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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Fort Payne, AL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fort Payne, AL from June 23, 1959 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Fort Payne, AL · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 21, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fort Payne, AL
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN DOWNTOWN FORT PAYNE... NEAR INTERSTATE 59.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Fort Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 22, 2015 6:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ft Payne, AL
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2012 7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Fisher Xrds, AL
0.88″hail
May 6, 2012 2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near the intersection of Interstate 59 and Glenn Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 WNW Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
May 26, 2011 1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported northeast of downtown Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Ft Payne Isbell Arpt, AL
1.00″hail
Feb 28, 2011 2:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Fruit Farm road east of Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Adamsburg, AL
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2010 2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 E Fisher Xrds, AL
1.75″hail
Mar 12, 2010 10:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A line of thunderstorms produced penny (0.75 inch) to golfball size (1.75 inch) hail along a continuous path from portions of Desoto State park to just east of Mentone. The largest hail to the size of golfballs (1.75 inch) occurred just east of Mentone. Quarter size hail was also reported in Valley Head.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW River Park, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 10, 2009 2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the Hospital in Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.53 WNW Ft Payne, AL
0.88″hail
Apr 3, 2007 2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Ft Payne, AL
0.88″hail
Apr 20, 2006 3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was also reported near De Soto State Park on county road 89.
Hail Report Description: Some minor hail damage was reported in the Terrapin Hills area of Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 28, 2002 8:21 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Mar 30, 2002 12:30 AM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed just southeast of Fort Payne on Lookout Mountain. Minor roof damage also occurred in the same area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
1.00″hail
Jun 3, 2001 12:57 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on the north side of Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Aug 10, 2000 4:58 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the Fisher Community near Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Jul 23, 2000 11:00 AM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
1.75″hail
May 13, 1999 10:30 AM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail fell near Ft. Payne. The hail was up to 3 inches deep in many locations. A few automobiles had their windshields broken out. Hail was also reported in Fisher and Towne Creek areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Jun 20, 1998 4:05 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
1.00″hail
May 7, 1998 8:28 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 8, 1998 7:50 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Ft Payne, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 8, 1998 7:48 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Mar 20, 1998 12:27 AM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 28, 1997 5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail was reported in downtown Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
1.75″hail
Mar 15, 1996 1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Payne, AL
UNKhail
Jan 6, 1995 2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Small hail reported as pea-size fell in Fort Payne along with wind gusts around 40 to 45 mph according to emergency management officials.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Payne, AL
1.75″hail
Nov 5, 1988 1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 14, 1987 7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″hail
Apr 24, 1978 6:20 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 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 Fort Payne, AL
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Hwy 35 heading up the mountain. Times estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
May 20, 2026 6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was uprooted at 2905 Wallace Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2025 6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 N Fort Payne. Tree down... blocking the road at 1985 CR 85. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2025 8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down blocking both lanes at the intersection of Pumpkin Center and Wallace Avenue NE. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2025 8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on the 900 block of CR 89. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2025 8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down at Lincoln and Mims Street in Fort Payne. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2025 8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on CR 85 at the bottom of the mountain. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2025 7:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on Wallace Avenue near Joes Truck Stop. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were knocked down across the roadway at 2525 Fischer Road NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was knocked down at the intersection of 19th Street and Gault Avenue North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was on fire due to winds or lightning at 99 CR 9020.