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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Eldridge, AL from March 7, 1961 through May 2, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Eldridge, AL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last May 2, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Eldridge, AL

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eldridge, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 N Eldridge, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
7:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .45 N Eldridge, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail accumulation covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eldridge, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail fell in and around the city of Eldridge. Several automobiles were dented.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eldridge, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail was reported in Eldridge. The hail report came from the Carbon Hill PD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eldridge, AL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Eldridge, in the northwest part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eldridge, 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 Eldridge, AL

16 reports
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UNK mph
May 2, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Eldridge on AL Hwy 118 near Eldridge Baptist Church. Via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldridge, AL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2021
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR ELDRIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Eldridge, AL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN. ONE TREE LANDED ON A HOME AND PEOPLE ARE TRAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldridge, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2019
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES BLOWN DOWN NEAR ELDRIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldridge, AL
UNK mph
Nov 18, 2017
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN BETWEEN JOHNNY MACK LYNN RD AND THE WINSTON CO LINE. RADAR ESTIMATED WINDS 40-50 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Eldridge, AL
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2016
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE REPORTED THROUGH ONLINE PUBLIC STORM REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldridge, AL
58 mph
Jun 11, 2012
5:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down in the Eldridge area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Eldridge, AL
58 mph
Jun 3, 2012
1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down across Highway 13 in Eldridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Eldridge, AL
63 mph
Jun 25, 2010
3:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees fell in a pasture along County Road 13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.99 NNE Eldridge, AL
63 mph
Mar 9, 2006
4:10 PM CST
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down from near Eldridge northward to the Winston County line. At least one home and one vehicle in Eldridge suffered damage due to trees falling on them. One person was injured north of Eldridge when a tree fell onto a vehicle. Wind gusts were estimated between 60 and 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldridge, AL
63 mph
Jul 5, 2001
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldridge, AL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 1995
3:40 PM CST
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A building at Tucker's Salvage Yard was destroyed by what was believed to be strong wind. Trees and power lines were also knocked down on Alabama Highway 13 just outside of Eldridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldridge, AL
UNK mph
Apr 4, 1989
2:30 AM CST
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 1985
7:35 AM CST
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Sep 15, 1982
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Eldridge, AL

3 reports
EF0 category
Oct 8, 2008
4:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of Kendrick Road and Dogtown Road, and was on the ground for about a half mile. One chicken house was heavily damaged, two outbuildings suffered minor damage, and several trees were snapped off or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 NE Eldridge, AL
EF1 category
May 8, 2008
12:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that had previously touched down in Fayette County crossed into Walker County near Barron Creek at SR-13. It then tracked east-northeastward to the Kansas Community, and lifted just before reaching US-78. In Walker County, numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted, including several very large trees in Kansas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.67 SSW Eldridge, AL
F3 category
Mar 7, 1961
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Eldridge, AL
Walker County · 19,327 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

Eldridge, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population96
Households28
Housing units38
Income
Median household income$85,000
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached31
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share81.6%
Attached-home share7.9%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share10.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied28
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units10
Home value & age
Median home value$141,700
Owner homes $300k+21.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1980
Older-home share50%
Vehicle context
Households with cars28
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 16 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Eldridge, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 2, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Eldridge?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Eldridge, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Eldridge, AL on March 10, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Eldridge — 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 Eldridge address?

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