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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Thorsby, AL from November 17, 1968 through January 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Thorsby, AL · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Thorsby, AL

13 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
8:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Thorsby, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
8:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thorsby, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2019
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Campbell, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .22 SE Thorsby, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
7:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Thorsby, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
1:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter sized hail fell for several minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Mineral Spgs, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
1:09 PM CST
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail fell across south central Chilton County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Thorsby, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2001
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed in Thorsby.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thorsby, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
10:52 PM CST
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed just west of Thorsby on CR 5.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Thorsby, AL
0.88″ hail
Feb 17, 1998
3:00 AM CST
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported just south of Thorsby.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thorsby, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 1991
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 1984
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1978
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 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 Thorsby, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 10, 2024
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Hwy 191.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2020
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 145.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Gap Of The Mounta, AL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE IN ROAD ON COUNTY RD 231.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Thorsby, AL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2020
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PORTIONS OF THE ROOF WERE BLOWN OFF OF COLLINS CHAPEL FIRE STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Thorsby, AL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2020
11:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE THORSBY AREA. A FEW REPORTS OF ROADS BLOCKED BY FALLING TREES. A FEW REPORTS OF TREES FALLEN ONTO VEHICLES. A FEW TREES FELL ON SOME STRUCTURES. REPORTS OF SOME POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thorsby, AL
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2020
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG COUNTY ROAD 744.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Thorsby, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE CROSSING LODGE BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN THORSBY COLLASPED FROM HIGH WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thorsby, AL
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SECTION OF WOODEN YARD FENCE PANELS AND POSTS BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thorsby, AL
52 mph
Jun 28, 2009
4:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were broken off a tree, and lawn furniture was blown about 100 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Hubbard, AL
58 mph
May 3, 2009
1:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in the city of Thorsby.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Thorsby, AL
58 mph
Oct 23, 2007
12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 2 to 3 inch tree limbs were blown down across roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.16 E Pleasant Grove, AL
60 mph
Apr 30, 2005
4:14 AM CST
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were knocked down countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, AL
63 mph
Jun 13, 2004
1:50 PM CST
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down along CR 29 between Thorsby and Lomax. One old barn and a few outbuildings were destroyed in Lomax.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thorsby, AL
58 mph
Jul 21, 2003
5:16 PM CST
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, AL
63 mph
Mar 5, 2003
7:50 PM CST
Wind report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. The most concentrated areas of damage were along US 82 north of Maplesville, just north of Isabella, west of Clanton on Highway 22, and near Collins Chapel. Alabama Power estimated that up to 1500 customers were temporarily without power in Chilton County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, 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 Thorsby, AL

3 reports
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
5:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with max winds of 65 mph east of Thorsby near Chandler Mountain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW I-65 Rest Area, AL
UNK category
Oct 9, 2017
1:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BEGAN IN A WOODED AREA JUST WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF CR-36 AND AL-191... WHERE IT SNAPPED SEVERAL BRANCHES OFF OF TREES. FROM THERE... THE TORNADO MOVED NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD... AND CONTINUED TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO TREES AS IT CROSSED CR-204 AND ACROSS A YARD AT THE END OF CR-207. THE TORNADO GAINED SOME STRENGTH AS IT CROSSED CR-42... WHERE IT SNAPPED AND UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES... INCLUDING ONE THAT FELL ONTO A RESIDENCE. FROM THERE THE TORNADO WEAKENED ONCE AGAIN... CAUSING DAMAGE TO TREE LIMBS AND SMALL
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Campbell, AL
F3 category
Nov 17, 1968
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Thorsby, AL
Chilton County · 12,727 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

Thorsby, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,601
Households846
Housing units886
Income
Median household income$77,500
$100k+ households47.2%
$150k+ households13.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached795
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily15
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes76
Housing mix
Single-family share89.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.7%
Mobile-home share8.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied605
Renter-occupied241
Vacant units40
Home value & age
Median home value$186,000
Owner homes $300k+15.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1990
Older-home share41.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars802
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 35 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Thorsby, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Thorsby?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Thorsby, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Thorsby, AL on March 27, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Thorsby — 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 Thorsby address?

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