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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Limestone County, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Limestone County, AL from March 25, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
191
Wind Reports
555
Tornado Reports
71
Max Hail Size
3.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Limestone County, AL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Limestone County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported on Lucas Ferry Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Athens, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was very spiky and was just over an inch big.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Harvest, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, AL
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Athens, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Athens, AL
2.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Athens, AL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Athens, AL
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Athens, AL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2025
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported near Tanner. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Athens, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Rogersville, AL
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2024
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Athens, AL
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
7:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Madison, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
7:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Madison, AL
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Athens, 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 Limestone County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down blocking both lanes of traffic at the intersection of Cowford Road and Hatchie Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Trinity, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A transformer and two trees knocked down at 11667 Nancy Lane. Tree leaning on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Athens, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was knocked down at the intersection of Cowford Road and Brownsferry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Athens, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Blackburn Road and Ham Road blocking both lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Athens, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto power lines near 28362 Jennings Chapel Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Harvest, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down onto both lanes at the intersection of Stinnett Hollow Road and Mary Davis Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Lester, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at Easter Ferry Road at Leggtown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Lester, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was knocked down and blocking both lanes at the intersection of Salem Minor Hill Road and Bud Bates Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Lester, AL
52 mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 52 MPH wind gust measured at KDCU.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Mooresville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along Piney Chapel Rd in Athens AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nne Athens, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree branch was reported down south of Tanner AL via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Athens, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down across Menefee Rd in Athens AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Harvest, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down across Mooresville Rd in Athens AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Athens, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Elkmont. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elkmont, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and shutters blew off a house near Cairo. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE Anderson, 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 Limestone County

30 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser video confirmation of tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Mooresville, AL
UNK category
May 20, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado was found in Limestone county with a maximum speed of 100 MPH... a maximum width of 65 yards... and a path length of 0.86 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Rogersville, AL
UNK category
May 20, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado with peak wind of 125 mph... path length of 13.15 miles... and maximum path width 380 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Athens, AL
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Significant damage to the Alabama Veterans Museum. Tree on house on N Clinton St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Athens, AL
UNK category
Dec 31, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report for 1 NNW Athens. NWS damage survey finds evidence of an EF-1 tornado with peak wind of 100mph... peak length 3.87 miles... and max width 160 yards in downtown Athens . A TDS was also noted with this storm from ARMOR radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Athens, AL
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects time from previous tornado report from 1 NNW Athens. EM shared pictures of damage which appears to have been inflicted by a tornado in downtown Athens... AL. A TDS was also noted with this storm from ARMOR radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Athens, AL
UNK category
Dec 29, 2024
5:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM shared pictures of damage which appears to have been inflicted by a tornado in downtown Athens... AL. A TDS was also noted with this storm from ARMOR radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Athens, AL
UNK category
May 17, 2024
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado touched down near Grace Hill Lane in northwest Limestone County AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Anderson, AL
UNK category
May 12, 2024
1:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 with path length of 3.47 miles... maximum path width of 225 yards... and maximum wind speed of 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Elkmont, AL
UNK category
May 12, 2024
1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-3 with peak wind of 136 mph... path length of 2.22 miles... and maximum path width 225 yards. This is still preliminary.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Rogersville, AL
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
11:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey concluded an EF0 occurred between Hall Road and Mooresville Road east of Athens... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Athens, AL
UNK category
Jan 3, 2022
1:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH EF-0 TORNADO DAMAGE WITH ESTIMATED MAX WINDS OF 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Triana, AL
UNK category
Aug 18, 2021
11:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SPOTTED MOVING AWAY FROM OBSERVERS... WHO WERE LOCATED ALONG US HWY 31 IN TANNER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Athens, AL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2018
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OF UNKNOWN INTENSITY. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF OAK GROVE AND SWEET SPRINGS ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Ardmore, AL
UNK category
Aug 19, 2016
10:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Limestone County, AL
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA INDICATED A TORNADO AND POSSIBLY A WATERSPOUT ALONG OR JUST OFFSHORE OF WHEELER RESERVOIR/TENNESSEE RIVER ABOUT 5 MILES NORTH-NORTHWEST OF DECATUR. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR AND PHOTOS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Decatur, 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 · County

Limestone County, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population107,577
Households40,021
Housing units43,487
Income
Median household income$83,534
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households19.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached34,185
Attached single-family670
Small multifamily2,606
Large multifamily1,543
Mobile homes4,322
Housing mix
Single-family share78.6%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share9.5%
Mobile-home share9.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied31,015
Renter-occupied9,006
Vacant units3,466
Home value & age
Median home value$255,100
Owner homes $300k+38.5%
Owner homes $500k+13.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1996
Older-home share28.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars38,907
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Limestone County

35611 286
Athens, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35652 187
Rogersville, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35749 123
Harvest, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35620 117
Elkmont, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35671 116
Decatur, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35756 86
Huntsville, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35613 84
Athens, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35610 74
Anderson, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35773 73
Huntsville, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35614 70
Athens, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35757 48
Huntsville, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35739 44
Ardmore, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35647 15
Lester, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 191 hail, 555 wind, and 71 tornado reports in Limestone County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Limestone County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Limestone County is 3.75″. It was reported near NW Athens, AL on May 18, 1995.

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

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

I am selling a home in Limestone 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 Limestone County address?

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