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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Vestavia Hills, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Vestavia Hills, AL from January 10, 1975 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vestavia Hills, AL · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Vestavia Hills, AL

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Vestavia Hills, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2011
3:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail, ranging from the size of quarters to the size of golf balls, fell for several minutes around US-280 near I-459, including at Cahaba Heights and the Colonade shopping center.
NWS Hail Report Location: .81 S Cahaba Hgts, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2011
2:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Overton, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.86 WNW Vestavia Hills, AL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2009
12:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 S Vestavia Hills, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 WSW Vestavia Hills, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
3:44 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Summit Shopping Mall, at US-280 and I-459.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cahaba Hgts, AL
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2003
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed in Vestavia Hills.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 1998
2:07 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail was reported at I-459 and US 280.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cahaba Hgts, AL
2.50″ hail
Apr 14, 1998
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball size hail was reported by an off duty weather service employee.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
9:47 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
1.25″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
4:53 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Liberty Park, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
4:44 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1994
10:25 AM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail fell in Vestavia Hills. The roof on a sporting goods store collapsed at 1130 CST following a lightning strike on the building and extremely heavy rain. None of the fifteen people in the store were hurt.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 1987
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 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 Vestavia Hills, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in neighborhoods around and in vicinity of Vestavia Hills Country Club. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Samford University, AL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell and broke power pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rocky Ridge Road at Lochridge Road tree down with power pole and transformer down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Vestavia Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Samford Universit, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane at Caldwell Mill and Camp Horner Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Inverness, AL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Vestavia Hills area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of several trees down across the Vestavia area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Vestavia Hills FD responding to report of a tree that fell on a home and damaged the front porch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a house along with several trees down in the area per trained spotter relaying scanner traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Samford University, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Liberty Parkway... including near Vestavia Fire Station #4. Liberty Parkway is completely blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Liberty Park, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on power lines blocking Shades Crest Rd at Erwin Circle... with power lines snapped. Time estimated from radar... via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees blown down... some involving power poles and lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Vestavia Hills, AL
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2023
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down on houses at the following locations in Vestavia Hills: Farringtonwoods Drive... Valley Park Drive... Fleetwood Drive and Holly Oak Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Samford Universit, AL
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2023
6:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to a part of the roof of a brick home likely due to a large fallen tree. Time estimated by radar. Report by broadcast meteorologist thorough social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vestavia Hills, 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 Vestavia Hills, AL

6 reports
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:54 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System. It touched down in south central Jefferson County where it affected the Cahaba Heights and Liberty Park communities of the Birmingham Metro area. The tornado touched down near Gresham Elementary School. It knocked down several trees along Country Ridge Pl. The tornado moved northeast and crossed US Hwy 280, near Dolly Ridge Rd where it knocked down numerous trees and damaging buildings along the highway. The tornado strengthened as it moved into Cahaba Heights where it produced damage consistent with an EF2 rating and winds of 120 mph. The most significant area of damage occurred between US Hwy 280 and Cahaba Heights Rd, near Cahaba Heights Elementary School, where numerous homes sustained significant damage from fallen trees. The tornado weakened to an EF1 rating with winds of 100 mph as it continued northeast, but still knocked down trees which resulted in damage to homes and businesses. The tornado crossed Interstate 459 south of Liberty Park knocking down dozens of trees, and continued northeast causing minor tree damage. The tornado lifted near Grants Mill Rd, 2 miles south of Interstate 459. A person was killed (indirect) during clean-up efforts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.07 WSW Cahaba Hgts, AL
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System, touching down in far northern Shelby County, northeast of Hoover. The tornado tracked northeastward crossing into southern Jefferson County, just east of the intersection of Caldwell Mill Rd and Pahokee Trace. The tornado weakened to an EF0 rating and produced tree damage until it lifted near the intersection of Acton Place and Caldwell Mill Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 SSW Cahaba Hgts, AL
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2008
3:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At the Colonial Grand Apartments, mulitple trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado moved northeast and caused more damage at the Cedar Brook Apartments. Multiple trees were snapped off and major roof damage occurred when a brick fire wall used to separate units collapsed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 SSW Vestavia Hills, AL
F1 category
Apr 3, 2000
12:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado path began on Shades Crest just west of US 31. The tornado paralleled Shades Crest before moving down a hill and across the Birmingham Water Works and US 280. The tornado continued to travel northeasterly just north of Overton Road through a heavily wooded residential area and continued along Overton Road to I-459. The tornado ended just east of I-459 in the Cahaba River area in the vicinity of Liberty Park.Damage was primarily to trees with generally minor roof damage to structures. Several structures sustained major damage at the Birmingham Water Works on US 280. Some structures sustained heavy damage when trees fell on them. Beginning: 33 27.310/86 47.330 End: 33 29.243/86 41.825
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Vestavia Hills, AL
F1 category
Mar 28, 1984
1:19 AM CST
Tornado report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Jan 10, 1975
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Vestavia Hills, AL
Jefferson County · 212,089 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Vestavia Hills, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,704
Households14,116
Housing units15,275
Income
Median household income$129,171
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households21.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,693
Attached single-family554
Small multifamily2,105
Large multifamily1,867
Mobile homes56
Housing mix
Single-family share70%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share26%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,674
Renter-occupied3,442
Vacant units1,159
Home value & age
Median home value$494,500
Owner homes $300k+84.9%
Owner homes $500k+48.9%
Owner homes $750k+22.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,638
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 45 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Vestavia Hills, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Vestavia Hills?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Vestavia Hills, AL is 2.50″. It was reported near Vestavia Hills, AL on April 14, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Vestavia Hills — 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 Vestavia Hills address?

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