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down across the road at 517 CR 465. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Aug 17, 2024 8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto a home near Highway 35 in the Little River Canyon area. More specific location not available. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Aug 17, 2024 8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down at 1000 Godfrey South in Fort Payne. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2023 8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WSW Fort Payne. Tree down on a house on 6th Street SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2018 6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN REPORTED AT 2152 CR 271 FORT PAYNE... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2017 5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CR 255 AND CR 256... BETWEEN FORT PAYNE AND ADAMSBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2017 8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 261 NEAR ADAMSBURG. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2016 12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Fort Payne, AL
UNKmph
Jun 2, 2016 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ALONG GRAND AVENUE SW IN FORT PAYNE. RELAYED BY THE MEDIA VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Fort Payne, AL
60mph
Jun 26, 2015 2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed across Highway 69 along with highway signs snapped by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .17 ENE Ft Payne Isbell Arpt, AL
60mph
Jun 26, 2015 1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A plate glass window was blown out of a business, a power line pole was snapped and several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in downtown Fort Payne, Alabama.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ft Payne, AL
105mph
Mar 18, 2013 3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced extensive wind damage on the north side of Fort Payne. Along 45th Street, adjacent to the high school, an entire row of wooden power poles were snapped. The athletic facilities at the high school sustained damage to fencing, signage and roofing, including a light pole being blown down at the high school stadium and a large projector screen blown away by the thunderstorm winds. Just to the east of the school, the Heil Environmental manufacturing facility sustained significant roof and interior water damage, with one injury noted. A metal building had a complete wall collapse and extensive roof damage and a local business suffered extensive damage and another minor injury. The surrounding area also had numerous trees snapped or uprooted, including multiple trees downed at the Fort Payne Times-Journal newspaper building on Greenhill Boulevard in Fort Payne, Alabama. Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds at the Fort Payne City Park and at the DeSoto Golf Course. Further extensive wind damage occurred in the DeSoto State Park on Blalock Drive, where numerous trees were snapped and downed by thunderstorm winds. This resulted in the closing of the DeSoto State Park lodge and restaurant for seven days due to numerous trees and power lines being downed in vicinity of the lodge and restaurant. Damage in this area was consistent with winds of 90 to 105 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 SW Allen, AL
49mph
Aug 9, 2012 3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.35 ESE Ft Payne Jennings Ar, AL
49mph
Jun 28, 2011 6:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 W Ft Payne Jennings Ar, AL
62mph
Jun 21, 2011 3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph wind gust was measured at the Fort Payne Automated Weather Observing Station (AWOS).
NWS Wind Report Location: .27 NNW Ft Payne Isbell Arpt, AL
45mph
Jun 18, 2011 2:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at the 1700 block of CR 89.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 ENE Ft Payne, AL
45mph
Jun 18, 2011 2:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Highway 11 in the Fort Payne community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 NNE Ft Payne, AL
60mph
May 26, 2011 1:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.79 NW Ft Payne Isbell Arpt, AL
60mph
Apr 11, 2011 7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a home on Jennings Road atop Lookout Mountain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.26 SSE Ft Payne, 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 Fort Payne, AL
8 reports
EF1category
Apr 29, 2014 1:23 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was first noted just south of Bird Dog Trail at the southern end of a large farmstead. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and a large 40 by 50 feet barn was destroyed. This brief tornado appeared to be at its peak intensity near this location with estimated winds of 100 mph. It should be noted that the barn damage was cleaned up at the time of the survey, but the homeowner confirmed the barn had totally collapsed. Several trees were snapped adjacent to the west side of a house which had no major damage. The short lived tornado moved northeast with additional trees snapped or uprooted just across Bird Dog Trail (north side). Two by fours and tin from the barn was seen here on the ground and in the trees. The homeowner also noted that tin from the barn was seen here on the ground and in the trees. The homeowner also noted that tin from the barn roof was tossed to at least the end of the tree line, which is approximately 1/3 of a mile away. The tornado then crossed a rural/forested area to the intersection of Pumpkin Center Road and CR 153/Fletcher Road. Small to medium sized branches were brought down at the southwest corner of this intersection. No additional damage was seen downstream from this location but very limited road access existed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.73 NE Adamsburg, AL
EF1category
