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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bessemer, AL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bessemer, AL from April 6, 1955 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
71
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Bessemer, AL · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Jun 1, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 SE Brownville, AL
1.00″hail
Mar 28, 2011 12:27 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail fell in Bessemer, completely covering the ground in several places.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Spaulding, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 10, 2009 2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Spaulding, AL
1.00″hail
Feb 18, 2009 6:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Spaulding, AL
1.75″hail
Mar 1, 2007 5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the northwest side of Bessemer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Bessemer, AL
0.75″hail
Feb 13, 2007 5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Bessemer, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2006 4:14 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in Midfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Bessemer, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2006 4:09 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail fell for several minutes around Bessemer. The hail completely covered the road along Interstate 59 near Brighton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 20, 2006 4:06 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
0.88″hail
Apr 22, 2005 12:04 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed at Visionland Theme Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
1.25″hail
Jun 2, 2003 7:42 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported by a motorist in Bessemer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
2.75″hail
Mar 30, 2002 10:18 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Bessemer, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 3, 2000 11:55 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
1.75″hail
Mar 10, 2000 11:53 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail was reported in Bessemer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
0.88″hail
Jun 19, 1998 1:40 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported on 1-459 at mile marker 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Bessemer, AL
1.75″hail
Apr 18, 1998 10:17 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A large hail storm moved over Jefferson County, dropping hail ranging from dime size to golf ball size. Leaves were knocked off some trees. In the Birmingham area, hail was reported at McAdory, Lipscomb, Bessemer, Midfield, Pratt City, and throughout the city of Birminghami including the civic center, university hospital, the Birmingham airport, and Roebuck Plaza.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Bessemer, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 8, 1998 9:57 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Midfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Bessemer, AL
0.75″hail
Jan 24, 1997 5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
0.75″hail
May 24, 1996 5:24 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, AL
1.00″hail
Feb 25, 1992 8:25 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″hail
Mar 15, 1982 3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
2.00″hail
Aug 8, 1978 3:55 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 2, 1975 3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.78″hail
Apr 22, 1974 11:25 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 1971 1:03 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″hail
Mar 25, 1971 4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″hail
May 28, 1970 5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 1, 1970 4:10 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″hail
Apr 1, 1970 4:05 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Splash Adventure, AL
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2026 7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Mar 10, 2026 12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Bessemer area... some involving power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SKYLIGHTS BLOWN OUT OF WAREHOUSE ALONG I-459.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Bessemer Airport, AL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HUGE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROADWAY NEAR THE BESSEMER RECREATION CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Dec 14, 2020 7:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG SHADE CREST ROAD FROM TRAVIS STREET SOUTHWARD TO SOUTH SHADES CREST... INCLUDING SOME ON HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Lake Cyrus, AL
UNKmph
Dec 14, 2020 7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOZEN TREES UPROOTED/SNAPPED... ROOF DAMAGE... AND SPLATTER ON HOUSES. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Lake Cyrus, AL
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2020 8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2020 12:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN AND AROUND BESSEMER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Aug 20, 2019 12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN BESSEMER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2018 6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR ROOF DAMAGE CONSISTING OF A PEELED BACK SECTION OF METAL ROOFING. SUB-SEVERE WINDS PROBABLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2018 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVER 50 REPORTS OF TREES DOWN WITHIN THE CITY OF BESSEMER... SOME WITH POWER LINES ALSO INVOLVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2018 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 150 AND 3RD AVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2018 1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR HOPEWELL ROAD AND NIXON ROAD IN BESSEMER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bent Brook Golf Cl, AL
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2018 1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON HEADRICK ROAD IN BESSEMER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bent Brook Golf Cl, AL
