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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Roanoke, AL from February 26, 1971 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Roanoke, AL · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Roanoke, AL

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OF AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE ON THE GROUND WHEN RETURNING HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Crystal Lake, AL
2.50″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Roanoke, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 ENE Roanoke, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
9:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W Roanoke, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
9:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported in Roanoke, Wadley, and Corinth in Randolph County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Roanoke, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
4:54 AM CST-6
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W White, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W Roanoke, AL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2007
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Roanoke, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roanoke, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Roanoke, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
2:19 PM CST
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Roanoke, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
10:14 PM CST
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in eastern Randolph County near the Georgia state line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Roanoke, AL
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2003
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed near Roanoke.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roanoke, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in and around the city of Roanoke.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roanoke, AL
4.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A large hail storm affected southern Randolph County from near Wadley to Roanoke to near the Georgia State Line. Hail ranging from nickel size to grapefruit size was reported. The grapefruit size hail fell in the Friendship Community and collected up to a foot deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rock Stand, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
9:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several snapped pine trees on CR 26 NW of Roanoke.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Crystal Lake, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking a portion of Louina Road... possible motor vehicle accident at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Dickert, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Highway 431... blocking all lanes of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Rock Stand, AL
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Roanoke for new info. A few trees were downed at various locations across the southern part of Randolph County. Highway 22 was reported as blocked by fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in various locations across Randolph County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and partially blocking the roadway... on CR 59 between cr 310 and CR 65. A few pine trees were snapped off in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Rock Stand, AL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees and limbs were blown down by sub-severe winds along Whitten Cir... Louina Rd... and Strozier St in Roanoke. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down near the intersection of Highway 22 and County Road 65.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dickert, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down with vehicle accident on Old U.S. 431 and home damaged by lightning on Highland Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on County Rd 65 and AL Hwy 22. Additional trees down in the vicinity on County Road 26. Trees were also downed on AL Highway 22... where power lines were downed... causing a woods fire. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dickert, AL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near Louina Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
May 17, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN AROUND ROANOKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2020
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE UPROOTED IN ROANOKE. THIS WAS LIKELY DUE TO WIND AND SATURATED SOIL CONDITIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Roanoke, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2020
2:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN AND AROUND ROANOKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, AL

2 reports
UNK category
Dec 20, 2017
4:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF... BOTTOM-OF-THE-BARREL EF-0 TORNADO MOVED ALONG AN EASTWARD TRACK JUST NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 22 IN SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY... RESULTING IN ROOFING DAMAGE TO A BARN AND LIMITED TREE DAMAGE (SNAPPED BRANCHES AND SNAPPED... SLENDER PINE TREES) AS IT APPROACHED THE TOWN OF ROANOKE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Crystal Lake, AL
F0 category
Feb 26, 1971
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Roanoke, AL
Randolph County · 8,456 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

Roanoke, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,332
Households2,249
Housing units2,691
Income
Median household income$48,083
$100k+ households22.3%
$150k+ households7.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,911
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily272
Large multifamily126
Mobile homes354
Housing mix
Single-family share71.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share14.8%
Mobile-home share13.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,541
Renter-occupied708
Vacant units442
Home value & age
Median home value$129,100
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,058
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 47 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Roanoke, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Roanoke?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Roanoke, AL is 4.00″. It was reported near Roanoke, AL on March 19, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Roanoke — 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 Roanoke address?

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