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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Leighton, AL from April 13, 1955 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
142
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Leighton, AL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Leighton, AL

22 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
3:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A law enforcement officer for Colbert County... AL reported golf ball size hail at the White Oak Market along Hwy. 157.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Leighton, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
6:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG HWY 157 SOUTH OF LEIGHTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Leighton, AL
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2019
6:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leighton, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Leighton, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Leighton, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
1:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leighton, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2012
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Leighton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leighton, AL
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2012
2:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle sized hail was reported in Leighton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Leighton, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
2:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel hail was reported near Spring Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.16 ESE Spring Vly, AL
0.75″ hail
Dec 28, 2007
4:16 AM CST-6
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Nitrate City, AL
0.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2006
4:43 PM CST
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported near the Hatton Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Leighton, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
1:20 AM CST
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leighton, AL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2002
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported just north of Leighton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leighton, AL
0.88″ hail
Oct 24, 2001
8:07 PM CST
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the Lagrange Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Leighton, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 27, 2001
1:07 PM CST
Hail report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leighton, 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 Leighton, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sockwell Lane closed at New/Old Hwy 20 due to trees_ power poles_ and lines down in the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Leighton, AL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on powerlines on Raymond Gargis Road in Ford City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Sse Killen, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 7305 County Line Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Leighton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Poplar Creek Loop and County Line Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Leighton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 14145 2nd Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Town Creek, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of River Road and Skyview Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Killen, AL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on High School Street near Colbert County High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leighton, AL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2026
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A social media reported that a tree was knocked down onto the roadway at 500 McCormack Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Leighton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 380 Ashmore Circle. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Killen, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was knocked down at the intersection of River Road and Lakewood View Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Killen, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 285 Lakeview Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Killen, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was knocked down at 2780 Highway 157. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Leighton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SSW Leighton. A power pole was knocked down at 2780 Highway 157. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Leighton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch report of a tree down near the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Road and Wallace Mill Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Leighton, AL
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down - time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Leighton, 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 Leighton, AL

10 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** An EF-1 tornado was found starting in Ford City. This tornado had a maximum intensity of 105 MPH... a maximum width of 575 yards... and a path length of 17.74 miles. Several large trees were downed by this tornado... one of these trees fell on a home along Gargis Hallow Rd and the drywall fell and scratched a child... resulting in one minor injury.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Killen, AL
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey by NWS personnel concluded that an EF-1 tornado occurred just north of Leighton... Alabama.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Leighton, AL
UNK category
Apr 17, 2019
6:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 WITH PEAK WIND OF 100 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 1.1 MILES... AND PATH WIDTH UP TO 70 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Leighton, AL
EF0 category
Jul 14, 2015
5:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the southeast corner of Colbert County in the LaGrange community. The tornado touched down along Poplar Creek Loop west of County Road 48 (County Line Road). Here, numerous trees were uprooted or had large sections of branches snapped. The tornado continued to move southeast crossing County Line Road. Damage to mainly softwood trees was noted along Wolf Springs Road as the tornado straddled the Bring Crossing into Lawrence County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.63 N Old Bethel, AL
EF0 category
Mar 18, 2013
1:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak and short-lived tornado touched down about 2 miles northwest of Leighton, snapping trees near the intersection of 6th Street and Hatton School Road. Just to the east of this location, large pines were uprooted and snapped, and minor structural and roof damage to a residence occurred. A car port was lifted and destroyed and the undercarriage from a single-wide mobile home was pulled out and thrown into a nearby tree. The tornado continued to track east, uprooting trees in an open field and additional large cedar trees were snapped along its path at Shaw Cemetery. The tornado continued just a bit farther east before apparently lifting just east of Shaw Road, just north of 6th Street. Sporadic wind damage, possibly due to inflow winds was observed around the narrow tornado track with several trees snapped on either side of 6th Street nearing the Lawrence County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.43 SE Underwood Xrds, AL
EF1 category
Apr 2, 2009
2:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was an EF-1 tornado with a peak wind of 100 mph, path length of 0.26 miles, and a maximum path width of 75 yards. The tornado touched down along County Line Road about one mile south of Whiteoak and moved northward before lifting before reaching Alabama Highway 157 near Bingham. The roof of a church was heavily damaged and several large trees were snapped or uprooted. Also, numerous power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.66 N Old Bethel, AL
EF2 category
May 8, 2008
11:39 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A surveillance camera from an equipment company northeast of Leighton captured a tornado on video picking up at least 2 cars and throwing them nearly 40 feet. A home was destroyed and another heavily damaged along River Road and Second Street. Large trees were snapped and uprooted near Fosters Mill at the intersection County Road 40. An 18 wheeler was reported to be overturned in this area as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.21 WNW Midway, AL
F1 category
Apr 7, 2006
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado with maximum estimated winds of around 90 miles an hour moved northeast from near Colbert Heights elementary school and continued east and northeast to the Colbert Heights high school. Numerous trees were down in the path of the tornado. The inital tornado damage occurred at the Colbert Heights elementary school, where a fence at the baseball field at the elementary school was heavily damaged. A manufactured home across from the elementary school suffered extensive roof and porch damage. Most of the roof was blown nearly 100 yards behind the home. At Colbert Heights high school, damage included a scoreboard, which was blown and twisted off of its base and a nearby baseball dugout at the high school lost its roof. Also, a large outdoor antenna at the high school was twisted in two. There was continuous light tree damage until the tornado reached the Leighton community, where a large barn suffered extensive roof damage. Corn stalks from a nearby field were found embedded between the remaining barn walls. The tornado uprooted five large oak trees before abruptly dissipating in Leighton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Colbert Hgts, AL
F1 category
Jun 16, 1997
12:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of Sockwell Lane and CR 22 and moved nearly due east causing damage to five houses in the area where it first touched down and to the high school near the end of the track. One person was injured when he fell down the stairs heading to shelter. Several trees were also downed. Several storage sheds were destroyed, too.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Leighton, AL
F2 category
Apr 5, 1958
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Leighton, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 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

Leighton, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population711
Households358
Housing units459
Income
Median household income$33,214
$100k+ households20.7%
$150k+ households5.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached285
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily51
Mobile homes91
Housing mix
Single-family share62.1%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share17.4%
Mobile-home share19.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied236
Renter-occupied122
Vacant units101
Home value & age
Median home value$85,300
Owner homes $300k+8.9%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+5.1%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars321
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 142 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Leighton, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Leighton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Leighton, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Leighton, AL on June 14, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Leighton — 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 Leighton address?

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