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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35209

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35209 from May 27, 1963 through July 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35209 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35209

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 ESE Magella, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 W Homewood, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2005
1:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell sporadically for at least 10 minutes in Vestavia Hills.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Birmingham, 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 35209

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UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Ridge Road at Roseland Drive and Oxmoor Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Lakeshore Parkway and Green Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Samford University, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on College Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Homewood area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2023
6:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some roof damage to apartments just east of Interstate 65 and north of Lakeshore Parkway evident in viewer photos submitted to broadcast meteorologist. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2023
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW Homewood. Photos of a vehicle flipped in a hotel parking lot shared via broadcast media on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF HOMEWOOD. SOME LARGE. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homewood, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FLOODING ON COBB STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
8:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOUSE ON EDGEWOOD DRIVE IN HOMEWOOD. SOME CARS DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROADWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD MONTGOMERY HWY AND MAYFAIR PARK DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Samford Universit, AL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINE IN ROADWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF EDGEWOOD BLVD AND FORREST DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2017
8:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAFFIC LIGHTS OUT DUE TO HIGH WINDS AT INTERSECTION OF OXMOOR ROAD AND GREEN SPRINGS HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Homewood, AL
UNK mph
Jan 24, 2017
7:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN HOMEWOOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Vulcan Park, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS COLUMBIANA ROAD IN HOMEWOOD. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homewood, AL
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted near Green Springs Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Magella, 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 35209

5 reports
UNK category
Dec 13, 2023
6:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Birmingham storm surveys teams determined storm damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado just east of Samford University. The brief tornado had a path length under 2 miles and had a peak estimated wind speed of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Samford University, AL
UNK category
Dec 13, 2023
6:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Birmingham storm survey teams determined storm damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado in southern Jefferson County. The tornado had a path length just over 3 miles and a peak estimated wind speed of 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Homewood, AL
F1 category
May 17, 1969
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35209
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 6, 1967
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35209
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
May 27, 1963
7:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35209
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 35209 area census snapshot

People & households
Population33,476
Households12,985
Housing units15,141
Income
Median household income$72,383
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households19.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,045
Attached single-family397
Small multifamily3,194
Large multifamily5,418
Mobile homes63
Housing mix
Single-family share39.9%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share56.9%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,497
Renter-occupied6,488
Vacant units2,156
Home value & age
Median home value$465,600
Owner homes $300k+72.4%
Owner homes $500k+44.9%
Owner homes $750k+20.7%
Median year built1974
Older-home share61.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,304
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35209 have on record?

Our records show 3 hail, 21 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35209, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35209?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35209 is 1.00″. It was reported near Magella, AL on July 1, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35209 — 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 35209 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35209 — 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 35209 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35209 — 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 35209 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35209 — 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 35209, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35209, 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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