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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Andalusia, AL from May 25, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Andalusia, AL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Andalusia, AL

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jul 22, 2018
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS AND PICTURES OF AT LEAST TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR ANDALUSIA... AL. PICTURES AND REPORTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Andalusia, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2013
1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Andalusia, AL
1.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2012
5:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Andalusia, AL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2011
1:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Andalusia, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
11:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported on Lindsey Bridge Road in Andalusia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Andalusia, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Andalusia, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Andalusia, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Andalusia, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Andalusia, AL
2.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
4:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SE Andalusia, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2008
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Andalusia, AL
0.88″ hail
Jan 30, 2006
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Andalusia, AL
2.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail fell between Andalusia and Opp. Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported. Several vehicles and homes suffered damage from the large hail. The hail lasted for several minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Andalusia, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 19, 2001
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Andalusia, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2001
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Andalusia, 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 Andalusia, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power lines and tree limbs down around the south side of Andalusia. Also a video of hail nearing 1 inch in diameter_ estimated. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Covington County 911 reports several trees down in Andalusia. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
May 27, 2025
7:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Mill Creek... Grider Mock... and Salem Church Roads. Some of the trees fell on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
12:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reports trees and power lines down on AL Hwy 55 South of Andalusia. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
2:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from EM of tree falling onto a couple of cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2021
11:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NEWS MEDIA REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR US 29 SOUTH IN ANDALUSIA... AL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2020
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR ANDALUSIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE ANDALUSIA AND OPP COMMUNITIES. MORE REPORTS OF WIDESPREAD DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTY. SPORADIC ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE AND OTHER STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AROUND AND NEAR THE HIGH SCHOOL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2017
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO HOUSES AND A CAMPGROUND. ALSO DAMAGE TO FENCING AT A BASEBALL FIELD ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN COUNTYWIDE WITH A REPORT OF A TREE ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
58 mph
Jun 17, 2016
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 50 KNOT GUST WAS REPORTED BY K79J ASOS SITE IN ANDALUSIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 48 KNOT GUST WAS REPORTED BY K79J ASOS SITE IN ANDALUSIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2016
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON POWER LINES ON LINDSEY BRIDGE RD. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Andalusia, AL
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2016
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON STRAUGHN SCHOOL ROAD. WINDS ESTIMATED BETWEEN 70 TO 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Andalusia, 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 Andalusia, AL

5 reports
UNK category
Feb 7, 2017
9:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO MOVED ACROSS A HALF MILE AREA ON THE EAST SIDE OF ANDALUSIA WHICH AFFECTED TWO RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND A CAMPGROUND. THE TORNADO CAUSED SHINGLE DAMAGE TO SEVERAL ROOFS... DOWNED SEVERAL TREES... AND OVERTURNED SEVERAL CAMPERS AND RVS. ONE PERSON SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. DAMAGE ALSO OCCURRED TO A LARGE METAL STORAGE BUILDING AT THE COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY. NUMEROUS WATER PIPES FROM THE WATER FACILITY WERE TOSSED BY THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Andalusia, AL
F1 category
Mar 13, 1999
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F1 tornado (winds 74 to 112 mph on the Fujita Scale) skipped along and just south of County Road 70 Northeast of Andalusia. The tornado touched down several times along its 9 mile path. The most significant structural damage occurred off Highway 331 where four chicken facilities suffered major damage. 400 chickens were killed, a porch was torn off a house, tin was ripped off several out buildings and numerous trees were blown down. An eyewitness said he saw a funnel about 100 feet off the ground after one of his chicken houses was destroyed. A gas station in the same area had its roof blown off. Along County Road 77, just south of County Road 70, several houses suffered roof damage with shingles blown off. A couple of out buildings were blown away and numerous trees were blown down. A church building nearby also suffered damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Andalusia, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
7:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the community of Antioch (northeast of Andalusia). The tornado caused roof damage to three homes. Several trees and power lines were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Andalusia, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1995
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on U.S. Highway 12 between Andalusia and River Falls. Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Andalusia, AL
F2 category
Jan 5, 1962
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Andalusia, AL
Covington County · 13,532 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

Andalusia, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,841
Households3,226
Housing units4,258
Income
Median household income$47,500
$100k+ households25.3%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,385
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily713
Large multifamily55
Mobile homes62
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share18.0%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,124
Renter-occupied1,102
Vacant units1,032
Home value & age
Median home value$156,000
Owner homes $300k+14.4%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share62.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,012
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 64 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Andalusia, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Andalusia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Andalusia, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Andalusia, AL on March 28, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Andalusia — 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 Andalusia address?

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