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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Whitesboro, AL from July 29, 2008 through May 4, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Wind Reports
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Tornado Reports
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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Whitesboro, AL · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last May 4, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Whitesboro, 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 Whitesboro, AL

6 reports
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UNK mph
May 4, 2021
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesboro, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG BUSTER WILLET ROAD AND SAND VALLEY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Crudup, AL
58 mph
Jul 1, 2015
1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whitesboro, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees uprooted on Leeth Gap Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.34 ESE Whitesboro, AL
58 mph
Apr 4, 2011
6:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whitesboro, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocked a roadway in Mountainboro. There were also trees reported down on Duck Springs Road and on Sardis Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 NE Whitesboro, AL
58 mph
Feb 28, 2011
2:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whitesboro, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNW Duck Spgs, AL
69 mph
Jul 13, 2010
1:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whitesboro, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down including at the intersection of Sand Valley Road and Cox Valley Road, across Fairview Road East of Reece City, and across Keener Gap Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.67 WNW Pleasant Hill, AL
46 mph
Jul 29, 2008
4:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whitesboro, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down from thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 W Whitesboro, AL
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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 Whitesboro, AL

1 reports
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Whitesboro, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just south of Brow Road, about 4.5 miles east of Sardis City, snapping and uprooting many trees. The tornado rapidly intensified as it tracked northeast. Severe damage occurred along Liberty Hill Road where a home was lifted off its block foundation and moved about 60-80 feet from its original location. Despite this, most of the exterior walls (and even a portion of the roof) remained intact. Numerous trees around this property were snapped near the base indicating very strong winds. Several manufactured homes were completely destroyed in this area as well. Two other homes sustained significant roof loss and exterior wall damage. Along Horton Gap Road, a two-story home was destroyed with just a few interior walls left standing. Much of the debris was thrown several hundred yards away from its original location and trees were ripped out of the ground and thrown. Just northeast of this location, a large wood-framed chicken house was destroyed. At these locations, the tornado was at its peak intensity with winds estimated between 135 and 155 mph. On either side of the center line track, damage was seen along Owens Road (west of the track) and Roden Road (east of the track), as a result of inflow into the storm. Structural damage along these roads resulted in loss of roof and exterior walls/side panels as well as numerous trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed into Dekalb County near the intersection of Gene Burns Rd and County Road 4.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 E Whitesboro, AL
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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

Whitesboro, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,098
Households793
Housing units1,011
Income
Median household income$66,215
$100k+ households43.9%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached656
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily23
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes324
Housing mix
Single-family share64.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.3%
Mobile-home share32.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied570
Renter-occupied223
Vacant units218
Home value & age
Median home value$117,900
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars753
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 0 hail, 6 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Whitesboro, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 4, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Whitesboro?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

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

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

I am selling a home in Whitesboro — 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 Whitesboro address?

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