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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Foley, AL from March 31, 1973 through June 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Foley, AL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Foley, AL

15 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 9, 2024
8:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail reported in the Foley community. Pictures and reports via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
4:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN FOLEY. TIME USING RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2021
12:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 WSW FOLEY. REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZE HAIL IN SOUTHWEST FOLEY. TIME AND LOCATION GIVEN BY LOCAL POLICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Foley, AL
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
3:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SEEN IN FOLEY... AL. SEVERAL REPORTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
1.50″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
3:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL IN FOLEY... AL. PICTURE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2015
1:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Foley.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Foley, AL
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Foley, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
1:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Foley, AL
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2008
2:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Foley, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2006
12:45 PM CST
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball hail was reported falling from a thunderstorm near Foley. No reports of damage were received as the hail fell mostly over open fields.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2005
2:05 PM CST
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2003
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foley, AL
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1985
6:12 PM CST
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 1973
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 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 Foley, AL

29 reports
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67 mph
Jun 16, 2026
6:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WeatherFlow station XGLF Gulf Shores measured a wind gust of 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Miflin, AL
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
5:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to car ports in the Foley Grove neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Foley, AL
59 mph
May 17, 2024
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WeatherFlow station (XGLF) south of Foley measured a 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Miflin, AL
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
3:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a store in the Foley Community. Video relayed on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Foley, AL
60 mph
May 12, 2024
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by Weatherstem station at Foley Elementary School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Foley, AL
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
8:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down in Foley.
NWS Wind Report Location: Foley, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2022
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PINE TREE SNAPPED AND DAMAGED A VEHICLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Foley, AL
69 mph
Apr 11, 2021
11:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW STATION (XGLF) IN GULF SHORES GUSTED TO 69 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Miflin, AL
UNK mph
Sep 16, 2020
12:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN ESTIMATED 1 FOOT OF FLOODING AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AT A HOME IN FOLEY... AL. REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Foley, AL
UNK mph
May 12, 2019
1:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BLEACHERS BLOWN INTO THE BASEBALL FIELD AND SMALL TREES SNAPPED WITHIN THE FOLEY SPORTS 5-PLEX. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Foley, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2018
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVEN OVER TURNED TRAILERS AT ANCHORS RV PARK. MINOR DAMAGE TO A LOWES PARKING LOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Foley, AL
62 mph
Jul 26, 2017
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW SITE XGLF MEASURED A 62MPH WIND GUST WITH THUNDERSTORM PASSAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Miflin, AL
58 mph
Jul 26, 2017
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MESONET SITE MEASURED A WIND GUST TO 58MPH WITH THUNDERSTORM PASSAGE
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Miflin, AL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2017
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO HOMES ON STATE HWY 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Foley, AL
60 mph
Apr 25, 2015
2:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed numerous trees and power lines in and around the city of Foley. Baldwin County reports 1 home was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Foley, 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 Foley, AL

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 22, 2018
8:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** AN EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT THE ANCHORS AWEIGH RV RESORT WHERE 5 RVS WERE OVERTURNED. 3 PEOPLE INSIDE THE RVS WERE INJURED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST TO JUST EAST OF HWY 59 AND CR-20. MINOR DAMAGE TO A CONVENIENCE STORY CANOPY AND TO THE LOWE'S WERE OBSERVED. THE TORNADO LIFTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PRIDE DR AND JUNIPER ST. MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Foley, AL
F0 category
Oct 13, 2001
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another tornado briefly touched down, about 20 minutes after the first one, near the Grove Home Park. The F0 blew down several trees and a large fence near the Park along County Road 65.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Foley, AL
F3 category
Oct 13, 2001
12:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F3 tornado initially touched down just south of the Grove Home Park on County Road 16. The tornado then tracked north just east of County Road 65 to County Road 12, just southwest of Foley. The tornado blew down numerous trees, destroyed a manufactured home and damaged several others in the Grove Home Park. The tornado destroyed two large cement block buildings and damaged another three near County Road 12. A large panel truck filled with heavy tools was picked up and carried about 60 feet, and several other cars were thrown 15 to 25 feet. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Foley, AL
F1 category
Nov 8, 2000
11:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A low topped thunderstorm produced a brief F1 tornado about 1 mile Southeast of the community. The tornado first touched down in the Leisure Lakes subdivision causing minor roof damage to a few homes. The tornado then moved Northeast into the neighboring Glen Lakes subdivision, where it intensified and caused moderate roof and structural damage to several homes. The tornado then lifted back into the thunderstorm cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Foley, AL
F0 category
Jun 29, 1978
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Oct 25, 1977
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Foley, AL
Baldwin County · 83,367 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

Foley, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,330
Households10,323
Housing units11,569
Income
Median household income$67,346
$100k+ households40.7%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,643
Attached single-family343
Small multifamily1,136
Large multifamily658
Mobile homes543
Housing mix
Single-family share74.7%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share15.5%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,731
Renter-occupied2,592
Vacant units1,246
Home value & age
Median home value$260,100
Owner homes $300k+35.1%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built2004
Older-home share14.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,135
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 29 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Foley, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Foley?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Foley, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Foley, AL on March 9, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Foley — 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 Foley address?

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