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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35466
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35466 from May 1, 1958 through May 26, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 35466 · 1958–presentUpdated Daily · last May 26, 2025
Hail Report Description: Social media photos of half dollar to ping pong ball size hail in Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
2.50″hail
Jun 16, 2023 11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMA reports 3 cars with busted windows and a home with busted windows from hail. Hail size estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Gordo, AL
1.75″hail
Apr 9, 2021 11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR GORDO. RECEIVED PICTURES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Kirk, AL
2.00″hail
Apr 9, 2021 11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF MEASURED 2 INCH HAIL STONE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Gordo, AL
1.75″hail
Apr 9, 2021 10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 NE KIRK. GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR GORDO. RECEIVED PICTURES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Kirk, AL
2.75″hail
Mar 17, 2021 6:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL AND GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL IN GORDO. RELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2015 4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gordo, AL
1.50″hail
Jun 9, 2014 6:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.55 SE Palmetto, AL
0.75″hail
Jun 1, 2008 1:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Gordo, AL
1.00″hail
Mar 1, 2007 3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on CR 63.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 ENE Aliceville, AL
0.88″hail
Mar 1, 2007 3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Buhl, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 30, 2005 3:08 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in the Sipsey Valley area near Elrod.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elrod, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 30, 2005 2:53 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
0.75″hail
Apr 6, 2005 9:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.00″hail
Mar 13, 2005 4:41 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The same thunderstorm that produced the hail across Pickens County moved into western Tuscaloosa. Just as the storm split...nickel to quarter size hail fell in and around the Elrod community associated with the right member of the splitting storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elrod, AL
1.25″hail
Apr 7, 2004 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to half dollar size hail was observed in extreme southeastern Pickens County near Benevola. The hail covered the ground and was still visible the next morning. Many trees and other foliage was damaged by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 E Aliceville, AL
0.75″hail
May 31, 2001 2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Elrod.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elrod, AL
0.75″hail
May 21, 2001 11:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Echola.
NWS Hail Report Location: Echola, AL
0.75″hail
May 21, 2001 11:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in Gordo. One large tree was blown down blocking a road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.75″hail
Mar 10, 2000 4:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported near Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.25″hail
Mar 10, 2000 4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported in Gordo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
0.75″hail
Feb 13, 2000 7:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near the Pickens County and Tuscaloosa County border on US 82.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Elrod, AL
0.75″hail
May 6, 1999 1:06 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Buhl.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buhl, AL
1.75″hail
May 9, 1998 6:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported by storm spotters, near US 82 and SR 86.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Gordo, AL
1.75″hail
Nov 1, 1997 12:34 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Gordo, in the eastern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gordo, AL
1.75″hail
Mar 6, 1996 8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: ESE Carrollton, AL
0.75″hail
Nov 4, 1988 3:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″hail
Dec 15, 1987 1:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″hail
Mar 18, 1981 10:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″hail
Apr 1, 1974 4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″hail
May 17, 1968 3:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″hail
May 1, 1958 6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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.
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in the Gordo area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
UNKmph
May 20, 2025 10:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast meteorologist reports multiple trees down along U.S. Highway 82 just west of Gordo near Mile Marker 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Reform, AL
UNKmph
Jan 4, 2025 3:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on County Road 9 near Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gordo, AL
UNKmph
Jul 19, 2023 2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in several locations across Pickens County including near Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gordo, AL
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2023 12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down on Mars Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Kirk, AL
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2023 11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Gordo. At least one home sustained damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2022 2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME. TWO BARNS WERE DESTROYED AND ANOTHER BUILDING WAS DESTROYED. VEHICLES WERE ALSO DAMAGED. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Kirk, AL
UNKmph
May 23, 2020 11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR GORDO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
UNKmph
Apr 12, 2020 9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 82 EAST OF GORDO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Gordo, AL
UNKmph
Apr 12, 2020 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Gordo, AL
UNKmph
Jul 8, 2019 7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 82 AND 2ND STREET IN GORDO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
UNKmph
