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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ardmore, AL from March 12, 1975 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ardmore, AL · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ardmore, AL

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THREE HOMES SEVERELY DAMAGED NEAR THE CORNER OF OLD MILLER AND GATLIN ROADS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Ardmore, AL
2.50″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORTED TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL ON ROLIN HOLLOW ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Elkton, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Ardmore, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 8, 2014
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Ardmore, AL
0.88″ hail
Oct 8, 2014
6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported on Sweet Springs road, about two miles east of Holland Gin, Alabama.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Holland Gin, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
5:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at Mile Marker 362 on Interstate 65.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 N Thach, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Holland Gin on the 29000 block of Old Scrouge Road. The hail damaged vehicles at the residence. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WSW Ardmore Arpt, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
4:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported 5 miles south of Ardmore.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WSW Bethel, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail and a wall cloud was reported near the I-65 welcome center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 SSE Holland Gin, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
9:58 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ardmore, AL
3.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
10:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via broadcast media of three inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ardmore, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported near Ardmore.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ardmore, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
2:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at Ardmore Aviation.
NWS Hail Report Location: .95 ENE Holland Gin, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
9:07 AM CST
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Cairo, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto power lines near 28362 Jennings Chapel Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Harvest, AL
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2025
6:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were knocked down along Mooresville Road southwest of Ardmore. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SE Ardmore. Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down into power lines along Highway 251 at Thach Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from Ardmore. Trees and powerlines down in Ardmore from an outflow boundary surging through the area. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ardmore, AL
60 mph
May 16, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LIMESTONE COUNTY EMA DIRECTOR ESTIMATED A WIND GUST OF AT LEAST 60 MPH AT THIS LOCATION. SPECIFIC TIME OF EVENT BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF OF AN OUTDOOR SHED NEAR ELKMONT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
May 3, 2022
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC AT THIS LOCATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
May 3, 2020
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Harvest, AL
UNK mph
May 3, 2020
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE ARDMORE COMMUNITY AND IN THE 7 MILE POST AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ardmore, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN REPORTED AT WOOLEY SPRINGS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Harvest, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN AT MCKEE AND WOOLEY SPRINGS ROAD IN TONEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Harvest, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2018
5:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE CORNER OF BRIDGES AND JENNINGS CHAPEL RDS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Harvest, 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 Ardmore, AL

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 19, 2018
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OF UNKNOWN INTENSITY. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF OAK GROVE AND SWEET SPRINGS ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Ardmore, AL
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2015
12:45 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down and produced tree damage to several trees along its path, including snapped and uprooted pine trees. One tree fell onto a home on Bridges road in Limestone county during the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S Pisgah, AL
EF0 category
May 17, 2013
1:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This very short-lived tornado was part of the same storm that produced the tornado across the southern portion of Athens, Alabama, earlier. Damage was in less than a quarter of a mile swath between residences along either side of Hardiman Lane. Several residences sustained minor roof damage with shingles blown off. One residence sustained structural damage, as a portion of the bricks were cracked and beginning to pull away from the foundation. Several larger trees around the residences were snapped or uprooted. Maximum winds were estimated to be at 70 mph at this location. ||Just north of Hardiman lane, a barn sustained roof damage as a significant portion of the metal roof had been pulled off. The tornado rapidly lifted just northeast of this damage location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 SE Holland Gin, AL
EF1 category
Mar 2, 2012
3:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was up to EF-1 intensity and peak wind speeds of 100 mph began a path in the Thach community, just west of the intersection of Thach Road and Oak Grove Road. The tornado moved nearly due east paralleling Thach Road for much of it's life cycle. The tornado appeared to skip along it's path, leaving some structures and trees intact but damaging others. The tornado finally lifted east of Highway 251. Numerous softwood and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the tornado path. Several homes along the path had minor structural damage with lost of shingles, siding damage, and damage to one garage. One home had more significant damage to a section of it's roof. A well-constructed barn lost most of it's roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 WSW Bethel, AL
EF0 category
May 25, 2011
11:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ardmore, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado with peak winds of 85 mph redeveloped and snapped and uprooted several trees along a southwest to northeast path beginning along Thach Road, crossing state highway 251, then reaching the Limestone-Madison County line along Ready Section Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.45 SW Bethel, 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

Ardmore, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,444
Households614
Housing units624
Income
Median household income$43,542
$100k+ households21.8%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached453
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily147
Large multifamily11
Mobile homes8
Housing mix
Single-family share72.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share25.3%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied346
Renter-occupied268
Vacant units10
Home value & age
Median home value$183,600
Owner homes $300k+13.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars585
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 42 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Ardmore, 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 Ardmore?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ardmore, AL is 3.00″. It was reported near .69 S Ardmore, AL on March 29, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ardmore — 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 Ardmore address?

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