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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35653

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35653 from November 18, 1957 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
103
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35653 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35653

41 reports
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1.50″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong sized hail reported in northern Russellville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Russellville, AL
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Russellville, AL
1.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Size estimated from photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Russellville, AL
2.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report received with photo of 2 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Russellville, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2024
11:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported north of Russellville... AL. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Russellville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Russellville, AL
3.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
3:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of 3 inch diameter hail and 70-80 MPH winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Hodges, AL
1.00″ hail
Nov 23, 2019
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR BELGREEN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WNW Russellville, AL
2.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR BURNTOUT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Vina, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2017
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Russellville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER HAIL MEASURED AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY EOC IN BELGREEN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Russellville, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2016
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Russellville, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Russellville, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter sized was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Belgreen, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2011
2:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Russellville, 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 35653

103 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
10:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Hooty Hoot Holler_ Grissom Lane_ Bond Cemetery Road_ Pritchard Road_ and Cedar Ridge Road at Cedar Creek Lake. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Nne Vina, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Russellville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on County Road 58 near the Frankfort Community. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Tuscaloosa Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Duncan Creek Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Clay Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Summit Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and power lines down near Potts Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2026
9:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on highway 524 in the Belgreen community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2025
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down near Russellville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along 43N and the Frosty Inn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 4525 Jones Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 9 NW Russellville. A tree was knocked down at 4525 Jones Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Russellville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch reported a tree down blocking the road near the intersection of Jones Road and County Road 33. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages in Russellville due to several power lines down due to severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russellville, 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 35653

9 reports
UNK category
Jan 3, 2023
4:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND FRANKLIN COUNTY (AL) EMA SURVEYED DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH A WEAK EF-1 TORNADO... NORTH OF BELGREEN... AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WNW Russellville, AL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2018
10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OF UNKNOWN INTENSITY. TREE DOWN ACROSS EAST LAWRENCE STREET IN RUSSELLVILLE. PATH OF DAMAGE FROM A WAREHOUSE ON JACKSON AVE EASTWARD TO THE WALMART... CENTRAL CREDIT UNION... CROSSING 43 AND DAMAGE ON THE EAST SIDE TO THE SCOTTS TRACTOR COMPANY AND ROAD GEAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Russellville, AL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2016
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG FRANKFORT AND WAGNON MOUNTAIN ROADS. RELAYED BY COLBERT EOC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Crooked Oak, AL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2016
1:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** AN EF-2 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 115 MPH...MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS...AND A PATH LENGTH OF 11 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Belgreen, AL
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
2:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first touched down along Whitten Road near the intersection of Willis Road on the northwest side of Russellville. Trees were uprooted in this area and small trees were snapped. The tornado tracked northeast approaching the school complex. Here a tree was snapped and fell onto a house along Clay Avenue causing significant structural damage. The school complex along Summit Avenue sustained damage to its athletic fields and one awning at the elementary school was damaged. Across the street several trees were snapped near the base and a home sustained minor roof damage.||The tornado then appeared to weaken briefly with only very light damage noted over the next 2 miles before touching back down near Alpine Street. Here numerous hardwoods were twisted, mangled, and snapped. Several trees fell on houses causing substantial structural damage. The tornado reached its maximum intensity of EF-1 with a width of approximately 100 yards. Interviews with several residents indicated that they observed a multiple funnel type of tornado track across the neighborhood. The tornado lifted northeast and weakened as it produced minor tree damage along Mountain View Drive before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.11 W Russellville, AL
F0 category
Jan 22, 1999
3:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in a rural area near Frankfort along CR 49. No damage or personal injury were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Russellville, AL
F0 category
May 3, 1993
1:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1326CST a wall cloud was sighted in the Russellville vicinity. At 1337CST a tornado touched down in the same area and moved northeast about one half mile. One inch-size hail fell at about the same time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jan 31, 1958
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Nov 18, 1957
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35653
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 35653 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,005
Households3,791
Housing units4,614
Income
Median household income$52,454
$100k+ households31.0%
$150k+ households9.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,704
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily355
Large multifamily127
Mobile homes379
Housing mix
Single-family share80.3%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share8.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,772
Renter-occupied1,019
Vacant units823
Home value & age
Median home value$117,800
Owner homes $300k+13.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,409
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35653 have on record?

Our records show 41 hail, 103 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35653, 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 35653?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35653 is 3.00″. It was reported near Hodges, AL on June 14, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35653 — 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 35653 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35653 — 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 35653 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35653 — 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 35653 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35653 — 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 35653, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35653, 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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