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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oxford, AL from December 11, 1961 through May 5, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oxford, AL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last May 5, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oxford, AL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
3:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
8:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR OXFORD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
10:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 NE (Anb)Anniston Calhou, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Coldwater, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
2:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 ENE (Anb)Anniston Calhou, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 NE (Anb)Anniston Calhou, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
2:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 NE (Anb)Anniston Calhou, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
4:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 NE (Anb)Anniston Calhou, AL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Bynum, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 26, 2008
4:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oxford, AL
1.00″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
1:35 PM CST
Hail report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed on US 78 in Oxford.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, 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 Oxford, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 5, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking Ponderosa Trail with power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bynum, AL
77 mph
Mar 17, 2025
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KANB measured a gust of 77 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Anniston Regional, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down in the Oxford area... at least one onto a residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down blocking roadways across southern portions of Calhoun County south of Oxford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Anniston Regional A, AL
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down in the Oxford area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, AL
60 mph
Mar 15, 2024
1:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust to 52 knots or 60 mph at KANB ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Anniston Regional Airpo, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down in Oxford.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees across road on Cathy Ln. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Bynum, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree on structure. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Anniston Regional A, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
6:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ALONG BYNUM BLVD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Bynum, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
7:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON AIRPORT RD NEAR OXFORD. POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN ANNISTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Anniston Regional, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A POWER LINE DOWN AND A TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES. TIME AND LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2022
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KANB MEASURED 44 MPH WIND GUST ALONG OUTFLOW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Anniston Regional, AL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2019
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON TANGLEWOOD DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Anniston Regional A, AL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2019
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON EASTERWOOD DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Oxford Lake, 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 Oxford, AL

3 reports
F0 category
Dec 16, 2000
3:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down near Bynum. The emergency management reported that the tornado caused little or no damage. Dime size hail was also reported with this storm. Beginning: 33 36.499/85 56.621 Ending: 33 36.576/85 56.340
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Bynum, AL
F2 category
Apr 5, 1985
5:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
Dec 3, 1983
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, AL
Calhoun County · 38,121 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Oxford, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,063
Households8,325
Housing units9,258
Income
Median household income$70,065
$100k+ households39.4%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,071
Attached single-family193
Small multifamily657
Large multifamily204
Mobile homes1,133
Housing mix
Single-family share76.4%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share9.3%
Mobile-home share12.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,180
Renter-occupied2,145
Vacant units933
Home value & age
Median home value$164,700
Owner homes $300k+16.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1984
Older-home share43.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,116
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 54 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Oxford, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 5, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oxford?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oxford, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Oxford, AL on June 20, 1970.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oxford — 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 Oxford address?

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