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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35956

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35956 from April 3, 1974 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35956 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35956

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.67 ENE Walnut Grove, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
6:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Aurora, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2006
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Sardis City, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2006
5:13 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported about 3 miles southeast of Boaz, but in Etowah County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NW Gadsden, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
4:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Sardis City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sardis City, AL
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2002
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Sardis City by the local police department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sardis City, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2002
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sardis City, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
9:07 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in the Clayborn area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Walnut Grove, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 1999
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Mountainboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mountainboro, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 1992
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
May 8, 1975
9:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35956
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 35956

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking Chester Todd Road west of Alabama Highway 179 in Etowah County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Aurora, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking Highway 179 west of Alabama Highway 179. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Aurora, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down Highway 179 and Little Cove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Aurora, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
6:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in New Union near Murphy Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Aurora, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
6:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees down on the south side of Boaz.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Sardis City, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Cove Spring Rd and Little Cove Rd. Also a tree down on Bristow Cove Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Walnut Grove, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Hwy 205 and Summerville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Boaz, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on multiple roads in the Sardis City area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Sardis City, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines in the Sardis area. Winds estimated to be sub-severe. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sardis City, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down on Cox Gap Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Rockledge, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around Sardis City... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sardis City, AL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN NEAR ALEXANDER RD AND PATTERSON ST. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Sardis City, AL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN. SOME WERE BLOCKING ROADWAYS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sardis City, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON BETHSAIDA DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Boaz, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35956
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DEBRIS SPREAD ACROSS US 431 NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH DENSON AVE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Boaz, 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 35956

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2023
9:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** AN EF0 TORNADO DOWNED TREES AND DAMAGED STRUCTURES IN SARDIS CITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Sardis City, AL
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO STARTED ALONG PLEASANT HILL ROAD AND HIGHWAY 205 IN FAR NORTHERN ETOWAH COUNTY... NORTH OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAINBORO. TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED... SOME OF WHICH FELL ON HOMES. THIS TORNADO THEN CROSSED INTO SOUTHERN MARSHALL COUNTY. THE NWS HUNTSVILLE OFFICE RATED THIS PART OF THE TRACK AS EF-2... RELATED TO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DONE TO HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Sardis City, AL
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado tracked from Etowah into DeKalb County producing damage of EF-2 intensity. Just south of where CR 4 and 450 meet, a manufactured home was completely destroyed. The undercarriage was so badly mangled and twisted up, it was nearly unrecognizable. Trees were also debarked at this location.||Where CR 4/450 and 455 meet, a single-story home was heavily damaged and shifted off its foundation. Nearly the entire roof was lifted. The tornado continued to produce damage as it tracked northeast, crossing CR 25. The tornado was at least 1/4 mile wide at this point with noticeable damage seen along CR 4 (east of the center track) and CR 455 (west of the track). The tornado then took a slight jog to the north and crossed CR 457 and 29 where several homes sustained significant loss of roof covering/shingles and trees were either snapped or uprooted. The tornado appeared to enter a weakening phase at this point. On the west side of the track, a small farm outbuilding collapsed and a large oak tree fell on top of a home along CR 29. Trees were either uprooted or snapped along CR 1920. The tornado crossed CR 4 again (just north of CR 1920) and approached the higher terrain/ridgetop area west of Dugout and Little Sand Valley. Trees were seen snapped or uprooted. A barn was destroyed along CR 4, just south of Coal Creek. The tornado had narrowed significantly by this point but was still producing winds between 80-90 mph.||Nearing the end of its life, the tornado crossed Highway 227 over the higher terrain, snapping and uprooting a narrow corridor of trees. Just north of highway 227, along CR 12 just north of Hayes Gap, additional trees were snapped. No additional/definitive damage was seen north of this location, so the tornado is believed to have lifted in the higher terrain just north of CR 12 and west of CR 221 in southern DeKalb County, about 4 miles southeast of Crossville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 S Liberty, AL
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just south of Brow Road, about 4.5 miles east of Sardis City, snapping and uprooting many trees. The tornado rapidly intensified as it tracked northeast. Severe damage occurred along Liberty Hill Road where a home was lifted off its block foundation and moved about 60-80 feet from its original location. Despite this, most of the exterior walls (and even a portion of the roof) remained intact. Numerous trees around this property were snapped near the base indicating very strong winds. Several manufactured homes were completely destroyed in this area as well. Two other homes sustained significant roof loss and exterior wall damage. Along Horton Gap Road, a two-story home was destroyed with just a few interior walls left standing. Much of the debris was thrown several hundred yards away from its original location and trees were ripped out of the ground and thrown. Just northeast of this location, a large wood-framed chicken house was destroyed. At these locations, the tornado was at its peak intensity with winds estimated between 135 and 155 mph. On either side of the center line track, damage was seen along Owens Road (west of the track) and Roden Road (east of the track), as a result of inflow into the storm. Structural damage along these roads resulted in loss of roof and exterior walls/side panels as well as numerous trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed into Dekalb County near the intersection of Gene Burns Rd and County Road 4.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 E Whitesboro, AL
F2 category
Nov 22, 1992
8:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Nov 22, 1992
8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F3 category
Apr 5, 1985
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
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
May 8, 1975
9:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
May 2, 1974
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35956
Marshall County · 31,801 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 35956 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,381
Households3,100
Housing units3,892
Income
Median household income$57,598
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,012
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily35
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes837
Housing mix
Single-family share77.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.9%
Mobile-home share21.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,498
Renter-occupied602
Vacant units792
Home value & age
Median home value$170,900
Owner homes $300k+17.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,020
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35956 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 60 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35956, 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 35956?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35956 is 1.75″. It was reported near Gadsden, AL on April 18, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35956 — 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 35956 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35956 — 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 35956 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35956 — 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 35956 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35956 — 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 35956, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35956, 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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