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2017 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE 2500 BLOCK OF 16TH ST. WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH FROM RADAR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2017 8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 9TH AVENUE AND 9TH STREET IN BESSEMER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2017 8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGH WINDS REMOVED ROOF FROM DOUBLE B AUTO SALES OFF OF 20TH STREET AND IT LANDED ONTO VEHICLES IN PARKING LOT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2017 8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF CANADA AUTO SALES BUILDING IN BESSEMER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2017 10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWNED ALONG CENTER STREET IN BESSEMER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED 40-50 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2017 10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG 15TH STREET BETWEEN 5TH AVENUE AND 6TH AVENUE IN BESSEMER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ESTIMATED 40-50 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jan 24, 2017 6:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN BESSEMER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2016 11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEA SIZED HAIL AND SMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN WITH WINDS ESTIMATED 40 TO 50 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2016 11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 TREES DOWN... ALL AT LEAST 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER... ALONG 100 BLOCK OF TOP O TREE LANE. 1 TREE DOWN... AT LEAST 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER... ALONG PORTION OF GUYTON RD. 1 TREE DOWN NEAR THE 400 BLOCK OF RUSSETT BLVD. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. ESTIMATED WINDS 40 TO 50 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Jul 14, 2016 9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN IN THE BESSEMER AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Mar 1, 2016 11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIN OFF OF ROOF AND TREE LIMBS REPORTED IN THE VICINITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Mar 1, 2016 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Mar 1, 2016 11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE REPORTED AT BENT BROOK GOLF COURSE. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. SEVERAL TREES DOWN. COUNTY ROAD 52 BLOCKED BY DOWNED TREES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Feb 23, 2016 10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES OFF ROOF OF HOMES. WINDOWS BROKEN. CAR WINDOWS BROKEN. TRASH CANS AND PATIO FURNITURE BLOWN AROUND. POSSIBLE TORNADO. UPDATED INFORMATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Bessemer, AL
UNKmph
Feb 23, 2016 9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES OFF ROOF OF HOMES. WINDOWS BROKEN. CAR WINDOWS BROKEN. TRASH CANS AND PATIO FURNITURE BLOWN AROUND. UPDATED INFORMATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. UPDATED TO FINALIZE EVENT TYPE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Bessemer, 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 Bessemer, AL
18 reports
UNKcategory
Dec 14, 2020 7:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS OF 80 MPH OCCURRED IN SOUTHWEST JEFFERSON COUNTY. THE TORNADO PRODUCED DAMAGE JUST SOUTHEAST OF BESSEMER THEN EASTWARD INTO THE PARKWOOD AREA FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 6 MINUTES. THEREAFTER... DAMAGING STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS CONTINUED FOR A SHORT PERIOD INTO PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN JEFFERSON AND NORTHERN SHELBY COUNTIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD. CORRECTED TIME. END POINT OF NWS STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN. TIN OFF OF ROOF AND TREE LIMBS REPORTED IN THE VICINITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. UPDATED EVENT TYPE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CEDAR TREE DOWN... ESTIMATED 20 TO 30 INCH DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATED. CORRECTED DIAMETER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. ROAD IMPASSABLE. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN. UPDATED EVENT TYPE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE REPORTED AT BENT BROOK GOLF COURSE. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. SEVERAL TREES DOWN. COUNTY ROAD 52 BLOCKED BY DOWNED TREES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. UPDATED EVENT TYPE. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DAMAGE REPORTED. CORRECTED TIME. UPDATED INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF MCADORY HIGH SCHOOL ON THE WEST SIDE OF OVERLOOK CIRCLE.IT STRENGTHENED TO AN EF-2 WHILE CROSSING THE BENT BROOK NEIGHBORHOOD. THE TORNADO WEAKENED TO AN EF-1 AS IT MOVED EAST OF THE GOLF COURSE AND LIFTED JUST EAST OF MORGAN ROAD ON RICE CIRCLE. 14 HOMES SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE... 6 SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND 6 HOMES WERE DESTROYED. AN ADDITIONAL 3 BUILDINGS SUSTAINED DAMAGE ALONG WITH SEVERAL HUNDRED TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF FOUR RESIDENTS INJURED. UPDATED INFORMATION ACCORDING TO JEFFERSON COUNTY EMA. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** REPORT OF FOUR RESIDENTS INJURED. UPDATED INFORMATION ACCORDING TO JEFFERSON COUNTY EMA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DAMAGE REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Bessemer, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 1, 2016 11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. ROAD IMPASSABLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Bessemer, AL
EF2category
Apr 28, 2014 10:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Academy Drive and Southgate Lane in Bessemer and traveled to the northeast, snapping and uprooting dozens of trees along its path. In addition, dozens of homes sustained damage from downed trees. The tornado intensified with winds of 120 mph as it neared the Frank House Municipal Golf Course where the clubhouse was destroyed. The tornado continued on its northeast path, crossing the golf course, snapping and uprooting hundreds of trees. Several homes and an apartment complex sustained significant roof damage around Memorial Drive. The tornado continued to the northeast as it paralleled 4th Avenue North. The tornado took a slight turn to the east as it crossed Alabama Highway 150, causing minor damage to a home and small restaurant. Hundreds of trees were uprooted through Bessemer, before the tornado lifted near the intersection of Dartmouth Avenue and 31st Street South.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 SW Ishkooda, AL
F4category
Mar 5, 1963 3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3category
May 12, 1959 1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bessemer, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bessemer have on record?
Our records show 35 hail, 71 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near Bessemer, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Bessemer?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bessemer, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Bessemer, AL on March 30, 2002.
A storm report showed up near my home in Bessemer — 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 Bessemer and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Bessemer — 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 Bessemer address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Bessemer — 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.
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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 Bessemer, AL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bessemer, 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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