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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35242

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35242 from November 15, 1989 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35242 · 1989–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35242

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2015
12:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.31 NE Quito, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2011
2:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Overton, AL
1.50″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.88 NE Quito, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2010
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.9 NNE Quito, AL
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2009
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels covered the ground at Greystone Legacy Country Club.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.65 WSW Dunavant, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls damaged 95 percent of the cars on a car lot on US-280, just south of AL-119. Damage to most of the cars was slight enough so that they could still be sold at discount, though some received more significant dents.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.43 ENE Quito, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.55 WSW Dunavant, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.67 NE Quito, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.1 NE Quito, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
1:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.23 NE Quito, AL
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
7:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell near the intersection of US 280 and SR 119.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Westover, AL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1999
12:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just east of US 280 between SR 119 and Interstate 459.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Chelsea, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 1998
2:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail was reported at Inverness on US 280.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Chelsea, AL
0.75″ hail
May 6, 1998
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Chelsea, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1998
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Inverness.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Chelsea, 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 35242

52 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Old Overton Club Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Liberty Park, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Sunny Meadows dr and cahaba valley trace.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Oak Mountain Lake, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road along Kinross Drive near Brook Highland Trace.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Purdy Community, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire department responding to a report of a tree down near the intersection of Brrok Highland Parkway and Brook Highland Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Purdy Community, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Liberty Parkway... including near Vestavia Fire Station #4. Liberty Parkway is completely blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Liberty Park, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Cahaba Valley Road and northern Shelby County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lake Purdy Communit, AL
UNK mph
May 29, 2024
10:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in Meadowbrook.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meadowbrook, AL
UNK mph
Feb 19, 2022
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOUSE. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hoover Veterans P, AL
UNK mph
Dec 6, 2021
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN AT HWY280 AND CAHABA VALLEY RD. ANOTHER TREE DOWN IN THE MEADOWBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 30 TO 40MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lake Purdy Commun, AL
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2021
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 S OAK MOUNTAIN LAKE. TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SMITH RD AND HWY 11. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Oak Mountain Lake, AL
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2021
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SMITH RD AND HWY 11. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Oak Mountain Lake, AL
UNK mph
Dec 14, 2020
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALLER STATES SHUTTERS WERE BLOWN OFF OF HOME ALONG BRIDGE DRIVE NEAR CAHABA VALLEY ROAD WITH FENCING DOWN AND TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Meadowbrook, AL
UNK mph
Dec 14, 2020
7:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LIGHT POLES DOWN IN WINN DIXIE PARKING LOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Inverness, AL
UNK mph
Dec 14, 2020
7:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CAHABA VALLEY TRACE AND CAHABA VALLEY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oak Mountain Lake, AL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2020
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWNED IN THE PARKVIEW ESTATES COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM DOWNBURST SIGNATURE ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Indian Springs Vill, 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 35242

9 reports
UNK category
Feb 19, 2022
12:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO DOWNED NUMEROUS TREES... SOME ONTO STRUCTURES... AS IT TRACKED ALONG AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 119 FROM BROOK HIGHLAND TO LEEDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Purdy Community, AL
UNK category
Feb 19, 2022
12:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROAD BLOCKED BY TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Purdy Community, AL
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
6:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS STRUCTURES REPORTED DAMAGED IN THE EAGLE POINT AND GREYSTONE SUBDIVISIONS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Highland Lakes, AL
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
6:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED NEAR HIGHWAY 280 AND DOUG BAKER BLVD. TREES BLOCKING HIGHWAY 280.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Highland Lakes, AL
UNK category
Apr 15, 2019
9:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS SURVEY TEAM HAS DETERMINED DAMAGE IN THE AREA WAS CAUSED BY AN EF-0 WITH MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS OF AROUND 75 MPH. SPORADIC TREE DAMAGE AND MINOR ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG THE 6.48 MILE LONG TRACK... WHICH WAS 600 YDS WIDE AT THE WIDEST SPOT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Oak Mountain Lake, AL
UNK category
Apr 14, 2019
9:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN... BLOCKING HUGH DANIEL DR NEAR GREYSTONE FARMS. TREES DOWN ON MILNER WAY IN GREYSTONE FARMS. ASSOCIATED WITH TDS FROM KBMX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Greystone, AL
UNK category
Apr 14, 2019
9:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN IN HIGHLAND LAKES. ASSOCIATED WITH TDS FROM KBMX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Highland Lakes, AL
EF0 category
May 3, 2009
12:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Ashington Drive, in the Brook Highland area, just southwest of Lake Purdy. It then moved east-northeast, across AL-119, and into the Greystone area. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path. At least 20 homes suffered minor roof damage, mainly the loss of shingles. Other damage was limited to uprooted and snapped trees, especially on the Greystone golf course. The course was closed for a day due to clean up.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.83 NE Quito, AL
EF1 category
Feb 26, 2008
3:50 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35242
Shelby County · 69,372 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow tornado path began just to the lee of Double Oak Mountain, and continued east-northeastward for about a half mile across the Highland Lakes subdivision. Twenty to 30 trees were either uprooted or snapped. Several homes received damage from direct or indirect hits from falling trees. On one street directly in the path of the tornado, the mailboxes on both sides of the street were sucked open. At Pinecliff Circle and Highland Park Drive, at least 3 homes had roofing or siding stripped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.96 N Simmsville, 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 35242 area census snapshot

People & households
Population56,956
Households23,721
Housing units25,247
Income
Median household income$116,053
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households21.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,993
Attached single-family1,527
Small multifamily2,116
Large multifamily4,335
Mobile homes276
Housing mix
Single-family share67.3%
Attached-home share6.1%
Multifamily share25.6%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,353
Renter-occupied6,368
Vacant units1,526
Home value & age
Median home value$452,300
Owner homes $300k+84.5%
Owner homes $500k+39.6%
Owner homes $750k+14.1%
Median year built1998
Older-home share8.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars23,068
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35242 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 52 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35242, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35242?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35242 is 1.75″. It was reported near Quito, AL on April 10, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35242 — 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 35242 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35242 — 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 35242 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35242 — 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 35242 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35242 — 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 35242, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35242, 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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