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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35552

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35552 from April 28, 1984 through April 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35552 · 1984–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35552

19 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2017
1:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG HIGHWAY 19 IN THE BYRD COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Byrd, AL
1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 NE Detroit, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
9:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.04 NW Bexar, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
3:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Detroit, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
11:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.55 WSW Barnesville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 NW Detroit, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2009
4:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.49 SW Barnesville, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2009
4:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported near the Alabama/Mississippi state line, west of the Byrd community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.82 WSW Barnesville, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit, AL
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2006
5:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to golf ball sized hail fell for several minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit, AL
1.25″ hail
Nov 23, 2004
7:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail fell near the town of Detroit in northern Lamar County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit, AL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2003
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Hamilton, AL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2003
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Detroit, AL
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2003
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported from Detroit to Henson Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
1:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in and near the town of Detroit. Several automobiles received broken windows and dents from the hail. The hail may have been larger in the surrounding rural areas. A few trees were also blown down in the area. Very little rain fell during the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit, 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 35552

37 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 29, 2026
4:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Various reports across western Marion county of trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Byrd, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in the Detroit area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed in the Byrd area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Byrd, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down on County Road 22 in the Byrd community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Byrd, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down around Detroit.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in SW Marion County. Tree across road in vicinity of Highway 19. Power outages reported in area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byrd, AL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE MISSISSIPPI STATE LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR GUTHRIE CUT ROAD AND THE MISSISSIPPI STATE LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Byrd, AL
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
4:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN DETROIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE TREES DOWN IN DETROIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
6:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES BLOWN DOWN IN DETROIT. A FEW BARNS ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
6:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR DETROIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE DETROIT AREA. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
6:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 19 NEAR THE ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI STATE LINE. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Detroit, AL
58 mph
Jul 2, 2014
5:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted in and around the town of Detroit.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Detroit, 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 35552

6 reports
UNK category
Jun 5, 2024
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Memphis in Itawamba County... MS... which continued into Marion County... AL. The tornado dissipated before crossing I-22.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Bexar, AL
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long track violent tornado touched down in Monroe County (See Storm Data Memphis) Mississippi, southwest of Smithville where it caused damage associated with an EF5 rating. The tornado moved northeast through Itawamba County before it crossed into Marion County, Alabama at a point near CR 93, southwest of Bexar. The tornado weakened to an EF1 rating as it entered Alabama, with winds of 110 mph . As the tornado tracked south of Bexar, a few mobile homes and outbuildings were damaged and numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted. The tornado moved across Corridor X/Future Interstate 22, near CR 33. As the tornado approached AL Hwy 19, 4 miles east southeast of Shottsville, it strengthened to an EF3 rating with winds of 160 mph, and destroyed several homes. This resulted in 6 fatalities. The tornado continued northeastward where it destroyed several single family homes and mobile homes along CR 20 and AL Hwy 187, 9 miles north of Hamilton. As the tornado approached the Marion/Franklin County line, several more houses were damaged and at least one chicken house destroyed near AL Hwy 187. Along the Alabama portion of the tornado path, hundreds of trees were downed, and at least 25 homes, mobile homes, and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. The average path width of the Alabama portion of the tornado path was 0.5 mile (880 yds). The tornado continued into Franklin County Alabama (See Storm Data Huntsville), dissipating near Old Line Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.61 WSW Bexar, AL
EF5 category
Apr 27, 2011
2:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado initially touched down west of Hamilton in southwest Marion County and moved northeast where it caused devastating damage to the city of Hackleburg. The tornado continued into Franklin County and tracked through Lawrence, Morgan, Limestone, and Madison Counties in Alabama. The tornado continued into Lincoln County Tennessee and finally dissipated in Franklin County Tennessee (See Storm Data Huntsville). The average path width of the tornado while in Marion County was 0.5 mile (880 yds). The tornado touched down west of AL Hwy 19 near Sipsey Creek and moved northeast and crossed Corridor X/Future Interstate 22. Here it caused significant tree damage. The tornado strengthened north of Hamilton and caused roof damage to at least one home. The storm strengthened further as it approached US Hwy 43, southwest of Hackleburg, to a violent EF4 rating with winds estimated at 170 mph. The tornado tracked parallel to US Hwy 43 toward Hackleburg and strengthened more to an EF5 with winds up to 210 mph, as its path widened to 0.75 mile (1320 yds). Several subdivisions and businesses, Hackleburg High School, Middle School, and Elementary School, and the Wrangler Plant were destroyed. Vehicles were tossed up to 200 yards. One well built home with 4 brick sides was completely leveled and the debris from the home was tossed over 40 yards to the north. The tornado moved northeast of Hackleburg and continued to parallel US Hwy 43. It crossed into Franklin County just east of the highway. Along the damage path in Marion County, thousands of trees were downed, several hundred structures were damaged, and at least 100 of these structures were completely destroyed as many homes were leveled. Eighteen fatalities are attributed to this tornado in Marion County, as well as numerous injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.27 WSW Barnesville, AL
F1 category
Apr 7, 2006
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just north of the intersection of US Highway 78 and State Highway 74. It then moved northeastward and dissipated just east of the intersection of County Road 41 and County Road 473. Numerous trees were either snapped off aloft or were blown down. Multiple telephone poles were blown down. The top of a barn was completely torn off. Several homes received roof damage, ranging from missing shingles to portions of roofs being lifted off. One automobile was totally destroyed due to fallen trees. One woman was killed (indirect) when she drove into an already downed tree along State Highway 187. One person suffered minor injuries (indirect) due to a fallen tree. New Hope Church had its porch destroyed and suffered minor damage to other portions of the building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Hamilton, AL
F1 category
Nov 23, 2004
9:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35552
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Hamilton, AL
F0 category
Jul 4, 1995
8:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35552
Lamar County · 4,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported at Henson Springs in northern Lamar County. The tornado occurred in the open with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Detroit, 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 35552 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,014
Households296
Housing units423
Income
Median household income$66,250
$100k+ households42.9%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached284
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily63
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes74
Housing mix
Single-family share67.1%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share14.9%
Mobile-home share17.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied235
Renter-occupied61
Vacant units127
Home value & age
Median home value$90,200
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars291
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35552 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 37 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35552, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35552?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35552 is 1.75″. It was reported near Byrd, AL on March 10, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35552 — 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 35552 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35552 — 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 35552 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35552 — 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 35552 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35552 — 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 35552, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35552, 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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