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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35952

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35952 from April 6, 1955 through July 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
79
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35952 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35952

27 reports
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1.75″ hail
Feb 28, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to golf ball-size hail on the Blount County side of Altoona.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Altoona, AL
2.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to 2-inch hail in the Susan Moore area via social media pictures.
NWS Hail Report Location: Susan Moore, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2026
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to quarter-size hail in Susan Moore.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Susan Moore, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
5:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Altoona, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Howelton, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2020
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Walnut Grove, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR EGYPT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Howelton, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
12:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Susan Moore, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Walnut Grove, AL
2.50″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Snead, AL
3.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Susan Moore, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 NE Snead, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Altoona, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 ENE Clarence, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
6:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Snead, 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 35952

79 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the Tates Gap Loop and Airport Road area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Oneonta, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on US Highway 278 west of Altoona.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Snead, AL
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Susan Moore. Multiple trees down at CR 36 and Wilson Chapel Rd near Fridays Crossing.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Susan Moore, AL
UNK mph
Feb 27, 2026
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at CR 36 and Wilson Chapel Rd near Fridays Crossing.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Susan Moore, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down in the Susan Moore and Altoona areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Susan Moore, AL
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown of a barn on max haynes rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Susan Moore, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Highway 278 in the Altoona area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Walnut Grove, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down on Alabama Highway 132 in western Etowah County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Altoona, AL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2024
11:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of a few trees down in the Attalla area... post via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Altoona, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were blown down on AL Highway 75 north of Oneonta. The highway was impassable near Souls Chapel Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Susan Moore, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down on AL Highway 75 north of Oneonta.
NWS Wind Report Location: Susan Moore, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Gilliland Rd near the Susan Moore community. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Susan Moore, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Warrior Rd with powerlines down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Altoona, AL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Egypt community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Howelton, AL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Walnut Grove area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Walnut 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 35952

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
11:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35952
Blount County · 17,350 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE WALNUT GROVE COMMUNITY ALONG THE BLOUNT-ETOWAH COUNTY LINE. AT LEAST ONE HOME NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 179 AND GLOVER ROAD SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. A LARGE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING IN THIS AREA ALSO SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS WERE 115 MPH (F2). TORNADO CONTINUED INTO MARSHALL COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Walnut Grove, AL
EF1 category
Apr 29, 2014
12:17 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado touched down along Egypt Road near Vaughn Lane snapping a few trees. The tornado tracked north-northeast and intensified near Shady Grove Road where a single-wide manufactured home was destroyed. Near the intersection of Mountainboro Road and Carlisle Cut Off, a house was shifted off its foundation, but the house itself sustained only minor roof damage. A wood barn in a field was also heavily damaged. Just south of Lawson Gap Road, several trailers were damaged with one losing its roof and portion of its exterior walls. Trees were snapped or uprooted on the west side of Mountainboro Road. The tornado was at its peak intensity along Mountainboro Road between Shady Grove Road and Lawson Gap Road, with maximum winds between 90 and 100 mph. The tornado continued north, causing additional damage along Skyhaven Drive, where a two-story house lost a portion of its roof covering. Several trees were snapped or uprooted around this location as well. To the north, off Douglas Drive, a manufactured single-wide home lost most of its roof, its entire garage/car port and a good portion of one exterior wall. The tornado crossed U.S. Highway 431, snapping several trees near the intersection of Highway 205. Between Cox Gap Road and Gaines Street several large trees were snapped or uprooted and displayed a convergent path toward the center line of the tornado. The tornado crossed Sardis Road snapping a few trees near the intersection of Sardis Cut Off Road before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 WNW Rockledge, AL
F4 category
Nov 24, 2001
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35952
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Altoona, AL
F2 category
Apr 27, 1980
12:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35952
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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ZIP 35952 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,901
Households3,368
Housing units3,914
Income
Median household income$44,973
$100k+ households27.9%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,465
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily276
Large multifamily20
Mobile homes1,025
Housing mix
Single-family share63.0%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share7.6%
Mobile-home share26.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,626
Renter-occupied742
Vacant units546
Home value & age
Median home value$120,400
Owner homes $300k+10.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1988
Older-home share38.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,231
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35952 have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 79 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35952, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35952?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35952 is 3.00″. It was reported near Susan Moore, AL on March 22, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35952 — 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 35952 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35952 — 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 35952 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35952 — 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 35952 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35952 — 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 35952, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35952, 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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