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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35540

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35540 from March 25, 1964 through May 26, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35540 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last May 26, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35540

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Upshaw, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
3:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters reported in the city of Addison.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Addison, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
6:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 WNW Jones Chapel, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Addison, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
1:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .38 WNW Upshaw, AL
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported from near Addison southeastward to near the Cullman County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: .11 N Addison, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
1:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Addison, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
3:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, AL
0.88″ hail
Aug 10, 2000
4:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed in Addison.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2000
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
12:26 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell near Addison.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
11:53 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Addison.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, AL
1.00″ hail
May 6, 1998
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of quarters was reported in Addison.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, AL
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
11:17 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, AL
2.00″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
3:07 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Addison, 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 35540

27 reports
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UNK mph
May 26, 2025
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed along US Highway 278 near Addison.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Addison, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the Addison and Arley areas. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Addison, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on County Roads 41 and 43 north of Addison.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Inmanfield, AL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on County Road 43.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Inmanfield, AL
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SINGLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME SHIFTED OFF FOUNDATION. A COUPLE OF AWNINGS/METAL ROOFS BLOWN OFF NEARBY STRUCTURES. TIME REPORTED BY EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Nesmith, AL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2021
8:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE PHOTOS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM BROADCAST MEDIA. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Nesmith, AL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Upshaw, AL
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2020
7:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ALONG SARDIS AIRPORT ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Addison Municipal, AL
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2020
7:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 41.
NWS Wind Report Location: Addison, AL
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2020
7:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG OLD CULLMAN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Addison, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2017
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN... BLOCKING A ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sardis, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2017
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE METAL ROOFS OF SEVERAL CHICKEN HOUSES SUSTAINED DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Sardis, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2017
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE METAL ROOFS OF SEVERAL CHICKEN HOUSES SUSTAINED DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Sardis, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2017
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN... BLOCKING A ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sardis, AL
UNK mph
Dec 2, 2016
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOFS OFF SHEDS... COLLAPSED CAR PORTS... AND DAMAGED FENCES WITH COWS OUT IN NESMITH. FROM PREVIOUS EVENING STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nesmith, 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 35540

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 22, 2018
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO BEGAN IN A WOODED AREA JUST EAST OF THE COUNTY ROAD 80 BRIDGE OVER ROCK CREEK AND CONTINUED ENE CROSSING CR 80 SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CROSSING INTO CULLMAN CO. DAMAGE MAINLY CONSISTED OF DOWNED TREES AND LOSS OF TIN ROOFING MATERIAL FROM SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS. THE TORNADO PATH WAS 1.48 MILES LONG AND WAS 260 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Sardis, AL
EF1 category
Apr 11, 2013
2:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage in Winston County and have determined that the damage was due to an EF-1 tornado, with winds of 100 mph. The brief tornado touched down in a field just southeast of the intersection of County Road 45 and County Road 3734. This location was approximately 3.49 miles east southeast of Addison. The tornado snapped and uprooted several large trees, completely demolished two sheds, and damaged a double wide home where a woman was injured. The woman was injured as she attempted to enter her vehicle and go to a shelter. The tornado continued north northwest where it twisted and rolled an unoccupied mobile home over 50 yards. The tornado snapped several more trees and rolled an unsecured mobile home on Dakota Drive. The tornado lifted just beyond Dakota Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 N Nesmith, AL
EF1 category
Jan 30, 2013
6:04 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35540
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed the Winston and Cullman county line just south of county road 1043, causing minor tree damage and destroying a barn on county road 1038. The tornado then strengthened to an EF-1 with winds around 90 MPH and destroyed a mobile home along county road 1043 just east of county road 1038. The tornado continued east-northeast. lifting near county road 1047. The survey was conducted by NWS Birmingham since the tornado initially touched down in Winston County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.47 W Jones Chapel, AL
EF1 category
Jan 30, 2013
6:01 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down just north of Addison along County Road 41, just north of Hunter Rd with winds of 70-80mph snapping many softwood trees. The tornado tracked east northeast and destroyed a small airplane hangar at the Addison Municipal Airport. As it tracked parallel to County Road 41, it continued to down trees with winds of 90mph. Just passed County Road 130, the tornado removed a portion of the roof from a residence. Portions of a metal roof were uplifted from an outbuilding along County Road 3725, causing minor tree damage. The tornado continued east northeast, crossing into Cullman County (See Storm Data WFO Huntsville) just south of County Road 1043. The tornado remained on the ground for an additional 2.14 miles in Cullman County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 N Addison, AL
F0 category
Sep 16, 1996
7:24 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35540
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Addison, 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 35540 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,092
Households927
Housing units1,166
Income
Median household income$51,454
$100k+ households25.5%
$150k+ households3.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached723
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily48
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes388
Housing mix
Single-family share62.0%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share33.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied777
Renter-occupied150
Vacant units239
Home value & age
Median home value$117,100
Owner homes $300k+15.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.7%
Median year built1991
Older-home share33.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars909
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35540 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 27 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35540, 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 35540?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35540 is 2.00″. It was reported near Addison, AL on January 24, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35540 — 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 35540 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35540 — 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 35540 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35540 — 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 35540 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35540 — 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 35540, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35540, 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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