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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Centre, AL from May 25, 1968 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
95
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Centre, AL · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Centre, AL

27 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of hail from 1-1.25 inches near Centre.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Centre, AL
2.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS MEASURED AT 2.25 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Moshat, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Tennala, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Centre, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED BETWEEN LEESBURG AND CENTRE. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Weiss Dam, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON CHEROKEE COUNTY ROAD 34 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH CHEROKEE COUNTY ROAD 31. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Centre Municipal A, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
11:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.48 SW Centre, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Centre, AL
0.88″ hail
Sep 22, 2011
3:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Centre, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
6:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Bomar, AL
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Centre, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
3:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Cherokee County High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 NE Centre, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
3:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Centre, AL
1.50″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
3:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in the Moshat Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .16 WSW Moshat, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in the Pollard Bend Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Centre, 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 Centre, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking 1 lane on Second Avenue West near Coosa Street in Centre. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Centre, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down along Ed Allen Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Centre Municipal, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a powerline in centre.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Centre, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
11:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree blocking one lane on US HWY 411.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Moshat, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
11:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ball Flat, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down along County Rd 382 south of Centre.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Moshat, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst occurred in the area of CR 40... CR 21... and CR 22 in the Tucker Crossroads community... caught on security camera. Several trees were downed... power poles were broken... and at least two homes had trees or power lines down on their roofs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Moshat, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and power lines down around Cherokee County... especially the northern half.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centre, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power line down in Centre.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Centre, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Centre area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centre, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Cherokee County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centre, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports several trees down across roadways in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Centre, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Weiss Dam, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking both lanes of CR 32. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ball Flat, AL
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down around Centre.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centre, 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 Centre, AL

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 22, 2018
1:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A SHORT-LIVED TORNADO BEGAN NEAR HIGHWAY 9 AND THE CHEROKEE COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE. THE TORNADO DISSIPATED BEFORE IT REACHED HIGHWAY 411. THE TORNADO DAMAGE PATH WAS 1.07 MILES LONG AND WAS 400 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Tennala, AL
F2 category
Nov 10, 2002
11:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Centre Tornado touched down near Highway 411, just to the east of the Cherokee Country Club. It then traveled northeast, crossed over Cowan Creek, and damaged houses along County Road 40 at approximately 1122 pm CST. The tornado continued its northeastward movement and crossed over County Road 16 at approximately 1125 pm CST. One death was reported in a mobile home at the point where the tornado crossed over County Road 16. From this point, the tornado crossed County Road 31, damaging more homes before moving over Spring Creek. The tornado turned more to the east-northeast, damaging even more homes, before finally lifting near the eastern end of Weiss Lake near Mud Creek.The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency estimates that 88 homes were either damaged or destroyed as this tornado moved across the county. In addition to the one fatality, there were also 4 injuries reported.The tornado was on the ground from 1120 pm CST to approximately 1132 pm CST. It had a path 10.5 miles long, and at its widest point was 440 yards wide.Beg: 34 07.176/85 38.020 End: 34 10.010/85 27.928
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Centre, AL
F3 category
Dec 16, 2000
2:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Centre, AL
F0 category
Apr 16, 1998
9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down on the east side of Centre downing a number of trees and damaging several house roofs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Centre, AL
F1 category
Nov 15, 1983
2:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Centre, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 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

Centre, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,664
Households1,741
Housing units1,992
Income
Median household income$43,912
$100k+ households23.2%
$150k+ households4.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,523
Attached single-family40
Small multifamily252
Large multifamily82
Mobile homes95
Housing mix
Single-family share76.5%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share16.8%
Mobile-home share4.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,113
Renter-occupied628
Vacant units251
Home value & age
Median home value$166,300
Owner homes $300k+15.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share62.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,667
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 95 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Centre, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Centre?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Centre, AL is 4.50″. It was reported near Centre, AL on May 2, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Centre — 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 Centre address?

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