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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Emerald Mountain, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Emerald Mountain, AL from December 23, 1956 through January 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Emerald Mountain, AL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Emerald Mountain, AL

1 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell near Ware.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ware, 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 Emerald Mountain, AL

19 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
5:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a power line down along Redland Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Emerald Mountain, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Emerald Mountain, AL
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2021
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PORTION OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF A HOME... A BRANCH BROKEN OFF A TREE... AND A COUPLE FENCES PUSHED OVER. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED 50 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Tallapoosa Lakes, AL
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2021
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG LIBERTY RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Ware, AL
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR WARE ROAD AND REDLAND ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Ware, AL
UNK mph
Jan 21, 2017
1:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN IN REDLAND. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Emerald Mountain, AL
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2016
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL DOZENS OF TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED. THE LARGEST TREE SNAPPED WAS 18 INCHES IN DIAMETER. A NEW HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED. A DAVIS WIND SENSOR MEASURED 58 KNOTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Emerald Mountain, AL
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2016
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF 10 POWER POLES DAMAGED ALONG JACKSON ROAD WITH 2100 RESIDENTS WITHOUT ELECTRICITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Emerald Mountain, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2016
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS THE RD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RIFLE RANGE RD AND DOZIER RD. WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 30 MPH BASED ON RADAR. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Emerald Mountain, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY AT INTERSECTION OF EMERALD MOUNTAIN EXPRESSWAY AND RIFLE RANGE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Emerald Mountain, AL
58 mph
Jul 15, 2015
10:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted and blocking Rifle Range Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.56 W Tuckabatchie, AL
58 mph
Jul 17, 2012
2:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported blocking the road near the intersection of Rifle Range Road and Rock Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.58 NE Ware, AL
58 mph
Jul 3, 2012
2:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down, blocking Rifle Range Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .99 NE Ware, AL
60 mph
Nov 16, 2011
11:27 AM CST-6
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down across Rigsby Road just south of Rifle Range Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.23 ENE Ware, AL
69 mph
Jul 23, 2010
5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along Rifle Range Road near the intersection of Laprade Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.17 W Ware, 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 Emerald Mountain, AL

7 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2022
9:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND WERE SNAPPED OFF. SOME MINOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE PATH WAS 6.26 MILES LONG AND WAS 400 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Ware, AL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2022
9:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED ALONG FIRETOWER RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Emerald Mountain, AL
UNK category
Dec 10, 2021
10:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VERY BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF ALBRITTON LANE JUST NORTHEAST OF MONTGOMERY. ONE HOME HAD A SECTION OF ROOFING AND SOFFIT BLOWN OFF AND ANOTHER HOME HAD MANY SHINGLES REMOVED. TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS OF FENCING WERE KNOCKED OVER AS WELL. ANOTHER HOME HAD SOME ROOFING BLOWN OFF A BACK PORCH. OBSERVED DAMAGE... DEBRIS TRAJECTORY RELATIVE TO THE STORMS PATH... AND SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS IN TREES INDICATED A CIRCULATION AND LOFTING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Tallapoosa Lakes, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
1:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR EMERALD MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WITH WINDS OF 75MPH... CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO FENCING AND METAL SIDING. PATH LENGTH 0.59 MILE. PATH WIDTH 90YDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Emerald Mountain, AL
EF0 category
Aug 24, 2008
1:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eyewitnesses saw a tornado briefly touched down in the Emerald Valley area of southern Elmore County. No damage was found. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.54 WNW Ware, AL
F1 category
Nov 15, 2006
10:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Emerald Mountain tornado touched down just north of the Tallapoosa River, just to the northeast of the toll bridge. This location is near the intersection of Emerald Mountain Expressway and County Road 4. A few small trees were blown over and limbs were broken off trees. The tornado tracked northeast into the Emerald Mountain Subdivision. At the top of the hill, a well constructed home sustained fairly substantial roof damage with the entire roof being shifted 3 inches. The tornado lifted in the Emerald Mountain Subdivision east of Grove Park Loop.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.16 WSW Ware, AL
F2 category
Dec 23, 1956
12:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Emerald Mountain, AL
Elmore County · 27,573 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

Emerald Mountain, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,387
Households1,005
Housing units1,034
Income
Median household income$125,341
$100k+ households52.4%
$150k+ households21.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,000
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes34
Housing mix
Single-family share96.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied972
Renter-occupied33
Vacant units29
Home value & age
Median home value$294,100
Owner homes $300k+47.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2004
Older-home share6.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars993
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 19 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Emerald Mountain, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Emerald Mountain?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Emerald Mountain, AL is 1.00″. It was reported near Ware, AL on April 2, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Emerald Mountain — 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 Emerald Mountain address?

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