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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Birmingham, AL from April 15, 1961 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35061 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
218
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Birmingham, AL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Birmingham, AL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FALLING AROUND ENSLEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Ensley, AL
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2020
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bjcc, AL
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR MALFUNCTION JUNCTION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Bjcc, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2019
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN A BRIEF BURST ALONG HIGHWAY 269 NEAR SHORT CREEK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Birmingport, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL OBSERVED BY BOATERS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Birmingport, AL
1.00″ hail
Dec 25, 2015
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .39 W Acipco, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
2:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE East Thomas, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2012
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported at several locations in Birmingham.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Woodlawn, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 NNE Powhatan, AL
0.88″ hail
May 26, 2011
1:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Phoenixville, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 WNW Gate City, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 SSE Avondale, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Woodlawn, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2009
9:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 N Mims, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S (Bhm)Birmingham Arpt, 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 Birmingham, AL

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52 mph
Aug 9, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Birmingham Internat, AL
41 mph
Jul 25, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BHM reported gust of 41 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 E Birmingham Internat, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed onto a sporty Honda Civic.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birmingham, AL
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2026
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Shannon Road near Bessemer. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Shannon, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
10:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a home in Ensley with additional tree down reports in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ensley, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house and car on short creek rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Birmingport, AL
61 mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 mph gust at Birmingham International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birmingham Internationa, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in the Birmingport area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birmingport, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large oak fell on deck and carport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Cloverdale, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
7:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a home on 16th Ave S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Uab Campus, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
8:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a few trees down and power outages in the area along Highway 79 north of Valley Crest Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Cloverdale, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNW Cloverdale for time. Report of a few trees down and power outages in the area along Highway 79 north of Valley Crest Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Cloverdale, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
10:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across Hoover... including Old Montgomery Hwy and Riverchase Pkwy... Atwillher Dr... Terrace Hills Dr... and Hugh Daniels Dr and Stone Briar Ln. Numerous trees down across Mountain Brook... including Montevallo Rd. Numerous trees down across Homewood Numerous trees down across McAlla... including Stage Coach Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birmingham, AL
58 mph
Dec 10, 2023
6:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Birmingham International Airport for max wind gust speed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birmingham Internationa, AL
71 mph
Sep 13, 2023
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Birmingham International Airport. ASOS station KBHM Birmingham Airport (KBHM).
NWS Wind Report Location: Birmingham Internationa, 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 Birmingham, AL

