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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35961

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35961 from March 7, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35961 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35961

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2019
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN COLLINSVILLE. LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Collinsville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2019
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED IN THE COLLINSVILLE AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Collinsville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
8:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported on Interstate 59 between Collinsville and Fort Payne, about three miles south of Fort Payne, Alabama.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Lebanon, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
8:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Peeks Corner, AL
2.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail fell in the Collinsville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Collinsville, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail in Collinsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Collinsville, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Rodentown, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail occurred from Collinsville eastward to the Cherokee county line, west of Sand Rock. The largest hailstones reported fell in Collinsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Collinsville, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail occurred from Collinsville eastward to the Cherokee county line, west of Sand Rock.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Collinsville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to 0.75 inches occurred at City Hall in Collinsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Collinsville, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2006
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported along Interstate 59.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Collinsville, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2006
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Collinsville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
12:26 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35961
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Rock, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2005
4:04 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Collinsville, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2004
11:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Collinsville, 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 35961

62 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 large trees reported down blocking both lanes of County Road 70 near the intersection of County Road 17 in Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Cherokee Rock Vil, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking both lanes on County Road 36 near the intersection with County Road 203 in Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Cherokee Rock Villa, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in Collinsville along Hwy 68. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
8:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole blown down at a mobile home park at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
6:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WNW Collinsville. Power pole blown down at a mobile home park at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down blocking SB lane at CR 51 at CR 52. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Pine Ridge, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down along CR 51 near Highway 227 blocking the roadway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 961 CR 30 in Collinsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down at 4542 CR 83 in Collinsville near Cherokee County Line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down at US 11 and county rd. 30 near downtown Collinsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house on Highway 68 near Sand Rock. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Sand Rock, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was reported down at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2021
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 ENE COLLINSVILLE. MOBILE HOME THROWN FROM FOUNDATION. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED NEAR MM 201 ON NORTHBOUND SIDE OF I-59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Collinsville, AL
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF REMOVED FROM HOME ON NORTH VALLEY AVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Collinsville, 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 35961

4 reports
UNK category
May 9, 2019
6:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WIND OF 95 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 0.57 MILES... AND PATH WIDTH OF 25 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Fyffe, AL
EF2 category
Apr 29, 2014
12:06 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornadic cyclic supercell produced yet another tornado along County Road (CR) 209 where mainly branches were snapped. The tornado lifted northeast snapping additional branches before strengthening as it approached CR 52. Here, severe hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted near a farmstead. Additional trees were snapped and/or uprooted along a wide swath all along CR 88. The tornado may have weakened or even lifted very briefly as it crossed the Highway 35 intersection near Dugout Valley Road/CR 97 west-norhtwest of Fort Payne. The tornado intensified once again as it tracked norhteast, uprooting and snapping more trees. The tornado reached peak intensity with estimated winds of 115 mph and a path width of 200 yards near the intersection with Chisenhall Road. At this location, the tornado rolled and separated a mobile home from its frame, peeled roofing back from another mobile home, and snapped many trees in a forested area just northeast of the intersection. It continued to track along CR 97, but weakened significantly, causing mostly tree damage or very minor structural damage to single family homes (two homes sustained minor roof damage or broken windows just north of the Chisenhall/CR 97 intersection). The tornado narrowed significantly before lifting along CR 609 just north of the intersection with CR 27.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.55 SSW Lebanon, AL
EF0 category
May 20, 2008
3:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief, weak tornado touched down just west of county road 51, approximately 1/2 of a mile northeast of state highway 68. The tornado snapped large trees branches at a residence there, then tracked into a grassy field where convergent patterns were found. The tornado continued southeast for 1/4 of a mile. At the end of its path, it downed some trees after crossing nearby interstate 59.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .93 NNW Collinsville, AL
F1 category
Nov 18, 1957
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35961
DeKalb County · 21,942 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 35961 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,997
Households2,001
Housing units2,604
Income
Median household income$44,119
$100k+ households24.9%
$150k+ households5.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,637
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily166
Large multifamily10
Mobile homes765
Housing mix
Single-family share62.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.8%
Mobile-home share29.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,442
Renter-occupied559
Vacant units603
Home value & age
Median home value$89,300
Owner homes $300k+8.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,954
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35961 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 62 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35961, 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 35961?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35961 is 2.75″. It was reported near .57 E Collinsville, AL on April 10, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35961 — 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 35961 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35961 — 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 35961 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35961 — 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 35961 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35961 — 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 35961, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35961, 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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