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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35172

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35172 from April 5, 1985 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
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Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35172 · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35172

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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 35172

15 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Trafford.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trafford, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Center Springs Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Dallas, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking the roadway on Dorning Road near Trafford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Dallas, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was blown down near Reid Road and Spunky Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dallas, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
3:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS BRIDGE AT PHILADELPHIA ROAD AND CENTER SPRINGS ROAD IN TRAFFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Dallas, AL
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2018
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON DEAVER WALKER ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Locust Fork, AL
UNK mph
Mar 22, 2018
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR TRAFFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trafford, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Dallas, AL
58 mph
Feb 24, 2011
11:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down blocking Highway 79 near the Dallas Selfville Fire Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 ENE Dallas, AL
58 mph
Jun 14, 2009
10:13 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along AL-79, between Locust Fork and County Line.
NWS Wind Report Location: .39 SW Adville, AL
69 mph
Feb 5, 2004
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Locust Fork, AL
69 mph
Feb 27, 1999
7:16 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind left a swathe of damage stretching for a four-mile long area from west of Locust Fork to just south-southeast of Nectar. Major damage was done to two houses and one mobile home. Minor damage occurred to four houses, several barns and one mobile home. Four mobile homes were completely destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Locust Fork, AL
63 mph
Jan 18, 1999
2:25 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were down and damage was reported to one house and an out-building 4 miles southwest of Locust Fork.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Locust Fork, AL
63 mph
Jun 5, 1998
4:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were down across the county. A barn was destroyed north of Blountsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: County Line, AL
UNK mph
Apr 5, 1985
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 35172

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
10:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED BEFORE THE TORNADO MOVED EAST AND OVER A RESIDENCE CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO AT LEAST TWO HOMES... UPROOTING TREES... AND DESTROYING A STORAGE SHED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Mount Olive, AL
F2 category
Sep 22, 2006
5:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly between the Lehigh Community and AL-79. One mobile home and one barn were completely destroyed. Two automobiles and one motorcycle were lifted from inside a barn and thrown at least 50 yards. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along its damage path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Locust Fork, AL
F1 category
Apr 5, 1985
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35172
Blount County · 17,350 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 35172 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,824
Households1,125
Housing units1,301
Income
Median household income$38,669
$100k+ households24.4%
$150k+ households0.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached750
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily58
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes491
Housing mix
Single-family share57.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.6%
Mobile-home share37.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied928
Renter-occupied197
Vacant units176
Home value & age
Median home value$111,000
Owner homes $300k+1.0%
Owner homes $500k+0.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1991
Older-home share42.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,049
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35172 have on record?

Our records show 0 hail, 15 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35172, 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 35172?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35172 — 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 35172 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35172 — 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 35172 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35172 — 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 35172 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35172 — 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 35172, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35172, 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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