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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35973

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35973 from February 17, 1986 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
81
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35973 · 1986–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35973

17 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN BROOMTOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Broomtown, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2020
4:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED ALONG THE AL/GA LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Chesterfield, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2020
3:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL GAYLESVILLE TO BROOMTOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaylesville, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .72 WSW Gaylesville, AL
0.88″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported in the Broomtown community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 S Broomtown, AL
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .41 ENE Ringgold, AL
0.88″ hail
Jul 13, 2008
10:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 S Broomtown, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2007
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Cedar Bluff, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
12:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Gaylesville, AL
0.75″ hail
Oct 21, 2005
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Gaylesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Gaylesville, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls fell across Cherokee County. The large hail was reported in Jamestown, Blanche, Cedar Bluff and Gaylesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blanche, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in far northern Cherokee County near the Chesterfield community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NE Blanche, AL
1.00″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail covered the ground around the city of Gaylesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaylesville, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in Broomtown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Broomtown, AL
1.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
3:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Gaylesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaylesville, 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 35973

81 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking 1 lane of County Road 15 or Jamestown Road near the Georgia State Line in Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Chesterfield, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down near the intersection of Alabama Highway 35 and County Road 927 near Watson in Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Blanche, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along County Road 41. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Gaylesville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down_ blocking 1 lane of County Road 75 in Cherokee County north of Cedar Bluff. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Cornwall Furnace P, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking both lanes of County Road 62 near the intersection of County Road 95 in Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw New Moon, AL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down reports at various parts of the county from multiple rounds of thunderstorms; sub-severe winds probable along with heavy rainfall.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaylesville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in three locations near the Jamestown area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Little River Falls, AL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off chicken houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Gaylesville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Gaylesville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaylesville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed on the north side of Weiss Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Gaylesville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in the Blanche area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blanche, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking County Rd 91.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Gaylesville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking County Rd 133 between Blanche and Broomtown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Broomtown, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking County Rd 15 at Henderson Hill Cemetery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Blanche, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in the Gaylesville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaylesville, 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 35973

1 reports
F0 category
Apr 22, 2005
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35973
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second Cherokee County tornado touched down just west of CR 15, approximatley one mile north of Jamestown, around 703 PM CDT. It stayed on the ground for only about one minute, before lifting around 704 PM CDT. The total path length was 0.9 miles with a path width of 75 yards at its widest point. This tornado uprooted or snapped off numerous trees along its path. A porch of one home was completely destroyed. As this tornado crossed over CR 15, a 40 year old home had its tin roof blown off and received some structural damage, which included several windows being blown out. On this same property, three to four outbuildings were completely destroyed.Begin: 34 24.53/85 34.26 End: 34 24.44/85 33.35
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Jamestown, 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 35973 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,313
Households1,147
Housing units1,490
Income
Median household income$62,652
$100k+ households28.4%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached967
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily32
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes491
Housing mix
Single-family share64.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.2%
Mobile-home share33.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied935
Renter-occupied212
Vacant units343
Home value & age
Median home value$99,000
Owner homes $300k+17.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1988
Older-home share38.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,093
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35973 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 81 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35973, 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 35973?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35973 is 1.75″. It was reported near Broomtown, AL on April 24, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35973 — 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 35973 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35973 — 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 35973 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35973 — 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 35973 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35973 — 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 35973, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35973, 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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