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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Memphis, AL from March 3, 1966 through June 14, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Memphis, AL · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Memphis, AL

3 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
6:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Cochrane, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Memphis, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 1, 2007
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Cochrane, 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 Memphis, AL

7 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A CARPORT WAS TORN OFF A HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Cochrane, AL
UNK mph
Feb 23, 2019
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON ZIEGLER RD NEAR ALICEVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Gainsville Lake C, AL
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2017
4:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A CHURCH SUSTAINED DAMAGE AND PLENTY OF SMALL TREE DEBRIS LITTERING THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Gainsville Lake C, AL
69 mph
Nov 18, 2015
4:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped along a path beginning along County Road 78 northwest of the town of Aliceville, and ending at Franconia Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Memphis, AL
58 mph
Aug 10, 2011
1:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down along Highway 17 near the intersection of Highway 32.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.88 SW Cochrane, AL
69 mph
Feb 5, 2004
5:19 PM CST
Wind report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cochrane, AL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 1992
9:10 AM PST
Wind report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Memphis, AL

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
6:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO CROSSED THE STATE LINE FROM MISSISSIPPI AND SNAPPED AND UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES AS IT MOVED NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS HIGHWAY 32. A RESIDENCE ALSO SUFFERED PARTIAL ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Gainsville Lake Ca, AL
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
11:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 WSW GAINSVILLE LAKE. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF NANCY CLARK ROAD... AND FIRST CAUSED DAMAGE ALONG AN EAST-WEST TREELINE BETWEEN TWO PASTURES. FROM THERE... THE TORNADO TRACKED ROUGHLY A HALF MILE NORTH OF AND PARALLEL TO ALABAMA HWY 32... CROSSING LARGELY OPEN PASTURES. AS IT CROSSED PICKENS CR1... THE TORNADO SNAPPED 5 POWER POLES AND ALSO UPROOTED A FEW CEDAR TREES. THE TORNADO ENDED JUST TO THE EAST OF CR1 OVER OPEN PASTURE. THE TORNADO PATH WAS 1.08 MILES LONG AND 75 YARDS WIDE... WITH MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS OF THE EF-0 TORNADO ESTIMATED AT 75 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Gainesville Lake, AL
UNK category
Feb 2, 2016
10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A LARGE TORNADO MOVED THROUGH PICKENS COUNTY WITH DAMAGE IN MCMULLEN AND NEAR CARROLLTON. MANY HOMES WERE DAMAGED AND THE FEDERAL PRISON RECEIVED SOME DAMAGE. ONE MINOR INJURY ON MLK ROAD. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES ALSO DOWN ALONG THE PATH WITH SMALL HAIL. UPDATED FOR START POINT LOCATION AND TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Cochrane, AL
UNK category
Feb 2, 2016
10:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A LARGE TORNADO MOVED THROUGH PICKENS COUNTY WITH DAMAGE IN MCMULLEN AND NEAR ALICEVILLE. SEVERAL HOMES WERE DAMAGED AND THE FEDERAL PRISON WAS DAMAGED. ONE MINOR INJURY ON MLK ROAD. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ARE ALSO REPORTED ALONG WITH SMALL HAIL. THIS TORNADO CONTINUED FROM MISSISSIPPI.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Panola, AL
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
3:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado initially touched down in Kemper County Mississippi (See Storm Data Jackson), near Scooba, and tracked northeast through Sumter County, Alabama and into southern Pickens County just west of CR 85. As the tornado strengthened to an EF3 rating with winds of 140, the path width decreased to 0.4 mile (704 yds). As the tornado crossed CR 85, a large cinder block building sustained significant loss of roofing and partial wall collapse. The tornado continued to cause tree damage along its path as it moved northeast and crossed the Tombigbee River at Vienna. The tornado weakened and lifted at AL Hwy 14, just north of the Sipsey River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 SW Vienna, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
3:16 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System and touched down in Kemper County Mississippi (See Storm Data Jackson), then tracked northeast through Noxubee County before crossing into Pickens County, southwest of Dancy. The tornado weakened to an EF1 rating as it entered Alabama, with winds of 100 mph. As the tornado moved across AL Hwy 17 near Dancy, a barn with metal siding and roofing and two small silos were destroyed. Significant tree damage was noted along CR 85. The tornado crossed the Tombigbee River and moved parallel to CR 13. The tornado crossed AL Hwy 14 south of Aliceville, damaging a farm irrigation system. The tornado continued northeast, lifting near Hamilton Jr Craft Rd, northwest of Benevola. Dozens of trees were also downed along this path. The average path width of the Alabama portion of the tornado path was 0.5 mile (880 yds).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.03 SW Dancy, AL
F1 category
Apr 25, 2003
10:57 AM CST
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout, a tornado that forms under a strong updraft of a developing thunderstorm, touched down in extreme southwestern Pickens County. The brief tornado destroyed a mobile home, destroyed a home, and downed a few trees. The damage occurred in the Dancy-Cochrane Community. Many surrounding trees and structures were undamaged. No injuries occurred with this tornado.Beg: 33 01.952/88 18.763 End: 33 01.952/88 18.739
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Dancy, AL
F5 category
Mar 3, 1966
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Memphis, AL
Pickens County · 5,534 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

Memphis, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population27
Households14
Housing units22
Income
Median household income$2,499
$100k+ households14.3%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached19
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share86.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share13.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11
Renter-occupied3
Vacant units8
Home value & age
Median home value$57,900
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share59.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 7 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Memphis, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Memphis?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Memphis, AL is 1.25″. It was reported near Cochrane, AL on June 14, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Memphis — 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 Memphis address?

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