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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Akron, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Akron, AL from November 18, 1957 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Akron, AL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Akron, AL

9 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
5:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF HAIL TO AROUND TWO INCHES IN DIAMETER WITH A BUSTED WINDSHIELD. AN ASSORTMENT OF SMALLER SIZES ALSO OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Havana, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
5:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AROUND QUARTER SIZE WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF SMALLER SIZES IN STEWART; HAIL DIMPLES TO THE ROOF OF A VEHICLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Havana, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 25, 2019
9:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF HAIL FELL. NOT QUITE THE SIZE OF A GOLF BALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Sawyerville, AL
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2010
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .37 S Havana, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2005
1:12 PM CST
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Akron, AL
2.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2004
4:29 PM CST
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Wedgeworth, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
2:44 PM CST
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to golf ball size hail fell across northern Hale County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Akron, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
12:40 PM CST
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to golf ball size hail fell along the path of the storm. Several trees were also blown down near Akron. A few vehicles were damaged by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Akron, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2001
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in the city of Akron. Numerous large tree limbs were also snapped off during this storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Akron, 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 Akron, AL

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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 20 trees down across roadways in the general vicinity of the CR 21 and CR 34 intersection near Akron. A few homes and outbuildings received structural damage from high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Evansville, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
6:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in various locations in northern Hale County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Harper Hill, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on CR 21.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Akron, AL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down in Akron.
NWS Wind Report Location: Akron, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG CR 42 BETWEEN AKRON AND STEWART. THE ROAD IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Akron, AL
UNK mph
Mar 22, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES UPROOTED ON CLEAR CREEK ROAD IN THE ROEBUCK LANDING AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wedgeworth, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2020
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN WITH RELATED POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Akron, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
5:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND A POWER POLE WERE BLOWN DOWN BETWEEN AKRON AND MOUNDVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Havana, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
5:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND AKRON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Akron, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN NEAR HARPER HILL ALONG HIGHWAY 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Harper Hill, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SSE HARPER HILL. A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN NEAR HARPER HILL ALONG HIGHWAY 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Harper Hill, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN NEAR HIGHWAY 14 AND HIGHWAY 60.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wedgeworth, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8-10 TREES BLOWN DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROADWAY. NO APPARENT PATH OF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Akron, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND MOUNDVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Harper Hill, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND BLOCKING ROADS IN AKRON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Akron, 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 Akron, AL

9 reports
UNK category
Jan 12, 2023
4:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IN THE OAK VILLAGE AREA. TREES DOWN ALONG CR 42 NORTH OF AKRON. TDS OBSERVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Akron, AL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2022
4:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO RESIDENCES IN THE AKRON AREA. TDS SEEN ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Akron, AL
UNK category
Feb 3, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 8 INJ *** SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE FROM A LIKELY TORNADO ALONG COUNTY ROAD 30 IN THE SAWYERVILLE COMMUNITY. PRELIMINARY REPORT OF 1 FATALITY... 3 CRITICAL INJURIES... AND 5 MINOR INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Sawyerville, AL
UNK category
Feb 3, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES AND MOBILE HOME SHIFTED OFF FOUNDATION ALONG HIGHWAY 14.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Sawyerville, AL
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in southwestern Greene County near Tishabee, and moved northeast through central Hale and Bibb Counties. The tornado then lifted near Marvel in far northeast Bibb County. The tornado crossed the Black Warrior River and into Hale County west of Sawyerville. The tornado crossed AL Route 14, just north of Sawyerville, intensifying to an EF3 rating with winds of 145 mph. As the tornado continued northeast, it crossed CR 18, CR 21, AL Hwy 69 south of Harper Hill, and CR 29 east of Ingram. Extensive structural damage was noted in the these locations, which resulted in at least 40 injuries and 6 fatalities. Numerous mobile homes and single family homes and one church were damaged or destroyed. Thousands of trees were knocked down. The tornado moved into the Talladega National Forest near Ingram, where it caused significant tree damage to the Bibb County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.92 W Sawyerville, AL
F0 category
Nov 8, 2000
6:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down east of Akron. The tornado first touched down near the end of Long Hill Road, off CR 21. One mobile home sustained roof and awning damage, one garage roof was blown off and destroyed, and one out-building was destroyed. Several trees along the path were blown down or snapped off.Beginning: 32 52.226/87 41.621 Ending: 32 52.984/87 40.988
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Akron, AL
F1 category
Aug 29, 1983
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Mar 16, 1973
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Nov 18, 1957
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Akron, AL
Hale County · 4,136 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 · City

Akron, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population354
Households99
Housing units183
Income
Median household income$43,375
$100k+ households17.2%
$150k+ households7.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached92
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes91
Housing mix
Single-family share50.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share49.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied94
Renter-occupied5
Vacant units84
Home value & age
Median home value$80,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share47.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars88
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 35 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Akron, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Akron?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Akron, AL is 2.50″. It was reported near Wedgeworth, AL on April 10, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Akron — 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 Akron address?

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