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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fredonia, AL from February 18, 1986 through June 14, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 36855 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fredonia, AL · 1986–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fredonia, AL

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
3:12 PM CST
Hail report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just north of Lanett and West Point along the west side of West PointLake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Lafayette, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
6:07 AM CST
Hail report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in and near Five Points.
NWS Hail Report Location: Five Pts, AL
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2003
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Five Pts, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
5:35 PM CST
Hail report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 8, 1997
10:35 AM CST
Hail report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 1996
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fredonia, 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 Fredonia, AL

14 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in the Fredonia community of Chambers County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredonia, AL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at County Road 263 and County Road 272 with outflow ahead of storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Stroud Creek, AL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF TREE LIMBS DOWN NEAR FREDONIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Fredonia, AL
58 mph
May 7, 2003
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Five Pts, AL
63 mph
May 2, 2003
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern quarter of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Five Pts, AL
69 mph
Aug 20, 2002
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down in and around Fredonia. Several lake front homes at Southern Harbor sustained varying damage from the wind and falling trees. Dock A was totally destroyed and 20 boats were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredonia, AL
69 mph
Mar 3, 1999
1:54 AM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down sporadically in locations across the entire county. Trees were reported down on US 431, SR 77, and CR 147. One mobile home was overturned in Lanett. In Huguley, a few homes and storage buildings were damaged by falling trees and one mobile home was overturned.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, AL
UNK mph
May 5, 1991
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Mar 29, 1991
7:25 AM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Feb 16, 1990
9:45 AM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Nov 15, 1989
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 1989
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
May 5, 1989
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Feb 18, 1986
2:30 AM CST
Wind report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 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 Fredonia, AL

2 reports
UNK category
Oct 10, 2020
9:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG CHAMBERS COUNTY ROAD 92 AT 4:14PM CDT ON 10/10/20. THE TORNADO TRAVELLED NORTHWARD AND ENDED ALONG CR 176. PATH LENGTH WAS AROUND TWO-THIRDS OF A MILE WITH MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 250 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Buffalo, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
8:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fredonia, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along CR 267, just north of the end point of the White Plains tornado. The paths did not join at any point as both damage widths were relatively small. Damage at CR 267 included several sheared tree tops and several uprooted trees. The tornado tracked northeast where it crossed CR 270 where additional trees were knocked down and an outbuilding sustained minor roof damage. The tornado traveled northeast and passed just east of Finley, and lifted along CR 278 where minor tree damage was noted. Damage along this path was consistent with an EF1 rating with winds of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 E Five Pts, 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

Fredonia, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population246
Households64
Housing units64
Income
Median household income$50,294
$100k+ households26.6%
$150k+ households14.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached46
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share71.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share28.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied46
Renter-occupied18
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$225,000
Owner homes $300k+19.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share12.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars64
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 14 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Fredonia, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fredonia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fredonia, AL is 1.00″. It was reported near Lafayette, AL on December 28, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fredonia — 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 Fredonia address?

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