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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Reece City, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Reece City, AL from June 15, 1971 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Reece City, AL · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Reece City, AL

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Reece City, AL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Reece City, AL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 1984
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Reece City, AL

16 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
7:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near I-59. Truck is stuck.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
7:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in various parts of the county including Reece City... Sand Valley... Gadsden and Lookout Mountain. Some trees downed onto residences and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
5:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR NOCCALULA ROAD AT TUCHAHOE HEIGHTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Reece City, AL
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
3:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ALONG DUCK SPRINGS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Crudup, AL
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. MANY OF THESE TREES LANDED ON STRUCTURES. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR REECE CITY PER EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2018
2:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Mar 22, 2017
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS. ESTIMATED 40-50 MPH WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2016
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE CORNER OF BRUTON GAP ROAD AND DUCK SPRINGS ROAD...EST WINDS 30-40MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Reece City, AL
52 mph
Dec 10, 2008
4:37 AM CST-6
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto and damaged a house, near the intersection of I-59 and Noccalula Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: .23 ENE Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Apr 11, 1995
12:10 PM CST
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported blown down in Reece City and Rainbow City. A downed tree also interrupted cable television service in Rainbow City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Reece City, AL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 1988
12:20 PM CST
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
May 2, 1984
2:30 PM CST
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1984
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Reece City, AL

2 reports
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
9:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado began just northwest of Gadsden along US 11. The tornado traveled along US 11 into Reece City. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, and a few of the trees fell onto homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Reece City, AL
F1 category
Jun 15, 1971
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Reece City, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 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

Reece City, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population795
Households295
Housing units360
Income
Median household income$73,472
$100k+ households47.1%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached314
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes43
Housing mix
Single-family share87.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share11.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied271
Renter-occupied24
Vacant units65
Home value & age
Median home value$155,100
Owner homes $300k+5.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars291
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 16 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Reece City, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Reece City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Reece City, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Reece City, AL on May 2, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Reece City — 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 Reece City address?

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