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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mentone, AL from May 7, 1977 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mentone, AL · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mentone, AL

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported quarter size hail north of Mentone on County Road 89.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Mentone, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2012
1:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to one inch in diameter was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E High Pt, AL
1.50″ hail
Apr 11, 2011
7:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to ping pong ball sized hail was reported near De Soto State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ESE High Pt, AL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2006
3:22 PM CST
Hail report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported on County Road 89 near Mentone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Mentone, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
3:42 PM CST
Hail report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Mentone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, AL
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1977
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 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 Mentone, AL

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking both lanes of AL Hwy 117. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
8:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking road at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking one lane of AL 117 at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Mentone. Tree blocking one lane of AL 117 at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNE Mentone. Tree blocking road at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on CR 642. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on CR 177 at Moon Lake Church. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2023
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down across CR 89 near Mentone.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Mentone, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2017
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON HWY 117 FROM LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CR 137 NEAR VIOLET HILL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Mentone, AL
60 mph
Aug 30, 2014
6:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along County roads 89 and 106, about a mile west-southwest of Mentone, Alabama.
NWS Wind Report Location: .38 WSW Bankhead, AL
60 mph
Jun 10, 2014
1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof of a building was slightly damaged, two older greenhouses were destroyed and several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds just northeast of Mentone, Alabama, along County roads 639, 641 and Alabama Highway 117.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Mentone, AL
58 mph
Feb 25, 2011
12:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down, which knocked down some powerlines on highway 117 nearthe Mentone Post Office.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E High Pt, AL
60 mph
Jul 9, 2008
4:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a car on highway 117 in Mentone by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E High Pt, AL
70 mph
May 18, 2008
4:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds snapped two oak trees at the Lil Mole Golf course. Dime size hail also covered the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E High Pt, 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 Mentone, AL

1 reports
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
6:18 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Mentone, AL
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado producing damage of EF-1 intensity with peak winds of up to 100 mph touched down near Mentone. The tornado first touched down west of County Road 89 north of downtown Mentone. The tornado moved along a ridge line uprooting many softwood and hardwood trees and snapping them sporadically. The tornado eventually straddled the road further north partially removing a roof to a residence and snapping numerous trees in this area. The tornado lifted about a mile shy of the Georgia state line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 S Kaolin, 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

Mentone, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population360
Households168
Housing units383
Income
Median household income$42,500
$100k+ households27.4%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached350
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share91.4%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share1.3%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied157
Renter-occupied11
Vacant units215
Home value & age
Median home value$222,900
Owner homes $300k+26.1%
Owner homes $500k+15.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1971
Older-home share65.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars158
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 21 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Mentone, 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 Mentone?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mentone, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Mentone, AL on May 7, 1977.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mentone — 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 Mentone address?

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