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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Leeds, AL from March 21, 1959 through August 13, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35094 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Leeds, AL · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Leeds, AL

8 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Leeds, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leeds, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2008
4:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leeds, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leeds, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 1994
2:43 PM CST
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large tree limbs were downed in Trussville and three-quarter inch hail was reported in Leeds and Graysville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leeds, AL
1.50″ hail
Jun 24, 1977
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1973
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
3.00″ hail
Mar 21, 1959
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 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 Leeds, AL

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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2023
6:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines on Lyle Ave. Winds estimated to be sub-severe.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Leeds, AL
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN LEEDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2022
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO OF A LARGE TREE WITH FULL CANOPY DOWNED... TRUNK BROKEN TOWARD THE BASE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Shops Of Grand Ri, AL
UNK mph
Feb 19, 2022
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HWY 25 BLOCKED BY TREES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Leeds, AL
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2021
8:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF BLOWN OFF BUILDING ON LANE DRIVE. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 40 TO 50 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, AL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2020
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN IN LEEDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Leeds, AL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, AL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2017
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ONTO A HOUSE IN LEEDS NEAR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, AL
UNK mph
Feb 4, 2016
7:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS POWER LINE DOWN ACROSS ALABAMA HIGHWAY 113. ESTIMATED WINDS 40 TO 50 MILES PER HOUR. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, AL
UNK mph
Feb 3, 2016
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE DOWN ACROSS ALABAMA HIGHWAY 113. ESTIMATED WINDS 40 TO 50 MILES PER HOUR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, AL
90 mph
Apr 27, 2011
5:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the city. At least one fell onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 ESE Leeds, AL
58 mph
Jun 25, 2010
1:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along Main Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Leeds, AL
58 mph
Apr 4, 2008
3:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down just east of the city of Leeds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Leeds, AL
58 mph
May 20, 2005
3:05 PM CST
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down in Leeds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, AL
58 mph
Jul 7, 1999
2:20 PM CST
Wind report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Brief heavy rain, small hail, and damaging wind occurred in Leeds. The wind collapsed a roof at Ron's Automotive in Leeds. The collapsed roof damaged three cars inside the building and nine cars that were in the outside car lot. The storm also knocked down trees and produced minor damage to several mobile homes in Leeds Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leeds, 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 Leeds, AL

2 reports
UNK category
Feb 19, 2022
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 S LEEDS. TREE ON MOBILE HOME WITH ENTRAPMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Leeds, AL
EF1 category
Feb 26, 2008
3:42 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Leeds, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After investigating a very complex pattern of widespread damage with both a ground survey team and an aerial survey, surveys teams concluded that a portion of the damage in the city of Leeds was caused by a tornado. The tornado touched down east of Interstate 20 near Henry Ellen Rd, where trees falling on a mobile home caused one fatality to an elderly woman. The tornado tracked east-southeastward, roughly between the railroad tracks and US-78 towards the city center. There was significant roof damage to several buildings along Highway 78 from Leeds City Park in the downtown area, windows were blown out of several businesses, buildings were partially de-roofed, and the brick facade of one building was collapsed. The old rock wool warehouse facility received major irreparable damage. The most concentrated and significant material damage occured near Leeds High School. Fencing around the girls softball field was mangled and twisted, and a large batting catch was overturned and rolled. Tall wooden utility poles with field lighting were snapped half way up. Several homes just to the east of the athletic fields received significant damage. Over the path of this tornado, an estimated 30 to 40 homes and 20 to 30 businesses were damaged or destroyed. Several hundred trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path. Aside from the one fatality, no other injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 W Leeds, 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

Leeds, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,221
Households4,639
Housing units5,068
Income
Median household income$71,672
$100k+ households42.9%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,900
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily489
Large multifamily228
Mobile homes439
Housing mix
Single-family share77.0%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share14.2%
Mobile-home share8.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,390
Renter-occupied1,249
Vacant units429
Home value & age
Median home value$220,400
Owner homes $300k+20.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,489
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 19 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Leeds, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Leeds?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Leeds, AL is 3.00″. It was reported near Leeds, AL on March 21, 1959.

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

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

I am selling a home in Leeds — 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 Leeds address?

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