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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Putnam, AL from August 17, 2001 through June 20, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
5
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Putnam, AL · 2001–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 20, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Putnam, AL

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2016
10:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Putnam, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Putnam, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 1, 2007
11:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Lasca, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
4:22 PM CST
Hail report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Supercell 8 briefly moved across extreme southern Marengo County before it moved into NWS Mobile's area of responsibility. As the storm crossed Marengo County, it split into two storms before the left member dissipated and the right member moved out of the area. Hail up to the size of golf balls fell along the path of the storm in extreme southern Marengo County. Several trees were blown down near US 43 in Dixons Mill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Dixons Mills, 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 Putnam, AL

5 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 20, 2023
8:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in far southern Marengo County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Putnam, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2022
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TDS NOTED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Putnam, AL
UNK mph
Jan 24, 2017
11:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 69. ANOTHER TREE DOWN ON BASHI ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Holtamville, AL
UNK mph
Jan 24, 2017
11:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR PUTNAM BAPTIST CHURCH. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Putnam, AL
58 mph
Aug 17, 2001
7:46 PM CST
Wind report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs and one power pole were blown down from near Putnam to near Dixons Mill. Many of the limbs temporarily blocked roadways and were removed by fire department personnel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Putnam, 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 Putnam, AL

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2022
2:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS REPORT FROM 4 N PUTNAM FOR EVENT TYPE. TDS NOTED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Putnam, AL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2021
9:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 69.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Putnam, AL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2021
9:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS LONG TRACK TORNADO BEGAN IN THE NWS MOBILE FORECAST AREA AND TRAVELED ALMOST 35 MILES THROUGH WAYNE... CHOCTAW... AND CLARKE COUNTIES AS AN EF2 TORNADO. IT WEAKENED TO AN EF1 TORNADO AS IT CROSSED INTO MARENGO COUNTY. IT CONTINUED TO SNAP AND UPROOT NUMEROUS TREES AS IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 69. THE TORNADO DISSIPATED IN A WOODED AREA NORTHEAST OF HIGHWAY 69.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Putnam, AL
UNK category
Feb 7, 2018
1:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS METEOROLOGISTS SURVEYED DAMAGE IN EXTREME SOUTHERN MARENGO COUNTY AND DETERMINED IT WAS THE RESULT OF A TORNADO. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE NICHOLSVILLE COMMUNITY JUST TO THE NORTHWEST OF CRYSTAL LANE. SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED AS THE TORNADO CROSSED CRYSTAL LANE. A BARN THEN SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE... WHERE PIECES OF THE METAL ROOF WERE THROWN ABOUT. ADDITIONAL TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED AS THE TORNADO CROSSED COUNTY ROAD 87 AND NICHOLSVILLE ROAD. THE MOST
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Holtamville, AL
UNK category
Jan 24, 2017
11:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO CONTINUED FROM CHOCTAW COUNTY INTO SOUTHEASTERN MARENGO COUNTY. THE TORNADO CROSSED THE RIVER AND ENDED NEAR PUTNAM. THE DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH EF1 WIND DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE WAS RATED AN EF2 IN CHOCTAW COUNTY. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Putnam, AL
UNK category
Jan 24, 2017
11:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Putnam, AL
Marengo County · 5,597 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO CONTINUED FROM CHOCTAW COUNTY INTO SOUTHEASTERN MARENGO COUNTY. THE TORNADO CROSSED THE RIVER AND ENDED NEAR PUTNAM. THE DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH EF1 WIND DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE WAS RATED AN EF2 IN CHOCTAW COUNTY. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Putnam, 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

Putnam, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population58
Households43
Housing units77
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached12
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes65
Housing mix
Single-family share15.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share84.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied43
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units34
Home value & age
Median home value$46,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1988
Older-home share22.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars43
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 5 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Putnam, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 20, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Putnam?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Putnam, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Dixons Mills, AL on April 25, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Putnam — 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 Putnam address?

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