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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Taylor, AL from April 18, 1978 through June 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
74
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Taylor, AL · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Taylor, AL

10 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 30, 2012
6:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail larger than coins in Wicksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wicksburg, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2012
6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail near the intersection of Highway 84W and Cumbie Road. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.74 ESE Power Dam Road, AL
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny size hail 2 miles north of Taylor.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Taylor, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along Highway 84 west of Dothan.
NWS Hail Report Location: .72 N Hollis Dairy Rd, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Wicksburg, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2008
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed just east of Wicksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Wicksburg, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
10:35 AM EST
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by the Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wicksburg, AL
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2004
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by the Houston County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylor, AL
0.88″ hail
May 4, 1998
12:28 AM EST
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail in Wicksburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wicksburg, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1982
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Taylor, AL

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UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Rice Road and Cook Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Light, AL
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines at National Road home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Taylor, AL
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house on S Park Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Taylor, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Riverside Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Hollis Dairy Road, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Taylor, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down at the Taylor Fire Department on Littlefield Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Taylor, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
9:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: siding blown off in the Wicksburg area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wicksburg, AL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
8:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway on Windmill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Wicksburg, AL
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking lanes on Holland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Power Dam Road, AL
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a tree down near Ridgeview Drive and South Park Avenue. Timing estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Taylor, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2024
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wire was down along with a broken three phase pole along Cumbie Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Bailey Crossroad, AL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Bay Springs area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Hollis Dairy Road, AL
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2024
8:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Houston County EM mentioned two or three trees down in the Wicksburg area. Timing estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wicksburg, AL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
1:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to privacy fences in two backyards in the Taylor area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Taylor, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A fallen tree resulted in a power outage along S Park Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Taylor, 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 Taylor, AL

10 reports
UNK category
Aug 31, 2021
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED DAMAGE TO 1 HOME... OUTBUILDINGS... AND TREES IN TAYLOR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Taylor, AL
UNK category
Feb 26, 2016
4:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO...RATED EF1...INITIALLY DEVELOPED IN HOUSTON COUNTY...BRIEFLY CROSSED INTO DALE COUNTY...BEFORE CROSSING BACK INTO HOUSTON COUNTY AND CAUSING DAMAGE IN THE MURPHY MILL RD AREA. THERE WAS A SMALL AREA OF EF1 DAMAGE ALONG MURPHY MILL RD WHERE MANY LARGE DIAMETER PINE TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. PATH LENGTH 4.9 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Pinckard, AL
UNK category
Feb 26, 2016
4:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS WAS A WEAK TORNADO JUST NORTH OF THE HOUSTON-GENEVA COUNTY BORDER. IT REMOVED METAL ROOFING FROM SEVERAL BARNS AND PORCHES. MULTIPLE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN. PATH LENGTH 2.8 MILES. RATED EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Bailey Crossroad, AL
EF0 category
Oct 8, 2008
12:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fast-moving supercell spawned a tornado just north of U.S. Highway 84 near the intersection of State Road 123, where it destroyed a barn. It then moved to the northeast, and damaged a few vehicles at an auto dealership and uprooted some trees near the Dale-Houston county line. It crossed from western Houston County into southeastern Dale County, and remained on the ground for nearly a mile before lifting. The tornado was rated an EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Wicksburg, AL
F0 category
Dec 16, 2000
12:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The supercell thunderstorm which spawned the F2 tornado in Geneva moved northeast across extreme western Houston County and produced an F0 tornado which caused minor roof damage to five homes, blew out windows and overturned lawn furniture. The tornado tracked northeast into southeast Dale County. Reported by the Houston County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Wicksburg, AL
F0 category
Feb 22, 1998
9:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 52 homes in Landview Subdivision sustained wind damage to shingles, fences, awnings, storage sheds, and porches. Some trees and power lines down. Several public sightings of a funnel cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Taylor, AL
F2 category
Dec 24, 1997
8:17 AM EST
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado skipped through a mobile home park along County Road 9 and Market Street. Two mobile homes destroyed with more than a dozen damaged. Large power poles and trees toppled. Winds overturned small airplane off County Road 81 near Harmon School. A large tree blown onto a house on County Road 75. Residence destroyed on Alabama Highway 84 West in Wicksburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wicksburg, AL
F1 category
Oct 25, 1997
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado damaged approximately 12 homes. Numerous trees and power lines down. A van was overturned by high winds. Both occupants suffered minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wicksburg, AL
F2 category
Mar 8, 1980
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Jul 5, 1979
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Taylor, AL
Houston County · 35,016 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

Taylor, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,916
Households945
Housing units1,103
Income
Median household income$62,596
$100k+ households41.6%
$150k+ households14.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached863
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes236
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.4%
Mobile-home share21.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied627
Renter-occupied318
Vacant units158
Home value & age
Median home value$128,600
Owner homes $300k+4.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share38.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars930
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 74 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Taylor, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Taylor?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Taylor, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 N Wicksburg, AL on March 27, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Taylor — 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 Taylor address?

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