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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cherokee, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cherokee, AL from March 21, 1955 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
37
Wind Reports
239
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cherokee, AL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cherokee, AL

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Size estimated from picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Cherokee, AL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2025
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: American Red Cross reported Golf Ball sized hail in Cherokee AL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherokee, AL
1.50″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
1:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 N CHEROKEE. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 N CHEROKEE. PING PONG SIZE HAIL FEEL NORTH OF CHEROKEE. NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH PIKE ROAD AND RIVERTON ROSE TRAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Cherokee, AL
1.50″ hail
Nov 29, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM REPORTED PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL IN THE CITY OF CHEROKEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherokee, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2017
2:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherokee, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2017
2:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA NEAR CHEROKEE. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Cherokee, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
7:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported to be covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Riverton, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Maud, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Allsboro, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 2013
3:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Barton, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Barton, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Cherokee, AL
2.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball-sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Barton, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter-sized was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Allsboro, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
9:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mynot, 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 Cherokee, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Moody Lane and Cross Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Buchmann Peninsula road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Waterloo, AL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 19 U.S. Highway 72. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 561 Mill Creek Loop. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE Cherokee. A tree was knocked down at 19 U.S. Highway 72. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 WNW Cherokee. A tree was knocked down at 561 Mill Creek Loop. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch reported a tree down blocking the road near the intersection of Jones Road and County Road 33. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SSE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch report of a tree down on Mill Creek Loop in Cherokee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch received a report of a tree down on Highway 247 near Mt Spring Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch report received of a tree down on Patrick Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch reported a tree down on Old Lee Highway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch reported a tree and powerlines downed on Sally Bruns Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SSW Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reports a tree down on Natchez Track Parkway... 2 miles south of HWY 72.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down at 1165 Lair Ln in Colbert County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherokee, AL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
6:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was knocked down at 10444 Riverton Rose Trail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Waterloo, 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 Cherokee, AL

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 24, 2020
10:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO CONTINUED FROM TISHOMINGO COUNTY MS NEAR NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY. FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS WILL BE SENT ON THURSDAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SW Cherokee, AL
UNK category
Feb 5, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WEAK EF-1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN FAR SW COLBERT CO. NEAR THE ALLSBORO AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SW Cherokee, AL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2018
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO WAS SURVEYED IN SW COLBERT CO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S Cherokee, AL
F1 category
Oct 18, 2004
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and demolished two sheds and destroyed several trees in its path as it moved northeast toward the Natchez Trace. Maximum wind speeds with the tornado were at 100 miles an hour .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Riverton, AL
F0 category
Jul 14, 2004
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived weak tornado downed a few trees in a short and concentrated path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Cherokee, AL
F0 category
Jul 14, 2004
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived weak tornado downed a few trees and snapped power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cherokee, AL
F3 category
Nov 4, 1988
4:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Jul 8, 1974
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Mar 21, 1955
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee, AL
Colbert County · 21,398 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 · City

Cherokee, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,059
Households416
Housing units454
Income
Median household income$54,107
$100k+ households32.0%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached414
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily20
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes17
Housing mix
Single-family share91.2%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share4.4%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied307
Renter-occupied109
Vacant units38
Home value & age
Median home value$107,200
Owner homes $300k+5.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share79.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars399
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 37 hail, 239 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Cherokee, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cherokee?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cherokee, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near N Barton, AL on March 2, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cherokee — 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 Cherokee address?

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