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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35579

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35579 from June 27, 1972 through August 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35579 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35579

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2025
9:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo of quarter-size hail in Oakman.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Oakman, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Oakman, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE The Wye, AL
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
6:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Coal Vly, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.17 E Sterling, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
4:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Coal Vly, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
4:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 SW Coal Vly, AL
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2003
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Oakman.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakman, AL
0.88″ hail
Feb 26, 1998
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported covering the ground in Oakman.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakman, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 1977
1:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 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
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35579
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
Mar 29, 1974
12:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
2.75″ hail
Jun 27, 1972
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 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 35579

31 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Oakman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 S Oakman, AL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Goodsprings, AL
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down north of Oakman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Oakman, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
10:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at various locations in Oakman.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakman, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S The Wye, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Paul Bolton Road. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Goodsprings, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down on AL-69... just south of the Tuscaloosa and Walker County line. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Whitson, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down at Cobb St and Wateroak St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakman, AL
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
5:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN BETWEEN OAKMAN AND BERRY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Oakman, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF WALKER COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Tutwiler, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON OAKMAN PARRISH ROAD. THE DOWNED POWER LINES CREATED A STRUCTURE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Oakman, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND OAKMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakman, AL
UNK mph
Dec 6, 2021
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE TREES DOWN ALONG WOLF CREEK RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Corona, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE... CAUSING SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ON JACKSONS CAMP RD ALONG THE WARRIOR RIVER. IN ADDITION... THE CHIEF OF THE WARRIOR RIVER VFD ALSO REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Little Shoal, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN ON OAKMAN PARRISH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oakman, 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 35579

6 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2022
6:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MINOR TIMBER DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY A TORNADO. THE DAMAGE PATH WAS 1.99 MILES LONG AND 50 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: The Wye, AL
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:18 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed along a Quasi-Linear Convective System and touched down in rural southwestern Walker County, near the Fairview community. The tornado moved north northeast through Cordova before lifting near Lynns Park. The tornado touched down southwest of CR 6 and rapidly intensified to an EF3 rating with winds of 140 mph. Along Horseshoe Bend, a home was completely leveled, where it swept the foundation clean of the structure and debris. The tornado continued north northeast through the Richardson subdivision and across Pleasantville Road. It destroyed at least two single-wide manufactured homes. The tornado crossed US Hwy 269 where it weakened to an EF2 with winds of 120 mph and moved through the Aldridge community, where several homes were damaged, large trees were uprooted, and another single-wide manufactured home was tossed and obliterated. In Cordova, the tornado caused significant roof and parapet damage to brick buildings in the downtown area. The tornado crossed Old US Hwy 78 just east of the Mulberry Fork, where it snapped and uprooted trees and caused minor structural damage. The tornado continued northeast and dissipated south of County Road 22, less than a mile north of Old US Hwy 78. A second tornado, with winds of 140 mph, tracked through Cordova during the afternoon of the same day (between 1535 and 1605 CST) and caused more significant structural damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.7 SW Drifton, AL
EF0 category
Dec 24, 2008
4:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of AL-69 and Dutton Hill Road. It damaged 1 carport, 2 sheds, a trailer, and several trees in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 SSW Mc Cullum, AL
EF1 category
Dec 10, 2008
12:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just west of Jackson Street on the north side of Oakman. It then traveled northeastward, crossed School Street and AL-69, and lifted on Watts Street just east of AL-69. Metal bleachers were twisted and thrown at the Oakman School athletic field, and the concession stand at the ball field was heavily damaged. Oakman Elementary School sustained only light structural damage directly from the tornado. However, rain leaking through the damaged roof and ceiling caused extensive water damage to parts of the school building. Several houses along AL-69 suffered also significant roof damage. Approximately 150 trees were either uprooted or snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .58 ESE Oakman, AL
F1 category
Nov 18, 2003
12:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 12:07 pm CST, an F1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Fruit Jar Road and CR 20 just east-northeast of Oakman. The tornado tracked northeastward affecting areas between the Providence and Kings Mill communities. The tornado ended at 12:14 pm CST near the intersection of SR 269 and Parrish Loop, north of Parrish. The tornado path was 6.3 miles long and 100 yards wide at its widest point. Approximately 15 homes and mobile homes sustained varying degrees of damage. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the path, and several barns and outbuildings were also damaged. No injuries were reported.The tornado apparently came out of a very small circulation that developed on the north side of a small bowing segment. These storms were very unique in that little to no lightning accompanied them.Beg: 33 43.055/87 22.128 End: 33 45.536/87 16.314
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Oakman, AL
F1 category
Nov 22, 1992
5:18 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35579
Walker County · 19,327 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 35579 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,321
Households1,292
Housing units1,525
Income
Median household income$46,400
$100k+ households29.0%
$150k+ households6.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached991
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily68
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes434
Housing mix
Single-family share65.0%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share28.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,063
Renter-occupied229
Vacant units233
Home value & age
Median home value$109,900
Owner homes $300k+7.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,242
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35579 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 31 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35579, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35579?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35579 is 2.75″. It was reported near Oakman, AL on June 27, 1972.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35579 — 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 35579 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35579 — 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 35579 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35579 — 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 35579 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35579 — 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 35579, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35579, 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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