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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chelsea, AL from July 9, 1969 through June 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chelsea, AL · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chelsea, AL

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported in Chelsea.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chelsea, AL
1.00″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
5:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Chelsea, AL
1.75″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
5:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF GOLF BALL-SIZED HAIL IN THE CHELSEA AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Ballantrae, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 5, 2020
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chelsea, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2012
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Simmsville, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
3:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 N Argyle, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2011
2:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Argyle, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Argyle, AL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2009
1:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Argyle, AL
2.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .34 NE Argyle, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Argyle, AL
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
2:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Argyle, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
3:56 AM CST
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, AL
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
4:38 PM CST
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous hail reports were received from across the county. The hail ranged in size from penny to golf ball size. Some locations that reported large hail included Inverness, Chelsea, Indian Springs, and Pelham.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, AL
4.50″ hail
May 2, 2003
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several severe thunderstorms moved through Shelby County and generally affected the western part of the county. All of the storms produced dime to golf ball size hail. The largest hail size reported was softball and occurred near Maylene. Some locations that reported hail were Alabaster, Hoover, Helena, Maylene, Indian Springs, Calera and Montevallo. Several locations observed hail covering the ground. A few trees were also blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, 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 Chelsea, AL

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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Chelsea area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Highway 491 Bear Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department responding to a report of a tree down along Highway 11 near Sports Highland Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Oak Mountain Lake, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking both lanes of travel along Highway 36 near Willow Branch Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking County Rd 39 just north of the County Rd 74 intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Ballantrae, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There are multiple trees and some power lines down in Chelsea.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along CR 47/Chelsea Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
May 29, 2024
10:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Chelsea. Trees and powerlines down in Chelsea.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in Chelsea.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree was blown down on Old Highway 280 near Mountain Crest Road... northwest of Chelsea.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS CR 336 SOUTHWEST OF CHELSEA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Ballantrae, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN AND AROUND CHELSEA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER COMPANY REPORTS A FALLEN TREE ON POWER LINES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HWY 280 ALONG OLD HWY 280. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS HWY 49 NEAR CHELSEA RIDGE LN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Chelsea, AL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2022
5:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF TIMBER DAMAGE AND DAMAGE TO A PORTION OF A ROOF ON A HOME. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, AL

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2022
4:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CONFIRMED WITH RADAR TDS. SEVERAL HOME SUSTAINED DAMAGE... NUMEROUS SOFTWOODS WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED... AND OTHER BARN AND SMALL BUILDING DAMAGE. PATH LENGTH 4.52 MILES AND 134 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Chelsea, AL
UNK category
Mar 31, 2022
5:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CONFIRMED WITH RADAR TDS NEAR CR 69 AND CR 74. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ALONG CR 47. ONE HOME HAD ITS ROOF REMOVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Chelsea, AL
EF0 category
Feb 27, 2009
10:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Chelsea, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly near County Road 11 in Chelsea. There was no solid path of destruction, but the tornado was witnessed by several people. Damage in the area included several trees and power lines that were blown down, windows blown out of multiple cars, and a gas station sign that was destroyed. Winds were estimated around 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.59 NW Argyle, 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

Chelsea, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,731
Households5,531
Housing units5,733
Income
Median household income$110,056
$100k+ households57.8%
$150k+ households26.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,423
Attached single-family146
Small multifamily18
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes146
Housing mix
Single-family share94.6%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share0.3%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,975
Renter-occupied556
Vacant units202
Home value & age
Median home value$339,400
Owner homes $300k+63.6%
Owner homes $500k+15.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.9%
Median year built2007
Older-home share6.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,475
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 66 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Chelsea, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chelsea?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Chelsea — 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 Chelsea address?

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