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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sand Rock, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sand Rock, AL from November 27, 1973 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sand Rock, AL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sand Rock, AL

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2018
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED PER EM IN SAND ROCK... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Rock, AL
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 WNW Richardson, AL
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 SW Firestone, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
1:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.44 SSW Sand Rock, AL
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.16 W Blue Pond, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .39 ESE Mt Zion, AL
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 W Little River, AL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.91 SSW Sand Rock, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Sand Rock, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
12:26 AM CST
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Rock, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to golf ball size hail was reported from around Sand Rock to near Cedar Bluff.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Rock, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
2:24 PM CST
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was observed in the Sand Rock area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Rock, AL
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 1985
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 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 Sand Rock, AL

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 large trees reported down blocking both lanes of County Road 70 near the intersection of County Road 17 in Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Cherokee Rock Vil, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down across Valley Street near Alabama Highway 68 intersection in Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Yellow Creek Fall, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking County Rd 50 near Sand Rock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Yellow Creek Fall, AL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking State Highway 273.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Yellow Creek Fall, AL
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines downed along CR 43... CR 53... and CR 361.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Sand Rock, AL
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down near intersection of AL Highway 273 near CR 275.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Yellow Creek Falls, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking the roadway on CR 43 in Tuckers Chapel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Yellow Creek Fall, AL
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking the roadway on CR 52 in Tuckers Chapel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Sand Rock, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
10:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking both lanes on AL Hwy 273 at CR 275 in Tuckers Chapel Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Yellow Creek Falls, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
10:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down... including road impassable on CR 43... and tree down on Co. Rd. 275 North of Little River Mouth Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuckers Chapel Communit, AL
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
10:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree across road on AL Hwy 273 at CR 47.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Yellow Creek Fall, AL
UNK mph
Dec 10, 2023
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across the road blocking traffic from both directions. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Yellow Creek Fall, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house on Highway 68 near Sand Rock. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Sand Rock, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down around Sand Rock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Yellow Creek Fall, AL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fallen on county road 82 north of Weiss Lake. Winds estimated between 40-50 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Yellow Creek Falls, 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 Sand Rock, AL

2 reports
UNK category
May 29, 2024
9:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado formed along the leading edge of a QLCS in northern Cherokee County. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along a path length of 3.41 miles and max width of 550 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Sand Rock, AL
F2 category
Nov 24, 2001
3:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Sand Rock, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began about 2.7 miles south-southwest of Sand Rock at 3:01 pm moving northeast. The tornado moved across the southern and eastern portions of Sand Rock damaging a number of structures. Two people were killed in a mobile home just east of Sand Rock. The tornado continued northeast moving through mostly open areas with structures damaged and trees downed along the way. The tornado finally dissipated around 3:18 pm about 5.5 miles northeast of Sand Rock.The tornado was rated an F2 with a path length of 8.2 miles and a width of 200 yards.Beginning: 34 12.477/85 47.520 Ending: 34 18.063/85 42.139
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Sand Rock, 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

Sand Rock, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population815
Households267
Housing units341
Income
Median household income$81,750
$100k+ households43.8%
$150k+ households14.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached290
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes49
Housing mix
Single-family share85.0%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share14.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied263
Renter-occupied4
Vacant units74
Home value & age
Median home value$201,300
Owner homes $300k+9.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1988
Older-home share43.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars265
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 54 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Sand Rock, AL, 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 Sand Rock?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sand Rock, AL is 1.75″. It was reported near Sand Rock, AL on June 15, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sand Rock — 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 Sand Rock address?

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