Feb 2, 2016 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN SEVERAL MILES SOUTH OF KENNEDY. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSE Kennedy, AL
58mph
Apr 6, 2014 8:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A chicken house was destroyed and another was damaged near Benevola. In addition, one barn was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Benevola, AL
58mph
Jan 23, 2012 2:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on Highway 140 and Holman Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 E Holman, AL
58mph
Jun 28, 2011 11:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on CR-57, north of Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNW Gordo, AL
58mph
Apr 4, 2011 5:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down near Benevola.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Benevola, AL
63mph
Oct 26, 2010 2:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Gordo, AL
58mph
Jun 15, 2010 4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Echola Rd, near US-82 in the Sipsey Valley area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Holman, AL
58mph
Jun 15, 2010 4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in Benevola.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Benevola, AL
58mph
May 20, 2010 2:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs were blown down onto AL-86, near Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 SSE Gordo, AL
58mph
Jun 12, 2009 4:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down onto AL-140, just east of Echola Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 ESE Holman, AL
58mph
Feb 6, 2008 2:42 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near AL-159 and Zion Road, north of Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.13 SE Palmetto, AL
63mph
Feb 22, 2003 12:25 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large trees were blown down on Highway 86 east of Carrollton. One tree was blocking the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Carrollton, AL
58mph
Nov 8, 2000 10:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on SR 86 between Carrollton and Gordo. A few trees were also knocked down near Pickensville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Carrollton, AL
58mph
Nov 8, 2000 9:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Benevola.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benevola, AL
58mph
Jun 25, 2000 3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Gordo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
75mph
Apr 3, 2000 11:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the entire western half of Tuscaloosa County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Echola, AL
63mph
Apr 2, 2000 8:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in a couple of locations in western Tuscaloosa County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elrod, AL
63mph
Apr 22, 1996 10:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gordo, AL
58mph
Mar 6, 1996 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Tuscaloosa, AL
UNKmph
Nov 22, 1992 4:00 AM PST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNKmph
Apr 4, 1989 11:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNKmph
Apr 4, 1989 10:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNKmph
Mar 29, 1989 1:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNKmph
Jan 19, 1988 5:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNKmph
Nov 16, 1987 5:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNKmph
Apr 5, 1985 4:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNKmph
Apr 4, 1977 9:40 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 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 35466
27 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 15, 2025 9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees snapped on US-82... near the northwest city limits of Gordo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Gordo, AL
UNKcategory
Mar 15, 2025 8:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees snapped. A few trees uprooted. At least one house with roof damage. Spotter saw the tornado cross US-82 near Minas Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Elrod, AL
UNKcategory
Apr 4, 2022 2:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 SSW KIRK FOR DATE. AN EF-1 TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN THE AREA OF EASTERN PICKENS COUNTY TO WESTERN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY. TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED WITH SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AS WELL. THE TORNADO WAS 450 YARDS IN WIDTH WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 16.61 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Kirk, AL
UNKcategory
Apr 1, 2022 2:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE NOTED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Elrod, AL
UNKcategory
Apr 1, 2022 2:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO AT LEAST ONE A MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME AND SEVERAL HOMES. TWO BARNS WERE DESTROYED AND ANOTHER BUILDING WAS DESTROYED. VEHICLES WERE ALSO DAMAGED. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OFF OR WERE UPROOTED. PATH LENGTH 16.61 MILES AND 450 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Kirk, AL
UNKcategory
Apr 12, 2020 9:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH. THE TORNADO DAMAGE PATH WAS 5.48 MILES LONG AND WAS 300 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT. THE MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AROUND 75 MPH (F0). THE TORNADO AFFECTED MOSTLY RURAL LOCATIONS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Lubbub, AL
EF3category
Apr 27, 2011 3:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second segment of this long track tornado crossed into Tuscaloosa County south of Pleasant Ridge Church Rd. This tornado began in Pickens County, 5 miles northeast of Pickensville, and tracked northeastward into Tuscaloosa County. It continued through portions of Fayette, Walker, Cullman (See Storm Data for Huntsville), and Blount Counties, before it dissipated in Marshall (See Storm Data for Huntsville) County. While the average path width of this tornado in this portion of Tuscaloosa County was around 0.5 mile (880 yds), the maximum path width maximum was 0.8 mile (1408 yds), which occurred along AL Hwy 171. The tornado strengthened as it entered west Tuscaloosa County to an EF3 rating with winds of 140 mph. It produced significant tree damage along AL Hwy 171. Trees were debarked with only bare large limbs left. Other trees at this location were snapped. The tornado moved northeast weakening to an EF0 rating, but continued to produce tree damage across northwest Tuscaloosa County. The tornado moved into southeast Fayette county 0.5 mile east of Fayette Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.44 W Moores Bridge, AL
EF3category