15 reports
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
9:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO FORMED IN THE SOUTH EASTLAKE AND SOUTH HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOODS OF NORTHEAST BIRMINGHAM. IT CONTINUED NORTHEAST INTO THE SOUTH ROEBUCK AND ROEBUCK PLAZA NEIGHBORHOODS... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING NUMEROUS TREES BEFORE DISSIPATING IN SOUTHWEST TRUSSVILLE. AROUND 42 HOMES WERE DAMAGED... ALMOST ALL BY FALLING TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Ruffner Mountain, AL
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
9:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 10-20 HOMES HEAVILY DAMAGED NEAR WILLOW LANE AND ROEBUCK FOREST DRIVE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Birmingham Race C, AL
UNK category
Apr 14, 2019
9:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DOWN ON GRANTS MILL RD NEAR LAKE PURDY. ASSOCIATED WITH TDS FROM KBMX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Purdy At Grants Mi, AL
UNK category
Jun 22, 2017
5:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OBSERVED BY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AT THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. TIME AND LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Ensley, AL
UNK category
Jun 22, 2017
5:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OBSERVED BY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AT THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Ensley, AL
EF1 category
Dec 10, 2012
4:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just west of 3rd Place West or just to the east of the Birmingham Farmers Market. From there, it moved to the northeast across a light industrial warehouse area, striking a large metal building. Several overhead doors at the loading dock were blown in, which then blew off about 25 percent of the roof. Debris from this structure was found up to a mile away. The tornado continued northeastward through a residential area, causing damage to 29 homes, 2 of which had major damage and one of which lost its roof entirely. A church and two other businesses were damaged near the intersection of Finley Blvd and 16th Street. The tornado lifted near the intersection of 24th Court North and 18th Street North, just west of Interstate 65.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 NE Thomas Jct, AL
EF3 category
Jan 23, 2012
3:58 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in central Jefferson county and tracked northeastward for 15.69 miles, before lifting in western St. Clair county. It touched down along Pawnee Village Rd, about 3.25 miles northeast of Tarrant where several businesses sustained roof and wall damage. The tornado then tracked to the northeast, across Pinson Valley Parkway where several additional businesses were heavily damaged or destroyed. In the city of Center Point, the path width increased to 880 yds as the tornado strengthened to 120 mph. Center Point Elementary School sustained extreme damage, with one building destroyed and extensive damage to several other buildings. The destroyed building was valued at $13 million and the loss of contents inside at $5 million. The tornado continued northeast, crossing Center Point Parkway, causing damage to numerous businesses near 24th St. Minor roof damage, consistent with winds of 100 MPH, occurred to multiple businesses, gas stations, and a strip mall. The tornado crossed Sweeney Hollow Rd and Tyler Loop Rd, and moved through Paradise Valley subdivision, damaging or destroying approximately 200 homes. As the tornado crossed Old Springville Rd, it intensified to 150 MPH, causing extensive damage or destroying to two dozen homes in the George Brook subdivision. Of the homes destroyed, most, if not all, exterior and interior walls were collapsed. The tornado crossed the southern extent of Steeplechase subdivision, destroying two homes, where one fatality occurred, and causing minor to moderate roof damage to numerous other homes. Path width was approximately 600 yds wide at this point. The tornado continued northeast, causing minor to moderate damage to numerous homes in the Pilgrim���s Rest subdivision. The heaviest damage was along Plymouth Rock Dr., where approximately a dozen homes were destroyed. As the tornado approached the St. Clair county line, it weakened to an EF1 with winds of 105 MPH, and caused significant damage to at least two homes, with minor damage to several others along Skyline Way. In addition, numerous trees were knocked down. The tornado crossed into St. Clair County south of Will Keith Rd, one mile north of Interstate 59, Exit 148. In total, approximately 50 businesses received some degree of damage, 200 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, and 200 homes received minor to moderate damage. Merchantable timber losses estimated by the Alabama Forestry Commission for this track are approximately $132K.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 ENE Ketona, AL
EF1 category
Oct 26, 2010
8:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down approximately 3.5 miles northeast of the Birmingham airport near L.M. Smith Middle School and traveled northeast crossing Huffman Road, Center Point Parkway, Old Springville Road and Brewster Road. The tornado dissipated just south of the Grayson Valley Country Club. Numerous homes received minor roof damage with 25-50 large trees uprooted or snapped. Damage to structures was spotty mainly due to trees falling down. While most damage was limited to siding and roofing, three homes received major damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 NW Huffman, AL
F0 category
Apr 20, 1996
11:09 AM CST
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Birmingham, AL
F0 category
Apr 29, 1991
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Aug 16, 1985
1:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Nov 9, 1979
1:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jan 13, 1976
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Nov 4, 1974
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
May 27, 1973
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Birmingham, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Birmingham, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population199,322
Households88,527
Housing units108,903
Income
Median household income$44,376
$100k+ households23.2%
$150k+ households7.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached62,563
Attached single-family2,309
Small multifamily17,651
Large multifamily25,419
Mobile homes912
Housing mix
Single-family share57.5%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share39.6%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied39,962
Renter-occupied48,565
Vacant units20,376
Home value & age
Median home value$138,600
Owner homes $300k+18.6%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1965
Older-home share70.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars77,624
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 76 hail, 218 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Birmingham, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Birmingham?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Birmingham, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Birmingham, AL on August 13, 1973.

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

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

I am selling a home in Birmingham — 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 Birmingham address?

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