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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35541

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35541 from March 7, 1975 through June 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35541 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35541

13 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Helicon, AL
1.50″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Helicon, AL
1.00″ hail
Dec 3, 2016
8:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HAIL AT HOME DURING STORM THAT PASSED AROUND 2:48 AM THE MORNING AFTER TORNADO DAMAGED HOME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Helicon, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Nathan, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arley, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
6:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail damaged several vehicles near the community of Helicon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Helicon, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
9:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Nathan, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
4:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .21 ENE Arley, AL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.03 ENE Nathan, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 1999
5:54 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in Arley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arley, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 18, 1999
1:18 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Arley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arley, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
11:18 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arley, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 1986
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 35541

36 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Arley area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arley, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down in the Arley area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arley, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NORTH OF ARLEY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Helicon, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN ARLEY ALONG HICKORY LANE... COUNTY ROAD 12... AND COUNTY ROAD 130.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Arley, AL
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2019
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A BOAT DOCK SUSTAINED SOME MINOR DAMAGE AT SMITH LAKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Lake Shore, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BLEACHERS WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE FIRE STATION. BASEBALL DUGOUT DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arley, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN ON HICKORY LANE. QUARTER SAME HAIL WAS REPORTED AT THE SAME LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Falls City, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM ARLEY. BLEACHERS WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE FIRE STATION. BASEBALL DUGOUT DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arley, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR ARLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Arley, AL
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2017
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN IN HELICON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Helicon, AL
UNK mph
Dec 2, 2016
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MOBILE HOME SERIOUSLY DAMAGED ON COUNTY RD 77 IN THE HELICON COMMUNITY. MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO. REPORTED BY HELICAN FIRE. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Helicon, AL
UNK mph
Dec 2, 2016
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 12 NEAR ARLEY... VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Arley, AL
63 mph
Jul 14, 2015
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted and blocking both lanes near First Baptist Church in the town of Arley.
NWS Wind Report Location: .29 W Arley, AL
58 mph
Oct 13, 2014
3:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: House damaged by uprooted tree on Highway 47 south of the town of Arley.
NWS Wind Report Location: .16 SSE Arley, AL
58 mph
Jan 30, 2013
6:02 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were knocked down along County Road 40, just west of County Road 77.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 NW Helicon, 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 35541

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 3, 2021
8:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE NESMITH COMMUNITY. A FEW STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 1.02 MILES IN WINSTON CO BEFORE DISSIPATING JUST INSIDE CULLMAN COUNTY. THE MAX WIDTH WAS 305 YARDS AND MAX WINDS WERE 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Nesmith, AL
UNK category
Dec 2, 2016
4:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TOR WITH PEAK WINDS OF 110MPH TOUCHED DOWN NNE OF ARLEY. PATH LENGTH OF 3.0 MI. PATH WIDTH OF 100YDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Helicon, AL
UNK category
Dec 2, 2016
2:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 105MPH TOUCHED DOWN ESE OF ARLEY. PATH WIDTH OF 300 YDS AND PATH LENGTH OF 4.5 MILES . THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 6 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Arley, AL
EF0 category
Aug 24, 2008
5:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down in Arley blew down several street signs, including one that blew into and snapped a power pole. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .47 NNE Meek, AL
EF1 category
Mar 1, 2007
3:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Representatives from the National Weather Service in Birmingham conducted an aerial survey in Winston and Cullman Counties relating to storm damage reported during the March 1, 2007 tornado outbreak. It was determined that this damage was caused by an EF-2 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita scale with maximum estimated winds of 110-115 mph. The damage track extended 9.1 miles and was a maximum of 100 yards wide, but most of this occurred in Winston County.|The track extended less than 3/4 of a mile into extreme western Cullman County, north of County Road 141 and south of the Nesmith community. By the time the tornado reached Cullman County, it had weakened to a low-end EF-1 tornado, with estimated winds of 75 mph and a path width of 25 to 50 yards. The tornado was responsible only for tree damage within Cullman County before lifting around 3:57 pm CST.|
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.99 NW Crane Hill, AL
F1 category
May 24, 1986
9:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Feb 22, 1983
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Mar 20, 1976
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35541
Winston County · 8,343 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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ZIP 35541 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,125
Households1,639
Housing units2,567
Income
Median household income$45,268
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,806
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily23
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes676
Housing mix
Single-family share70.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.4%
Mobile-home share26.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,327
Renter-occupied312
Vacant units928
Home value & age
Median home value$181,900
Owner homes $300k+36.6%
Owner homes $500k+24.4%
Owner homes $750k+5.8%
Median year built1992
Older-home share31.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,612
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35541 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 36 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35541, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35541?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35541 is 1.75″. It was reported near Helicon, AL on March 22, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35541 — 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 35541 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35541 — 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 35541 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35541 — 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 35541 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35541 — 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 35541, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35541, 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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