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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fruitdale, AL from March 16, 1976 through May 3, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
8
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fruitdale, AL · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last May 3, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fruitdale, AL

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 3, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of nearly half dollar sized hail in Fruitdale... AL. Photo via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Fruitdale, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
9:50 AM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2003
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yellow Pine, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell from a thunderstorm near Fruitdale. The large hail damaged several vehicles and broke several windshields. The hail also damaged some roofs in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
0.75″ hail
Dec 19, 2002
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 1999
6:35 PM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported in the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 9, 1999
1:13 AM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported in the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 5, 1998
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just south of Fruitdale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 1997
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported along U. S. Highway 45 near Fruitdale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 1984
3:02 AM CST
Hail report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 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 Fruitdale, AL

8 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
6:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and transformers down on Live Oak St. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking rd on Hwy 45 near Yellow Pine rd. Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yellow Pine, AL
UNK mph
Feb 23, 2016
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SHED AND STORAGE BUILDING WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED 3/4 MILES NORTH OF HIGHWAY 56 AND 1 MILE EAST OF THE AL/MS LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE State Line, AL
60 mph
Jun 7, 2011
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph blew down numerous trees across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fruitdale, AL
58 mph
Aug 12, 2008
4:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fruitdale, AL
63 mph
Mar 3, 2000
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High thunderstorm winds blew several trees down in the community. Law enforcement personnel reported no structural damage from the fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
69 mph
Apr 17, 1998
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The third severe thunderstorm of the night again moved across the Fruitdale area. Several trees and power lines were blown down across the area. There was not as much damage with this storm as occurred with the first storm that had the large hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
58 mph
Apr 22, 1997
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along U. S. Highway 45 from Fruitdale to near Deer Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fruitdale, 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 Fruitdale, AL

6 reports
UNK category
Nov 30, 2022
8:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Fruitdale, AL
UNK category
Nov 30, 2022
8:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DEBRIS SIGNATURE NOTED ON RADAR. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRELIMINARILY REPORTS MAJOR DAMAGE IN THE FRUITDALE COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
EF1 category
Apr 15, 2011
10:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued east from the State Line, Mississippi area. As the tornado crossed into Washington County, Alabama, it strengthened to EF-1 intensity as it moved into the Laton Hill area along Highway 56, producing damage to several homes, outbuildings, and trees along a 200 yard wide path. One home had a chimney collapse with significant damage to the garage. Other single family homes had sections of the roofing material removed. One manufactured home in the Laton Hill area off Highway 56 and County Road 11 was reported by EMA officials to be completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 NNW Yellow Pine, AL
EF0 category
Mar 10, 2010
6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rain wrapped tornado crossed U.S. Highway 45 north of Fruitdale, moving northeast. Minor tree damage observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 SSE Yellow Pine, AL
F0 category
Dec 23, 2002
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down near Fruitdale. Several trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fruitdale, AL
F2 category
Mar 16, 1976
8:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Fruitdale, AL
Washington County · 5,481 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

Fruitdale, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population56
Households50
Housing units50
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households40%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached50
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied40
Renter-occupied10
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share60%
Vehicle context
Households with cars50
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 8 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Fruitdale, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 3, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fruitdale?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fruitdale, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Fruitdale, AL on April 25, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fruitdale — 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 Fruitdale address?

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