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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Red Bay, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Red Bay, AL from April 7, 1957 through July 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35582 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Red Bay, AL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Red Bay, AL

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report received of golf ball size hail which caused minor damage to vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Red Bay, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 13, 2025
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Red Bay, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A photo of hail up to one inch was received from Pogo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Red Bay, AL
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2018
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED ON JIMMY RAPER ROAD NEAR CR 11.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Red Bay, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL NEAR RED BAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Red Bay, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FRANKLIN EMA REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN NW FRANKLIN CO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Red Bay, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2018
2:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH DIAMETER HAIL REPORTED BETWEEN RED BAY AND VINA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Red Bay, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bay, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
2:09 AM CST-6
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Halltown, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
2:03 AM CST-6
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Red Bay, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
8:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported at the Red Bay Police Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the sized of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
7:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to nickel size was reported in Red Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, AL
2.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2009
4:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to baseball sized hail was reported in downtown portions of Red Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, AL
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2009
4:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hen egg size hail was reported near Red Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, 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 Red Bay, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house near 4th and 7th street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture from social media of large tree branches and power lines down near 5th Court. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near County Road 21. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ENE Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
7:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down across the county. Damage was most prevalent in the Red Bay and to its east near and just south of highway 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Pleasant Site near Pogo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNE Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
2:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along Hwy. 19 outside of Red Bay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR RED BAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jan 3, 2023
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON HWY 247.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NE Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 11 IN RED BAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2020
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RED BAY PD REPORTS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON NEWELL ROAD. SEVERAL POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREA OF RED BAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN ON HIGHWAY 11 NORTH JUST OUTSIDE OF RED BAY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
5:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN RED BAY ON HWY 247. TIME APPROXIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE IN THE PIKE BRANCH AREA. RADAR ESTIMATED FROM TDS SIGNATURE ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Red Bay, AL
UNK mph
Nov 2, 2018
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AROUND RED BAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bay, 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 Red Bay, AL

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
6:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE (TDS) WAS DETECTED ON GWX RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Red Bay, AL
UNK category
Apr 17, 2019
5:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 WITH PEAK WIND OF 100 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 6.31 MILES... AND PATH WIDTH UP TO 80 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Red Bay, AL
UNK category
Nov 2, 2018
11:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEAST FOR 1.95 MILES ACROSS A PART OF NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY... AL. IT TOUCHED DOWN 3.5 MILES ENE OF BELMONT... AL AND LIFTED 0.5 MILES NORTH OF POGO... AL. A COUPLE OF TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SEVERAL BRANCHES FROM LARGER TREES WERE SNAPPED ALONG ITS PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Red Bay, AL
UNK category
Apr 22, 2017
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DEBRIS REPORTED FALLING AT INTERSECTION 247 AND 23. DAMAGE REPORTED AT THE SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. DEBRIS SIGNATURE ON RADAR. RELAYED BY MEDIA AND EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Red Bay, AL
UNK category
Apr 22, 2017
8:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 WITH MAXIMUM WIND SPEED OF 75 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 5.6 MILES... AND MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 720 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Red Bay, AL
F3 category
Nov 4, 1988
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jun 29, 1967
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK category
Jun 21, 1967
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Mar 11, 1963
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Apr 7, 1957
11:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Red Bay, AL
Franklin County · 10,360 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

Red Bay, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,213
Households1,493
Housing units1,811
Income
Median household income$35,587
$100k+ households21.2%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,303
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily276
Large multifamily69
Mobile homes157
Housing mix
Single-family share72.0%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share19.1%
Mobile-home share8.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied927
Renter-occupied566
Vacant units318
Home value & age
Median home value$105,500
Owner homes $300k+1.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1974
Older-home share63.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,321
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 49 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Red Bay, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Red Bay?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Red Bay, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near .9 SE Red Bay Muni Arpt, AL on April 19, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Red Bay — 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 Red Bay address?

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