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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35160

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35160 from April 29, 1963 through August 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
48
Wind Reports
131
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35160 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35160

48 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2024
7:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch diameter hail fell in the Clear Creek Harbor area. Hail lasted for several minutes with lots of tree debris.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Country Club Esta, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photos and videos of dime to quarter size hail southwest of Talladega.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Alpine, AL
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
2:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Waldo, AL
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Waldo, AL
1.25″ hail
May 22, 2020
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ALONG HWY 77 AT THE WALDO QUICK STOP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Waldo, AL
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ALONG HWY 21 NEAR OLD TALLADEGA HWY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Talladega, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 25, 2019
9:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Sycamore, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Talladega, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Howell'S Cove, AL
2.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGING FROM QUARTER TO HEN EGG (1" - 2").
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Howell'S Cove, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.58 WSW Talladega Muni Arpt, AL
1.00″ hail
Jan 11, 2014
5:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 NW Shocco Spgs, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2012
3:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ironaton, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 26, 2010
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Walco, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.66 WNW Berneys, 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 35160

131 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 1, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Apline area of Shadetree Lane. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Alpine, AL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Alpine area of Shadetree Lane. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Alpine, AL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ironaton, AL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Talladega, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around Talladega and Lincoln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Jackson Shoals, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house Howard Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Talladega, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Talladega, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down along Renfroe Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Howell'S Cove, AL
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2026
2:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed around Talladega... Alpine... and Munford... including Cheaha Rd... Alipine Winterboro Rd... Renfroe Rd... and Grizzle Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: Talladega, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
11:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway on allison mill rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Talladega, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down around Talladega County... mainly in and around the city of Talladega.
NWS Wind Report Location: Talladega, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Talladega area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Talladega, AL
UNK mph
May 27, 2025
5:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed across Talladega County... including around Talladega and Sylacauga.
NWS Wind Report Location: Talladega, AL
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking a portion of Stemley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Howell'S Cove, AL
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking a portion of Willingham Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Country Club Esta, 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 35160

6 reports
UNK category
Jan 3, 2023
8:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35160
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 NNW ROSELLE. THE TORNADO APPEARED TO BEGIN ALONG THE EASTERN SLOPES OF HORNE MOUNTAIN IN THE TALLADEGA NATIONAL FOREST THOUGH THE EXACT START POINT WAS INACCESSIBLE. MOST OF THE TIMBER DAMAGE OCCURRED IN THE NATIONAL FOREST ALONG FOREST ROADS... BUT SOME TREES WERE ALSO DOWNED ALONG HORNS VALLEY ROAD AND COUNTY ROADS 7 AND 18... WITH ONE FALLING ON A BARN. A COUPLE MORE TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG HIGHWAY 77 NEAR ANTIOCH ROAD BEFORE THE TORNADO QUICKLY DISSIPATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Roselle, AL
F0 category
Nov 24, 2004
6:42 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35160
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Cropwell, AL
F2 category
Nov 24, 2001
3:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same thunderstorm that spawned the Sylacauga tornado produced another tornado in eastern Talladega County. This tornado was also rated an F2 on the Fujita scale and began at 3:59 pm 4 miles southeast of Winterboro in the Talladega National Forest. The tornado tracked northeast across Germany Mountain and ended at 4:09 pm, 1 mile southeast of Waldo. Several homes were damaged on Germany Mountain with one receiving significant damage. At least 6 mobile homes were totally destroyed and several outbuildings and barns were destroyed. Several trees were blown down or snapped off along the path. No injuries were reported. Beg: 33 17.453/86 08.146 End: 33 22.351/86 00.750
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Winterboro, AL
F1 category
Feb 10, 1990
3:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35160
Clay County · 4,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
May 7, 1967
4:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Apr 29, 1963
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35160
Talladega County · 24,472 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 35160 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,177
Households10,609
Housing units13,147
Income
Median household income$50,007
$100k+ households28.9%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,155
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily1,272
Large multifamily436
Mobile homes3,258
Housing mix
Single-family share62.0%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share13.0%
Mobile-home share24.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,099
Renter-occupied3,510
Vacant units2,538
Home value & age
Median home value$129,300
Owner homes $300k+13.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,850
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35160 have on record?

Our records show 48 hail, 131 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35160, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35160?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35160 is 2.75″. It was reported near Talladega, AL on April 19, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35160 — 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 35160 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35160 — 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 35160 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35160 — 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 35160 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35160 — 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 35160, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35160, 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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