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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35974

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35974 from March 30, 1977 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35974 · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35974

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2023
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of 1 inch hail in Geraldine.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geraldine, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN GERALDINE ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geraldine, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2012
3:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to penny sized was reported along Highway 75 and County Road 329.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 N Geraldine, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Geraldine, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
9:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The line of thunderstorms that produced large hail in portions of Marshall county continued to move northeast from Marshall county into Dekalb county. Near Geraldine, nickel to quarter sized hail was reported to the depth of 8 inches on highway 75. Alabama Department of Transportation crews were called in to clear the hail off a bridge on highway 75. Numerous accidents were reported due to the slick roads caused by the accumulated hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 N Geraldine, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
3:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in Geraldine.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Geraldine, AL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced golfball size hail at the Geraldine Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Geraldine, AL
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported near Alabama Highway 75 and Alabama Highway 227.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Geraldine, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2005
1:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geraldine, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2003
2:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: penny size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geraldine, AL
2.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
7:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported in Geraldine.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geraldine, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
7:16 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported in Geraldine.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geraldine, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
7:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geraldine, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1987
6:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 1985
4:36 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35974
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 35974

39 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees down at the intersection of CR 58 and CR 329. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at CR 20 near CR 104. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 13808 Alabama Highway 227. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down across CR 54 in Geraldine. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were twisted and snapped with power lines entangled on CR 329 between AL Highways 75 and 227. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
9:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DeKalb County EMA reported a power pole down on CR 52 blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down the intersection of CR 52 and Highway 227.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2022
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR GERALDINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
May 7, 2021
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR THE CORNER OF COUNTY ROADS 32 AND 23. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 583.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
May 9, 2019
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT A RESIDENCE ON PARK STREET IN GERALDINE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 23 AND ALABAMA HIGHWAY 75.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2017
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 50 MPH GUST WAS MEASURED ON CR 54 EAST OF GERALDINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Geraldine, AL
60 mph
Jun 15, 2017
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED ALONG HWY 229 NORTH OF GERALDINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Geraldine, AL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2017
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35974
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ALONG COUNTY ROAD 329. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Geraldine, 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 35974

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

Showing 0 of 0
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 35974 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,998
Households686
Housing units717
Income
Median household income$64,821
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households16.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached571
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily47
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes83
Housing mix
Single-family share79.6%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share7.4%
Mobile-home share11.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied530
Renter-occupied156
Vacant units31
Home value & age
Median home value$162,500
Owner homes $300k+27.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.5%
Median year built1993
Older-home share39.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars663
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35974 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 39 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35974, 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 35974?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35974 is 2.75″. It was reported near Geraldine, AL on April 8, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35974 — 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 35974 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35974 — 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 35974 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35974 — 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 35974 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35974 — 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 35974, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35974, 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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