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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near La Fayette, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near La Fayette, AL from June 20, 1969 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  La Fayette, AL · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near La Fayette, AL

23 reports
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2.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
8:18 AM UTC
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL HAIL IN THE LAFAYETTE AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Lafayette, AL
2.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
8:18 AM UTC
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Lafayette, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
8:09 AM UTC
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE West Chambers, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Sandy Creek, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.49 NNE Moorefield, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Lafayette, AL
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2008
2:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
4:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2006
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2005
8:59 PM CST
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Lafayette.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lafayette, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2005
12:25 PM CST
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The supercell continued along its northeastward path and dropped hail across northern Chambers County. The largest hail reported was golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2005
3:58 PM CST
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed in the city of Lafayette.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Lafayette.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2001
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell from just west of Lafayette to Lanett.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lafayette, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 1998
12:29 PM CST
Hail report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Lafayette.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, 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 La Fayette, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across parts of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal building blow onto Hwy 431 and trees down in multiple locations around Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video and photos on Facebook of a woman who survived a large tree falling on her car and was able to escape without injury. Time and location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across CR 102 north of Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Buffalo, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down at Lafayette High School... along 2nd Avenue and along U.S. Highway 431 near Lafayette in Chambers County. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell on two cars at a residence north of Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Buffalo, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area of County Roads 48 and 54.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridge Grove, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down in Lafayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF 3 TREES DOWN ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ALONG CR75 NEAR LAFAYETTE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Sturkie, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN COUNTYWIDE. MANY OF THE DOWNED TREES WERE BLOCKING ROADWAYS. SOME OF THE TREES LANDED ON VEHICLES. IN A FEW SPOTS... THE DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSED FIRES. ONE MARINA WAS DAMAGED ALONG WITH TWO BOATS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2020
12:42 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED THROUGHOUT CHAMBERS COUNTY... ALONG WITH MULTIPLE REPORTS OF POWER LINES DOWNED. A PHARMACY IN LAFAYETTE SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
1:04 PM UTC
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN AROUND LAFAYETTE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, AL
58 mph
Jul 3, 2015
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted across the eastern portion of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.98 ESE Lafayette, AL
63 mph
Jul 24, 2013
12:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in the city of Lafayette, causing numerous power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 W Lafayette, 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 La Fayette, AL

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
4:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO TRACK WAS CONFIRMED NEAR BLACKMAN IN WESTERN CHAMBERS COUNTY. AN OUTBUILDING WAS DAMAGED WITH SHEET METAL BLOWN DOWNWIND. OTHERWISE... SOME TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ALONG THE SHORT PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Ridge Grove, AL
F0 category
Nov 15, 2006
12:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down about three-quarters of a mile north of Lafayette. Numerous large trees were knocked onto a home at the intersection of US 431 and State Highway 77. Several sheds were destroyed and a large trailer was blown over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.45 WNW Lafayette, AL
F2 category
Mar 5, 1989
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for La Fayette, AL
Chambers County · 11,500 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

La Fayette, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,665
Households1,127
Housing units1,323
Income
Median household income$32,999
$100k+ households19.3%
$150k+ households7.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached912
Attached single-family17
Small multifamily176
Large multifamily126
Mobile homes92
Housing mix
Single-family share68.9%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share22.8%
Mobile-home share7.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied730
Renter-occupied397
Vacant units196
Home value & age
Median home value$101,300
Owner homes $300k+0.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share57.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars793
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 38 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near La Fayette, 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 La Fayette?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near La Fayette, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Lafayette, AL on March 27, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in La Fayette — 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 La Fayette address?

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