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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Alford, FL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Alford, FL from May 24, 1997 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alford, FL · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Alford, FL

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail in the Compass Lake area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Compass Lake, FL
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL NEAR ALFORD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Round Lake, FL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL FROM SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT IN ALFORD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Alford, FL
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL FROM SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT NEAR COMPASS LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Ridgetop, FL
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2014
5:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Compass Lake, FL
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2006
2:27 PM EST
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by Florida Electric Company manager in Graceville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kynesville, FL
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2006
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by Florida Electric Company manager in Graceville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alford, FL
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2004
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the Jackson County Sheriff.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Compass Lake, FL
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2001
4:45 AM EST
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail reported by WJHG-7 TV in Panama City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alford, FL
0.75″ hail
Feb 13, 2000
8:27 AM EST
Hail report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported by the Jackson County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Alford, FL
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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 Alford, FL

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UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power line down along Gardenview Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Kynesville, FL
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported down across western Jackson county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alford, FL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Compass Lake. Report via social media of downed tree and power line from a resident in the Compass Lake area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Compass Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines reported down across Jackson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alford, FL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via social media of downed tree and power line from a resident in the Compass Lake area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Compass Lake, FL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 5 E Round Lake. Jackson County 911 dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Fairview Road and Laramore Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Round Lake, FL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
11:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jackson County 911 reports many trees down in the southern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Round Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across Whitfield Lane near Holly Ridge Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Round Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Dipper Road/Laramore Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Round Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blocking Nortek Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Center Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blocking Fairview Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Round Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees in power lines on Hoosier Cir/Monogahela Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Compass Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down with power lines on Freeman Road/Highway 231.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Compass Lake, FL
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Gardenview Rd/Dallas Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Alford, FL
UNK mph
May 15, 2023
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A POWERLINE AND TREE WERE DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY ON TENNESSEE STREET IN ALFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alford, FL
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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 Alford, FL

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2022
9:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AT LEAST TWO HOMES DAMAGED ALONG HIGHWAY 231 BETWEEN ALFORD AND I-10.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Steele City, FL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
11:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UNCONFIRMED TORNADO TOUCHDOWN ALONG SYFRETT ROAD. SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Steele City, FL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
11:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY TEAM NEAR THE ALFORD COMMUNITY IN JACKSON COUNTY HAS CONFIRMED THAT DAMAGE FROM YESTERDAYS STORMS WAS CAUSED BY A TORNADO. PRELIMINARY TORNADO RATING IS EF-1. ADDITIONAL DETAILS INCLUDING PICTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE LATER TODAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alford, FL
EF0 category
Mar 27, 2009
7:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A boat dock was damaged along with several small boats being submerged on on the east side of Round Lake. A nearby home was damaged. A citizen in the area reported a roaring sound with several trees uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 W Round Lake, FL
F2 category
Mar 15, 2001
4:40 AM EST
Tornado report for Alford, FL
Jackson County · 13,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The F2 tornado that touched down near Wausau in southeast Washington County, raced northeast across the Washington-Jackson County line and hit the Round Lake community just south of Alford before it dissipated. Fifteen homes were severely damaged and two homes were destroyed. A gift shop on U.S. Highway 231 was destroyed. There were numerous downed trees and power lines. Reported by the Jackson County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Round Lake, FL
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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

Alford, FL area census snapshot

People & households
Population322
Households182
Housing units260
Income
Median household income$46,009
$100k+ households14.8%
$150k+ households5.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached207
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes52
Housing mix
Single-family share79.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share20%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied136
Renter-occupied46
Vacant units78
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+1.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1968
Older-home share85.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars173
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 38 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Alford, FL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Alford?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Alford, FL is 1.75″. It was reported near Round Lake, FL on May 15, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alford — 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 Alford address?

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