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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35053

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35053 from November 17, 1957 through June 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35053 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35053

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2011
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at Big Ridge on Smith Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Wheat, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Crane Hill, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
8:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Crane Hill, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell approximately 3 miles east of Crane Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.39 ESE Crane Hill, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
12:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in the Crane Hill community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .44 SW Crane Hill, AL
1.00″ hail
Nov 15, 2005
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crane Hill, AL
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2005
1:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crane Hill, AL
0.75″ hail
Nov 10, 2002
7:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported across western Cullman County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crane Hill, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2001
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Crane Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crane Hill, AL
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
5:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Bremen, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Crane Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crane Hill, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
1:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported near Cranehill southwest of Cullman.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crane Hill, AL
1.75″ hail
May 11, 1979
1:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 ZIP 35053

34 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were knocked down at 185 CR 336. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was knocked down into the roadway at 1521 CR 330. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Colony, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 835 CR 201. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 WNW Colony, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 14884 CR 222. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 11 W Good Hope. Multiple trees down in the Crane Hill area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES AND LINES ALONG WITH TREES WERE KNOCKED DOWN ONTO CR 852.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WSW Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Good Hope, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2016
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG COUNTY ROAD 946 IN CRANE HILL.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Crane Hill, AL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2016
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 864
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Crane Hill, AL
60 mph
Apr 11, 2013
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on County Road 351, about one mile south of Crane Hill, Alabama.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Crane Hill, AL
100 mph
Mar 18, 2013
2:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pocket of wind damage occurred from the corner of County Road 222 and 925 to the corner of county Road 222 and 201. The winds peeled back the roofs of several large sheds, barns, and an old chicken house. Multiple trees were uprooted and snapped, and three utility poles were snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: .65 N Wheat, AL
49 mph
Mar 18, 2013
1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree, which was blocking the road near County Road 528 and County Road 22 near the Winston and Cullman County, Alabama county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Good Hope, 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 and near ZIP 35053

9 reports
EF4 category
Apr 27, 2011
1:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A violent long track tornado developed on the north side of Lewis Smith Lake along County Road 310 where some light damage was found. The tornado tracked northeast snapping numerous large trees and causing significant structural damage to residences along County Roads 222 and 436 near Grandview. The tornado tracked northeast into the city of Cullman. Some of the worst damage occurred just northeast of U.S. Highways 31 and 278. Several small retail buildings were completely destroyed. along with the near total destruction of a large church. The tornado tracked across State Highway 157, then caused additional damage north of State Highway 69 between Simcoe and Pleasant View. Just north of Fairview along County Roads 1559 and 1564, 2 homes were destroyed with significant portions of the homes not found. Further northeast along County Road 1589, the tornado caused major structural damage to several old (early 1900s) homes. Numerous hardwood trees were debarked. A 1/4 to 1/2 mile wide corridor of significant damage persisted between Fairview and the Morgan County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.85 SE Crane Hill, AL
EF1 category
May 8, 2008
1:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down again just east of Sulpher Springs tracking into the Trimble community before lifting. The tornado uprooted or snapped several large trees. Some trees damaged apartments and campers in this area. Another tornado touched down a few more miles northeast on the east side of Cullman.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.16 WSW Trimble, AL
F0 category
Nov 15, 2005
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F-0 tornado briefly touched down along county road 222 which is just west of county road 940 in Cullman county. Initial damage was to a service station which received moderate roof damage and had its awning partially torn off. Numerous trees were snapped and twisted in this vicinity. There was also damage to a nearby home which had shing damage, a window blown out and a pump house destroyed. Damage to powerlines was also extensive in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crane Hill, AL
F3 category
Nov 10, 2002
9:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Bremen, AL
F1 category
May 3, 1993
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about twelve miles southwest of Cullman and moved north about one mile. Several homes were completely destroyed and several others were heavily damaged. Golf ball-size hail fell in the same area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Aug 16, 1985
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Feb 23, 1975
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Nov 26, 1973
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Nov 17, 1957
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35053
Cullman County · 27,562 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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ZIP 35053 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,890
Households1,127
Housing units2,286
Income
Median household income$62,250
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households16.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,765
Attached single-family46
Small multifamily13
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes444
Housing mix
Single-family share77.2%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share1.0%
Mobile-home share19.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,063
Renter-occupied64
Vacant units1,159
Home value & age
Median home value$242,700
Owner homes $300k+42.1%
Owner homes $500k+23.1%
Owner homes $750k+13.3%
Median year built1990
Older-home share40.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,058
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35053 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 34 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35053, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35053?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35053 is 1.75″. It was reported near Bremen, AL on May 24, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35053 — 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 ZIP 35053 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35053 — 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 ZIP 35053 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35053 — 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 ZIP 35053 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35053 — 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 in and around ZIP 35053, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35053, 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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