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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dothan, AL from February 1, 1957 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 36301 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
184
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dothan, AL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dothan, AL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2025
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public reported quarter-size hail on the south side of Dothan.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Ardilla, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail estimated around quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Olympia Spa Resor, AL
1.50″ hail
Mar 13, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: reported at Rip Hewes Stadium.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Dothan, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: reported near Flowers Hospital.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E W. Main/Brannon St, AL
1.50″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
11:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping-pong ball-sized hail falling in downtown Dothan. Report verified through social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dothan, AL
2.75″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
11:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Dothan, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2015
5:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was estimated a quarter size near the Dale-Houston county border just into Houston county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.59 ENE Kelly Springs, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dothan, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dothan, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dothan, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
12:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.73 NE Dothan, AL
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2006
11:05 PM EST
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dothan, AL
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2006
10:44 PM EST
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Houston County EMA reported nickel size hail on Highway 52.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Dothan, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by a Dothan TV station.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Dothan, AL
1.00″ hail
Jan 30, 2006
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail covered the ground seven blocks north of Dothan High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dothan, 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 Dothan, AL

30 reports
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39 mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hazcam on the west side of Dothan gusted to 39 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E W. Main/Brannon St, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line in the roadway on Lake Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree on power lines near 102 5th Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line and pole blocking Westgate Parkway at West Main Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed power line blocking roadway near Starling Road and Kinsey Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power lines on Dawson Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking road in front of Richland Road home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Kelly Springs, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Northfield Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line blocking Rutgers and Cornell roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Kelly Springs, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines blocks Choctaw roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limb down on power lines on Whatley Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Kelly Springs, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the roadway on East Powell Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocks road on Montezuma Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway near church on Range Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Dothan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line on Drew Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Smyrna, 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 Dothan, AL

20 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2025
5:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 5 INJ *** EF1 confirmed by storm survey. Started at 12:31 CDT and ended at 12:35 CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dothan, AL
UNK category
Apr 3, 2023
4:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO OF A BRIEF TORNADO ON APPIAN WAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Kelly Springs, AL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2021
10:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW W. Main/Brannon S, AL
UNK category
Apr 26, 2020
4:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO BASED ON STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Peterman, AL
UNK category
May 12, 2019
3:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR DOTHAN CITY CEMETERY AND MOVED TO THE NORTHEAST FOR ONE MILE BEFORE LIFTING RIGHT BEFORE 431/210.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Dothan, AL
UNK category
Dec 4, 2018
7:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED AT 1:49 AM CST. MOST DAMAGE ALONG CHLOE CT WHERE A COUPLE OF HOMES SUFFERED ROOF DAMAGE AND A CAR WAS FLIPPED. MAX WINDS ESTIMATED AT 85 MPH. PATH LENGTH 1.06 MILES. PATH WIDTH 75 YARDS. END POINT NEAR 31.2448...-85.4721.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W. Main/Brannon St, AL
UNK category
Jan 11, 2017
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG E. COTTONWOOD ROAD SE OF DOTHAN AL. THE TORNADO TRAVELED EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.6 MILES ALONG MCCALLISTER ROAD BEFORE LIFTING NEAR ROSEWOOD DRIVE. ONE HOME HAD ITS ROOF REMOVED WITH OTHERS HAD SIGNIFICANT SHINGLE DAMAGE. THIS...ALONG WITH OBSERVED TREE DAMAGE SUPPORTED AN EF-1 RATING WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF APPROXIMATELY 100 MPH AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Dothan, AL
UNK category
Feb 26, 2016
4:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RATED EF1 WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 1.9 MILES. DAMAGE WAS FOCUSED AT THE ATHLETIC CENTER OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL AND A NEARBY NEIGHBORHOOD. CONCRETE BLOCK BASEBALL DUGOUT WAS DESTROYED AND SEVERAL WOOD POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED. MULTIPLE HOMES HAD MINOR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Dothan, AL
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
4:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF DAMAGE ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF DOTHAN INCLUDING MANY TREES DAMAGED AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AS WELL. IN THE VICINITY OF THE WALMART. THERE WAS A DEBRIS SIGNATURE ON RADAR AT THE TIME AND SOME OF THIS DAMAGE IS LIKELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Dothan, AL
F1 category
Oct 27, 1995
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado downed trees and damaged two businesses. A person was injured at each business. (Length and width are estimated.)
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dothan, AL
F0 category
Nov 12, 1992
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Nov 8, 1989
9:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Nov 8, 1989
4:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Feb 10, 1981
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Sep 10, 1980
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Dothan, AL
Houston County · 35,016 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

Dothan, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population71,118
Households28,988
Housing units33,571
Income
Median household income$55,052
$100k+ households31.3%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached23,875
Attached single-family571
Small multifamily5,475
Large multifamily2,039
Mobile homes1,577
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share22.4%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,540
Renter-occupied12,448
Vacant units4,583
Home value & age
Median home value$186,600
Owner homes $300k+21.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars26,823
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 184 wind, and 20 tornado reports in and near Dothan, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dothan?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dothan, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Dothan, AL on January 9, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dothan — 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 Dothan address?

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