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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Clay County, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Clay County, AL from November 18, 1957 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35160 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
56
Wind Reports
209
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clay County, AL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Clay County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Ashland, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least quarter size hail on Highway 9 between Ashland and Lineville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Clay County Countr, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Gunthertown, AL
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barfield, AL
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lineville, AL
2.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED TENNIS BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN FAR NORTHEAST CLAY COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Hollis Crossroads, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
11:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG FOX CREEK ROAD AND ALONG GRABEN ROAD. ESTIMATED 1.5 TO 2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Barfield, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
11:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lineville, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Ashland, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
11:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Shady Grove, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lineville, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2012
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Cragford, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lineville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Delta, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Delta, 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 Clay County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Gunthertown, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across Highway 49 north of Lineville... blocking both lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Barfield, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree and at least 3 large limbs down on McVey Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Barfield, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around Millerville... including on Highway 148 and Highway 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millerville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around Ashland and Lineville... including Country Club Road and also Springhill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Clay County Count, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along County Road 79.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Motley, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking a portion of County Road 5 between Owens Road and Clay Road near Millerville in Clay County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millerville, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Millerville, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time for previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 E Millerville. Numerous trees down countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Millerville, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo of a large tree down on a shed in Ashland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down along SR 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Ashland, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down along SR 148.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Millerville, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed around Clay County... some of which landed on vehicles. A few barns/small buildings were damaged as well. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, AL
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Lineville... some large.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lineville, AL
UNK mph
May 5, 2024
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Bluff Springs area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Goldville, 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 Clay County

26 reports
UNK category
Jan 3, 2023
8:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 NNW ROSELLE. THE TORNADO APPEARED TO BEGIN ALONG THE EASTERN SLOPES OF HORNE MOUNTAIN IN THE TALLADEGA NATIONAL FOREST THOUGH THE EXACT START POINT WAS INACCESSIBLE. MOST OF THE TIMBER DAMAGE OCCURRED IN THE NATIONAL FOREST ALONG FOREST ROADS... BUT SOME TREES WERE ALSO DOWNED ALONG HORNS VALLEY ROAD AND COUNTY ROADS 7 AND 18... WITH ONE FALLING ON A BARN. A COUPLE MORE TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG HIGHWAY 77 NEAR ANTIOCH ROAD BEFORE THE TORNADO QUICKLY DISSIPATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Roselle, AL
UNK category
Mar 28, 2021
2:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF2 TORNADO MOVED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CLAY AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES FOR ALMOST 28 MILES... DAMAGING RESIDENCES AND DOWNING NUMEROUS TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Motley, AL
UNK category
Mar 26, 2021
2:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO HOMES IN FAR SOUTHEAST CLAY COUNTY. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Motley, AL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2016
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TORNADO END POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Stewartville, AL
EF0 category
May 14, 2014
2:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado, with maximum winds of 80 mph, touched down approximately 3.9 miles northwest of the community of Millerville, just south of Mines Road. The tornado continued north across Mines road and uprooted several hardwood trees along this road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.24 ENE Gage, AL
EF0 category
Nov 30, 2010
10:14 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 4.5 miles east of Hollins, near the Brownsville Community, just south of Chapman Road on Brownsville Loop Road. Much of the damage path was very minor and consisted of tree limb damage. The most significant damage occurred along CR-7 just north of Partridge Creek Road. Several trees were either uprooted or snapped off in this area. One vehicle suffered moderate damage due to a fallen tree. The tornado lifted just after it crossed CR-7.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 SW Hatchett, AL
EF0 category
Feb 17, 2008
2:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Fuller Road where minimal tree damage occurred and one home sustained roof damage. It then tracked northeast before lifting near catfish road. A small catfish restaurant had a part of the roof torn off. Several trees were snapped off along the short path. One vehicle was partially lifted into the air and the roof debris was deposited underneath it. There were approximately 100 people in the catfish restaurant when the tornado hit. These people were in the basement after the owner took action when hearing the warning. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.43 S Gibsonville, AL
F1 category
Apr 30, 2005
5:14 AM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 S Ashland, AL
F1 category
Nov 24, 2004
7:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Millerville, AL
F0 category
May 7, 2003
3:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very weak tornado apparently touched down just north of the center of Lineville and moved east-northeast ending east of SR 9. Damage was very minor and included several broken trees and some minor roof damage.Beg: 33 18.877/85 45.308 End: 33 19.042/85 44.105
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Lineville, AL
F0 category
May 7, 2003
2:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down south-southeast of Ashland just west of SR 77 and the Wellborn Cabinet Plant. The weak tornado was observed by a number of people and did very little damage. Besides downing a few small trees, the tornado damaged a couple of light posts at the cabinet plant.Beg: 33 15.014/85 49.373 End: 33 15.206/85 48.301
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Ashland, AL
F0 category
May 7, 2003
2:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in the western part of Clay County in the Talladega National Forest. One house sustained minor damage to the siding and exterior trim and a number of trees were downed along the path. The path extended from the west side of CR 18 across an isolated area just north of Mcgehee Mountain to just east of Bolton Road.Beg: 33 13.977/86 00.964 End: 33 13.932/85 59.780
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Millerville, AL
F1 category
Nov 24, 2001
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Lineville, AL
F1 category
Feb 10, 1990
3:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Nov 15, 1989
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, AL
Clay County · 4,598 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 · County

Clay County, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,188
Households5,765
Housing units7,072
Income
Median household income$51,852
$100k+ households28.7%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,598
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily664
Large multifamily28
Mobile homes1,769
Housing mix
Single-family share65.0%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share9.8%
Mobile-home share25.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,479
Renter-occupied1,286
Vacant units1,307
Home value & age
Median home value$144,700
Owner homes $300k+15.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,426
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 56 hail, 209 wind, and 26 tornado reports in Clay County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Clay County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Clay County is 2.50″. It was reported near Hollis Crossroads, AL on July 21, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clay County — 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 Clay County address?

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