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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Helena, AL from April 29, 1963 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35080 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Helena, AL · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Helena, AL

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Lake Cyrus, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Joe Tucker Park, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
9:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Helena, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in the Dearing Downs Subdivision off of County Road 52 in Helena.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 WNW Pelham, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Rock Ridge at the junction of Highway 17 and Highway 58.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 S Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 17, 2008
12:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported just off CR-52, in the Brandywine Subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.91 S Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2003
11:20 PM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Helena.
NWS Hail Report Location: Helena, AL
2.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2002
10:29 AM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
Nov 24, 2001
1:53 PM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the Helena and Pelham area. A rotating wall cloud was reported near Interstate 65 and CR 52.
NWS Hail Report Location: Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2001
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
7:27 PM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Helena.
NWS Hail Report Location: Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 1995
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from one-half to three-quarters of an inch fell at Helena and Alabaster in west-central Shelby County. Nickel-size hail fell at Siluria immediately east of Alabaster. Four large trees up to two feet in diameter were downed in the Scottsdale Subdivision of Alabaster. Wind gusted to 54 mph at the National Weather Service Forecast Office at the Shelby County airport on the south side of Alabaster.
NWS Hail Report Location: Helena, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1989
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 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 Helena, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Morgan Rd including on a vehicle near County Road 13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
10:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public phone call reported to Shelby County 911 that a tree fell onto power lines along Roy Drive in Helena.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking entire roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Bessemer Airport, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down on Helena Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Helena, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
7:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a house on St. Charles Drive in Helena. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on Shades Crest Road on the Shelby County side.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Bessemer Airport, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
5:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on hickory point ln in helena.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
5:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in a yard at a home in helena.
NWS Wind Report Location: Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
10:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in Helena. Extensive power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Helena, AL
65 mph
May 28, 2024
10:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts of 60-65 mph. Several trees down in the Old Cahaba neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Bessemer Airport, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Shamrock Drive and Bridlewood Drive and County 95 in Helena.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Highway 17 in Helena.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 large tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN THROUGHOUT HELENA INCLUDING SILVER LAKES... HIGHWAY 52... HIGHWAY 95... AND HIGHWAY 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: Joe Tucker Park, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL ONTO A HOME... CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Riverchase, 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 Helena, AL

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
6:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A STRONG TORNADO TRACKED 34 MILES ACROSS NORTHERN SHELBY COUNTY JUST INTO ST. CLAIR COUNTY... DAMAGING OR DESTROYING NUMEROUS HOMES. THE TORNADO REACHED EF3 INTENSITY IN THE EAGLE POINT NEIGHBORHOOD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Bessemer Airport, AL
F1 category
Apr 30, 2005
4:04 AM CST
Tornado report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage that affected the Helena, Alabaster, Pelham, and Chelsea areas early Saturday morning. The tornado has been rated an F1 with winds estimated around 75 miles an hour. The tornado first touched down just west of County Road 93 near the Cahaba Wildlife Management Area in Helena. The tornado moved generally eastward and crossed County Road 17, County Road 58, US 31, Interstate 65 and County Road 11 before ending near County Road 39. The tornado damage path was approximately 11.6 miles long and 100 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was on the ground from approximately 504 AM CDT to 518 AM CDT. The initial damage was minor with only a few trees uprooted or snapped off west of County Road 17 in Helena. As the tornado crossed County Road 17, it intensified and caused its most significant damage. The most concentrated and significant damage occurred near Scurlock Road and County Road 17 then eastward along County Road 58 to just past County Road 95. Several subdivisions were affected including Braelinn Village, Amberley Woods, Navajo Hills, and Port South. Numerous homes suffered shingle and minor roof damage along with a few broken windows. Many trees and power lines were either blown down or snapped off. Power was unavailable for several hours due to downed power poles. A few homes suffered major damage due to fallen trees. Several automobiles and outbuildings were destroyed. A municipal park in Helena sustained minor damage. As the tornado crossed US 31 near Walmart, several large trees and signs were blown down or snapped off. A few homes just east of US 31 were damaged from fallen trees. For the remainder of the tornadoes path, the damage was relatively minor and mainly affected trees. The tornado crossed the Weatherly subdivision and the Ballantrae Golf Course and subdivision before ending just east of County Road 39 near Hidden Ridge. Begin: 33 16.08/86 53.41 End: 33 16.45/86 41.34
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Helena, AL
F2 category
Mar 27, 1994
5:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado began on the north side of Helena on the Bearden Farm moving northeastward crossing Alabama 261 near Pelham High School. The school suffered some damage. Continuing northeast, the tornado caused damage in a residential section before doing extensive damage to two mobile home parks on the west side of U.S. Highway 31 on the north side of Pelham. The tornado did extensive to businesses in the stretch from the U.S. 31/Alabama 119 intersection to the Alabama 119/Interstate 65 intersection. The tornado continued on its track going through primarily residential areas of Pelham and Indian Springs. The tornado dissipated just before reaching the Meadow Brook area about two miles west of U.S. Highway 280. Areas in the path of the tornado included sections of Chandalar, Green Park South mobile home park, South Gate Mobile Home Park, Indian Springs Village, Broken Bow, Broken Bow South, and Riverchase.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Feb 10, 1990
2:42 AM CST
Tornado report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Apr 29, 1963
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Helena, AL
Shelby County · 69,372 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Helena, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,452
Households7,543
Housing units7,980
Income
Median household income$109,590
$100k+ households53.0%
$150k+ households23.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,480
Attached single-family235
Small multifamily93
Large multifamily123
Mobile homes49
Housing mix
Single-family share93.7%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share2.7%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,872
Renter-occupied671
Vacant units437
Home value & age
Median home value$292,700
Owner homes $300k+47.6%
Owner homes $500k+8.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built2000
Older-home share10.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,503
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 51 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Helena, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Helena?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Helena, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Helena, AL on March 30, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Helena — 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 Helena address?

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