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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lester, AL from March 12, 1975 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lester, AL · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lester, AL

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Rogersville, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2019
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 6 ESE ROGERSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Rogersville, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Anderson, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
4:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 SW Wheeler Lake North, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 SW Wheeler Lake North, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
3:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 SW Wheeler Lake North, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 SW Wheeler Lake North, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 SW Wheeler Lake North, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
3:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported on Highway 99 just south of Lester.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Mt Rozell, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Lester, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
12:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported in the Cairo community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Cairo, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2001
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail was reported in Lester. The hail covered the ground and collected up to a depth of 20 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lester, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 12, 2000
3:38 AM CST
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in the Cairo area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, AL
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
4:08 AM CST
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Cairo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 1996
9:23 AM CST
Hail report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Good Spring, 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 Lester, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto both lanes at the intersection of Stinnett Hollow Road and Mary Davis Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Lester, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at Easter Ferry Road at Leggtown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Lester, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was knocked down and blocking both lanes at the intersection of Salem Minor Hill Road and Bud Bates Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Lester, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and shutters blew off a house near Cairo. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE Anderson, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down at Cotton Belt Rd and Hardaway Loop. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Lester, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from social media of trees down on Lentzville Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Rogersville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Lester, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees uprooted onto home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Rogersville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on an abandoned house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Rogersville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were knocked down at 20239 Cox Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Rogersville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 22912 Flanagan Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Anderson, AL
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Persimmon Tree and Bailey Cove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lester, AL
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the 10000 block of Upper Snake Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE Anderson, AL
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Porch eave blown off of a home... producing roof damage at a home on Cox Road in the 19000 block. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Rogersville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Hwy 72 and Dement Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Rogersville, 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 Lester, AL

8 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado was found in Limestone county with a maximum speed of 100 MPH... a maximum width of 65 yards... and a path length of 0.86 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Rogersville, AL
UNK category
May 17, 2024
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado touched down near Grace Hill Lane in northwest Limestone County AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Anderson, AL
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2014
3:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado rapidly intensified over Wheeler Lake resulting in extensive damage across southwest Limestone County.||Significant damage occurred at the Bay Hill Marina in Limestone County where a 2-story condominium was destroyed and a large metal building structure (used to store boats) sustained nearly complete failure of its exterior frame. Additional residences and condos had roof and exterior wall/siding damage and numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted. Several docks with metal protective coverings were destroyed. The tornado was near its peak intensity across this area, with winds between 120 and 140 mph.||The tornado continued east-northeast snapping numerous power poles near their bases along Snake Road. Along Log Cabin Road, just South of Highway 72, several homes sustained significant (if not complete) roof loss along with partial collapse of exterior walls. One single-family residence slid several feet off its concrete slab foundation. A trailer was also completely destroyed. The tornado maintained high-end EF-2/low-end EF-3 strength as it crushed Billy Barb's Trailer Park on Highway 72 in the Coxey community. 25 units were completely destroyed or uninhabitable. Two confirmed fatalities occurred at this location, with at least a dozen others injured. Debris was thrown across Highway 72 near Gordon/New Cut Road. The tornado crossed Highway 72 entering a mainly rural area of Limestone County. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted on either side of Highway 72 between Blue Springs Road and Parker Road.||The last significant area of damage occurred at a neighborhood community near the intersection of Seven Mile Post and Guinn Road. At this 10-acre location, nearly every home (concrete masonry unit) sustained some damage with at least a half dozen destroyed. One unit was swept clean off its foundation but was not anchored/secured to its foundation. The tornado continued east-northeast producing mainly EF-0 and EF-1 damage, minor roof/siding damage and snapped or uprooted trees, before gradually lifting just north of Athens near the intersection of West Elm Street and North Jefferson Street.||It should be noted that sporadic damage (mainly trees snapped or uprooted) was seen extending at least 1/2 to 1 mile on either side of the center track of this tornado. This damage was not included in the path width.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.01 SW Wheeler Lake North, AL
EF1 category
Feb 20, 2014
8:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked across the Tennessee River from Lawrence County at Bay Hill Drive at the marina on the northern end of the Tennessee River in Limestone County. The marina sustained minor damage and several of the condos and homes here had minor structural damage and several of the condos and homes here had minor structural damage. Trees were snapped and uprooted here as well. Utility poles were snapped along Snake road as the tornado strengthened to EF-1 intensity with wind speeds up to 105 mph.||The tornado moved northeast and snapped multiple trees as it crossed Wright road. Utility poles were also snapped here. The peak wind was estimated at 105 mph. A manufactured home was damaged along Wright road just south of highway 72 and a utility building was also destroyed. Clements High School sustained minor damage to athletic fields.||Homes sustained minor damage along Allison Loop road and Cox road, mainly minor roof uplift and loss of shingles). The tornado continued to move northeast and crossed Blue Springs Road. A large number of hardwood trees were snapped at the base here and power poles were also snapped near the ground. Several homes sustained damage when the trees fell on top of the homes. A car was also crunched in this location. The tornado then crossed the Elk River as it uprooted trees along Curtis road. The tornado then apparently lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.12 W Ripley, AL
F0 category
Oct 18, 2004
5:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F-0 tornado with maximum wind speeds at 60 mph touched down and destroyed a few trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Lester, AL
F1 category
May 30, 2004
11:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F1 tornado touched down in western Limestone County near Lentzville and raced eastnortheastward to just southwest of Elkmont. Several mobile homes were damaged or destroyed resulting in 3 minor injuries. In addition, numerous trees and power poles were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Cairo, AL
F1 category
May 17, 2003
9:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 85 homes with minor roof and structural damage and nearly two hundred trees uprooted and snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Cairo, AL
F1 category
Apr 17, 1982
3:37 AM CST
Tornado report for Lester, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 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

Lester, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population130
Households39
Housing units42
Income
Median household income$77,679
$100k+ households51.3%
$150k+ households15.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached30
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share14.3%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share14.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied29
Renter-occupied10
Vacant units3
Home value & age
Median home value$168,800
Owner homes $300k+20.7%
Owner homes $500k+17.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share40.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars39
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 75 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Lester, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lester, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Rogersville, AL on April 15, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lester — 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 Lester address?

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