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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Babbie, AL from May 19, 1983 through June 8, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
3
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Babbie, AL · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 8, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Babbie, AL

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Babbie. Public report of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Babbie, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT TO BROADCAST MEDIA OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Rose Hill, AL
2.50″ hail
Jul 22, 2018
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF GOLF BALL TO TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL IN THE BABBIE COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Babbie, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime size hail reported near Babbie.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Babbie, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2003
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Babbie, 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 Babbie, AL

3 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 3, 2023
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS A TREE DOWN ON A HOME IN THE BABBIE COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Babbie, AL
67 mph
Mar 13, 1999
8:57 PM CST
Wind report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near the intersection of the railroad tracks and County Road 77.
NWS Wind Report Location: Babbie, AL
UNK mph
May 19, 1983
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Babbie, AL

2 reports
UNK category
Dec 11, 2024
6:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down at the intersection of Two Boys Lane and Whatley Road where it uprooted a tree facing due east. The tornado was intermittently causing damage... with the next location just east-northeast on Cantaline Bridge Road where damage to a home occurred. The front awning was ripped off the home and deposited due north to north-northwest in the tree line. Similarly... a carport located on the back side of the home was ripped off the building and deposited due north to north-northwest in the adjacent tree line. It is possible this tornado continued into the forest to the east of the home... however... this will have to be assessed later with high resolution satellite imagery. Special thanks to Covington County EMA for providing the photos necessary to make this determination.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Babbie, AL
F0 category
May 9, 1995
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Babbie, AL
Covington County · 13,532 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down about four miles northwest of Opp blowing the side off a mobile home, overturning a pump house, and downing several trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Opp, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Babbie, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population559
Households195
Housing units238
Income
Median household income$58,068
$100k+ households39.0%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached155
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily3
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes80
Housing mix
Single-family share65.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.3%
Mobile-home share33.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied181
Renter-occupied14
Vacant units43
Home value & age
Median home value$97,500
Owner homes $300k+8.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1992
Older-home share28.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars192
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 3 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Babbie, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 8, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Babbie?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Babbie, AL is 2.50″. It was reported near Babbie, AL on July 22, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Babbie — 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 Babbie address?

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