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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Madison, AL from April 1, 1974 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
122
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Madison, AL · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Madison, AL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Madison, AL
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar hail reported on Hwy 72 near Lowes in Madison.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported on Sullivan St in Madison.
NWS Hail Report Location: Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at Shelton Rd and Madison Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
7:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Madison, AL
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Madison, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
7:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter to golf ball size hail on County Line Road in Madison. Location estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Madison, AL
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo received via social media of hail larger than a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Madison, AL
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Madison, 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 Madison, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Madison. NWS employee reported a tree down on Wall Triana Highway in Madison. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS employee reported a tree down on Wall Triana Highway in Madison. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, AL
66 mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHSV Huntsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Madison, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Trademark Drive at Martin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Madison, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Madison, AL
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down along Gooch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Madison, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report received of a large tree snapped down the middle off of Monument Lane in Madison. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Madison, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near West Madison Elementary School and the Sage Trails Apartments on Wall-Triana Highway in Madison.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Madison, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported that Lightning struck a home at 310 Schrimsher Rd in Madison... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Madison, AL
61 mph
Mar 7, 2025
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHSV Huntsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Madison, AL
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2025
6:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree trunk was snapped near the Palmer Road and Ray Sanderson Drive intersection. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Madison, AL
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto power lines causing an outage in the area of Bishop Road and South View Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Madison, AL
58 mph
Jun 6, 2024
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At County Line Road at U.S. Highway 72.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Madison, AL
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Madison County EMA reported trees on powerlines on NE McCrary Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Madison, AL
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the Highland Lakes and Creekwood areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Madison, 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 Madison, AL

8 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2025
11:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of a tornado with pictures of multiple trees uprooted... snapped... and at least one tree on a structure on Markum Lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Madison, AL
UNK category
May 20, 2025
11:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roof torn off of a two story home as well as significant damage to roofs and walls of surrounding houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Madison, AL
UNK category
May 12, 2024
2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 with peak wind speed of 85 mph... path length of 1.70 miles... and maximum path with 95 yards. This affected neighbors on Rainbow Mtn.... Highland Lakes... and Creekwood subdivisions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Madison, AL
EF0 category
Oct 3, 2014
2:12 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief and weak tornado skipped along a path just north of Madison Boulevard in Madison. The tornado appeared to touch down first in Madison Research Park where it tore metal roofing off a walkway and building, and snapped large branches off several trees, both in the research park and an adjacent cemetery. In the shopping center near the corner of Shelton Road and Madison Boulevard, a large heavy air conditioning unit was pushed off it's moorings and onto the parking lot below. Additional tree branches were snapped in the parking lot of a church on Shelton Road. The tornado lifted upon reaching Shelton Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.62 WNW Redstone Aaf, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued its path from Limestone into Madison county producing minor and sporadic damage. As it moved into Madison county the tornado intensified. It began uprooting large trees and producing some minor damage to homes in several locations. The most notable damage occurred in Madison along Balch Road near Kentucky Drive, Wall Triana at Gooch Lane, along McCrary Road, and further northeast along Capshaw Road between Nance Road and Jeff Road. From McCrary Road to Jeff Road, the width of tornado damage increased to approximately 75 yards. The tornado then continued moving northeast across Bishop Creek Road to Holbrook Drive. Damage along this portion of the track included uprooted large trees, some snapped-off tree tops, and minor roof damage. The tornado finally lifted further northeast on Holbrook Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.35 NNW Madison, AL
EF1 category
May 6, 2009
8:03 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued northeast into Madison County. Significant tree damage occurred in several subdivisions along County Line Road, Mill Road, Browns Ferry, Wall Triana Highway, Hughes Road and Slaughter Road. Windows were blown out of several houses in the Huntington Chase subdivision along with significant roof damage. A large attached garage was completely flattened along Browns Ferry Road and roof damage was observed in the Bridgefield subdivision. Several residents of the Bridgefield subdivision noted that they received the tornado warning and took cover before the storm hit. The tornado tracked through the parking lot of West Madison Elementary School, knocking large pine trees down onto apartment buildings and a home adjacent to the school. The tornado then tracked through the Wellington subdivision producing tree and roof damage. Sporadic damage persisted as the tornado moved northeast across Hughes Road, atop Rainbow Mountain, and across Slaughter Road into northwest Huntsville and the Providence development. The tornado finally lifted near Research Park and Plummer Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 W Madison, AL
F0 category
May 6, 2003
6:58 AM CST
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: numerous trees uprooted and snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Madison, AL
F3 category
Apr 1, 1974
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison, AL
Madison County · 125,294 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

Madison, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population58,335
Households21,968
Housing units22,688
Income
Median household income$131,436
$100k+ households47.3%
$150k+ households28.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,293
Attached single-family1,010
Small multifamily2,091
Large multifamily2,091
Mobile homes92
Housing mix
Single-family share76.2%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share18.4%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,411
Renter-occupied5,557
Vacant units720
Home value & age
Median home value$367,900
Owner homes $300k+64.5%
Owner homes $500k+25.3%
Owner homes $750k+4.4%
Median year built2000
Older-home share12.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,580
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 66 hail, 122 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Madison, 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 Madison?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Madison, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Nebo, AL on April 10, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Madison — 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 Madison address?

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