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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Douglas, AL from November 18, 1957 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Douglas, AL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Douglas, AL

13 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 23, 2020
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED ON OAK GROVE ROAD NORTH OF DOUGLAS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Douglas, AL
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN THE HYATT COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Douglas, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
4:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported on Highway 75 near the Blount County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.85 WSW Douglas, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter sized was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 ENE Douglas, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Douglas, AL
1.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail fell in the Pleasant Grove community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 NNE Hyatt, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail 7 miles southwest of Albertville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 W Highpoint, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
5:26 PM CST
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in Nixon Chapel.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Douglas, AL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2002
11:40 AM CST
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in the extreme southern part of the county near Horton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horton, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the Horton community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horton, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 1997
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of quarters was reported by a ham spotter in Douglas, in the south part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Douglas, AL
2.00″ hail
Mar 5, 1989
2:23 PM CST
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
2.75″ hail
Feb 22, 1983
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Douglas, AL

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Road blocked at 122 Hambrick Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Mt Sinai Road and Ben Rd and McCoy Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking Rock Springs Road and Jolley Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking Douglas-Hyatt Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Welcome Church Home Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple trees down on Dixie Dale Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection of Hwy 75 with Old Oneonta Rd and Bethany Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and blocking the road at White Oak Rd and Needmore Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles down... power pole snapped near Hwy 75 and Lazy Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blocking road at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 E Douglas. Multiple trees blocking road at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
11:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA report received of a tree down at the intersection of Nixon Chapel Road and Smith Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2025
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn heavily damaged off near Douglas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2025
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in far southern Marshall Co.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Douglas, AL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down on Hwy 79.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Douglas, 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 Douglas, AL

12 reports
UNK category
Feb 18, 2025
7:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 3 S Douglas. An EF-1 tornado with peak wind of 100 mph... path length of 0.76 miles and maximum path width of 30 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Douglas, AL
UNK category
Feb 16, 2025
6:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak wind of 100 mph... path length of 0.76 miles and maximum path width of 30 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Douglas, AL
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This long-track EF4 tornado that originated in Pickens county Alabama, moved through Blount county and weakened to EF1 intensity as it tracked northeast into southern Marshall County. This was the same tornado that did significant damage further southwest to the town of Cordova, in Walker County.||The tornado continued its track across the Blount/Marshall county line along a heavily wooded ridgeline between Highway 79 and Diamond Road. Aerial photography confirms the tornado tracked northeast along this ridgeline doing significant damage to a house just inside the Marshall County line, as well as snapping and uprooting numerous trees. The tornado crossed Highway 79 between mile marker 56 and 57, snapping a few trees and causing damage to the roof of a shed near a residence. Just northeast of this point, the tornado appeared to briefly strengthen (EF-2), completely destroying an industrial plant (Ferguson Industries). The tornado continued northeast moving again over heavily wooded terrain just east of Highway 79. The damage path along this ridgeline can be seen from Highway 79 and aerial pictures confirm this track.||Beyond this point several miles south of Highway 431, little additional damage can be confirmed from this tornado. Radar data also suggests that this storm (supercell) was undergoing a transformation period causing the tornado to weaken and eventually lift.||This supercell later spawned another EF-5 tornado that devastated the town of Rainsville (DeKalb County) and moved northeast across the AL/GA state line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.56 S Red Hill, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado of EF-1 intensity produced peak wind speeds of up to 110 mph. The tornado touched down just south of Guntersville near the intersection of Pleasant Hill and Section Line Roads (State Highway 166). From there, the tornado moved northeast crossing Pleasant Grove Road, snapping and uprooting numerous hardwood and softwood trees. At the intersection of Pleasant Hill Church Road and Community House Road, the steeple of the Pleasant Hill Church was removed and thrown about 100 feet. The porch columns were also removed. A residence next to the church sustained damage when the wooden front porch was removed and thrown behind the house about 100 feet. Roof damage resulted from large branches being knocked down onto the house. In a field across Pleasant Hill Road, a wide swath of trees were snapped and uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.76 N Hyatt, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado of EF-1 intensity produced peak wind speeds up to 110 mph. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Section Line and Beck Roads in Lattiwood. The tornado then moved northeast along Oneonta Cutoff Road and eventually crossed State Highway 205. The tornado snapped numerous hardwood and softwood trees along the path and knocked trees on residences. Snapped power poles were found along the path. Additional tree damage occurred northeast of Highway 205 near the intersection of Brashers Chapel and Wyeth Mountain Roads. Here, several barns were completely destroyed and numerous outbuildings had most of the tin removed from the roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.72 WNW Highpoint, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:22 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado of EF-1 intensity with peak wind speeds of 95 mph tracked northeast from Blount County near County Road (CR) 21 (Big Spring Brow Road). The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous large hardwood trees from the Blount/Marshall county line to near the intersection of Cox Gap Road and Highway 64. Just farther northeast, additional trees were uprooted along Fairview Drive and between Nixon Chapel Road and Panky Road where the tornado appeared to broaden/widen its circulation before lifting before Pleasant Grove Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.51 W Nixon Chapel, AL
EF3 category
Apr 24, 2010
9:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long track EF-3 tornado produced severe damage in the towns of Albertville and Geraldine. The city of Albertville was especially hard hit with severe damage to numerous residences, Albertville High School and several large retail buildings. Extensive tree damage was also observed throughout the damage path. The tornado crossed into DeKalb County just east of County Road 372.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .41 NW Nixon Chapel, AL
EF0 category
Jun 28, 2009
3:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down 4 miles southwest of Albertville, just southwest of the Albertville airport. Damage was sporadic and generally light, with a few trees uprooted and weaker softwood trees snapped. Light damage was also noted to a barn roof along White Oak road. Some damage also occurred to mature corn crops on the farm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.43 WSW Albertville Muni Arp, AL
F3 category
Apr 5, 1985
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Oct 15, 1974
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Mar 25, 1962
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F4 category
Nov 18, 1957
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas, AL
Marshall County · 31,801 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

Douglas, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,153
Households359
Housing units405
Income
Median household income$56,406
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached295
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily38
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes67
Housing mix
Single-family share72.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share16.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied229
Renter-occupied130
Vacant units46
Home value & age
Median home value$169,000
Owner homes $300k+9.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1984
Older-home share40.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars351
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 75 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Douglas, 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 Douglas?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Douglas, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Douglas, AL on February 22, 1983.

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

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

I am selling a home in Douglas — 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 Douglas address?

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