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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gilbertown, AL from May 18, 1986 through March 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gilbertown, AL · 1986–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gilbertown, AL

9 reports
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0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2006
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported near Gilbertown. The golfball size hail damaged some vehicles and residences.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2001
9:20 AM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lightning also struck a house in the community as the thunderstorm moved through.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 25, 1999
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Gilbertown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1999
5:21 PM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported in southern sections of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
1.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported near the community of Gilbertown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in and around Barrytown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barrytown, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1996
2:45 AM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1989
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 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 Gilbertown, AL

29 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 3, 2022
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE A FEW MILES SOUTH OF GILBERTOWN... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Gilbertown, AL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AT SOUTHERN CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDING A SMASHED SCOREBOARD... SHIFTED POLES... AND ROOF/AWNING DAMAGE. A SCHOOL BUS WAS ALSO FLIPPED AND NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Souwilpa, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2020
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM EM OF TREES DOWN ON TANGLEWOOD ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Barrytown, AL
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON POWER LINES WITH DEBRIS IN THE ROAD BETWEEN THE GILBERTOWN AND SILAS COMMUNITIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON MOSLEY BRIDGE ROAD JUST EAST OF GILBERTOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gilbertown, AL
70 mph
Apr 28, 2014
9:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph resulted in power outages and trees down in the Gilbertown and Barrytown areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Gilbertown, AL
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along with numerous tree limb debris on Highway 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 S Gilbertown, AL
60 mph
Jan 26, 2012
9:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 70 mph knocked windows out and downed a tree on Paragon Road. The winds also damaged to a shed behind MM hardware.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Jan 6, 2009
3:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were downed by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Aug 21, 2006
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Gilbertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Apr 30, 2005
3:50 AM CST
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in the south part of the county. Most of the downed trees were around Gilbertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Mar 26, 2005
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm near Gilbertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Jul 16, 2004
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Gilbertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Jul 17, 2003
5:55 PM CST
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees near Gilbertown. Nickel size hail was also reported with the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, AL
58 mph
Jun 15, 2003
6:35 PM CST
Wind report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down a few trees and power lines near Gilbertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilbertown, 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 Gilbertown, AL

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The brief EF-1 tornado began along Souwilpa road near Alabama Highway 187 where it uprooted and snapped a couple of trees. A very narrow convergence path was noted as it crossed highway 17 peaking in intensity as it snapped a few small softwood pines before likely dissipating in the woods east of highway 17.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Souwilpa, AL
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
3:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short EF-1 tornado began just north of Souwilpa road resulting in a couple softwood trunk snaps before crossing Souwilpa road resulting in a couple uprooted trees and destroying an outbuilding that was pulled southward towards the path. A large oak was uprooted before the short tornado dissipated into the woods. Peak intensity was likely around 90 mph based on the uproots and snapped trunks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Souwilpa, AL
UNK category
Apr 3, 2022
2:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO BEGAN JUST SOUTHWEST OF SOUTHERN CHOCTAW HIGH SCHOOL ON 3/30/22 SNAPPING MULTIPLE HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES. THE BEGINNING POINT IS ESTIMATED JUST SOUTHWEST OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DUE TO LIMITED ROAD ACCESS. STRONG DAMAGING WINDS ACCOMPANIED THE REAR FLANK DOWNDRAFT ASSOCIATED WITH THE TORNADO RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO OUTDOOR BLEACHERS AND SMALL OUTBUILDINGS BY THE SPORTS FIELD. A BUS WAS ALSO OVERTURNED IN THE PARKING LOT WITH MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE SCHOOL. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TRACKING NORTHEAST... BOTH WIDENING AND STRENGTHENING IMPACTING SEVERAL HOMES AND SNAPPING/UPROOTING MULTIPLE TREES AND SNAPPING POWERLINES AS IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 17. THIS WAS THE STRONGEST POINT ALONG THE TORNADO PATH WITH NEAR 110MPH WINDS. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TRACKING NORTHEAST CAUSING MORE SPORADIC EF0 TO EF1 DAMAGE ALONG THE REST OF ITS PATH TO THE MARENGO COUNTY BORDER WITH DAMAGE GENERALLY LIMITED TO A FEW SNAPPED/UPROOTED SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD TREES... ALONG WITH MINO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Souwilpa, AL
UNK category
Jan 23, 2017
11:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** THE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED DOWN ON CLARK ROAD AND CONTINUED 15 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST TO THE CHOCTAW AND MARENGO COUNTY LINE. 4 HOMES WERE DESTROYED... INCLUDING 2 MOBILE HOMES. ANOTHER 20 STRUCTURES EXPERIENCED VARYING DEGREES OF DAMAGE... SOME OF WHICH INCLUDED MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE WAS LOCATED ON CHAPEL HILL ROAD... WIMBERLY ROAD... AND PLEASANT HILL ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Gilbertown, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2001
12:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Gilbertown, AL
Choctaw County · 4,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado downed several trees near Griffins Mills.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gilbertown, 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

Gilbertown, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population772
Households324
Housing units420
Income
Median household income$66,300
$100k+ households30.6%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached287
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily22
Mobile homes104
Housing mix
Single-family share68.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.9%
Mobile-home share24.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied263
Renter-occupied61
Vacant units96
Home value & age
Median home value$178,400
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1988
Older-home share29.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars317
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 29 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Gilbertown, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gilbertown?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gilbertown, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Gilbertown, AL on March 26, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gilbertown — 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 Gilbertown address?

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