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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 35989

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 35989 from November 15, 1973 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 35989 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 35989

12 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated ping pong ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valley Head, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
6:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mentone, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
7:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hammondville, AL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm quarter sized hail reported along county road 85 near Henagar.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W New Home, AL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2006
3:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported on County Road 89 near Mentone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Mentone, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
4:36 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Pond, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
9:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trinity, AL
0.88″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
Marshall County · 31,801 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Douglas, AL
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
2:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny Size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harvest, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Mentone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mentone, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell near Valley Head.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valley Head, AL
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Valley Head.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valley Head, 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 35989

39 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree across the road on County Road 120 in Valleyhead. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reported a tree down across School Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Valley Head, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking one lane of AL 117 at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking one lane of US 11 at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Ider, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Mentone. Tree blocking one lane of AL 117 at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mentone, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 E Hammondville. Tree down at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 E Ider. Tree blocking one lane of US 11 at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Ider, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down blocking one lane of I-59 at MM 226. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and power lines were knocked down at 464 Lowery Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were knocked down on I-59 close to the Hammondville exit. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Ider, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were knocked down at 464 Lowery Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Hammondville, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down 251 2nd Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Valley Head, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down with power lines at 215 2nd Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Valley Head, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down on Smith Gap Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Henagar, 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 35989

3 reports
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2009
8:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along CR 121. Several trees were uprooted and some small trees were snapped. Falling trees caused some minor structural damage. An awning was damaged at one home along CR 121. Damage became more sporadic farther east, where there were mainly uprooted trees along the damage path. The tornado finally lifted near the intersection of Alabama Highway 117 and Lowery Road just west of Valley Head.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.57 SSE Stamp, AL
EF1 category
Mar 28, 2009
7:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph tracked 2.5 miles. The tornado snapped numerous large pine trees and uprooting others along County Roads 610 and 885, about 4 miles west of Valley Head. A large tree fell on a house along County Road 885 causing significant roof damage. At a residence along Country Road 121, a small portion of siding was peeled off of a home and a portion of a metal roof of a barn was also torn off. Trees were also uprooted along County Road 608 and additional damage was found near Highway 11 and Bethel Road, just south of Hammondville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.23 NNW Allen, AL
F1 category
May 6, 2003
9:13 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 35989
DeKalb County · 21,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: several trees uprooted and snapped along with one home having minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Hammondville, 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 35989 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,793
Households1,329
Housing units1,559
Income
Median household income$43,750
$100k+ households15.9%
$150k+ households6.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached915
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily32
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes608
Housing mix
Single-family share58.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.2%
Mobile-home share39%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,062
Renter-occupied267
Vacant units230
Home value & age
Median home value$89,500
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1985
Older-home share43.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,293
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 35989 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 39 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 35989, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 35989?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 35989 is 1.75″. It was reported near Trinity, AL on April 7, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 35989 — 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 35989 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 35989 — 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 35989 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 35989 — 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 35989 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 35989 — 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 35989, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 35989, 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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