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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Newbern, AL from March 14, 1964 through May 26, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Newbern, AL · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last May 26, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Newbern, AL

13 reports
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2.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS OF LARGE HAIL NEAR GALLION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Gallion, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
6:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Newbern, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
7:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail lasted 2-3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Prairieville, AL
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
4:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .94 N Newbern, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .68 WSW Gallion, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Gallion, AL
2.75″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Newbern, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
12:33 PM CST
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls fell across southern Hale County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Newbern, AL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2003
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail was reported across extreme southern Hale County near Gallion. The hail may have been much larger in rural southeast Hale County. This was the second hail storm to move across Hale County within an hour. This storm was the storm that eventually caused the damage in Uniontown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Gallion, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
2:52 PM CST
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell across extreme southeast Hale County near the Marengo and Perry county lines.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Newbern, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Supercell 3 produced a weak tornado at its initiation then strengthened as it entered south central Hale County. A swath of penny to golf ball size hail was produced along the path from near Cedarville to near Newburn. The hail may have been larger but fell over mostly rural farming country. A few automobiles and homes were damaged. Several trees were also blown down near Newburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Cedarville, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 3, 2000
4:47 PM CST
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newbern, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 3, 2000
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gallion, 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 Newbern, AL

28 reports
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UNK mph
May 26, 2025
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed at Highway 25 and CR 16.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Newbern, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking the road on AL-61... and near CR-16... both in and near Newbern. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Newbern, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on AL-25 and CR-57... in the southern part of Hale County. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Laneville, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and power lines down in southern Hale County affecting CRs 10... 69... and 25. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Cedarville, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Structures heavily damaged on CR 10 with 2 minor injuries. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Laneville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down from near Greensboro to near Gallion.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Laneville, AL
UNK mph
Jan 3, 2023
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CEDARS IN THE ROADWAY. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Gallion, AL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2022
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES WERE BLOWN DOWN... WINDS ESTIMATED AT 55 MPH... AND HALF INCH HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Newbern, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE SPORADICALLY BLOWN DOWN ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PART OF HALE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Newbern, AL
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2020
9:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GALLION VFD AND HALE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE ACROSS SOUTHERN HALE COUNTY FROM GALLION TO NEWBERN. MANY COUNTY ROADS ACROSS SOUTHERN HALE COUNTY ARE REPORTED AS IMPASSIBLE DUE TO TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gallion, AL
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
8:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR GALLION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Gallion, AL
UNK mph
Feb 5, 2020
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 N LANEVILLE. TWO BARNS DESTROYED AND 30 TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Laneville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2019
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG COUNTY RD 10. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Newbern, AL
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Newbern, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
6:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO A BARN ON GALLION RD. DAMAGE ALSO CONFIRMED BY SPOTTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Gallion, 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 Newbern, AL

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
11:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado was confirmed in Hale and Perry counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Gallion, AL
UNK category
Feb 17, 2025
6:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** An EF1 tornado downed numerous trees and damaged homes and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Cedarville, AL
UNK category
Apr 18, 2019
6:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS FOR START TIME. MAX WIDTH WAS 220 YARDS. PATH LENGTH WAS 8.72 MILES. MAX WINDS WERE 80 MPH. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF A KNOCKED OVER A TRAILER... DAMAGE TO 3 SHEDS... SHINGLE/SIDING DAMAGE TO 2 HOMES... FENCE DAMAGE... TIN ROOF DAMAGE TO A BARN... AND NUMEROUS AREAS OF TIMBER DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Gallion, AL
UNK category
Apr 17, 2019
6:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAX WIDTH WAS 220 YARDS. PATH LENGTH WAS 8.72 MILES. MAX WINDS WERE 80 MPH. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF A KNOCKED OVER A TRAILER... DAMAGE TO 3 SHEDS... SHINGLE/SIDING DAMAGE TO 2 HOMES... FENCE DAMAGE... TIN ROOF DAMAGE TO A BARN... AND NUMEROUS AREAS OF TIMBER DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Gallion, AL
UNK category
Feb 9, 2018
11:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS METEOROLOGISTS SURVEYED DAMAGE NEAR THE HALE AND MARENGO COUNTY LINE AND DETERMINED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH AN EF0 TORNADO. THIS TORNADO BEGAN IN MARENGO COUNTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 43 AND CR 54. THE TORNADO CROSSED INTO HALE COUNTY ABOUT 1.5 MILES EAST OF HIGHWAY 80. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF A FEW UPROOTED TREES. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS WERE NEAR 65 MPH WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 1.32 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gallion, AL
EF1 category
May 3, 2009
12:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down along CR-10 west of AL-61, which is south southwest of Newbern in the Sunshine Community. The roof and metal siding was completely taken off one barn, and partially off another. Another cinder block building on the farm sustained roof damage. A few trees were blown down along the short path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 SW Newbern, AL
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2009
4:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just to the west of AL-25 about 1 1/2 miles north of the the town of Whitsitt. It then traveled east-northeast over County Road 47 and lifted just to the east of AL-61, south of the County Road 24 intersection. About 50 trees were snapped or uprooted, and a metal roof was peeled off of an outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Whitsitt, AL
EF1 category
Oct 22, 2007
9:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along County Road 12, just east of the Laneville Community. It then tracked north northeast, crossing County Road 16 and State Highway 61, before lifting near the intersection of State Highway 61 and County Road 24. At least 20 homes sustained damage, with 11 of the homes severely damaged. One airplane hangar near the intersection of County Road 24 and State Highway 61 suffered major damage. Numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped off along the path, and at least 20 vehicles sustained varying degrees of damage. The highest winds affected areas near the intersection of County Road 10 and Dodge City Road. There were two minor injuries as a result of the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.28 S Sledge, AL
EF0 category
Feb 13, 2007
5:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in far eastern Hale County just west of the town of Newbern, and then traveled east-southeast. The most extensive damage occurred in the Newbern area, on Baby Road. Several old barns and metal sheds were lightly damaged, and numerous trees were downed, including at least one that fell onto a mobile home. The tornado then continued on into extreme western Perry County.|
NWS Tornado Report Location: .7 SE Whitsitt, AL
F4 category
May 27, 1973
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Newbern, AL
Hale County · 4,136 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

Newbern, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population334
Households114
Housing units158
Income
Median household income$36,346
$100k+ households12.3%
$150k+ households7.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached102
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes55
Housing mix
Single-family share64.6%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share34.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied105
Renter-occupied9
Vacant units44
Home value & age
Median home value$95,000
Owner homes $300k+21.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share54.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars102
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 28 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Newbern, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 26, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Newbern?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Newbern, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near NW Newbern, AL on February 13, 2007.

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

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

I am selling a home in Newbern — 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 Newbern address?

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