OF THE ROOF FRAME. THE DEBRIS FROM THE HOME WAS LOFTED INTO THE TOPS OF THE TREES ACROSS THE ROAD... WITH METAL WRAPPED AROUND TREES. WHILE THIS WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SHORT-LIVED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Wimbly, AL
UNK category
Jan 23, 2017
11:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** THE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED DOWN ON CLARK ROAD AND CONTINUED 15 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST TO THE CHOCTAW AND MARENGO COUNTY LINE. 4 HOMES WERE DESTROYED... INCLUDING 2 MOBILE HOMES. ANOTHER 20 STRUCTURES EXPERIENCED VARYING DEGREES OF DAMAGE... SOME OF WHICH INCLUDED MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE WAS LOCATED ON CHAPEL HILL ROAD... WIMBERLY ROAD... AND PLEASANT HILL ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Gilbertown, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
11:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** LIKELY TORNADO PRODUCED MAJOR TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE ACROSS CHAPEL HILL ROAD AND PLEASANT HILL ROAD AREAS. DAMAGE TO 20-25 RESIDENCES SOME WITH MAJOR DAMAGE. 4 MINOR INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Toxey, AL
EF0 category
Aug 30, 2012
9:58 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched downing a few trees near Toxey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Toxey, AL
EF0 category
Apr 15, 2011
10:26 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near Hurricane Road taking the roof off of one mobile home and damaging one other. The tornado continued northeast across Melvin road and was tracked by a local newspaper reporter on the scene farther to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.76 E Evansboro, AL
EF0 category
Apr 15, 2011
10:24 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown at the Hunt Oil Refinery near Melvin. Minor damage to outbuildings and some trees were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.21 WNW Melvin, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2001
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado downed trees and power lines, and produced some minor roof damage, just northeast of Toxey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Toxey, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2001
12:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36908
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado downed several trees near Griffins Mills.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gilbertown, 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 36908 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,708
Households699
Housing units1,060
Income
Median household income$54,775
$100k+ households28.5%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached575
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily22
Mobile homes456
Housing mix
Single-family share54.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.7%
Mobile-home share43.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied569
Renter-occupied130
Vacant units361
Home value & age
Median home value$89,500
Owner homes $300k+7.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1990
Older-home share34.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars692
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36908 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 40 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36908, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36908?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36908 is 1.75″. It was reported near Gilbertown, AL on March 26, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36908 — 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 36908 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36908 — 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 36908 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36908 — 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 36908 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36908 — 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 36908, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36908, 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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