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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35453

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35453 from May 6, 1998 through August 2, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35453 · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 2, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35453

13 reports
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0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
2:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 NNE Grimes, AL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2010
4:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Cottondale, AL
2.50″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
5:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball sized hail was reported on the University of Alabama campus, breaking several vehicle windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: NNE University, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2006
8:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coaling, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
3:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed in the Peterson community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Tuscaloosa, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
9:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Coaling with a separate thunderstorm from the one that produced the hail swath just to the north.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coaling, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2002
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail was reported along Interstate 20/59 east of Tuscaloosa.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Tuscaloosa, AL
2.75″ hail
Nov 24, 2001
12:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coaling, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2001
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed near Cottondale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cottondale, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2001
6:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Cottondale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cottondale, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
5:03 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail fell in the Cottondale area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cottondale, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
2:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail fell in Cottondale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cottondale, AL
1.25″ hail
May 6, 1998
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported in Cottondale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cottondale, 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 35453

24 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along I-20 west affecting lanes of travel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Camp Horne B.S.A., AL
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on SR 216 in the Peterson area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Fleetwood, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down and there was damage to some billboards along I-20/59 near Buttermilk Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Cottondale, AL
UNK mph
May 29, 2024
10:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down in Coaling.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coaling, AL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in various locations east of Tuscaloosa.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottondale, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN AND AROUND COALING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Cedar Cove, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN AND AROUND COTTONDALE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cottondale, AL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON DUDLEY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cedar Cove, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2016
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN AT LAKE JUDSON RD AND HARGOVE RD. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 40-45 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Mcfarland Mall, AL
58 mph
Jun 6, 2014
5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tallapoosa County · 16,826 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted along Hagler Coaling Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 79.53 W Russel Mills, AL
87 mph
Apr 28, 2014
9:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted along Keens Mill Road. This was produced by the same supercell thunderstorm that produced tornadoes before and after this event.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.59 NNE Grimes, AL
63 mph
Jul 10, 2012
3:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down across many locations in Tuscaloosa county, including in and around Cottondale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.01 NE Cottondale, AL
58 mph
Apr 20, 2011
8:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down on US-11 and Buttermilk Road, in Cottondale.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 NW Cottondale, AL
58 mph
Apr 20, 2011
8:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in several areas of the Coaling community, from Lower Coaling Road eastward to Dudley Road. Several roofs were damaged at the Stone Gate Trailer Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: .27 NNW Coaling, AL
69 mph
Jun 2, 2009
2:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A portion of a large billboard was blown down on I-20, exit 77, which struck a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 SSE Cottondale, 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 35453

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2022
3:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED NEAR HOLT. THE TORNADO SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES... SOME OF WHICH FELL ONTO CAMPERS AT A RV CAMPGROUND. THE TORNADO WAS 400 YARDS WIDE WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 3.88 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Holt Lock And Dam, AL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2021
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED IN THE WILDWOOD COMMUNITY. DETAILS UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Wildwood, AL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2021
8:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO PRODUCED DAMAGE FOR 0.53 MILES AND WAS 150 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT. MINOR STRUCTURE AND TIMBER DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Wildwood, AL
EF0 category
Dec 25, 2015
3:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS meteorologists determined a weak tornado touched down along Clements Road near Leeman Lane and continued northeast crossing Hagler Coaling Road, Wire Road and Dudley Road. The damage path was at its widest along Wire Road and Dudley Road. No damage was observed along Highway 11 farther to the northeast. The tornado is estimated to have lifted just northeast of Dudley Road, south of Upper Dudley Road. Only minor tree damage was observed along the path with approximately one dozen trees snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.4 S Coaling, AL
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:17 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35453
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System in southeast Tuscaloosa County, near Coaling and moved northeastward for approximately 18 miles. It crossed into Jefferson County between Interstate 20 and Bucksville, then continued for nearly 2 miles into Jefferson County. The tornado touched down in the southwestern extent of Coaling, north of CR 14, along Staghorne Dr where it damaged many trees. The tornado quickly strengthened as it moved through Coaling to an EF3 rating with winds of 155 mph, remaining south of US Hwy 11. At least a dozen homes sustained damage. Several homes were completely destroyed. The tornado weakened as it moved east of Coaling and crossed US Hwy 11. The tornado moved across the Mercedes Plant where it caused minor roof damage to one building, knocked down several light poles along Interstate 20 near the plant, and snapped numerous trees. This damage was consistent with an EF1 rating and winds of 100 mph. The tornado continued to cause tree damage as it moved northeast and approached the Jefferson County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.34 WSW Coaling, 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 35453 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,522
Households4,502
Housing units5,215
Income
Median household income$70,162
$100k+ households42.4%
$150k+ households15.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,419
Attached single-family41
Small multifamily263
Large multifamily296
Mobile homes1,185
Housing mix
Single-family share65.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share10.7%
Mobile-home share22.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,798
Renter-occupied704
Vacant units713
Home value & age
Median home value$190,300
Owner homes $300k+18.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1994
Older-home share33.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,485
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35453 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 24 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35453, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 2, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35453?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35453 is 2.75″. It was reported near Coaling, AL on November 24, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35453 — 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 35453 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35453 — 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 35453 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35453 — 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 35453 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35453 — 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 35453, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35453, 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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