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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Kennedy, AL from July 30, 1986 through January 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kennedy, AL · 1986–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Kennedy, AL

8 reports
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2.75″ hail
May 10, 2024
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed of baseball size hail near Kennedy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Kennedy, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS IN THE TOWN OF KENNEDY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kennedy, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Hightogy, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 4, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR KENNEDY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kennedy, AL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2009
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.73 SSE Kingville, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed just south of Kennedy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Kennedy, AL
0.75″ hail
May 10, 1995
3:26 PM CST
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half to three-quarter inch hail was reported at Kennedy.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kennedy, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 1991
1:25 PM CST
Hail report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 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 Kennedy, AL

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from Kennedy. Tree down on chicken pen in Kennedy. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennedy, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2019
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR KINGVILLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Hightogy, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
6:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND KENNEDY. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 45 TO 50 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennedy, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY... NORTHEAST OF DETROIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Hightogy, AL
58 mph
Jun 7, 2014
8:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted and power lines were down near the town of Kennedy.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Jul 5, 2012
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down in the town of Kennedy.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Mar 2, 2012
8:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down near the intersection of County Road 2 and Highway 96.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 NE Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Oct 9, 2009
3:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on AL-17, south of Kennedy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.72 SSW Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Feb 27, 2009
8:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down around the Kennedy area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 NNW Kennedy, AL
58 mph
May 8, 2008
12:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of SR-17 and SR-96, just west of Kennedy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 W Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Aug 25, 2007
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on AL-17, just south of Kennedy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.12 SW Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Aug 24, 2007
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Jul 4, 2004
4:05 PM CST
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the town of Kennedy. Pea size hail was also reported with this storm. A few trees were also blown down in the Crossville community.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennedy, AL
58 mph
Aug 27, 2003
3:35 PM CST
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Kennedy. Some of the lines landed on a vehicle causing moderate damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennedy, AL
69 mph
Nov 8, 2000
10:07 PM CST
Wind report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One home sustained shingle damage on CR 49 near Kennedy. A workshop had its roof partially torn off and one wall was caved. Several trees were blown down or snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennedy, 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 Kennedy, AL

8 reports
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE KINGVILLE AREA ALONG AND NEAR HIGHWAY 20. DAMAGE LIKELY DUE TO A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Hightogy, AL
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN ALONG CODY RD. NEAR KINGVILLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Cody, AL
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST SOUTH OF CRAWFORD RD IN THE KINGVILLE COMMUNITY AND TRAVELED NORTHEAST INTO FAR WESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY BEFORE LIFTING JUST EAST OF HOWTON RD. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE WAS FOUND ALONG CR 20 WHERE A MANUFACTURED HOME WAS VAULTED APPROX. 75 FT AND DESTROYED. HUNDREDS OF TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH. THE DAMAGE PATH WAS 9.22 MILES LONG AND 700 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT. THE EF-1 TORNADO HAD MAX WINDS OF 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Hightogy, AL
UNK category
Aug 31, 2017
8:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE AND ROOF DAMAGE ALONG COUNTY ROAD 2 AND TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 17. TIME APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Kennedy, AL
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
2:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of Junkins Road and Holliman Road, in the southeastern portion of Lamar County. From there, it moved northeastward into Fayette County. In Lamar County, damage was confined to numerous trees that snapped and uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.27 SSE Kennedy, AL
F0 category
Mar 13, 2006
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down near the intersection of State Highway 17 and State Highway 96, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Kennedy. The tornado moved northeastward and crossed County Road 49 before it lifted just east of Howell Road and State Highway 96. Several trees were blown down along the damage path and a few mobile homes suffered generally minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Kennedy, AL
F1 category
Sep 25, 2005
1:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Kennedy, AL
F3 category
Nov 24, 2001
10:56 AM CST
Tornado report for Kennedy, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Kennedy, 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

Kennedy, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population504
Households199
Housing units230
Income
Median household income$42,031
$100k+ households30.7%
$150k+ households16.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached160
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily18
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes52
Housing mix
Single-family share69.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share22.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied165
Renter-occupied34
Vacant units31
Home value & age
Median home value$103,400
Owner homes $300k+3.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1974
Older-home share62.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars199
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 16 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Kennedy, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kennedy?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Kennedy, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Kennedy, AL on May 10, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kennedy — 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 Kennedy address?

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