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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38457

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38457 from February 3, 1997 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38457 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38457 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38457

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Aug 19, 1999
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime size hail near Appleton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Appleton, TN
0.75″ hail
Feb 3, 1997
5:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Liberty Grove, 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 38457

22 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA director reports many small limbs down north of Five Points. Driving is treacherous.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ese Loretto, TN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Rabbit Trail Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees down around Bonnertown... WSW of Minor Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Feb 27, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor wind damage reported along Appleton Road in far southeast Lawrence County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Gillespie Road in southeast Lawarence County near TN-98. Time approximated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
4:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree across Gillespie Road near TN Hwy 98.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pole barn under construction blown onto pick up. Several pine trees broken off at 15 ft from ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 8 WSW Minor Hill. Pole barn under construction blown onto pick up. Several pine trees broken off at 15 ft from ground. Time of damage is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down north of Five Points including a large tree blocking Richardson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2020
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOUSE ON EVANS ROAD IN FIVE POINTS
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Loretto, TN
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2020
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A POWERLINE BLOWN ONTO A HOUSE NEAR FIVE POINTS. DAMAGE REPORTED TO THE HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2020
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A ROOF OFF OF A BARN NEAR SECOND CREEK ROAD AND JOE WILLIAMS ROAD. ALSO LAWRENCEBURG UTILITES REPORTING 103 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Loretto, TN
UNK mph
Nov 11, 2018
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN AT 123 HOOD HOLLOW ROAD IN SOUTHERN LAWRENCE COUNTY
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Minor Hill, TN
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2016
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOCKING BLOOMING GROVE ROAD AND APPLETON ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Minor Hill, TN
60 mph
Jun 9, 2014
7:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Highway 101 at State Line Road with the road blocked and closed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 SSE Liberty Grove, 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 38457

3 reports
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
3:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Continuation of the EF1 tornado that began in northern Alabama covered by NWS Huntsville. The tornado began in Lexington... AL and continued northeast impacting Bonnertown... TN and dissipated south of Minor Hill... TN. Estimated peak winds were 105 mph and the maximum width was 400 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Minor Hill, TN
UNK category
Feb 12, 2020
11:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON BOX ROAD JUST OFF OF BLOOMING GROVE ROAD WHERE DAMAGE TO SEVERAL FARM BUILDINGS OCCURRED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST AND DAMAGED MANY LARGE TREES AND TREE BRANCHES BEFORE LIFTING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RICHARDSON ROAD AND REVILO ROAD. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS REPORTED ON A FARM NEAR THAT INTERSECTION THAT INCLUDED BARN AND ROOF DAMAGE BEFORE THE TORNADO LIFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Minor Hill, TN
UNK category
Nov 11, 2018
5:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38457
Lawrence County · 14,475 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF HWY 98... DAMAGING SEVERAL CHICKEN BARNS. IT TRAVELED NORTHEAST AND AS IT CROSSED HOOD HOLLOW ROAD... CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO ONE HOME AND DESTROYED MULTIPLE OUTBUILDINGS. THE TORNADO TRACKED FURTHER TO THE NORTHEAST... SNAPPED SEVERAL LARGE PINE TREE LIMBS AND LIFTED AS IT CROSSED BASSHAM ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Minor Hill, 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 38457 area census snapshot

People & households
Population491
Households174
Housing units257
Income
Median household income$54,459
$100k+ households37.9%
$150k+ households4.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached219
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes38
Housing mix
Single-family share85.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share14.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied121
Renter-occupied53
Vacant units83
Home value & age
Median home value$172,900
Owner homes $300k+3.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1958
Older-home share81.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars174
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38457 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 22 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38457, 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 38457?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38457 is 0.75″. It was reported near Appleton, TN on August 19, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38457 — 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 38457 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38457 — 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 38457 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38457 — 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 38457 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38457 — 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 38457, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38457, 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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