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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35981

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35981 from March 15, 1996 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35981 · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35981

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 5, 2017
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED IN IDER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ider, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Ider, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2014
7:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35981
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Ider, Alabama at the intersection of Highways 75 and 117.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.4 SSE Flat Rock, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
4:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Ider, AL
2.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
1:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported on CR 778.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.85 ENE Ider, AL
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
12:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Beaty Xrds, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
5:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Beaty Xrds, AL
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2010
3:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 E Ider, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
10:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public and law enforcement reported hail in the Ider area. This hail occurred as a line of thunderstorms moved across the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Beaty Xrds, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was observed in Ider.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ider, AL
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Ider.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ider, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1997
12:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ider, 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 35981

25 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down on CR 147 in Ider.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Ider, AL
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 4 foot diameter tree was uprooted on CR 771 in Ider.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Ider, AL
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 W Ider. A tree was knocked down onto a home at 2000 CR 147.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ider, AL
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 200 CR 771.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ider, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down blocking both lanes on CR 177.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Ider, AL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
9:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at CR 140 between CR 788 and AL 75.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ider, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was knocked down onto a home at 6350 Willow Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Ider, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER OUTAGE REPORTED ALONG CR 140 IN IDER. POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN IN BOTH THE IDER AND HENAGAR COMMUNITIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Ider, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED AT CR 784 IDER...AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Ider, AL
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2018
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED - RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ider, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2016
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A STORAGE BUILDING AND A TREE HAS FALLEN ON A VEHICLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: WNW Ider, AL
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were uprooted and a few power lines were downed in Ider.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Beaty Xrds, AL
60 mph
Jun 8, 2015
4:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Ider area. An external tin roof on an apartment complex was also blown off along Highway 75, with a few trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ider, AL
49 mph
Nov 25, 2010
11:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down along CR 141 near Ider. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .72 SW Ider, AL
49 mph
May 26, 2010
2:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked trees down along County Road 140 about 1/2 mile southeast of Highway 75.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.37 ESE Ider, 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 35981

2 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2016
6:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES REPORTED DOWN. MULTIPLE INJURIES ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Ider, AL
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35981
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the Ider community of eastern DeKalb County, Alabama. The tornado first touched down along County Road 783. Numerous hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. A small outbuilding was damaged near the intersection of County road 776. The tornado then tracked just north of County Road 776 before intersecting County Road 788. ||Damage to trees was fairly widespread in this area. Several homes or buildings also received minor roof or structural damage. The tornado reached its maximum intensity just west of Alabama Highway 75. One home there sustained significant roof damage with the majority of the roof removed. An anchored outbuilding was destroyed and several over homes sustained minor damage. Also, a power pole was snapped off and many large hardwood trees were snapped about 20 feet above the ground. ||The tornado then crossed Alabama Highway 75, snapping and uprooting trees along both sides of the road. The tornado began to weaken as it moved east-southeast, crossing County Road 372. Very minor roof damage was noted to a home and a few trees were uprooted. The tornado then dissipated on the east side of County Road 791 in the Cartersville, Alabama community after uprooting a few trees on the eastern slopes of Sand Mountain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.2 NNW Sulphur Spgs, 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 35981 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,882
Households597
Housing units816
Income
Median household income$41,434
$100k+ households21.1%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached566
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily45
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes201
Housing mix
Single-family share69.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.5%
Mobile-home share24.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied494
Renter-occupied103
Vacant units219
Home value & age
Median home value$101,000
Owner homes $300k+9.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars572
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35981 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 25 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35981, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35981?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35981 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ider, AL on June 15, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35981 — 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 35981 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35981 — 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 35981 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35981 — 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 35981 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35981 — 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 35981, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35981, 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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