Walker County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Walker County, Alabama recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 47 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 32 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Walker County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 435 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Buttahatchee, or 9 miles west of Lynn, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Morris, or 7 miles northwest of Gardendale, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Cordova SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Townley SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees and powerlines down. time estimated by radar. (BMX)”
“Reports of trees down north of Oakman. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Gamble SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Oakman SPC verified report
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Alpine Bay Resort to Abernant. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Gorgas Steam Plant to near Odenville. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Oakman SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 426 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Lynn, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Buttahatchee to near Arkadelphia. Movement was west at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gorgas Steam Plant, or 7 miles south of Cordova, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Lupton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Jasper SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cordova SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees and power lines down on Mill Creek Rd and also on highway 5. (BMX)”
“Multiple trees down around Cordova and Parrish. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Nauvoo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Cordova SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Empire SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Jasper SPC verified report
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jasper, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brilliant, or 7 miles north of Winfield, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Gardendale to near West Jefferson to near Bankhead Lock And Dam. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Various reports of trees down across the Parrish community. Time estimated by radar. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 E Parrish SPC verified report
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 705 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Carbon Hill, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 100 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Holly Pond to near Blount Springs to Sumiton to 6 miles northeast of Bankhead Lock And Dam. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Lynns Park SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Jasper SPC verified report
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 457 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dodge City to Johnston Lake. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“Social media photos of quarter-size hail in the Pineywoods area. (BMX)”
“At 209 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Camp McDowell, or 9 miles northwest of Jasper, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 1" 2 SSW Powellville SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, November 24, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down at various locations in Oakman. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown Oakman SPC verified report
Friday, September 19, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“A power pole was snapped... a couple trees were downed... and a small shed was blown down at the intersection of Smith Chapel Rd and Lost Creek Rd. Time approximate. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 E Carbon Hill SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Walker County, AL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 47 severe weather events in Walker County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Walker County recently?
Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.