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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Locust Fork, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Locust Fork, AL from March 20, 1976 through January 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Locust Fork, AL · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Locust Fork, AL

6 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Locust Fork, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
11:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Locust Fork, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in Bangor.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Locust Fork, AL
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
8:09 PM CST
Hail report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Fork, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 1996
7:07 PM CST
Hail report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Fork, AL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1984
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 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 Locust Fork, AL

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UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Center Springs Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Dallas, AL
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2024
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down. One on Tabernacle Road... one on Campbell Road... and another one on Circle Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NE Locust Fork for time. A few trees were blown down. One on Tabernacle Road... one on Campbell Road... and another one on Circle Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Start point of damaging straight line wind swath that caused mostly damage to trees with some uprooted trees and small and large limbs down across this area. Some tree limbs fell onto power lines. Damage to structures was determined to be primarily due to impact by timber. Damage pattern was not divergent or convergent... indicating straight-line wind damage. Winds were estimated to be 40 to 50 mph in the area with a swath of 50 to 60 mph range in the most impacted area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was blown down near Reid Road and Spunky Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dallas, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Hwy 79 and County Rd. 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
7:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES SNAPPED AND DOWNED ON COUNTY ROAD 13 IN LOCUST FORK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN JUST OFF TABERNACLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 WNW LOCUST FORK. POWERLINES AND TREES SNAPPED ON DEAVER WALKER ROAD WEST OF LOCUST FORK. ALSO... LARGE TREES DOWNED ON A BARN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AT TIM KING RD AND DEAVERS TOWN RD... SOUTH OF CLEVELAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ON JERRY MARSH RD... SOUTHWEST OF CLEVELAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN LOCUST FORK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Dec 30, 2021
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
3:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS BRIDGE AT PHILADELPHIA ROAD AND CENTER SPRINGS ROAD IN TRAFFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Dallas, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 79 NEAR FRANKLIN DRIVE AND TAWBUSH ROAD . POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Locust Fork, 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 Locust Fork, AL

9 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2022
6:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO DOWNED TREES... A COUPLE OF WHICH DAMAGED STRUCTURES... AND CAUSED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Locust Fork, AL
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO THEN TRACKED GENERALLY NEAR HIGHWAY 79 BRIEFLY... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING TREES WHERE SOME FELL ON AT LEAST TWO HOMES AND ONE VEHICLE. TRACKING EAST... ADDITIONAL SOFTWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED ALONG MASSEY ROAD WITH OTHERS UPROOTED. ESTIMATED 95 MPH (F1).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Locust Fork, AL
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
10:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED BEFORE THE TORNADO MOVED EAST AND OVER A RESIDENCE CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO AT LEAST TWO HOMES... UPROOTING TREES... AND DESTROYING A STORAGE SHED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Mount Olive, AL
UNK category
Apr 4, 2016
2:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO END POINT. A SINGLE FAMILY HOME SUFFERED THE LOSS OF SOME ROOFING MATERIALS AND WINDOWS BROKEN BY DEBRIS. ANOTHER DOZEN SOFTWOODS WERE UPROOTED AND/OR SNAPPED WITH SEVERAL HARDWOODS ALSO UPROOTED. THE TORNADO LIFTED JUST NORTHEAST OF SUNRISE LANE. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND 90 MPH. PATH LENGTH 487 YARDS. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH 275 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Locust Fork, AL
UNK category
Apr 4, 2016
2:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO START POINT. TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SPUNKY HOLLOW ROAD AND SUNRISE LANE. A METAL STORAGE BARN WITH WOOD FRAMING WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED AND THE INTACT ROOF WAS LOFTED NEARLY 50 YARDS. A DOZEN SOFTWOOD TREES WERE UPROOTED AND/OR SNAPPED IN THIS AREA OF DAMAGE. A BRICK HOME SUSTAINED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE. ANOTHER HOME IN THE PATH HAD MINOR ROOF DAMAGE AND A SMALL PONTOON BOAT WAS LOFTED INTO THE SIDE OF THE HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Locust Fork, AL
F2 category
Sep 22, 2006
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down just south of Locust Fork, along Spunky Hollow Road near Azzilee Circle. A substantial workshop structure collapsed due to wall failure, as the entire roof was removed and pushed off. A home under construction was completely destroyed, and several other homes suffered roof and shingle damage. Several trees were knocked down along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Locust Fork, AL
F2 category
Sep 22, 2006
5:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly between the Lehigh Community and AL-79. One mobile home and one barn were completely destroyed. Two automobiles and one motorcycle were lifted from inside a barn and thrown at least 50 yards. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along its damage path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Locust Fork, AL
F1 category
Apr 5, 1985
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Mar 20, 1976
10:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Locust Fork, AL
Blount County · 17,350 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

Locust Fork, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,312
Households506
Housing units538
Income
Median household income$42,045
$100k+ households35.2%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached371
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes159
Housing mix
Single-family share69.0%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share0.7%
Mobile-home share29.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied407
Renter-occupied99
Vacant units32
Home value & age
Median home value$169,600
Owner homes $300k+18.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1995
Older-home share26.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars461
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 40 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Locust Fork, 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 Locust Fork?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Locust Fork, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Locust Fork, AL on March 27, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Locust Fork — 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 Locust Fork address?

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