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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elba, AL from October 16, 1955 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
153
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elba, AL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elba, AL

13 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5 inch hail on 87 towards Zion Chapel. Reported by public via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Wise Mill, AL
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: photos and videos on social media of hail around quarter size north of Elba.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Lee, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2023
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN ELBA. REPORT RELAYED VIA WDHN MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elba, AL
0.88″ hail
Sep 6, 2015
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported just down the road from a marathon gas station. Also the wind was strong enough to blow the glass doors of the store open.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.74 WSW Damascus, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
3:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elba, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
1:22 PM EST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SKYWARN storm spotter reported nickel size hail just north of Elba.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Elba, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the Coffee County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elba, AL
1.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by the Coffee County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elba, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2004
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at Shady Grove by the Coffee County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NNE Elba, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 17, 1998
9:00 PM EST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail reported two miles south of Elba.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elba, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
11:58 AM EST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail reported by Coffee County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elba, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1978
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 1975
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 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 Elba, AL

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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Elba on a property.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elba, AL
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down in Elba.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Elba, AL
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Resident called about storm damage at their property at 72 CR 607... Elba 36323.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Damascus, AL
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread damage across the city of Elba with trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Elba, AL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down in Coffee county... especially in the Elba area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elba, AL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed in the northern part of Coffee county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowry Mill, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down throughout Coffee county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elba, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection of County Road 415 and 420 in Coffee County... relayed by NWS Mobile via Covington County EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Basin, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... blocking the road on Highway 87.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE New Haven, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... blocking the road on County Road 418.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE New Haven, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... blocking the road on County Road 607.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Damascus, AL
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2025
5:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Coffee County dispatch reported a downed tree on CR-331.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Zoar, AL
UNK mph
Dec 30, 2024
7:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at CR 364 and 355 and elsewhere across the county. Power outages reported near CR 248.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Pine Level, AL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on county road 420.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Basin, AL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on County Road 412.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Brooklyn, 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 Elba, AL

10 reports
EF0 category
Dec 25, 2012
3:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported to the county emergency management. The only damage reported was a few trees knocked down. Damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 N Basin, AL
EF0 category
Apr 8, 2010
11:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down just east of Alabama highway 87. The next area of damage was reported east-northeast from the initial touch down along county road 611 where a barn was destroyed along with several trees snapped. The final area of damage was reported north of Alabama highway 134 where a roof was taken off the porch of a house along with a portion of the roof over the kitchen. The overall path width of damage was around 75 yards, with maximum winds of 80 mph or EF-0 strength.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Damascus, AL
EF1 category
Feb 17, 2008
2:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The parent supercell thunderstorm, which spawned the EF-1 tornado, tracked across the northwest corner of Coffee County from southeast Crenshaw County. The tornado lifted the roofs off two barns, and partially removed the roof off a single family home before entering Pike County (see Storm Data for Alabama, Central, for more information).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Jack, AL
F0 category
Nov 15, 2006
11:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just northeast of Elba. Most of the damage occurred along County Roads 235 and 279 and State Highway 125. Several mobile homes and sheds were destroyed. Two persons were injured when their doublewide mobile home was tossed into trees. Among the structures damaged were a collection tank and four roll-off containers at a county landfill, a home which lost its front porch and roof, and several trailers. There were numerous trees and utility poles uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Elba, AL
UNK category
Dec 6, 1995
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado flipped a mobile home and scattered debris 350 yards into nearby trees. A woman inside received a cut, while her two children escaped unharmed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jack, AL
F0 category
Apr 18, 1978
8:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Apr 18, 1973
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
Sep 17, 1971
12:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Apr 9, 1961
9:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Oct 16, 1955
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Elba, AL
Coffee County · 17,321 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

Elba, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,459
Households1,426
Housing units1,808
Income
Median household income$41,310
$100k+ households20.3%
$150k+ households3.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,435
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily259
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes114
Housing mix
Single-family share79.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied905
Renter-occupied521
Vacant units382
Home value & age
Median home value$105,000
Owner homes $300k+4.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share76.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,275
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 153 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Elba, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elba?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elba, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Elba, AL on March 25, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elba — 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 Elba address?

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