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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35643

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35643 from February 11, 1965 through May 20, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35643 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 20, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35643

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Hillsboro, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
6:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Hillsboro, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
3:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported 5 miles west of Trinity.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Hillsboro, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2009
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 SSE Wheeler, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported in the Wheeler area by a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wheeler, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
1:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Wheeler.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wheeler, AL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2008
8:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .07 WNW Chalybeate Spgs, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: golf ball size hail reported
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Hanceville, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1997
2:04 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail was reported near Wheeler.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Wheeler, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1991
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 1991
7:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 1985
7:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 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 35643

34 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over road on Beatrice blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2024
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn and shed destroyed near Chalybeate Springs... east of CR230. Survey concluded this damage to be caused by straight-line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Moulton, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two to three trees were knocked... several tents were blown down... and an inflatable slide was blown away. Exact location unknown. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were knocked down on CR 532... at least one onto power lines near a residence. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2022
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOMES WITH ROOF DAMAGE... ONE WITH THE ROOF GONE... AND POWERLINES DOWN IN THE AREA. DAMAGE CONTAINED TO ONE AREA DUE TO A DOWNBURST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2020
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN HILLSBORO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF DAMAGE TO A BUILDING IN MOUNT HOPE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF DAMAGE TO A BARN AND HOUSES IN THE AREA ALONG CR 309. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Moulton, AL
64 mph
Apr 5, 2018
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Hillsboro, AL
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2017
6:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AND SHEDS WERE BLOWN DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 20 AND CR 217. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Hillsboro, AL
70 mph
Mar 18, 2013
1:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped and knocked down six large wooden power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Courtland, AL
75 mph
Jan 30, 2013
4:47 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was snapped by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of County Road 217 and Highway 20 in Hillsboro, Alabama.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.41 NNW Hillsboro, AL
60 mph
Mar 31, 2012
4:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were knocked down on North Railroad Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 NW Hillsboro, AL
70 mph
Jan 26, 2012
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A brand new barn experienced significant damage due to thunderstorm winds. A large portion of the roof collapsed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Fish Pond, 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 35643

7 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2025
10:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two videos of a waterspout were provided via social media from the Blacks Landing area along Wheeler Lake. The waterspout formed south of Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant and tracked east toward the Round Island Creek Public Use area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Hillsboro, AL
UNK category
May 13, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 7 SE Rogersville. EF-3 with peak wind of 136 mph... path length of 3.76 miles... and maximum path width 228 yards. This is still preliminary.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE North Courtland, AL
UNK category
May 12, 2024
1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35643
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-3 with peak wind of 136 mph... path length of 2.22 miles... and maximum path width 225 yards. This is still preliminary.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Rogersville, AL
EF1 category
Feb 20, 2014
8:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along County Road 388 in northern Lawrence County. Here, large limbs were broken as the tornado was initially weak and disorganized. The tornado began to strengthen as it lifted northeast and crossed County Road 400. Here, a swath of hardwood trees were uprooted with a few trees snapped. The tornado then crossed the Tennessee River into Limestone County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.81 WSW Pointer Quarters, AL
EF1 category
Oct 26, 2010
12:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with winds up to 95 mph touched down briefly along Highway 20 near County Road 217 in Hillsboro. The tornado uprooted several trees and snapped several hardwood trees. The tornado lifted west of County Road 400.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 NNW Hillsboro, AL
F1 category
Dec 16, 2000
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35643
Limestone County · 34,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Ripley, AL
F0 category
Dec 16, 2000
12:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35643
Lawrence County · 10,166 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Courtland, 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 35643 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,088
Households1,300
Housing units1,423
Income
Median household income$51,055
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached913
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily21
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes473
Housing mix
Single-family share64.2%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share1.5%
Mobile-home share33.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,099
Renter-occupied201
Vacant units123
Home value & age
Median home value$112,700
Owner homes $300k+7.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+2%
Median year built1993
Older-home share25.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,271
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35643 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 34 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35643, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 20, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35643?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35643 is 1.75″. It was reported near Hillsboro, AL on March 12, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35643 — 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 35643 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35643 — 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 35643 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35643 — 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 35643 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35643 — 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 35643, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35643, 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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