Apr 27, 2011 3:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System in far eastern Pickens County, 5.5 miles south southeast of Gordo and moved northeastward for 3.46 miles where it crossed into Tuscaloosa County just to the west of Holman, south of AL Hwy 140. This tornado continued for almost 19 miles in Tuscaloosa County before dissipating 2.5 miles east northeast of Samantha. As the tornado entered Tuscaloosa County and crossed US Hwy 82, its path widened to near 400 yds and it strengthened to an EF2 where it uprooted numerous trees. Northeast of Holman, the tornado strengthened to an EF3 with winds of 140 mph and caused significant damage to a home. It removed the roof and tossed it at least 200 yds. A 3500 pound trailer was thrown about 100 yds. The tornado continued northeast where it crossed AL Hwy 171 and US Hwy 43. Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted and many homes sustained damage due to the fallen trees. In addition, at least 3 outbuildings sustained damage or were destroyed. The tornado tracked south of Samantha and dissipated along North Hagler Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .49 W Holman, AL
EF1category
Apr 27, 2011 3:41 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System in far eastern Pickens County, 5.5 miles south southeast of Gordo and moved northeastward for 3.46 miles. It crossed into Tuscaloosa County just to the west of Holman, south of AL Hwy 140. This tornado continued for almost 19 miles in Tuscaloosa County before dissipating 2.5 miles east northeast of Samantha. The tornado touched down east of AL Hwy 63, along Grover Plate Rd where it uprooted many hardwood trees. The tornado continued to cause tree damage as it moved northeast and approached the Tuscaloosa County line. The tornado damage in Pickens County was consistent with an EF1 rating and winds of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.3 SSE Gordo, AL
EF0category
Jan 10, 2008 3:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that previously touched down in eastern Pickens County moved into extreme western Tuscaloosa County, just north of Barefoot Springer Road. The tornado was on the ground for less than a minute in Tuscaloosa County, producing only minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 SW Echola, AL
EF1category
Jan 10, 2008 3:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down between Gordo and the Tuscaloosa County line, near the intersection of Ben Elmore Road and CR-33. From there, it travelled east-northeast before crossing into Tuscaloosa County. A barn and several old chicken houses on CR-33 east of Gordo sustained heavy damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.19 ESE Gordo, AL
F1category
Sep 25, 2005 2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists performed extensive aerial and ground surveys across northern Tuscaloosa County. It has been determined that a tornado produced damage along a large stretch of the Sipsey River Basin. The tornado touched down at approximately 355 PM CDT near County Road 140 just east of Elrod. The tornado traveled northeast along the Sipsey River, crossed County Road 21, crossed State Highway 171, and lifted just east of County Road 35 around 417 PM CDT. A large majority of the damage was minor and limited to tree damage. Numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted along the Sipsey River. The tornado has been rated an F1 on the Fujita scale. The tornado damage path was 13.8 miles long and 100 yards wide at its widest point. This was the same thunderstorm cell that produced the brief tornado touchdown in rural southeastern Pickens County. This tornado was produced by the remnants of Hurricane Rita. Begin: 33 15.16/87 46.94 End: 33 25.98/87 41.79
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Elrod, AL
F0category
Sep 25, 2005 2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Elrod, AL
F0category
Sep 25, 2005 2:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Benevola, AL
F0category
Sep 25, 2005 1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists performed aerial and ground surveys across northwest Tuscaloosa County. The damage that occurred along Robertson Road was determined to be a tornado. The tornado touched down west of Cooper Road and Robertson Road near Dunn Creek at approximately 255 PM CDT. The tornado traveled just east of north and crossed Robertson Road. At least two homes suffered roof damage and several out-buildings and barns were damaged. Several trees were snapped off or blown down along the path. The tornado lifted around 257 PM CDT along the Right Hand Fork. The tornado has been rated an F0 on the Fujita scale. The tornado damage path was 1.6 miles long and 80 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was produced by the remnants of Hurricane Rita. Begin: 33 22.90/87 49.70 End: 33 24.27/87 49.45
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Echola, AL
F0category
May 9, 1998 6:26 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Holman, AL
F0category
May 9, 1998 6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Gordo, AL
F3category
Apr 8, 1998 6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Holman, AL
F3category
Apr 8, 1998 6:01 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Gordo, AL
F0category
Apr 12, 1991 7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0category
Feb 3, 1990 6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0category
Feb 3, 1990 6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2category
Nov 10, 1984 1:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2category
Nov 10, 1984 1:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1category
Dec 8, 1978 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2category
Mar 20, 1976 10:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Pickens County · 5,534 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F5category
Mar 3, 1966 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35466
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35466 have on record?
Our records show 32 hail, 38 wind, and 27 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35466, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 26, 2025.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35466?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35466 is 2.75″. It was reported near Gordo, AL on March 17, 2021.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35466 — 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 35466 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 35466 — 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 35466 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 35466 — 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.
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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 35466, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35466, 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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