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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Belle Fontaine, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Belle Fontaine, AL from May 7, 1960 through May 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Belle Fontaine, AL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last May 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Belle Fontaine, AL

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 21, 2012
2:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Bellefontaine, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N South Orchard, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 22, 1998
10:23 AM CST
Hail report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the extreme southeast part of the county near Alabama Port.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bellefontaine, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 1984
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 1972
2:48 PM CST
Hail report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Belle Fontaine, AL

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 23, 2019
6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS 4 LARGE TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN NEAR THE CORNER OF PIONEER RD AND FOWL RIVER RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Mon Louis, AL
UNK mph
Oct 7, 2017
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DAUPHIN ISLAND PARKWAY AND RIVER RD IN MOBILE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mon Louis, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2016
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY AT SALTAIRE DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mon Louis, AL
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2016
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS TORE LARGE STREET LAMP OUT OF BRICK COLUMN. RADAR OBSERVED 53 KNOT WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Belle Fontaine, AL
60 mph
Apr 14, 2013
9:06 AM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 ESE South Orchard, AL
60 mph
Mar 5, 2011
4:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines at Highway 188 and Dauphin Island Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Delchamps, AL
60 mph
Jun 12, 2007
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm collapsed near the Fowl River. Several trees were blown down. A couple of boats were blown loose from their tie lines. Eyewitnesses reported a strong wind from the northeast then a few seconds later it switched to the southwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fowl River, AL
63 mph
Jul 18, 1997
4:10 PM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Alabama Port.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alabama Port, AL
UNK mph
Aug 23, 1990
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 1990
8:25 PM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Nov 5, 1986
5:00 AM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 1985
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
60 mph
May 22, 1985
10:00 AM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 1979
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
70 mph
Aug 19, 1978
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 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 Belle Fontaine, AL

9 reports
UNK category
May 7, 2026
2:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Available Sentinel 2 satellite imagery and available radar data with a tornado debris signature revealed a weak EF0 tornado occurred near Theodore Industrial Park. Minor tree damage was evident... beginning along the tree line north of Degussa Road. This is where the first signs of a radar tornado debris signature appear. The tornado crossed Rangeline Road... producing another small corridor of tree damage west of Dauphin Island Parkway along Cedar Wood Drive North. The damage path comes to an end at Dauphin Island Parkway and serves as the end point for this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bellefontaine, AL
UNK category
Dec 30, 2024
5:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very brief EF0 tornado touched down east of Dauphin Island Parkway impacting a home adjacent to Mobile Bay. The home sustained damage to the back patio with the southernmost wall being pulled out and deposited to the south along with the contents of the patio. Large tree limbs were also knocked down in the adjacent tree line to the south and along the driveway. Outdoor furniture from the home to the south was thrown northward around the tornado circulation before the tornado moved over the water. Here it impacted the three adjacent piers doing minor cosmetic damage to each pier. A fence was also blown over towards the northwest on the property located north of the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Mon Louis, AL
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
5:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor damage to the patio of a home. Trees down. TDS observed on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Mon Louis, AL
EF1 category
Apr 11, 2013
4:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado developed along a squall line of thunderstorms moving across east central Mobile county, producing significant damage to 3 large storage warehouses, various outbuildings and numerous automobiles at the Evonik chemical processing plant on Degussa Road near the Theodore Industrial Canal. Approximately 30 employee automobiles had the windows broken from flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.71 ENE Laurendine, AL
EF1 category
Sep 4, 2011
12:02 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved onshore near the mouth of East Fowl River on Byrnewood road and tracked northwest to the end of Pioneer Road in the Bellefontaine community. The tornado produced extensive damage to trees consistent with EF-1 type damage and winds between 86 MPH and 110 MPH. Four residences and one large barn had structural damage in the area between Bay Road and Pioneer Road. Of those structures, one mobile home was almost completely destroyed from a large tree that fell on it, with minor damage to mostly roofing shingles and window panes observed with the other three homes. The barn received minor structural damage on an exterior wall with three large roll-up doors completely blown out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 NNW Mon Louis, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2004
7:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down near Mon Louis. The tornado damaged several trees before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mon Louis, AL
F2 category
Jul 2, 1989
11:23 AM CST
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Sep 10, 1961
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
May 7, 1960
1:37 AM CST
Tornado report for Belle Fontaine, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 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

Belle Fontaine, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population853
Households315
Housing units326
Income
Median household income$100,144
$100k+ households49.5%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached237
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes45
Housing mix
Single-family share72.7%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share13.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied187
Renter-occupied128
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value$180,200
Owner homes $300k+32.6%
Owner homes $500k+23.0%
Owner homes $750k+12.3%
Median year built1989
Older-home share34.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars315
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 16 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Belle Fontaine, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Belle Fontaine?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Belle Fontaine, AL is 1.00″. It was reported near Bellefontaine, AL on May 21, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Belle Fontaine — 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 Belle Fontaine address?

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