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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35901

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35901 from May 11, 1973 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
124
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35901 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35901

33 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2021
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A COUPLE REPORTS OF HAIL AT QUARTER SIZE IN THE GADSDEN AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Gadsden Mall, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2017
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 W Ballplay, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Gadsden, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .32 E Sonoma, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported at the EMA office.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 ESE Gadsden, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
4:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Gadsden, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 23, 2006
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports around the city.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
6:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Gadsden.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2003
8:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed across the northern part of Gadsden.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
4.50″ hail
May 2, 2003
2:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of softballs fell across western and southern Cherokee County. Many locations reported the hail was covering the ground. Most of the hail fell across rural areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Centre, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
8:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to golf ball size hail was observed from Gadsden to Glencoe.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2001
1:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
3:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was observed in Southside.
NWS Hail Report Location: Southside, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
2:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported in Southside.
NWS Hail Report Location: Southside, 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 35901

124 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Gadsden area_ some involving road blockage and at least one damaging a residence. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Goodyear-Gadsden, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported sown along Owls Hollow Road near Glenn Gap Road northeast of Gadsden. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Wilsonia, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported down along Owls Hollow Road near Glenn Gap Road northeast of Gadsden. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Wilsonia, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SW Wilsonia. Trees and power lines reported down along Owls Hollow Road near Glenn Gap Road northeast of Gadsden. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Wilsonia, AL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees down_ at least one involving power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Gadsden Steam Plan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Bridlewood Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rainbow City, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Road blacked and lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rainbow City, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a home on Cansler Ave in Gadsden.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Gadsden, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down blocking Whorten Bend Road at Whippoorwill... report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Big Wills Creek, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A least a half dozen reports of trees blown down in the city of Gadsden.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Gadsden, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Gadsden. A least a half dozen reports of trees blown down in the city of Gadsden.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Gadsden, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Whites Chapel Rd and Coates Bend Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Gadsden Steam Plan, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was blown down on Rainbow Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Big Wills Creek, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Grand Ave. and landed on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gadsden Mall, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown over onto a home on Berea Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gadsden, 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 35901

3 reports
F3 category
Dec 16, 2000
2:46 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Gadsden, AL
F2 category
Jun 17, 1980
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Jun 22, 1977
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35901
Etowah County · 36,870 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 35901 area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,186
Households7,237
Housing units9,075
Income
Median household income$47,826
$100k+ households23.7%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,553
Attached single-family135
Small multifamily1,513
Large multifamily467
Mobile homes407
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share21.8%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,716
Renter-occupied2,521
Vacant units1,838
Home value & age
Median home value$174,200
Owner homes $300k+21.3%
Owner homes $500k+8.4%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1968
Older-home share68.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,761
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35901 have on record?

Our records show 33 hail, 124 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35901, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35901?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35901 is 4.50″. It was reported near Centre, AL on May 2, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35901 — 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 35901 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35901 — 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 35901 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35901 — 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 35901 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35901 — 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 35901, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35901, 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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