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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35079

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35079 from March 11, 1963 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35079 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35079

15 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2023
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Hayden, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2023
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hayden, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hayden, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR ARKADELPHIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Arkadelphia, AL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2019
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN AND AROUND HAYDEN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hayden, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
2:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.95 ESE Blount Spgs, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in Bangor.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Locust Fork, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2001
12:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports were received of up to dime size hail from Hayden to Remlap.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hayden, AL
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Blountsville, AL
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
8:07 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Oneonta, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 1996
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hayden, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 18, 1996
5:59 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Cleveland, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1984
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
May 11, 1973
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 1968
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 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 35079

61 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Highway 31 and County Road 5 and along County Road 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Blount Springs, AL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Mulberry Hills Rd and County Road 5. Another tree down blocking the road on Oscar Bradford Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Rickwood Caverns, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in the Hayden area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hayden, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Mount Olive, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Hayden area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hayden, AL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on CR 11 in Nectar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nectar, AL
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
1:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in the Hayden and Smoke Rise areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Blount Springs, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on US Highway 31 northwest of Hayden.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blount Springs, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on High Rock Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Nectar, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down at 3820 CR 509. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Garden City, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down around the Hayden and Warrior areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hayden, AL
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF MOBILE HOME ON GRAVES GAP RD NORTH OF HAYDEN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Mount Olive, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
6:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN HAYDEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hayden, AL
UNK mph
Feb 24, 2022
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE PINE TREES UPROOTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BANGOR HOLLOW ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bangor, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
4:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 160 IN HAYDEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Nectar, 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 35079

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2021
1:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ARMSTRONG LOOP AND RUSSELL DR WITH DAMAGE CONSISTING MAINLY OF DOWNED TREES. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 0.21 MILES. THE MAX WIDTH WAS 65 YARDS AND MAX WINDS WERE 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Hayden, AL
UNK category
Apr 8, 2019
10:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE WAS MOSTLY DOWNED TREES WITH SOME MINOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Hayden, AL
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The fourteenth segment of this long track tornado crossed back over the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River from eastern Cullman County (See Storm Data for Huntsville) into western Blount County southwest of Bangor. This tornado began in Pickens County, 5 miles northeast of Pickensville, and tracked through Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Walker, Cullman (See Storm Data for Huntsville), and Blount Counties, before dissipating in Marshall (See Storm Data for Huntsville) County. As the tornado moved northeast, the path width gradually increased from 0.25 mi (440 yds) to a maximum of 0.70 mi (1232 yds) in Blountsville. The tornado continued its path of significant tree damage as it crossed US Hwy 31 and moved northeast toward Blountsville, strengthening to an EF2 rating, with winds of 130 mph. As the tornado crossed US Hwy 431, multiple well built brick and slab foundation homes were damaged on Maple Drive, one of which had only interior walls left standing. Several other outbuildings were also destroyed. As the storm continued to the northeast of Blountsville, it strengthened further to an EF3 rating, with winds of 145 mph. A home near Osborne Lake, south of Blue Springs, was left with only interior walls standing. The tornado continued northeast and damaged hundreds of trees. Just northeast of US Hwy 278, a single family home was destroyed and a dump truck was thrown at least 30 ft. The tornado continued to cause significant tree damage as it neared the Marshall County line east of Nesmith Rd and south of CR 25, in northern Blount County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.53 SW Bangor, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long track tornado crossed the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River (and between Cullman and Blount Counties) multiple times.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.38 SSW Garden City, AL
EF0 category
May 6, 2009
8:45 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down along CR-5, approximately 2 miles west of Interstate 65. The tornado uprooted several trees in a relatively small concentrated area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.72 WSW Blount Spgs, AL
F2 category
Apr 1, 1974
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Dec 29, 1973
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F4 category
Mar 11, 1963
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35079
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 35079 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,388
Households3,384
Housing units3,695
Income
Median household income$73,750
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,746
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes894
Housing mix
Single-family share74.3%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share0.8%
Mobile-home share24.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,989
Renter-occupied395
Vacant units311
Home value & age
Median home value$194,400
Owner homes $300k+16.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1996
Older-home share23.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,322
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35079 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 61 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35079, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35079?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35079 is 1.75″. It was reported near Hayden, AL on August 9, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35079 — 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 35079 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35079 — 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 35079 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35079 — 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 35079 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35079 — 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 35079, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35079, 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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