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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Florence, AL from April 25, 1973 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
57
Wind Reports
177
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Florence, AL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Florence, AL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMA reported quarter sized hail at Florence Highschool.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Florence, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Florence, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
5:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Florence, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Florence, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
5:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Petersville, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
3:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle sized hail was reported in the Jacksonburg community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NNE Jacksonburg, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail accumulated a depth of 2 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E North Florence, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter sized was reported covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.48 SE Kimbrough Xrds, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Florence, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported just north of Florence.
NWS Hail Report Location: .34 E Petersville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E North Florence, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .41 W Florence, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2011
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Florence, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 E Florence, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
11:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Florence, 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 Florence, AL

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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down blocking both lanes on CR 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Florence, AL
63 mph
May 31, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 63 MPH Gust reported at the tower at the Renaissance Shoals Resort.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Florence, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along Huntsville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Florence, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down at CR 19 and CR 4 in Lauderdale County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Sheffield, AL
58 mph
Dec 19, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station GW4377 FLORENCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Sheffield, AL
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2025
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of CR 204 and CR 15. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Sheffield, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ALMOST THE WHOLE ROAD ON COUNTY RD 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Sheffield, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto Cox Creek Parkway at the intersection with Mars Hill Road. Time estimated by radar and mesonet observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Florence, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch report of tree on powerlines near the intersection of Wright Drive and Cloverdale Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Florence, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSW Florence. Utility Poles broken and power lines reported down at this location near the intersection of S Cedar Street and W Alabama Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Florence, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down across the entire roadway at this location on Riverview Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sheffield, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 S Florence. Trees and powerlines reported down at this location on Tombigbee Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Florence, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Florence. Trees and power lines were reported down at this location on E Mobile Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Florence, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large oak tree was reported down at this location near the intersection of Tombigbee Street and N Seminary Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Florence, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree blocking one lane was reported at this location on N Broadway Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Florence, 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 Florence, AL

3 reports
F1 category
May 30, 2004
10:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F1 tornado touched down 6 miles west of Florence and tracked eastward, just north of the Tennessee River into McFarland Park in Florence. Hundreds of trees were snapped with several of them falling on structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Florence, AL
F1 category
May 6, 2003
5:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: five homes with roof damage and three barns destroyed along with at least 100 trees uprooted and twisted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Florence, AL
F1 category
Apr 11, 1979
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence, AL
Lauderdale County · 31,635 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

Florence, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population41,231
Households17,203
Housing units19,766
Income
Median household income$50,396
$100k+ households28.5%
$150k+ households8.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,179
Attached single-family234
Small multifamily4,245
Large multifamily2,836
Mobile homes260
Housing mix
Single-family share61.6%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share35.8%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,683
Renter-occupied8,520
Vacant units2,563
Home value & age
Median home value$174,100
Owner homes $300k+15.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1972
Older-home share63.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,652
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 57 hail, 177 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Florence, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Florence?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Florence, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Central Hgts, AL on May 2, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Florence — 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 Florence address?

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