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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35173

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35173 from April 26, 1966 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35173 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35173

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 26, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail on Hwy 11 bear Deerfoot Pkwy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Trussville, AL
1.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping-pong to golf ball-sized hail in the Trussville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trussville, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35173
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Argo, AL
1.50″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Trussville, AL
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2014
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 WSW Argo, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 ESE Trussville, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
6:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.21 NE Trussville, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
12:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.21 NE Trussville, AL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
2:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Argo, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
8:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.56 SW Trussville, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 29, 2008
4:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 E Trussville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
3:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Argo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Argo, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 29, 2002
1:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed in Argo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Argo, AL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1998
10:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trussville, AL
0.75″ hail
May 6, 1998
5:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trussville, 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 35173

26 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Argo, AL
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2026
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few 911 reports of trees down in far northeastern Jefferson County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Clay, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Valley Rd near the Pinnacle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Trussville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Trussville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trussville, AL
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
10:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several photos submitted to local broadcast media from residents of the Trussville area documenting downed trees... some of which have impacted houses... structures and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trussville, AL
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
10:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter replayed a report from Trussville PD of a tree down near the intersection of Trussville-Clay Road and Happy Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Trussville, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees reported down on Happy Hollow Rd in NE Trussville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Trussville, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed in Argo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Argo, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down near Downtown Trussville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trussville, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Leeds... trees down on Broken Pine Village. Numerous trees down at 499 Oak Ridge Dr... 1298 Markeeta Spur Rd... and 2600 Carl Jones Rd. Tree down in Odenvill eat 16700 US Hwy 411. Numerous trees down in Pell City... including Hwy 78... Stemley Bridge Rd... Camp Winnataska Rd... and RailRoad Dr. Tree down in Trussville on Old Springville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moody, AL
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down along Will Keith Rd at Weems Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Argo, AL
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
1:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house on N Lake Dr and another tree down along Roper Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Trussville, AL
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2023
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Floyd Bradford Rd in Leeds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Barber Motorsports, AL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines on Liles lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Argo, AL
UNK mph
Dec 1, 2022
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN TRUSSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trussville, 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 35173

8 reports
EF1 category
Jan 23, 2012
4:16 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down in central Jefferson county and tracked northeastward for 15.69 miles, before lifting in western St. Clair county. The tornado crossed into St. Clair county south of Will Keith Rd, near Mary Ann Ln, moving northeast with winds of 105 MPH. The tornado continued to damage homes and down trees, before crossing Interstate 59, 1.37 miles northeast of Exit 148, with a path width of 300 yds. To the east of Interstate 59, the tornado tracked through Argo, crossing U.S. Highway 11 north of Angus St, downing numerous trees and causing minor to moderate damage to several homes. One home was destroyed when a large tree fell. As the tornado continued northeast, several manufactured homes sustained minor damage along Hidden Valley Drive. The tornado lifted just northeast of Country Living Cir, where several more trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.8 WNW Margaret, AL
EF4 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville and moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties. The tornado then moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree City) Counties. The tornado crossed into St. Clair County near Argo where it caused mostly tree damage consistent with an EF1 rating as it tracked north of Margaret. The tornado began to strengthen as it neared US Hwy 411 where it caused minor roof damage to one home. The tornado crossed US Hwy 411 north of Odenville, taking a turn to the northeast, and then moved parallel to Shoal Creek. The tornado strengthened rapidly to an EF4 with winds of 170 mph, and caused extensive damage along Shoal Creek Rd, east of CR 26. At least 6 homes were destroyed, with only small interior rooms remaining. At least one home was swept clean from the foundation. Many mobile homes were also destroyed. In addition, tree damage was extensive in this area, with every tree left mangled. At least 14 fatalities occurred along Shoal Creek Rd. The path width increased to around 1 mile as the tornado approached Neely Henry Lake and the Calhoun County line. The tornado maintained a path along Shoal Creek Rd until it crossed the lake. ||This tornado was produced by a supercell thunderstorm that began in Newton County Mississippi at 13:54 pm CST, and dissipated in Macon County, North Carolina at approximately 21:18 pm CST. This supercell spawned several strong to violent tornadoes along its long path, including another violent EF4 tornado that crossed portions of Tuscaloosa and western suburbs of the Birmingham.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.42 NW Sanie, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in eastern Jefferson County and moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties, before it moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree City) Counties. This tornado touched down 3.5 miles north northeast of Trussville, east of Deerfoot Parkway and west of Interstate 59. The tornado caused mostly tree damage with winds of 95 mph, an EF1 rating, as it moved east. The tornado crossed Interstate 59 near Argo and moved into St. Clair County. ||This tornado was produced by a supercell thunderstorm that began in Newton County Mississippi at 13:54 pm CST, finally dissipating in Macon County, North Carolina at approximately 21:18 pm CST. This supercell spawned several strong to violent tornadoes along its long path, which included another violent EF4 tornado that crossed portions of Tuscaloosa and western suburbs of the Birmingham.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.25 SE Clay, AL
F2 category
Nov 24, 2001
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Argo, AL
F1 category
Feb 3, 1990
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
May 27, 1973
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Mar 6, 1971
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Apr 26, 1966
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35173
Jefferson County · 212,089 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 35173 area census snapshot

People & households
Population32,125
Households11,383
Housing units12,029
Income
Median household income$113,028
$100k+ households51.8%
$150k+ households26.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,976
Attached single-family43
Small multifamily77
Large multifamily121
Mobile homes758
Housing mix
Single-family share91.3%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share1.7%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,180
Renter-occupied1,203
Vacant units646
Home value & age
Median home value$327,500
Owner homes $300k+58.3%
Owner homes $500k+13.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1998
Older-home share20.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,215
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35173 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 26 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35173, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35173?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35173 is 1.75″. It was reported near Trussville, AL on February 26, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35173 — 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 35173 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35173 — 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 35173 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35173 — 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 35173 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35173 — 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 35173, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35173, 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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