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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Section, AL from August 11, 1970 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35771 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Section, AL · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Section, AL

8 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
4:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Section, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced penny size hail at the Foodland store in Section.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Section, AL
1.25″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Section, AL
2.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Section, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Section, AL
0.88″ hail
Feb 22, 2003
4:40 AM CST
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: nickel hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Section, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
6:50 PM CST
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Section, AL
0.75″ hail
May 14, 1995
11:15 AM CST
Hail report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail was reported from Powell in Dekalb County and Section in Jackson County. The two communities are about six miles apart on the Jackson/Dekalb county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: Section, 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 Section, AL

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees across both lanes of CR 121. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Powell, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Section. Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 S Section. Tree across one lane of CR 43. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree across one lane of CR 43. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down in the roadway on County Road 67. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported tree and powerlines down on Highway 35. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell and hit a power line on Highway 35. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed on County Road 67 in the 2000 block_ 200 block_ 1700 block_ and the 5000 block communities. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down near 3175 CR 43.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Section, AL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on vehicle along CR 43 in Section.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Section, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Section, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The limb at the top of a large tree was snapped at 5740 CR 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Section, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was uprooted at 474 Rock City Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Section, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Top of a large tree was snapped at 170 Norwood Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Section, 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 Section, AL

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 9, 2019
10:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIEWER OF LOCAL BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED COMPLETE LOSS OF ANIMAL SHELTERS... A BARN... AND WORKING EQUIPMENT... AS WELL AS LOSS OF ROOF. ALSO REPORTED HEARING THE ROARING SOUND OF A TRAIN. THIS DAMAGE REPORT CAN BE CORRELATED WITH A REPORT FROM MARSHALL COUNTY AL EMA DIRECTOR OF TWO SIGHTINGS OF A TORNADO BY A CITIZEN TRAVELING ALONG US HWY 431 AND LOOKING NORTHEASTWARD DOWN AL HWY 79 AND NORTHEASTWARD DOWN GUNTERSVILLE LAKE FROM HOUSTON BRIDGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Section, AL
EF4 category
Apr 27, 2011
3:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A violent long track tornado began it's life about 3 miles northeast of Section producing damage of EF-0 to EF-1 intensity with peak wind speeds of 70 to 90 mph, snapping or uprooting several softwood and hardwood trees. The tornado rapidly intensified and began producing high end EF-3 to low end EF-4 damage within a matter of minutes, with peak wind speeds of 150 to 170 mph, and a path width of 1/2 to 3/4 mile as it roared into areas northeast of Pisgah and north of Rosalie. Residents interviewed remarked that up to 3 tornadoes merged into one very large tornado. There was evidence of this in the damage swath.||The tornado swarmed several mobile homes and block foundation homes in its path, snapping or uprooting thousands of trees. Numerous trees were debarked in the process. The tornado leveled at least 2 mobile homes and swept their remains hundreds of yards downwind. Three were killed in 3 separate residences (6 total fatalities - 2 in Pisgah and 4 in the Higdon/Flat Rock communities). Several vehicles were launched or swept several yards in different directions, in a few cases up to 50 yards. The Friendship Church roof was heavily damaged. Several farms were also affected, with barns and chicken houses heavily damaged or destroyed.||As the tornado continued its path, it intensified further on approach to Flat Rock and Higdon, producing damage of high end EF-4 intensity with peak winds up to 190 mph. The tornado killed three from the same family at a residence southwest of Flat Rock. The tornado mowed thousands in up to a 3/4 mile wide path. One well-built block foundation home literally exploded as the tornado struck, lifting and sweeping all its structure and contents downwind, in some cases several hundred yards. Miraculously, a mother and 3 children taking refuge in a hallway were completely unharmed. At this farm, all fencing was destroyed and up to 19 cattle perished. Two chicken barns were completely obliterated and swept away and unidentifiable. A propane tank was lifted from the previous location of chicken barns and dropped over 100 yards away in front of the destroyed home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .65 W Hodge, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:58 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado of EF-1 intensity produced wind speeds of up to 110 mph. The tornado touched down just south of Section, crossing State Highway 35, then traveling nearly parallel to State Highway 71, through Dutton, into southern portions of of Pisgah before crossing into far northern DeKalb County. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees along its path, knocking out power in many locations. One fatality occurred in the Pisgah area associated with this tornado.||The tornado took a very similar track to a violent tornado of EF-4 intensity later during the afternoon of the 27th. This made it very difficult to distinguish damage between the two tornadoes. Several eyewitnesses remarked about the morning tornado location and damages.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 ESE Section, AL
EF0 category
Oct 25, 2010
2:52 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak winds up to 80 mph touched down between Section and Dutton, just south of Highway 71. The most significant damage occurred near the intersection of County Roads 18 and 395. A trailer was overturned and a small shed was destroyed. Portions of a roof and siding from a house were pulled off and several small trees were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.27 E Section, AL
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2007
10:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed three miles east of the Langston community, which is just south of the Tennessee River in southern Jackson County, and moved to the southeast before ending one mile southeast of the Macedonia community near the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church. Most of the damage along its path was rated EF-0, except for a small area of EF-1 damage in Macedonia where maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 95 m.p.h. |About half a mile from the crossroads at Macedonia on County Road 38, the tornado did the most damage. Parts of a two-story family dwelling roof and siding were carried away, a couple century old harwood trees were uprooted, a large outbuilding was completely destroyed, and the roof was ripped off another nearby building. Some of the debris from this property was scattered more than half a mile away. At the Corinth Missionary Church windows were broken and fascia board was ripped from the main structure, while another smaller building on the church property was blown slighly off its foundation. Roofing shingles were ripped off Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church and parts of Macedonia school, where a communications tower was bent in half.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.08 SSE Davistown, AL
F1 category
Mar 19, 2003
12:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado (80 mph) winds with several trees snapped and two homes with minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Section, AL
F0 category
Aug 16, 1985
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Apr 4, 1977
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
May 27, 1973
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Section, AL
Jackson County · 17,538 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

Section, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population998
Households377
Housing units414
Income
Median household income$35,417
$100k+ households22.6%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached289
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily37
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes82
Housing mix
Single-family share69.8%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share9.7%
Mobile-home share19.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied264
Renter-occupied113
Vacant units37
Home value & age
Median home value$135,700
Owner homes $300k+23.5%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars357
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 69 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Section, 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 Section?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Section, AL is 2.75″. It was reported near Section, AL on April 22, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Section — 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 Section address?

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