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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gordo, AL from May 1, 1958 through May 26, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35466 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gordo, AL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 26, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gordo, AL

20 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 17, 2025
8:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photos of half dollar to ping pong ball size hail in Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
2.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMA reports 3 cars with busted windows and a home with busted windows from hail. Hail size estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Gordo, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR GORDO. RECEIVED PICTURES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Kirk, AL
2.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF MEASURED 2 INCH HAIL STONE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Gordo, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 NE KIRK. GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR GORDO. RECEIVED PICTURES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Kirk, AL
2.75″ hail
Mar 17, 2021
6:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL AND GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL IN GORDO. RELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gordo, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
1:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Gordo, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
2:53 AM CST
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2005
9:38 PM CST
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2001
11:40 AM CST
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in Gordo. One large tree was blown down blocking a road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
4:29 PM CST
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported near Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported in Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.75″ hail
May 9, 1998
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported by storm spotters, near US 82 and SR 86.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Gordo, AL
1.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
12:34 PM CST
Hail report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Gordo, in the eastern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, 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 Gordo, AL

22 reports
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UNK mph
May 26, 2025
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in the Gordo area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
3:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on County Road 9 near Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gordo, AL
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in several locations across Pickens County including near Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gordo, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down on Mars Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Kirk, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Gordo. At least one home sustained damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2022
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME. TWO BARNS WERE DESTROYED AND ANOTHER BUILDING WAS DESTROYED. VEHICLES WERE ALSO DAMAGED. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Kirk, AL
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR GORDO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 82 EAST OF GORDO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Gordo, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Gordo, AL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2019
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 82 AND 2ND STREET IN GORDO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
58 mph
Jun 28, 2011
11:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on CR-57, north of Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNW Gordo, AL
63 mph
Oct 26, 2010
2:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Gordo, AL
58 mph
May 20, 2010
2:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs were blown down onto AL-86, near Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 SSE Gordo, AL
58 mph
Feb 6, 2008
2:42 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near AL-159 and Zion Road, north of Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.13 SE Palmetto, AL
58 mph
Jun 25, 2000
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, 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 Gordo, AL

13 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees snapped on US-82... near the northwest city limits of Gordo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Gordo, AL
UNK category
Apr 4, 2022
2:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 SSW KIRK FOR DATE. AN EF-1 TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN THE AREA OF EASTERN PICKENS COUNTY TO WESTERN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY. TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED WITH SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AS WELL. THE TORNADO WAS 450 YARDS IN WIDTH WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 16.61 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Kirk, AL
UNK category
Apr 1, 2022
2:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO AT LEAST ONE A MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME AND SEVERAL HOMES. TWO BARNS WERE DESTROYED AND ANOTHER BUILDING WAS DESTROYED. VEHICLES WERE ALSO DAMAGED. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OFF OR WERE UPROOTED. PATH LENGTH 16.61 MILES AND 450 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Kirk, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
3:41 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System in far eastern Pickens County, 5.5 miles south southeast of Gordo and moved northeastward for 3.46 miles. It crossed into Tuscaloosa County just to the west of Holman, south of AL Hwy 140. This tornado continued for almost 19 miles in Tuscaloosa County before dissipating 2.5 miles east northeast of Samantha. The tornado touched down east of AL Hwy 63, along Grover Plate Rd where it uprooted many hardwood trees. The tornado continued to cause tree damage as it moved northeast and approached the Tuscaloosa County line. The tornado damage in Pickens County was consistent with an EF1 rating and winds of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.3 SSE Gordo, AL
EF1 category
Jan 10, 2008
3:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down between Gordo and the Tuscaloosa County line, near the intersection of Ben Elmore Road and CR-33. From there, it travelled east-northeast before crossing into Tuscaloosa County. A barn and several old chicken houses on CR-33 east of Gordo sustained heavy damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.19 ESE Gordo, AL
F0 category
Sep 25, 2005
2:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Benevola, AL
F0 category
May 9, 1998
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Gordo, AL
F3 category
Apr 8, 1998
6:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Gordo, AL
F0 category
Apr 12, 1991
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Feb 3, 1990
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Nov 10, 1984
1:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Dec 8, 1978
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Mar 20, 1976
10:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Gordo, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 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

Gordo, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,435
Households523
Housing units638
Income
Median household income$46,863
$100k+ households27.7%
$150k+ households6.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached439
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily111
Large multifamily54
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share68.8%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share25.9%
Mobile-home share4.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied345
Renter-occupied178
Vacant units115
Home value & age
Median home value$125,300
Owner homes $300k+2.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1968
Older-home share68.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars484
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 22 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Gordo, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 26, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gordo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gordo, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Gordo, AL on March 17, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gordo — 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 Gordo address?

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