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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 37012

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 37012 from August 29, 1980 through May 8, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 37012 · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 37012

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on Tramel Branch Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Alexandria, TN
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail on Old Liberty Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Alexandria, TN
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2011
1:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported and a wind gust to 57 mph was measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Alexandria, TN
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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 37012

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UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook photo of small tree down on house in Temperance Hall area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, TN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2020
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE DOWN FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, TN
UNK mph
May 31, 2017
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, TN
60 mph
Aug 5, 2015
3:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alexandria, TN
70 mph
Aug 20, 2014
1:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A house and barn both lost part of their roofs with a tree also falling onto the house on Lower Helton Road. Several other trees were blown down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.28 WSW Helton, TN
75 mph
Aug 20, 2014
1:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large downburst with winds estimated up to 75 mph struck the Alexandria area. Extensive roof damage was reported to buildings along east Main Street and to structures at the De Kalb County Fairgrounds. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alexandria, TN
60 mph
Aug 20, 2014
1:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 60 mph in Alexandria.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alexandria, TN
64 mph
Aug 20, 2014
1:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
Smith County · 6,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large downburst that struck the Alexandria area in northwest De Kalb County also blew down several trees and power lines in far southwestern Smith County south of Brush Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.04 SSE Brush Creek, TN
60 mph
Feb 20, 2014
8:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down at Church Street and High Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alexandria, TN
82 mph
Apr 27, 2011
5:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down. A spotter measured an 82 mph gust before his home wind equipment was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alexandria, TN
63 mph
Apr 27, 2011
5:18 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 37012
Wilson County · 46,325 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Between Alexandria and Watertown numerous trees were downed. Several streets were blocked including State Highway 53 and State Highway 26. Also in this area several power poles were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.94 SE Holmes Gap, TN
63 mph
Apr 2, 2006
7:14 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 37012
Montgomery County · 65,100 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were down. A carport was off a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cumberland Hgts, TN
58 mph
May 19, 2005
4:46 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, TN
58 mph
Aug 22, 2003
6:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: News article stated that large trees and power lines were blown down near Alexandria. Road crews had to remove limbs and clear roadways from Alexnadria to Cookeville Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, TN
63 mph
Apr 5, 2003
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Newspaper article stated several homes, barns and outbuildings sustained roof damage from strong thunderstorm winds from Coon Branch Road to Pumpkin Hollow Road. A large tree fell on a house on Old Liberty Road. A garage behind the home was totally destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Alexandria, TN
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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 37012

4 reports
UNK category
May 4, 2021
12:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS SMALL... BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ALEXANDRIA. SECURITY VIDEO CAMERAS AT A HOME ON OLD LIBERTY ROAD CAPTURED THE TORNADO AS THE ROOF AND BACK PORCH WERE BLOWN OFF THE HOUSE. THE TORNADO IS ESTIMATED TO HAVE LIFTED EAST OF NASHVILLE HIGHWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Alexandria, TN
UNK category
Mar 1, 2017
1:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 37012
Smith County · 6,353 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SW OF HICKMAN JUST N OF POTTER RD. A 1930S ERA HOME BEING USED AS A STORAGE BUILDING WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED WEST OF KYLE HOLLOW LN WITH CONTENTS BLOWN UP TO 150 YARDS AWAY. TWO HOMES ON JENKINS HILL RD SUFFERED MINOR DAMAGE AND A BARN WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. ANOTHER BARN WAS DAMAGED ON HWY 264. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ALL ALONG THE PATH BEFORE THE TORNADO LIFTED EAST OF NABORS HOLLOW LN. PATH LENGTH 3.67 MI. PATH WIDTH 100 YDS. MAX WINDS 110 MP
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Alexandria, TN
F2 category
Jan 24, 1997
5:23 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alexandria, TN
F1 category
Aug 29, 1980
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 37012
DeKalb County · 7,572 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
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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 37012 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,149
Households860
Housing units1,014
Income
Median household income$51,902
$100k+ households28.7%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached691
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily93
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes211
Housing mix
Single-family share68.2%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share20.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied619
Renter-occupied241
Vacant units154
Home value & age
Median home value$230,500
Owner homes $300k+23.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.7%
Median year built1987
Older-home share39.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars823
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 37012 have on record?

Our records show 3 hail, 17 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 37012, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 37012?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 37012 is 1.25″. It was reported near Alexandria, TN on May 8, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 37012 — 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 37012 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 37012 — 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 37012 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 37012 — 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 37012 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 37012 — 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 37012, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 37012, 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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