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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Shorter, AL from February 5, 1971 through February 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Shorter, AL · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Shorter, AL

16 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Shorter, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED IN SHORTER VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shorter, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
3:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.75 S La Place, AL
0.75″ hail
Nov 15, 2006
12:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on I-85, near the racetrack in Shorter.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Shorter, AL
0.75″ hail
Sep 28, 2006
4:26 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Milstead, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2005
3:28 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was observed along Interstate 85 at the Montgomery and Macon County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Shorter, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2005
3:26 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in and around Shorter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shorter, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
11:10 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Shorter, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2005
3:52 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported along Interstate 85 northeastward to near Notasulga.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Shorter, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 27, 2005
3:04 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed by military personnel in far northwestern Macon County. The hail was thrown out of a storm located over southeastern Elmore County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Milstead, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
4:13 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail storm moved across much of western and southern Macon County. Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along the path. The hail may have been larger in surrounding rural areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Shorter, AL
1.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2002
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shorter, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
2:47 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported in Hardaway.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardaway, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to golfball size hail fell in western Macon County near Shorter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shorter, AL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 1999
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in southwest Macon County near Hardaway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Hardaway, 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 Shorter, AL

19 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
8:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and power poles broken along county rd 13 near Hardaway and Shorter. TDS on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Cross Keys, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of large trees down near Highway 80 and County Road 9. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Shorter, AL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across the western portions of the county... including the Shorter area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Shorter, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down by downburst near Shorter. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Shorter, AL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2016
7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG ROADS HWY80... CR6... MAIN ST... CROSS KEYS ROAD... AND RAILROAD AVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Shorter, AL
58 mph
Dec 10, 2012
1:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees and one powerline were downed in the town of Shorter.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Shorter, AL
58 mph
Nov 16, 2011
11:32 AM CST-6
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down near Shorter.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Shorter, AL
58 mph
Jul 5, 2009
6:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down at CR-19 and CR-73, near the Hardaway community in Macon County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.29 NNE Hardaway, AL
58 mph
Apr 10, 2009
7:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near CR-2 and CR-6, southeast of Shorter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.04 S Polecat Spgs, AL
58 mph
Apr 4, 2008
5:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in Shorter.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Shorter, AL
60 mph
Mar 31, 2005
12:20 AM CST
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down in Hardaway near Old Fedler Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardaway, AL
58 mph
Jun 17, 2003
4:15 AM CST
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and fences were blown down in Shorter. Marble size hail also accompanied this storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shorter, AL
58 mph
Aug 20, 2002
5:10 PM CST
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shorter, AL
58 mph
Jun 14, 2001
2:05 PM CST
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three utility poles were snapped off on CR 9 between Shorter and Milstead.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shorter, AL
69 mph
Mar 6, 1996
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shorter, 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 Shorter, AL

14 reports
UNK category
Feb 18, 2025
8:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were downed and several homes and outbuildings suffered roof damage from an EF1 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Cecil, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 85 mph near Hornady... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Reeves Airport, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 mph near Tysonville... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Shorter, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
7:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 mph near Shorter... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Shorter, AL
UNK category
Mar 28, 2023
7:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-2 TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 15.41 MILES AS IT TRACKED BETWEEN INTERSTATE 85 AND THE TALLAPOOSA RIVER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Brassell, AL
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
7:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE... ALONG HWY 229... NEAR RAILROAD CROSSING. DAMAGE LOCATION CONSISTENT WITH TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Milstead, AL
UNK category
Jan 6, 2023
9:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 SSE SHORTER. AN EF0 TORNADO DAMAGE PATH WAS 0.67 MILES LONG AND WAS 75 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT. THE TORNADO BEGAN IN AN INACCESSIBLE AREA SOUTHWEST OF DEER RUN TRAIL. IT CAUSED MINOR TREE... OUTBUILDING... AND FASCIA DAMAGE ALONG DEER RUN TRAIL... ALSO KNOCKING OVER A COUPLE BASKETBALL GOALS. IT QUICKLY DISSIPATED AFTER CROSSING DEER RUN TRAIL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Shorter, AL
UNK category
May 4, 2021
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TIMBER DAMAGE WAS SURVEYED NEAR CHUBAHATCHEE CREEK ALONG CROSSKEYS ROAD IN MACON COUNTY AND DETERMINED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO. MOST OF THE PATH WAS IN AN INACCESSIBLE WOODED AREA TO THE NORTHWEST OF THE ROAD... WHERE A SMALL... FAINT TDS IS APPARENT ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Shorter, AL
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
8:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After its brief journey across the tip of Bullock County, the Montgomery-Cecil tornado moved back into Macon County, near Bughall Creek. These last several miles of the path caused damage mainly to trees. Along the entire path, 3 buildings were destroyed, and another 20 structures suffered varying degrees of damage. Despite the long path, no injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 WSW Hardaway, AL
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2009
8:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The long tracked tornado that tracked across a large section of Montgomery County made its first of three county line crossings, into Macon County. In this portion of Macon County, the tornado track was just over a mile long, and through a largely rural area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.28 S Chesson, AL
F0 category
Jul 6, 2005
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Shorter, AL
F0 category
Dec 16, 2000
5:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down near the intersection of CR 30 and CR 9, just off Hooks Road. Three homes sustained damage mainly in the form of blown out windows and roof damage. Several trees were also snapped off or blown over along the path. Two outbuildings were destroyed at the homes and two satellite dishes were also destroyed. Beginning: 32 24.642/85 52.256 Ending: 32 24.966/85 51.693
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Shorter, AL
F1 category
Nov 26, 1986
1:08 AM CST
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
May 3, 1984
7:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Shorter, AL
Macon County · 6,144 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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Shorter, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports

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U.S. Census Data · City

Shorter, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population328
Households150
Housing units175
Income
Median household income$31,250
$100k+ households23.3%
$150k+ households6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached150
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes25
Housing mix
Single-family share85.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share14.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied121
Renter-occupied29
Vacant units25
Home value & age
Median home value$85,000
Owner homes $300k+6.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1984
Older-home share44%
Vehicle context
Households with cars126
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 19 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Shorter, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Shorter?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Shorter, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Shorter, AL on April 24, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Shorter — 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 Shorter address?

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