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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near West Blocton, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near West Blocton, AL from May 12, 1959 through January 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  West Blocton, AL · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near West Blocton, AL

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
9:40 AM UTC
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brierfield Ironworks Pa, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
5:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Coleanor, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 22, 2006
1:17 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on Highway 9, between Vance and West Blocton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W West Blocton, AL
0.75″ hail
Nov 28, 2005
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in the Brierfield area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brierfield, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2004
11:32 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed in extreme northern Bibb County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N West Blocton, AL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
4:29 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny size hail was observed across northeastern Bibb County from near West Blocton to near the Shelby County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Blocton, AL
1.75″ hail
Jan 22, 2003
4:45 AM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in extreme northeast Bibb County in the Brierfield and Ashby communities.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Randolph, AL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2001
9:58 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter size hail was observed just south of West Blocton on SR 5.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Blocton, AL
0.88″ hail
Dec 16, 2000
2:23 AM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near West Blocton.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Blocton, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
9:23 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed in West Blocton.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Blocton, AL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in West Blocton.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Blocton, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1996
5:43 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brierfield, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 1995
6:13 PM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was reported by the Bibb County Sheriff's Department at West Blocton in western Bibb County.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Blocton, AL
0.75″ hail
Nov 28, 1994
1:00 AM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half to three-quarter inch hail was reported at West Blocton by the Bibb County Sheriff's office.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Blocton, AL
1.75″ hail
Aug 30, 1990
7:00 AM CST
Hail report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 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 West Blocton, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed around the West Blocton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Blocton, AL
UNK mph
May 29, 2024
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down in West Blocton. Some fell on homes and vehicles. Widespread power outages occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Blocton, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES SNAPPED ALONG TRUMAN ALDRICH PARKWAY SOUTH OF WEST BLOCTON HIGH SCHOOL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW West Blocton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN AND AROUND WEST BLOCTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E West Blocton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2020
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE BRIERFIELD AREA WITH RELATED POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brierfield Ironworks Pa, AL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2020
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWNED IN THE WEST BLOCTON AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E West Blocton, AL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2020
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOME TREES DOWNED IN RIVER BEND ROAD/CR 26 AREA. TIME OF OCCURRENCE ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Cahaba River Nwr, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2020
12:55 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL BARN DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E West Blocton, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN AND AROUND BRIERFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brierfield Ironworks Pa, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN... AS WELL AS POWER LINES IN AND AROUND WEST BLOCTON. SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN TOWARDS VANCE AND WOODSTOCK ALSO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW West Blocton, AL
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2019
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A BUILDING ALONG HWY 139. TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO HOMES ALONG COUNTY ROAD 106 AND IN BRIERFIELD ESTATES. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brierfield Ironworks Pa, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CANTERBURY LANE AND VERNON TOWN ROAD. SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON BEAR CREEK ROAD. TREE DOWN ON CHESTNUT STREET IN CENTREVILLE. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vance, AL
58 mph
Jul 15, 2015
3:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted along County Road 25.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.22 NW Ashby, AL
58 mph
Jul 15, 2015
3:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted along Little River Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 WNW Brierfield, AL
63 mph
Mar 18, 2013
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down along County Road 10, with a portion of the road blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 NW Brierfield, 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 West Blocton, AL

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 24, 2022
2:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 NE HEBRON FOR SOURCE TYPE. AN EF-0 TORNADO PATH WAS IDENTIFIED STRADDLING THE BIBB COUNTY AND SHELBY COUNTY LINE... ABOUT HALFWAY BETWEEN WOODSTOCK AND MAYLENE. THE TORNADO BEGAN ALONG CR 21 IN FAR NORTHEAST BIBB COUNTY WHERE A FEW TREES WERE UPROOTED. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED NORTHEASTWARD... DOWNING ADDITIONAL TREES... BEFORE COMING TO AN END JUST SOUTH OF CR 13 IN FAR SOUTHWEST SHELBY COUNTY. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED AS THE TRACK WENT ACROSS FORESTED AREAS AND STAYED CLEAR OF ISOLATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Hebron, AL
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
5:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO PER TDS OFF OF KBMX RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW West Blocton, AL
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
5:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 5 INJ *** THE EF3 TORNADO ACROSS NORTHERN SHELBY COUNTY BEGAN IN NORTHERN BIBB COUNTY WITH DAMAGE UP TO EF2 IN MAGNITUDE. FIVE PEOPLE WERE INJURED... ALL IN NORTHERN SHELBY COUNTY. TOTAL PATH LENGTH WAS 50 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W West Blocton, AL
UNK category
Dec 18, 2019
4:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE EAST SIDE OF BRIERFIELD IRONWORKS PARK AND TRACKED EASTWARD... CROSSING AL 139... KNOCKING DOWN DOZENS OF TREES WITH WINDS OF 90 MPH. A BARN WAS DAMAGED AT BRIDLEWOOD FARMS... BEFORE THE TORNADO LIFTED SOUTHEAST OF COUNTY ROAD 1053. THE PATH WAS 2.60 MILES LONG AND 300 YDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Brierfield Ironwork, AL
UNK category
Sep 7, 2017
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS METEOROLOGISTS SURVEYED DAMAGE NEAR HOPEWELL CHURCH ROAD AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY AN EF1 TORNADO WITH 95 MPH WINDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW West Blocton, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
6:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado initially touched down in northeastern Bibb County and tracked northeast into western Shelby County. The tornado lifted near the community of Pea Ridge. The tornado touched down south of Marvel along CR 65 and moved northeast, where it caused tree damage consistent with an EF1 rating and winds of 105 mph. The tornado moved into Shelby County near CR 54.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 SE Garnsey, AL
F2 category
May 12, 1959
12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for West Blocton, AL
Bibb County · 5,425 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

West Blocton, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,320
Households505
Housing units549
Income
Median household income$37,537
$100k+ households15.8%
$150k+ households5.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached420
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes99
Housing mix
Single-family share76.5%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share4.6%
Mobile-home share18.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied345
Renter-occupied160
Vacant units44
Home value & age
Median home value$107,400
Owner homes $300k+0.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1983
Older-home share43.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars424
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 45 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near West Blocton, 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 West Blocton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near West Blocton, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Randolph, AL on January 22, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in West Blocton — 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 West Blocton address?

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