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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Smiths Station, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Smiths Station, AL from August 15, 1957 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Smiths Station, AL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Smiths Station, AL

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2025
3:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Wacoochee Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Salem, AL
1.75″ hail
Dec 30, 2021
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN SMITHS STATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smiths Station, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Griffen Mill, AL
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME APPROXIMATE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Ladonia, AL
1.25″ hail
Feb 7, 2018
3:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Bartletts Ferry D, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smiths Station, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
3:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bleecker, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
3:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, AL
1.50″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
5:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Smiths, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
5:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 SSW Smiths, AL
3.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Griffen Mill, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
7:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Smiths Station, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
3:44 AM CST-6
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 ESE Cawatchee, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
7:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Smiths Station, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
12:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported at a gas station in the Bleeker community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .34 NE Shotwell, 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 Smiths Station, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Lee Road 300.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monterey Heights, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Lee Road 179 south of 240.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Crawford, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Lee Road 213... 309... and 240.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ladonia, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
8:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power outage and Lee Road 412 being blocked in/out of Hunters Ridge neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Monterey Heights, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
8:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuilding/shed partially blown into roadway at Lee Road 246 and Lee Road 289.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Smiths Station, AL
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2026
4:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in the salem community.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, AL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of wind damage in the Smiths Station area involving large limbs... a few trees... and power poles/lines. Time of occurrence is a couple minutes either side of 3:45 pm as downburst occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Smiths Station, AL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At the Lee County Farmers Market...large sections of metal roofing and trusses blown around. Large tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Smiths Station, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Salem area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, AL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
3:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on lee road 226/430.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Monterey Heights, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Lee Road 236 and Lee Road 5 in Phenix City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Ladonia, AL
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed at a few locations in eastern Lee County... some onto roadways and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Smiths Station, AL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down near Smiths Station... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smiths Station, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2022
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN NEAR LEE RD 2089.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Griffen Mill, AL
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2021
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Monterey Heights, 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 Smiths Station, AL

15 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ALONG 280 BETWEEN OPELIKA AND PHENIX CITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Smiths Station, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS LEE COUNTY RD 240 WEST OF SMITHS STATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Griffen Mill, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE ALONG HWY 280 NEAR SMITH STATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Smiths Station, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: US HWY 280 BLOCKED BY DOWNED CELL TOWER ACROSS HWY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Salem, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION 401 AND 175 NEAR CRAWFORD...AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Griffen Mill, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
3:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO AFFECTED AREAS JUST SOUTHWEST OF SMITH STATION. THE TORNADO WAS RATED AN EF1 WITH WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 90 MPH. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Smiths Station, AL
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
3:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO WITH WINDS OF 80MPH BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN NORTH OF CRAWFORD IN THE HALEY WOODS SUBDIVISION CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO SEVERAL ROOFS AND WOODEN FENCES. PATH LENGTH 0.5 MI. PATH WIDTH 50 YDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Crawford, AL
EF3 category
Apr 29, 2014
2:57 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into Lee County, approximately six-tenths of a mile west of County Line Road. It continued to the northeast and strengthened to its maximum intensity near AL-169, with winds of 140 mph. At this location, approximately 6 manufactured homes were lifted, rolled, and completely destroyed. Additionally, a split level home had its roof and the exterior walls of the top floor removed. Three wood frame homes were also lifted off their foundation and completely destroyed. Several more homes sustained roof damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped off or were uprooted, with several trees debarked. From here, the tornado traveled northeast, where it continuously uprooted trees along its path. As it crossed lee County Road 205, one home suffered extensive roof damage, while approximately 20 additional homes sustained mainly shingle damage. The tornado crossed Lee County Road 179, where a few additional homes suffered minor roof damage as well. As it continue to the northeast, it began to weaken considerably and crossed US-280. A few trees were uprooted at this location. The tornado lifted along Lee County Road 298, approximately four-tenths of a mile from Lee County Road 318.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.35 SSE Prince Xrd, AL
EF0 category
May 23, 2009
3:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The weak tornado touched down in northeast Lee County on the south side of Halawaka Creek. Starting just to the west of Forest Road and traveling to the northwest, the tornado lifted after it crossed Lee Road 462 and crossed into the lake. Damage along the path included approximately 150 trees snapped or uprooted, several of which fell onto homes and other buildings, including sheds and boat houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 NW Cawatchee, AL
EF1 category
Mar 1, 2007
5:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that touched down near the Russell-Lee County line tracked northeastward across southern Lee County. It strengthened as it approached Lake Oliver on the Chattahoochee River. The greatest damage was from Summerville Road into the River Oak and Rock Island areas. Numerous pine trees were snapped off and some hardwoods were uprooted. At least 20 residential properties reported tree damage. At least 25 homes suffered shingle, window or minor structural damage. Some of the fallen trees landed on homes and produced moderate damage. The tornado then continued eastward into Muscogee County, Georgia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.1 ESE Smiths, AL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1998
4:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE J C Meadows Xrds, AL
F2 category
May 3, 1984
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Jun 8, 1978
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jan 10, 1975
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Aug 15, 1957
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Smiths Station, AL
Lee County · 44,427 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

Smiths Station, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,443
Households1,728
Housing units1,861
Income
Median household income$57,410
$100k+ households29.6%
$150k+ households7.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,329
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily85
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes442
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.8%
Mobile-home share23.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,428
Renter-occupied300
Vacant units133
Home value & age
Median home value$184,400
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1991
Older-home share32.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,656
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 66 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Smiths Station, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Smiths Station?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Smiths Station, AL is 3.00″. It was reported near Griffen Mill, AL on March 18, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Smiths Station — 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 Smiths Station address?

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