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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35968

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35968 from May 19, 1973 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
59
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35968 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35968

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
1:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Rainsville, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2014
12:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Henagar, AL
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2012
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near the intersection of Interstate 59 and Glenn Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 WNW Ft Payne, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
2:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the Pleasant Hill area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ENE Pleasant Hill, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2009
3:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Henagar.
NWS Hail Report Location: NNW Henagar, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the Hospital in Fort Payne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.53 WNW Ft Payne, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Hartselle, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: golf ball hail reported
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW New Market, AL
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
7:27 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Henagar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Henagar, AL
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in an area from Henagar to north of Valley Head. Half dollar size hail fell in Henagar with golf ball size hail in the Ider area and along I-59 at mile marker 235.
NWS Hail Report Location: Henagar, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Ft Payne, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 1984
8:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 1983
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 1978
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 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 35968

59 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along I-59 near Mile Marker 215. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Pine Ridge, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on power lines along this section of CR 308. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Pine Ridge, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Pine Ridge. Multiple trees down in this area. Includes tree blocking both lines of CR 88 and CR 461. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Pine Ridge, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Henagar. Tree down blocking Wright Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Henagar, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in this area. Includes tree blocking both lines of CR 88 and CR 461. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Pine Ridge, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Wright Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Henagar, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported a tree down across CR 446 and CR 502.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Shiloh, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were knocked down at 3400 CR 97 in Pine Ridge. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Pine Ridge, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 2700 CR 494. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Pine Ridge, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 6600 CR 121. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down at CR 112 at CR 593. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Sylvania, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on CR 85 at the bottom of the mountain. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fort Payne, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down at CR 116 and CR 688. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Sylvania, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down blocking both lanes at 6662 CR 121.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was snapped with power lines down across the road at 1370 CR 342. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Pine Ridge, 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 35968

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2021
10:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH A PEAK WIND OF 86 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 3.17 MILES... AND A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 50 YARDS IMPACTED THE LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY OF DEKALB COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Sylvania, AL
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2009
8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35968
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in the Guest community along CR 50. Several softwood trees were uprooted and a small barn was destroyed on the north side of hte road. The tornado continued to move northeast along CR 44 causing sporadic tree damage before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .47 NNE Guest, AL
F4 category
May 19, 1973
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35968
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 35968 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,540
Households1,648
Housing units1,968
Income
Median household income$44,902
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households5.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,424
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily49
Large multifamily31
Mobile homes449
Housing mix
Single-family share72.4%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share22.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,369
Renter-occupied279
Vacant units320
Home value & age
Median home value$116,800
Owner homes $300k+7.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,567
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35968 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 59 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35968, 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 35968?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35968 is 1.75″. It was reported near New Market, AL on May 2, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35968 — 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 35968 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35968 — 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 35968 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35968 — 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 35968 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35968 — 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 35968, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35968, 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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