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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bear Creek, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bear Creek, AL from March 20, 1974 through August 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bear Creek, AL · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bear Creek, AL

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 W Posey Field Airport. Nickels with a few quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Posey Field Airport, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE REPORTED IN HALEYVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Haleyville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2017
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Brinn, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL ALONG AL241 NEAR BEAR CREEK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Bear Creek, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME- TO QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN BEAR CREEK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bear Creek, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 5, 2013
10:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.85 WSW Bear Creek, AL
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
4:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.86 E Goddard, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 ESE Goddard, AL
2.50″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
2:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .31 NNW Bear Creek, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bear Creek, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2006
12:38 AM CST
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Bear Creek, AL
0.88″ hail
Dec 4, 2005
1:39 AM CST
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed in the Bear Creek community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bear Creek, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 13, 2005
3:43 PM CST
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the Bear Creek community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bear Creek, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 1997
5:58 PM CST
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported between Bear Creek and Hackleburg, in the northern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bear Creek, AL
1.00″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bear Creek, 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 Bear Creek, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed and power outages between Bear Creek and Haleyville. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on CR 62 in the Bear Creek area. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Haleyville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed around Bear Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed around the Marion County side of Haleyville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Haleyville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on County Hwy 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Posey Field Airpo, AL
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in the western part of Haleyville in Marion County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Haleyville, AL
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed in the Bear Creek and Hackleburg areas... resulting in power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
5:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Bear Creek area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on house on County Road 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Delmar, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down along County Road 19 near Highway 129.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Delmar, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
2:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in the Bear Creek area... including on Highway 13 and County Road 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
7:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROADWAY NEAR COUNTYLINE CHURCH ROAD AND MILKWEED ROAD. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Haleyville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
5:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED IN HALEYVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Haleyville, 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 Bear Creek, AL

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
7:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** MOBILE HOME OVERTURNED ON FRANKS RD. TDS ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Bear Creek, AL
UNK category
Mar 30, 2023
4:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS METEOROLOGISTS FOUND DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH A TORNADO. THE TORNADO BEGAN ALONG THE HORSESHOE BEND AREA OF BEAR CREEK AND CONTINUED EASTWARD BEFORE DISSIPATING ALONG COUNTY HIGHWAY 79 ALONG THE UPPER BEAR CREEK RESERVOIR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bear Creek, AL
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
4:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BARN AND HOME DAMAGE ALONG HWY 65... BETWEEN AUSTIN DR AND HULSEY RD. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH TDS NOTED IN EARLIER REPORTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Bear Creek, AL
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
4:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TDS WEST OF BEAR CREEK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bear Creek, AL
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
4:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN... BLOCKING HWY 172... NEAR HWY 241. LOCATION CONSISTENT WITH TDS WEST OF BEAR CREEK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Bear Creek, AL
EF1 category
Oct 30, 2009
4:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just south of the intersection of CR-19 and AL-129, near the community of Thorn Hill. From there, it traveled northeast a little over two miles, over mostly wooded terrain, and lifted as it crossed AL-129. Along the path, the tornado damaged the roofs of 4 homes, damaged 2 barns and one utility building, uprooted 20 hardwood trees, and snapped another 5 in half, and damaged several cars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .12 WSW Thorn Hill, AL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2007
1:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on Alabama Highway 129, southwest of the city of Haleyville. The tornado only struck one structure, a house that sustained damage to its carport, awning, and the front half of its roof. The tornado also damaged several trees and at least one power pole along its short path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.25 NNE Thorn Hill, AL
F1 category
Apr 7, 2006
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Bear Creek, AL
F2 category
Nov 24, 2001
11:21 AM CST
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Whitehouse, AL
F0 category
Oct 4, 1990
5:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Bear Creek, AL
Marion County · 8,959 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Bear Creek, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,317
Households455
Housing units520
Income
Median household income$36,250
$100k+ households24.6%
$150k+ households5.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached303
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily33
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes175
Housing mix
Single-family share58.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.4%
Mobile-home share33.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied369
Renter-occupied86
Vacant units65
Home value & age
Median home value$95,300
Owner homes $300k+3.0%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars444
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 38 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Bear Creek, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bear Creek?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bear Creek, AL is 2.50″. It was reported near .31 NNW Bear Creek, AL on March 12, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bear Creek — 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 Bear Creek address?

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