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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35963

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35963 from November 22, 1992 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35963 · 1992–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35963

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2013
11:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Fairview, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Skirum, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
1:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Skirum, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail covered the ground in the Dawson community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Dawson, AL
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced half dollar sized hail in the Skirum community.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Skirum, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
2:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in the Skirum community.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Skirum, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Fairview, 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 35963

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across County Road 386 in Skirum. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blocking road in the Lakeview community. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Lakeview, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down at the intersection of County Road 54 and 52. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Lakeview, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Alabama Highway 68 and CR 57. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Dawson area at CR-199 and CR-196 reported by Crossville Fire Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
10:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down over roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerline and roadway between CR 20 and CR 843 near Dawson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on roadway at CR 57 and CR 62.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Lakeview, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Lakeview, AL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported trees down in Skirum. Estimated 50 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON CR 46 NEAR CR 20. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2020
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CR46 AND CR160 SOUTH OF SKIRUM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Crossville, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2018
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 20 NEAR DAWSON... AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Crossville, AL
60 mph
Jun 5, 2014
4:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and mail boxes were blown over by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Skirum, AL
60 mph
Mar 18, 2013
2:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and trees were knocked down in Skirum.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Skirum, 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 35963

4 reports
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornadic cyclic supercell produced another tornado in the community of Dawson along County Road (CR) 20. Numerous trees were snapped and/or uprooted in this area. The tornado tracked north-northeast snapping additional trees along CR 199, and damaging a mobile home. Another home received minor structural damage along CR 196. The tornado fell a wide swath of trees before it crossed Highway 57. Here it reached maximum intensity (EF-2) with winds of 115 mph, nearly destroying a small home. Several large farm buildings were significantly damaged near the intersection of CR 204 and 57. The tornado nearly paralleled the highway as it tracked further north. Another home sustained roof damage along CR 57 as well. The tornado began a weakening phase north of the intersection with CR 204, with mainly tree damage noted north of that location. The tornado finally lifted just north of the intersection of CR 57 and 109.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .51 N Dawson, AL
F2 category
Nov 24, 2001
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down at 2:25 pm along CR 65 southwest of Peaks Corner causing tree damage. The tornado tracked northeast to CR 52 where a small barn was destroyed. As the tornado continued northeastward, several chicken barns received heavy damage, and many trees were snapped off at mid-trunk. A narrow path of damage continued northeast removing the roof from a cinder-block building, knocking down a wall, and moving a small pickup truck several feet. The tornado continued northeast destroying a trailer home, snapping off trees, and damaging more chicken barns along CR 44. The tornado descended a steep hill into the Pine Ridge community damaging a church before it ended. The width of the tornado was approximately 100 yards wide with a track length of 7.1 miles. There were no injuries reported with this tornado. Beg: 34 23.227/85 53.365 End: 34 27.040/85 47.568
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Fyffe, AL
F1 category
Apr 8, 1998
7:23 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35963
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado destroyed a few barns near Geraldine. Numerous trees were also snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Geraldine, AL
F0 category
Nov 22, 1992
8:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35963
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 35963 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,562
Households536
Housing units596
Income
Median household income$69,717
$100k+ households43.1%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached355
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes226
Housing mix
Single-family share59.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share37.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied443
Renter-occupied93
Vacant units60
Home value & age
Median home value$107,500
Owner homes $300k+9.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1992
Older-home share34.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars536
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35963 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 29 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35963, 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 35963?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35963 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Skirum, AL on June 11, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35963 — 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 35963 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35963 — 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 35963 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35963 — 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 35963 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35963 — 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 35963, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35963, 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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