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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Muscle Shoals, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Muscle Shoals, AL from May 27, 1960 through December 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
147
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Muscle Shoals, AL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Muscle Shoals, AL

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2020
6:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
6:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE (Msl)Muscle Shoals A, AL
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
7:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to quarter size was reported near Wilson Dame Highway and State Highway 157.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2011
7:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2011
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter sized was reported in Muscle Shoals.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
12:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the Muscle Shoals community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Muscle Shoals, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muscle Shoals, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2002
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in Muscle Shoals.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2002
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported in Muscle Shoals and in Sheffield.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muscle Shoals, AL
0.88″ hail
May 5, 1999
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell 10 miles south of Muscle Shoals.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Muscle Shoals, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
5:53 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Muscle Shoals.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just inside Colbert County near the county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just east of Muscle Shoals.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Muscle Shoals, AL
0.75″ hail
Sep 16, 1996
2:38 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muscle Shoals, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 1996
1:18 PM CST
Hail report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals, AL

30 reports
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62 mph
Dec 19, 2025
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph measured at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in Muscle Shoals.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Tennessee River Drive and River Colors Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A tree fell onto a vehicle at the intersection of Wilson Dam Highway and Thunder Road. The female occupant was seriously injured and hospitalized. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Muscle Shoals, AL
61 mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMSL Muscle Shoals.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down with road blockage at the intersection of Ford Road and 2nd Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 2002 Oak Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was knocked over at 107 West Washington Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Goodwin Avenue and River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 101 Caroline Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE Muscle Shoals. A power pole was knocked over at 107 West Washington Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A tree fell onto a home injuring one person near the intersection of Alabama Avenue and East 6th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Muscle Shoals, AL
61 mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Muscle Shoals. ASOS station KMSL Muscle Shoals.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was knocked over at 219 Congress Avenue with road blockage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 906 Highland Avenue with road blockage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Muscle Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW Muscle Shoals. A tree was knocked down at 101 Caroline Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals, AL

5 reports
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2008
7:03 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey was completed in Colbert County Alabama. A tornado was determined to have touched down about two miles east of Tuscumbia along Highway 20 at the Colbert County Road Department. A building was heavily damaged at the road department. Intially, the tornado produced EF-1 damage for one half of a mile along Highway 72. Up to a 30000 square foot portion of a roof at the Whitesell distribution center was ripped apart by the tornado. The tornado maintained a maximum speed of 85 mph for approximately 1/2 of a mile before weakening as it crossed Highway 72. Its path width while maintaining EF-1 strength was 40 yards.||The Tornado then produced EF-0 damage the remainder of its 6.5 mile path. The width of the tornado was 20 yards, while an EF-0. The tornado abruptly dissipated near Cottontown, Alabama.||Rear flank downdraft winds likely produced damage to adjacent areas near the tornado including a porch being uplifted at a residence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.94 SSE Hobgood Siding, AL
F0 category
May 6, 2003
5:33 AM CST
Tornado report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: several trees and power lines down and shingles blown off of several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Muscle Shoals, AL
F1 category
Mar 9, 1992
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
Mar 17, 1965
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Feb 11, 1965
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 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

Muscle Shoals, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,670
Households6,698
Housing units7,118
Income
Median household income$70,927
$100k+ households42.9%
$150k+ households16.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,422
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily1,027
Large multifamily367
Mobile homes281
Housing mix
Single-family share76.2%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share19.6%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,608
Renter-occupied2,090
Vacant units420
Home value & age
Median home value$198,300
Owner homes $300k+25.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1990
Older-home share33.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,640
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 21 hail, 147 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Muscle Shoals, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Muscle Shoals?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Muscle Shoals, AL is 2.00″. It was reported near Muscle Shoals, AL on November 4, 1988.

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

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

I am selling a home in Muscle Shoals — 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 Muscle Shoals address?

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