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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35954

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35954 from March 30, 1962 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35954 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35954

19 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of golf ball size hail in Keener.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Keener, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Attalla.
NWS Hail Report Location: Attalla, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ridgeville, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 28, 2017
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Attalla, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
3:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Attalla, AL
1.50″ hail
Mar 16, 2012
12:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 NE Tabor, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Reece City, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 NE Rockledge, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2009
8:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Duck Spgs, AL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Reece City, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on US-278, near Mountaintop Flea Market.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 NW Ivalee, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
3:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in Duck Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Keener, AL
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar size was observed in and around the city of Gadsden.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Attalla, AL
2.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
1:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to baseball size hail fell along the eastern Etowah County line. The hail fell from near Keener to near Ball Play. A few trees were also blown down near Ball Play. The hail may have been larger in rural areas because of larger reports in adjacent counties.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Keener, AL
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2002
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail was observed in and around Attalla.
NWS Hail Report Location: Attalla, 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 35954

73 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trre and lines down blocking Gallant Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ramsey, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and line down blocking Duck Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Ridgeville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Highway 179 and Highway 77.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Attalla, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near I-59. Truck is stuck.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
12:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down along a portion of Rocky Hollow Cutoff Road in Etowah County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ramsey, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
12:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Fayette Street... some trees fell onto homes... causing structural damage. {Photos relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Attalla, AL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
7:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in various parts of the county including Reece City... Sand Valley... Gadsden and Lookout Mountain. Some trees downed onto residences and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Reece City, AL
65 mph
Jul 2, 2023
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baron station. Height of sensor unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Attalla, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT HIGHWAY 11 AND KEENER GAP ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keener, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
5:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR NOCCALULA ROAD AT TUCHAHOE HEIGHTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2022
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS ETOWAH COUNTY. SEVERAL HAVE FALLEN ON HOMES. DETAILS PENDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Attalla, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
3:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ALONG DUCK SPRINGS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Crudup, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG BUSTER WILLET ROAD AND SAND VALLEY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Crudup, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AND SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Crudup, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. MANY OF THESE TREES LANDED ON STRUCTURES. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Reece City, 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 35954

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
11:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DOZENS OF TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED... AS WELL AS MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A FARM BUILDING AND A POWER SUBSTATION NORTH OF GRAY CREEK DRIVE. THE TORNADO DAMAGE PATH WAS 5.52 MILES LONG AND WAS 525 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT. THE MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AROUND 95 MPH (F1).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Ramsey, AL
EF4 category
Apr 24, 2010
11:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35954
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long track tornado began it's 16.6 mile path about a half mile west of Hendrixville. The tornado intensified and knocked several trees down and damaged a chicken farm about 2 miles east northeast of Hendrixville just west of Interstate 59. The tornado continued sporadically into the town of Collinsville where it knocked three trees down and lifted several canopies at a campground. The tornado intensified and became violent just northeast of Collinsville reaching EF-4 intensity with winds of 170 mph with a path width of 1/4 to 1/2 miles. This path impacted areas from Mount Vernon to Dog Town in extreme southeastern DeKalb County. The tornado destroyed several single wide manufactured homes along County Road 60, between County Roads 822 and 892. Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted. The McNutt Memorial United Methodist Church and a two-story residence across the street were destroyed near the intersection of County Roads 80 and 55. Oak trees nearby were debarked as well. The tornado produced structural damage to residences along County Road 79 just west of Highway 176. The tornado lifted about 1.4 miles east southeast of Dog Town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.48 E Rodentown, AL
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
9:01 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado began just northwest of Gadsden along US 11. The tornado traveled along US 11 into Reece City. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, and a few of the trees fell onto homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Reece City, AL
F0 category
Aug 16, 1985
4:09 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Mar 20, 1976
11:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35954
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
Jun 15, 1971
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35954
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 35954 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,170
Households4,683
Housing units5,646
Income
Median household income$56,004
$100k+ households33.0%
$150k+ households11.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,523
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily131
Large multifamily237
Mobile homes726
Housing mix
Single-family share80.1%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share6.5%
Mobile-home share12.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,830
Renter-occupied853
Vacant units963
Home value & age
Median home value$130,600
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1970
Older-home share62.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,579
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35954 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 73 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35954, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35954?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35954 is 2.75″. It was reported near Keener, AL on May 2, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35954 — 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 35954 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35954 — 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 35954 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35954 — 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 35954 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35954 — 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 35954, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35954, 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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