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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Opelika, AL from March 17, 1965 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 36801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
105
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Opelika, AL · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Opelika, AL

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail reported along Lee County Road 391 near U.S. 280.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nw Salem, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video of dime to penny-size hail in a subdivision along S Uniroyal Rd near Columbus Pkwy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ese Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2020
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Beans Mill, AL
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LEAST GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED EAST OF OPELIKA... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Opelika Sportsple, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
2:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2012
1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 S Opelika, AL
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2012
1:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Opelika, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W Chewacla, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
10:29 AM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.76 NE Mitchell Xrd, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2010
3:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.71 WNW Salem, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
6:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .95 E Andrews, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 WSW Opelika, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Opelika, AL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2006
8:02 PM CST
Hail report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the northern side of Opelika.
NWS Hail Report Location: Opelika, AL
Showing 15 of 30
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 Opelika, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Lee Road 154_ 390_ and 391 near 151. Some fell on power lines_ with the fallen tree along Lee Road 390 briefly catching fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Opelika Sportsple, AL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and limbs down around the eastern part of Opelika_ including around I-85_ North and South Uniroyal Rd_ Columbus Pkwy_ and Vaughan Ave. Traffic was stopped on I-85 due to dow
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Opelika Sportsple, AL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Opelika area_ including some along Interstate 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
8:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a home on Terracewood Dr... tree and power line down on Hunter St... and tree down on Veterans Pkwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down in Opelika... including on Highway 80... Highway 51... and Lee Rd 40.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
3:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along parts of Highway 280.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Salem, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on Oak Bowery and Grand National.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sougahatchee Lake, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
4:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on Oak Bowery and Grand National. Corrected for time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sougahatchee Lake, AL
UNK mph
Feb 13, 2025
6:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed in the Auburn and Opelika areas of Lee County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
8:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down on moores mill road in auburn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Beauregard, AL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and cable lines down at cunningham dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Robert G. Pitts Ai, AL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road at Lee Road 165 and Lee Road 121.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Griffen Mill, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Lee Road 146 near Highway 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Beauregard, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down in Opelika. Time Estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Opelika, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Lee Rd 136. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Griffen Mill, 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 Opelika, AL

12 reports
UNK category
May 5, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak EF0 tornado embedded in a line of severe thunderstorms occurred in the Salem area on the evening of May 3. Max winds 75 mph and path length 3.76 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Salem, AL
UNK category
Jul 21, 2018
10:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS SURVEYED DAMAGE IN CENTRAL LEE COUNTY AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS CONSISTENT WITH AN EF-0 TORNADO... WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 85 MPH. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 6.3 MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 500 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Opelika, AL
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 WITH WINDS OF 90-95MPH TOUCHED DOWN SOUTH OF PEPPERELL PKWY... MOVED NORTHEAST CROSSING US280 AND WAVERLY PKWY. PATH LENGH OF 3.08MI. MAX WIDTH OF 600YDS. TOR LIFTED ALONG NORTHGATE DR. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Robert G. Pitts Ai, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
3:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO WITH 65 MPH WINDS DOWNED TREES AND CAUSED SHINGLE DAMAGE NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 169 IN SOUTHERN OPELIKA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Opelika, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
2:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG LEE ROAD 413... CAUSING SOME SHINGLE DAMAGE AND UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES ALONG ITS BRIEF PATH TOWARD THE NORTHEAST... ENDING ALONG CR-417.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Beauregard, AL
UNK category
Apr 4, 2016
5:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO END POINT. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND 70 MPH. PATH LENGTH 2.09 MILES. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Beauregard, AL
UNK category
Mar 4, 2016
2:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TRAVELED WEST TO EAST JUST NORTH OF OPELIKA. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OFF OR WERE UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Opelika, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2016
2:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED WITH TDS SIGNATURE... EMA REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Opelika, AL
EF2 category
Feb 28, 2009
8:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down southwest of the community of Salem. It then moved just north of due east, crossing US-280 and several smaller county roads, before lifting at CR-379. Winds estimated at 125-130 mph destroyed 6 mobile homes and 4 site built homes, badly damaged 8 homes, and caused minor damage to 9 others. Two area businesses were destroyed, one other received minor damage, and one school building was damaged. Hundreds of trees were snapped off and uprooted, and one 18-wheeler was overturned. There were three minor injuries reported, only one that required hospitalization.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.88 WSW Salem, AL
F0 category
Jul 6, 2005
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage just east of Opelika and determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 340 PM CDT 8.5 miles east of Opelika, along County Road 158 just east of Lee Road 269. At least two mobile homes sustained minor damage, dozens of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down, and a spare tire was removed from a vehicle and thrown several yards away. The tornado damage path was 1.2 miles long and 200 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.Begin: 32 39.81/85 14.07 End: 32 40.79/85 14.49
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 E Opelika, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2004
8:09 AM CST
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Opelika, AL
F0 category
Jul 22, 1997
1:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Opelika, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: What was believed to be a weak tornado touched down briefly near the intersection of US 280 and Interstate 85 moving northerly for about 3- tenths of a mile. Damage was minimal. A fence was blown down at a motel, a couple of cars had windows broken out, and air conditioning units on a retail complex were moved.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Opelika, 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

Opelika, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,944
Households13,121
Housing units14,389
Income
Median household income$58,763
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households14.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,739
Attached single-family377
Small multifamily1,517
Large multifamily952
Mobile homes1,793
Housing mix
Single-family share67.7%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share17.2%
Mobile-home share12.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,021
Renter-occupied4,100
Vacant units1,268
Home value & age
Median home value$213,700
Owner homes $300k+26.7%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1990
Older-home share37.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,159
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 105 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Opelika, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Opelika?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Opelika, AL is 2.00″. It was reported near Opelika, AL on March 17, 1965.

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

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

I am selling a home in Opelika — 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 Opelika address?

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