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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35581

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35581 from September 11, 1957 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35581 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35581

21 reports
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1.50″ hail
Feb 12, 2024
6:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to Ping Pong ball size hail in the Phil Campbell community. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Phil Campbell, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
3:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter sized was reported in the East Franklin community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Chestnut Ridge, AL
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2012
3:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Phil Campbell.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Phil Campbell, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
6:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar sized was reported in the Bear Creek area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Shady Grove, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Shady Grove, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Phil Campbell, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
2:43 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to golf ball size hail was reported 5 miles east of Phil Campbell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Chestnut Ridge, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
2:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported five miles west of Phil Campbell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Nix, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
12:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar diameter hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.96 NW Nix, AL
2.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
10:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail occurred in this vicinity and was measured at four to five inches deep. Extensive tree damage was also noted along with slight to moderate damage to several vehicles and seven residences.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gurley, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phil Campbell, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2001
1:07 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Phil Campbell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phil Campbell, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 27, 2000
5:27 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Spruce Pine.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spruce Pine, AL
0.88″ hail
May 7, 1998
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported southwest of Phil Campbell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Phil Campbell, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 19, 1998
7:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phil Campbell, 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 35581

50 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on County Road 57. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Hodges, AL
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lots of trees and power lines were reported down along highway 38 between Phil Campbell and Russellville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lots of trees/power lines were reported down along highway 34 between Phil Campbell and Russellville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
3:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along Jack Rd. outside of Phil Campbell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
3:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down at the intersection of Edgar Chapel Rd. and Cook Rd. outside of Phil Campbell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Hodges, AL
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE PHIL CAMPBELL COMMUNITY... INCLUDING THREE TREES DOWN ON HOUSES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN PHIL CAMPBELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED AND POWER LINES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Bear Creek, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
4:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN PHIL CAMPBELL AT HWY 243 AND HWY 175. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
4:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN REPORTED ON HWY 75 IN PHIL CAMPBELL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Phil Campbell, AL
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2017
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON CARS ON HIGHWAY 43.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Phil Campbell, AL
60 mph
Apr 19, 2015
11:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and several large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds near the vicinity of County roads 22, 20 and 63 in Franklin county, Alabama. Tin was also off of a garage in the area as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Phil Campbell, AL
60 mph
Dec 20, 2012
7:26 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down along Shady Grove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 WSW Shady Grove, 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 35581

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
4:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35581
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TDS WEST OF BEAR CREEK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bear Creek, AL
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
4:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35581
Marion County · 8,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN... BLOCKING HWY 172... NEAR HWY 241. LOCATION CONSISTENT WITH TDS WEST OF BEAR CREEK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Bear Creek, AL
EF5 category
Apr 27, 2011
2:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A violent long track tornado continued it's path from Marion County into southern Franklin County north of Hackleburg. Significant devastation occurred throughout the city of Phil Campbell. Prolific damage was noted from the intersection of CR 51 and Alabama Highway 237, to the intersection of CR 81 and CR 75. Within a two mile corridor of either side of the railroad tracks the damage was significant. Within this corridor, several well constructed houses were destroyed. Along Bonner Street, multiple block homes were leveled to the ground with the block foundations destroyed. A twenty-five foot section of pavement was sucked up and scattered. Chunks of the pavement were found in a home over 1/3 of a mile down the road. The damage in this area was consistent with EF-5 damage. ||In addition, at least three churches along the path sustained significant damage. One church in Phil Campbell was completely destroyed with only the slab remaining.||Multiple mobile homes throughout the path were completely destroyed, and their mangled frames were tossed 25 to 50 yards. Cars were tossed and destroyed throughout the path of the tornado, with one car wrapped around a debarked tree in Phil Campbell. All along the path length, thousands of hardwood and softwood trees were snapped. Hundreds of trees were also debarked and twisted, and had only stubs of the largest branches remaining. EF-5 damage continued similarly northeast from Phil Campbell, roughly along County Roads 81 and 82 toward the community of Oak Grove.||In Oak Grove, the tornado may have reached a relative maximum in intensity well into the EF-5 category as the damage was slightly more intense and the path width was at a maximum of greater than one mile. A large swath of complete devastation was noted in Oak Grove along County Roads 38 and Smith Lane. A large well-constructed home with extensive anchoring was razed with debris carried well away from the site. A Corvette sports car was mangled and thrown 641 feet (measured). A block home next door was also disintegrated. Along Smith Lane a block home was wiped out and the only remains of a nearby chicken house was a small piece of a metal truss. In this same area, the tree damage was significant and a large percentage of trees were stripped bare.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.72 S Nix, AL
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
Feb 4, 1971
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35581
Franklin County · 10,360 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 35581 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,271
Households2,039
Housing units2,436
Income
Median household income$47,633
$100k+ households32.9%
$150k+ households5.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,787
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily110
Large multifamily10
Mobile homes498
Housing mix
Single-family share73.4%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share4.9%
Mobile-home share20.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,556
Renter-occupied483
Vacant units397
Home value & age
Median home value$105,400
Owner homes $300k+6.0%
Owner homes $500k+0.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1989
Older-home share39.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,992
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35581 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 50 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35581, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35581?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35581 is 2.75″. It was reported near Gurley, AL on April 7, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35581 — 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 35581 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35581 — 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 35581 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35581 — 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 35581 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35581 — 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 35581, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35581, 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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