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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Vernon, AL from April 4, 1957 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
103
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vernon, AL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Vernon, AL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
3:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous photos of quarter size hail across Vernon. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vernon, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
3:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Vernon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vernon, AL
3.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2020
7:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED JUST OFF OF COUNTY ROAD 17.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Hightogy, AL
1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
7:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Hightogy, AL
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.87 SSW Vernon Lamar Co Arpt, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .29 WNW Vernon, AL
1.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
3:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.86 SSE Molloy, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.52 ENE Vernon, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Vernon, AL
1.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
3:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.37 NNE Molloy, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 S Molloy, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
9:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Vernon, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2010
12:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell just south of Vernon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .2 SSW Vernon, AL
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2010
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 ENE Vernon, AL
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2010
6:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 NE Molloy, 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 Vernon, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
5:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in the Vernon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees and power lines down in Vernon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down across Lamar county from Sulligent to Vernon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down on McNees Crossing near Furnace Hill rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Vernon, AL
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along CR 36 and Fellowship Rd near Vernon and along CR 16 near Henson Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Blooming Grove, AL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2024
10:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on McGill Gin Rd and at the intersection of Hwy 18 & CR 34.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Bedford, AL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2024
10:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees were uprooted at a residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Star, AL
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Vernon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, AL
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2023
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down around Vernon... with a couple falling power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, AL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
2:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down along Beaver Creek Road and trees down near Vernon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Vernon, AL
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND VERNON. SOME WERE BLOCKING ROADWAYS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, AL
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND CROSSVILLE. A FEW BLOCKED ROADWAYS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM VERNON. SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND VERNON. SOME WERE BLOCKING ROADWAYS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vernon, 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 Vernon, AL

12 reports
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
3:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NW Star. Damage to roof of a home at County Road 34 and Lampkin Road with a debris signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Star, AL
UNK category
Jan 4, 2025
3:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed EF1 tornado with max winds of 105 mph southwest of Vernon... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Star, AL
EF0 category
May 2, 2009
4:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along AL-17 just south of the Hightogy Community. It then traveled east-northeast, and lifted after it crossed CR-20 near Wright Road. The damage path was mainly confined to wooded areas. Several trees were snapped off along the path and a few roadways were temporarily impassable.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.08 SSE Hightogy, AL
EF0 category
Apr 2, 2009
2:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A public official observed a brief tornado touchdown on AL-17, near the Hightogy community. Subsequent investigation revealed no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 SSE Hightogy, AL
EF3 category
Jan 10, 2008
2:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of a tornado that originally touched down in Lowndes County Mississippi. It crossed into Alabama near Willie Greer Road, just north of AL-18. From there, it continued to move east-northeast, remaining just north of AL-18 as it passed close to the town of Molloy. The tornado finally lifted near McNees Crossing Road, just northeast of Molloy. Along its path in Alabama, the tornado took the roof off of two homes, destroyed 2 wooden barns, moved the foundation of 2 mobile homes, and uprooted several huge trees. Although it only produced EF-2 damage in Alabama, the entire tornado was rated EF-3 due to the damage in Mississippi.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.93 W Molloy, AL
F0 category
Nov 15, 2005
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down in Vernon. The tornado partially tore the roof off a building supply company and slightly damaged a few other adjacent smaller buildings. The damage occurred along SR 18 approximately one block west of SR 17. Begin/End: 33.7546/88.1118
NWS Tornado Report Location: Vernon, AL
F0 category
Sep 25, 2005
12:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Spotters witnessed a brief tornado touch down just west of Crossville. The tornado occurred immediately to the north of State Highway 18, just east of Hudson Road. The tornado snapped off or uprooted a few trees. No structures were affected. The tornado was 1/10 of a mile long and 25 yards wide at its widest point. Begin/End: 33 44.89/88 02.60
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Crossville, AL
F1 category
May 7, 2003
10:11 AM CST
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief F1 torando touched down in the central part of Lamar County just east of SR 17 on Mount Pisgah Road. The tornado traveled in an easterly direction downing trees and power lines.Beg: 33 47.933/88 06.539 End: 33 47.945/88 05.970
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Vernon, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado began just west of CR 9 and the Star community along Yellow Creek and moved east-northeast ending at SR 17 at Hightogy. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Several outbuildings, mostly barns, were damaged along with three houses in the Hightogy area. Two houses lost shingles while a third lost a porch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Hightogy, AL
F0 category
Nov 10, 1984
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jan 28, 1974
5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Nov 26, 1973
4:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Vernon, AL
Lamar County · 4,426 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

Vernon, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,819
Households784
Housing units1,058
Income
Median household income$27,174
$100k+ households16.5%
$150k+ households3.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached439
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily468
Large multifamily68
Mobile homes62
Housing mix
Single-family share41.5%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share50.7%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied310
Renter-occupied474
Vacant units274
Home value & age
Median home value$112,500
Owner homes $300k+2.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share60.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars639
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 47 hail, 103 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Vernon, 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 Vernon?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Vernon, AL is 3.00″. It was reported near Hightogy, AL on March 29, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Vernon — 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 Vernon address?

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