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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Grand Bay, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Grand Bay, AL from May 7, 1960 through May 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 36541 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Grand Bay, AL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last May 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Grand Bay, AL

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 5, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 WSW Grand Bay. Broadcast media shared photo of nearly half dollar sized hail. Photo was taken at Highway 90 near mile marker 2.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Grand Bay, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2023
7:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BM reports quarter hail around Grand Bay/Bayou La Batre. Time using radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Dixon Corner, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter hail in Grand Bay... AL. Time using radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Bay, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Grand Bay, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
7:51 AM CST-6
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced penny sized hail in Grand Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grand Bay, AL
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2003
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Bay, AL
0.88″ hail
Sep 5, 2000
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced nickel sized hail in the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Bay, AL
0.88″ hail
May 28, 1999
12:58 PM CST
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported just to the west of St. Elmo Airport near Grand Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Bay, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Bay, AL
0.75″ hail
Sep 4, 1990
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 1969
12:25 PM CST
Hail report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 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 Grand Bay, AL

24 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2025
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports powerlines down at Grand Bay Wilmer Road and Warren Creek Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Grand Bay, AL
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in portions of Mobile County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Dees, AL
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DAMAGED WITH LARGE TREE BRANCHES SNAPPED IN THE ST ELMO COMMUNITY. PICTURES AND REPORTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Elmo, AL
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF SEMIS TIPPED OVER AND AN RV ROLLED AND DESTROYED AT AN ADJACENT RV PARK. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Grand Bay, AL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND A COUPLE SNAPPED LARGE BRANCHES WITH FEW SNAPPED OR UPROOTED SOFTWOOD TREES. A COUPLE OUT BUILDINGS WITH MOST OF THEIR ROOFS REMOVED AND A MANUFACTURED HOME WITH MINOR ROOF DAMAGE. WINDS ESTIMATED TO BE 75 MPH AND TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Grand Bay, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2019
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF POWER LINES DOWN ON RAMSEY RD NEAR THE RAILROAD CROSSING. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Grand Bay, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2016
5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DOWN NEAR 13385 FORT LAKE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Dees, AL
58 mph
Dec 23, 2015
6:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph downed trees across the road at Fort Lake Rd and Gaston Loop Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.81 NNW Grand Bay, AL
60 mph
Apr 25, 2015
2:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree on Grand Bay Wilmer Rd near Sams Super Burger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.52 NW St Elmo Arpt, AL
60 mph
Apr 25, 2015
2:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree at the intersection of Grandy Bay-Wilmer Rd and Interstate 10.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.39 NNE Grand Bay, AL
60 mph
Feb 18, 2012
4:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a few trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Grand Bay, AL
59 mph
Aug 24, 2011
12:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Grand Bay, AL
81 mph
Mar 9, 2011
8:48 AM CST-6
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 80 mph destroyed a barn and downed multiple trees and power lines. A double wide mobile home was also blown off its foundation along Fred Freedland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Grand Bay, AL
58 mph
Jul 13, 2008
2:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Grand Bay, AL
58 mph
Aug 30, 2006
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew the roofs off of two portable buildings at a school in Grand Bay. Trees were also blown down and nickel size hail was also reported in the area. No students were in the portables when their roofs were blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Bay, 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 Grand Bay, AL

10 reports
UNK category
May 7, 2026
2:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirms a low-end EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 88 mph occurred northeast of Grand Bay... moving southeast toward i-10 before quickly dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Dees, AL
UNK category
May 7, 2026
2:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 3 SE Dees. Preliminary ground survey confirms low end EF1 damage northeast of Grand Bay... Alabama. Maximum intensity of 88 mph was found on Jim McNeil Loop Road where several large tree limbs were down over a compact area. The tornado tracked southeast and produced sporadic damage on Dedicated Road where a horse trailer was flipped and more trees were damaged. After passing over Old Pascagoula Road... additional tree damage with downed limbs and snapped trees were found on Wells Road West. Satellite data will be examined in the coming weeks to confirm the starting point of the tornado... which is likely further to the northwest in wooded areas over Jackson Creek east of Grand Bay Wilmer Road. After review of available Sentinel 2 satellite imagery... the beginning and end points of the tornado have been adjusted to reflect a narrow corridor of persistent tree damage along the tornado track. The start point is brought back to just south of Davis Lane alo
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Dees, AL
UNK category
Apr 6, 2026
5:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Available high resolution satellite imagery was able to reveal an EF0 tornado tracked north of Interstate 10 near Grand Bay. The tornado began north of Pascagoula Road solely in forest causing minor tree damage. While there is a gap in visible damage on satellite imagery... radar tornado debris signature persists east connecting with another small corridor of tree damage near Ramsey Road and Boe Road. This is where the end point of the tornado is estimated as any visible damage associated with the radar signature disappears after reaching I-10.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Grand Bay, AL
UNK category
Dec 27, 2024
8:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree debris strewn across Grand Bay/Wilmer Road. Public report received via X.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Dees, AL
UNK category
Dec 27, 2024
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado began south of Dees in Mobile County west of Grand Bay Wilmer Road. A radar indicated tornado debris signature began in the adjacent forest... tracking northeast across Grand Bay Wilmer Road. As it crossed the road... multiple pine trees were snapped midway up the trunk along with a couple smaller pine tree snaps near the base of the trunk. One tree had fallen across power lines and brought them down. The smaller snaps to the south were likely thanks to the supercells RFD with the primary damage being near the bridge here. The tornado weakened somewhat as it continued northeast across Balford and Ballard Roads. Here some metal roofing material was tossed to the west with multiple large tree limbs broken. The tornado then continued northeast across Ben Hamilton Road impacting a pond north of the road. This pond had multiple trees that were uprooted with a tree snapped low. The tornado went through a majority of forest and open fields between Ben Hamilton Road and Dawes Roa
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Dees, AL
UNK category
Apr 22, 2020
4:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF THE ALABAMA/MISSISSIPPI STATE LINE AND TRACKED EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.3 MILES... PRODUCING EF-0 AND EF-1 DAMAGE BEFORE LIFTING JUST EAST OF TOM GASTON ROAD SOUTH. THE TORNADO TIPPED OVER AN IRRIGATION WATERING SYSTEM... DESTROYED 3 SILOS... 2 BARNS... TIPPED OVER 3 SEMI TRAILERS... AND CAUSED TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Dees, AL
EF1 category
Mar 9, 2011
8:31 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just south of County Road 33 along Fred Freeland Road. The tornado widened to about 80 yards wide, destroying a horse barn, moving a double wide mobile home off its foundation, snapping several pine trees and bringing down power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.45 NNW Grand Bay, AL
F0 category
May 10, 1995
12:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported near the eleven mile marker two miles north of Grand Bay. No damage was reported from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Grand Bay, AL
F1 category
Nov 6, 1975
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
May 7, 1960
12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Grand Bay, AL
Mobile County · 135,034 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

Grand Bay, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,765
Households1,644
Housing units1,932
Income
Median household income$62,318
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households22.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,424
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily55
Mobile homes453
Housing mix
Single-family share73.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.9%
Mobile-home share23.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,309
Renter-occupied335
Vacant units288
Home value & age
Median home value$143,800
Owner homes $300k+1.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,584
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 24 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Grand Bay, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Grand Bay?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Grand Bay, AL is 1.25″. It was reported near Grand Bay, AL on July 5, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Grand Bay — 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 Grand Bay address?

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