Apr 29, 2014 12:36 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down south of Mentone along the Desoto Parkway (CR 89) just south of the intersection with CR 165. Here, several large cedar trees were snapped. The tornado moved northeast, paralleling the western side of CR 165. Mainly tree damage was noted in this area, with minor structural damage to barns and outbuildings. Several stands of old growth hardwoods were damaged here.||The tornado seemed to weaken briefly with only minor tree damage noted near downtown Mentone. Further up the slopes of Lookout Mountain, the tornado strengthened again to EF-1 intensity with speeds up to 105 mph, with sporadic swaths of hardwood trees snapped or uprooted, all along the eastern side of CR 89, before lifting just inside the state line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .36 NNE River Park, AL
EF2category
Feb 21, 2014 12:28 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief but strong tornado with wind speeds up to 125 mph touched down at the Jet Polymer Plant off of Gault Avenue about 4 miles north-northeast of the town of Fort Payne in central DeKalb County. The tornado flipped 3 large tractor trailers, one of which was vaulted into the air, landing on top of the plant's roof. Adjacent to the plant, across a parking lot, a medium sized metal building structure had much of its metal siding removed and roof uplifted. Also, the column anchorage was severely bent and failed. The tornado continued its track northeast, snapping and uprooting medium to large trees.||Beyond this point, the tornado appeared to skip along its track (litlte to no damage seen), before doing significant structural damage to several homes along Green Valley Circle. One person experienced minor injuries (lacerations) at one of the homes in this location. Two single-family well constructed residences sustained a complete loss of roof material and a collapse of at least two exterior walls (mainly around the garage areas). Numerous trees surrounding the properties were snapped or uprooted. In addition, one small and one medium sized shed were completely destroyed. This area appeared to be where the tornado was at its strongest (Peak Winds: 125 mph/EF-2 rating). Other nearby homes in the neighborhood along Green Valley Circle sustained mainly loss of roof shingles, siding panels, and broken windows.||Just up the hill from this location, a small apartment complex was hit. Partial uplift of the roof occurred at this location. Also nearby, a small apartment complex was hit, where partial uplift of the roof, loss of siding, and broken windows were seen at this two story apartment complex. Other smaller buildings had just minor roof damage, with small trees snapped off, and small branches broken off of trees. The tornado continued northeast along its short track and appeared to quickly weaken and eventually lift near the intersection of 55th Street and Martin Avenue, but not before causing partial roof loss to a home. At this location, plastic fencing around a pool was knocked out and several trees were snapped about halfway down. Debris was also noticed littering the area, seemingly deposited by the tornado as it diminished.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .51 SW Allen, AL
EF2category
Apr 27, 2011 8:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A significant tornado of EF-2 intensity with peak winds up to 120 mph tracked through southeast DeKalb County. The tornado first touched down along Dogtown Road (County Road 89) just south of Jennings Road where two small barns collapsed. The tornado then crossed Jennings Road and snapped and uprooted trees along Bear Creek Road and Adamsburg Road. A large number of trees were snapped or uprooted along Kelly Road and a barn sustained damage along McCurdy Drive.||The tornado began to strengthen rapidly as it approached Wallace Avenue (State Highway 35). A large metal farm building was leveled to the ground here and 4 power poles were snapped off completely. In this area, the tree damage was substantial. The damage was deemed to be EF-2 intensity at this location. A home on the north side of Highway 35 sustained damage and trees were also downed along Patricia Drive. The tornado continued to move northeast uprooting and snapping a large number of trees along Pumpkin Center Road. Trees were knocked down on several homes just west of the intersection of Pumpkin Center Road and Fischer Road. Minor damage was noted to homes on the east side of Fischer Road as the tornado began to lift.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 S Ft Payne, AL
F0category
Apr 22, 2005 5:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down briefly in Little River Canyon Wildlife Management Area near the intersection of Hurricane Creek and Little River. Numerous large trees were uprooted and snapped in this area. The damage occurred in a thickly forested area and the exact damage length was a bit uncertain. Maximum winds were estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Ft Payne, AL
F3category
May 19, 1983 4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2category
Mar 30, 1977 8:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
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May 19, 1973 6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Payne, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Fort Payne have on record?
Our records show 33 hail, 70 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Fort Payne, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Fort Payne?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fort Payne, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near River Park, AL on March 12, 2010.
A storm report showed up near my home in Fort Payne — 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 Fort Payne and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Fort Payne — 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 Fort Payne address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Fort Payne — 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 Fort Payne address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Fort Payne — 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 Fort Payne, AL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Fort Payne, 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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