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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35953

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35953 from April 29, 1963 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
79
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35953 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35953

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON DAVIS DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Ashville, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashville, AL
2.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 NNW Henry Lake, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
4:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Ashville, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
4:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SSW Ashville, AL
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
5:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 E Caldwell, AL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Ashville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
12:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 WNW Henry Lake, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashville, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
3:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in and around Ashville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashville, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
5:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to golf ball size hail fell across the county as a line of severe thunderstorms pushed through the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2002
9:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was observed 3 miles north of US 231 between Steele and Ashville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2000
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Ashville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1997
4:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail was covering the ground in Ashville and was reported between Steele and Ashville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashville, 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 35953

79 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Ashville area_ some involving road blockage. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Ashville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo of a tree down across waldrop road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Neely Henry Dam, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Ashville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Ashville. Multiple reports of trees down across the northern end of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down across the northern end of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Ashville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down on Shore Drive in Ashville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ashville, AL
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
1:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along I-59... Chandler Mtn Rd... and Mosley Rd in northern St. Clair County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Caldwell, AL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2023
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around Ashville. Some trees on power lines... and one tree on a car in Greensport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and landed on a home near Lake Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E St. Clair Springs, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down around Ashville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS GREENSPORT ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2022
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND ASHVILLE. ONE HAS LANDED ON A MANUFACTURED HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2022
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE ASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS SUFFERED ROOF DAMAGE FROM HIGH WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ashville, 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 35953

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 22, 2018
1:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED NEAR PALMETTO CREEK ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Neely Henry Dam, AL
EF4 category
Apr 27, 2011
6:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35953
Calhoun County · 38,121 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville and moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties, before it moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree City) Counties. The tornado crossed Neely Henry Lake and into Calhoun County at Eagle Cove Rd., northwest of Ohatchee. At this point, the tornado had winds of 180 mph, an EF4 rating, and a path width of 1 mile. As the tornado crossed AL Hwy 77, numerous homes were leveled and mobile homes were demolished. Trees were left as stumps. Four fatalities occurred in this area. The tornado continued to cause extensive damage as it moved northeast crossing US Hwy 431 at Colwell and CR 23, where several homes and one church were destroyed. Four fatalities occurred in this area. As the tornado approached the Etowah County line, it weakened to an EF2 with winds of 120 mph, but continued to cause damage. Several homes were damaged and one mobile home destroyed along CR 64. The tornado moved into Etowah County east of Cannonball Rd. ||This tornado was produced by a supercell thunderstorm that began in Newton County Mississippi at 13:54 pm CST, and dissipated in Macon County, North Carolina at approximately 21:18 pm CST. This supercell spawned several strong to violent tornadoes along its long path, which included another violent EF4 tornado that crossed portions of Tuscaloosa and western suburbs of the Birmingham.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.49 NNW Middleton, AL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2009
8:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down at the intersection of US-411 and Joshua Drive, several miles northeast of Ashville. It then moved nearly coincident with US-411 for about 3 miles, lifting just west of Mopar Drive. About 50 trees were snapped or uprooted, but no other damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 NNE Greensport, AL
F0 category
Jul 19, 2002
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Meteorologists from the National Weather Service Warning and Forecast Office in Birmingham completed a storm survey of the damage in St. Clair County. Much of the damage consisted of scattered downed trees and power lines. However, 7.9 miles east-southeast of Springville, meteorologists identified a short path of downed trees with evidence of rotation.The damage path began 7.9 miles east-southeast of Springville on the west side of US 411. The path extended for about 4 tenths of a mile and was approximately 50 yards wide. The area where the tornado touched downed was mostly open fields, however, a few trees were downed along with several large limbs and the tops of some trees. Orientation to the downed trees was consistent with the presence of a weak rotation. The tornado was rated an F0 on the Fujita Scale for tornado classification. Beg.: 33 45.042/86 20.186 End: 33 44.980/86 19.730
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE Springville, AL
F2 category
Dec 16, 2000
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In St. Clair County, an F2 tornado track extended from near Cool Springs to south of Ashville to near Gum Springs Church. The total track was 8.5 miles long and about 200 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado began at 220 PM on County Road 31, just west of Cool Springs. The tornado lifted around 231 PM about 3 miles east of Ashville. Four houses sustained significant damage and two mobile homes were annihilated. A baseball park was damaged at the Ashville High School. Two injuries occurred near the beginning of the tornado track near Cool Springs. Beginning: 33 47.292/86 19.737 Ending: 33 50.819/86 12.055
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Ashville, AL
F3 category
Apr 4, 1977
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Apr 28, 1964
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35953
St. Clair County · 27,864 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 35953 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,020
Households2,654
Housing units3,381
Income
Median household income$69,415
$100k+ households40.9%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,577
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes789
Housing mix
Single-family share76.2%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share23.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,223
Renter-occupied431
Vacant units727
Home value & age
Median home value$197,600
Owner homes $300k+27.0%
Owner homes $500k+12.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.6%
Median year built1991
Older-home share33.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,531
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35953 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 79 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35953, 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 35953?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35953 is 2.00″. It was reported near Henry Lake, AL on March 31, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35953 — 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 35953 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35953 — 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 35953 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35953 — 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 35953 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35953 — 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 35953, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35953, 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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