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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35808

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35808 from December 21, 1967 through May 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35808 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last May 27, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35808

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
1:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Redstone Aaf, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
3:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Redstone Aaf, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
1:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell at the intersection of Martin and Patton Roads in Huntsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 SSW Chelsea, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
1:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of I-65 and Research Park Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.6 S Fletcher Chapel, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
1:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size was reported at the intersection of Martin Road and Rideout Road on Redstone Arsenal.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.73 SE Redstone Aaf, AL
1.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail which heavily damaged two cars in south Huntsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WNW Farley, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
1:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell at Montrose Drive near Zierdt Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 W Redstone Aaf, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2002
2:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported along US 231 near the Tennessee River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Huntsville, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2001
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed 10 miles south of Huntsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Huntsville, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2001
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed at Redstone Arsenal.
NWS Hail Report Location: Redstone Aaf, AL
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1999
10:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported 5 miles south of Huntsville on US 231.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Huntsville, 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 35808

13 reports
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UNK mph
May 27, 2025
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Marshall Space Flight Center. Unoccupied warehouse had damage to roof and side. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Redstone Arsenal, AL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2025
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Redstone Arsenal, AL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 S Redstone Arsenal. Trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Redstone Arsenal, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
7:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of several trees uprooted and snapped on the Redstone Arsenal at Vincent Dr and Phoenix Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Redstone Arsenal, AL
UNK mph
May 3, 2020
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON OLD MADISON PIKE AT SHERWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Redstone Arsenal, AL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2016
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER OF MULTIPLE POWER POLES DOWN ALONG PATTON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Huntsville, AL
60 mph
Jun 23, 2015
11:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Redstone Aaf, AL
49 mph
Apr 11, 2011
6:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An 8 foot section of a tree top was snapped by thunderstorm winds on Lewter Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.03 W Huntsville Park, AL
86 mph
Feb 13, 2000
7:29 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: On the Redstone Arsenal, several large buildings just north of the Tennessee River were damaged, at least one severely. A large stand of pine trees was 70 percent destroyed. Either this downburst proceeded east-northeast or a second downburst occurred east-northeast of the first one damaging several houses just outside the arsenal. Damage to the homes was primarily shingle damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Redstone Aaf, AL
UNK mph
Jul 28, 1997
2:28 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown across US 231 at Lacey Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NE Somerville, AL
58 mph
May 28, 1996
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Huntsville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 13, 1987
4:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
70 mph
Jul 7, 1984
10:27 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 35808

5 reports
UNK category
May 27, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak wind of 83 mph... path length of 0.12 miles... and path width of 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Redstone Arsenal, AL
EF1 category
Apr 11, 2013
3:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the southeast area of Redstone Arsenal near the intersection of Redstone Road Southwest and Patton Road Southwest. Damage was seen just northeast of this location as several small to medium-sized trees were snapped along Magazine road. About a half mile northeast, off Sandpiper road, minor structural damage occurred to a medium-sized metal building system with two portions of a west facing wall blown out. Debris from the walls and small portions of the roof were thrown to the northwest, perpendicular to the storm motion and track. Several pine trees were snapped and uprooted in this area as well. The tornado continued its track northeast toward the eastern edge of the Arsenal perimeter, where several larger trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued its track northeast and connected with the damage beginning around Craigmont road. ||The tornado continued to track toward the west side of Memorial Parkway (Highway 231), in the 9000 block of Craigmont drive. In this area, several large trees were snapped or uprooted with at least one falling onto the back of a house. The tornado moved northeast, crossing Highway 231, with several trees snapped along Oldfield road. Extensive power line and power pole damage was also noted at the intersection of Whitesburg Drive and Lily Flagg road. Several wooden poles were snapped near the base and a street light was snapped at the base as well. Several business signs were blown out in the area. The tornado was likely at its strongest point in this area, reaching EF-1 intensity. ||The tornado then moved across several residential neighborhoods, snapping and uprooting both soft and hardwood trees. Minor damage to roofs, mainly from falling trees, was also noted. A large tree fell on a house on Valley View drive, causing major damage to the home. The tornado crossed Hickory Hill road, snapping trees and eventually causing minor tree damage in the Valley Hill Country Club area. The tonrado finally lifted near Haven Street, just west of Bailey Cove road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.03 WNW Farley, AL
F4 category
Nov 15, 1989
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Aug 16, 1985
2:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Dec 21, 1967
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35808
Madison County · 125,294 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 35808 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,116
Households374
Housing units383
Income
Median household income$121,364
$100k+ households51.6%
$150k+ households22.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached224
Attached single-family62
Small multifamily71
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes7
Housing mix
Single-family share58.5%
Attached-home share16.2%
Multifamily share23.5%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8
Renter-occupied366
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+100%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1990
Older-home share34.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars368
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35808 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 13 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35808, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35808?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35808 is 1.75″. It was reported near Chelsea, AL on April 10, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35808 — 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 35808 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35808 — 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 35808 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35808 — 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 35808 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35808 — 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 35808, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35808, 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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