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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Spring Garden, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Spring Garden, AL from March 5, 1963 through November 25, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Spring Garden, AL · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 25, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Spring Garden, AL

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2017
11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forney, AL
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5-2.0 INCH HAIL REPORTED IN SPRING GARDEN ALONG CR 10. PICTURE SUBMITTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Piedmont, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Forney, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
2:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .25 NW Spring Garden, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Forney, AL
1.25″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
6:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SSE Pope, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from the size of pennies to golf balls fell for several minutes in Ellisville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 WSW Coloma, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
6:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 NE Forney, AL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SE Coloma, AL
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2006
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forney, AL
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2006
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forney, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
12:39 PM CST
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forney, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2005
2:41 PM CST
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail covered the ground along US 411.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Forney, AL
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
6:19 PM CST
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported along US 431 near Forney.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forney, AL
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
5:17 PM CST
Hail report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spring Garden, 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 Spring Garden, AL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
11:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree across roadway on county rd 14.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Coloma, AL
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking most of the roadway at US Highway 278 and County Rd 181. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Borden Springs, AL
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking both lanes of CR 41. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Spring Garden, AL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell... likely due to thunderstorm outflow... blocking a portion of U.S. Highway 278 in southeast Cherokee County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Pleasant Gap, AL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
1:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down across U.S. Highway 278 near mile marker 167.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Borden Springs, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Highway 278 along the Cherokee/Cleburne county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Borden Springs, AL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking the roadway on US Highway 278.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Pleasant Gap, AL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway on Highway 411 at County Road 18.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Forney, AL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and blocking roadway near Highway 278 and CR 181.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Borden Springs, AL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down. Time of occurrence estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Coloma, AL
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
6:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE REPORTED BY SPRING GARDEN FD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Pleasant Gap, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN ACROSS SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spring Garden, AL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2022
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Spring Garden, AL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 ESE COLOMA FOR DESCRIPTION. ONE OR MORE TREES DOWNED AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN CHEROKEE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FOR THIS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Coloma, AL
UNK mph
Feb 14, 2020
10:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN ONTO POWER LINES WHICH ALSO BLOCKED THE ROADWAY ON CTY RD 111. ANOTHER TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN NEARBY ON CTY RD 8 NEAR SPRING GARDEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Pleasant Gap, 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 Spring Garden, AL

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
8:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Piedmont, AL
UNK category
Mar 25, 2021
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO CAUSED MAINLY TREE DAMAGE IN FAR SOUTHERN CHEROKEE COUNTY NEAR PIEDMONT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Piedmont, AL
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
6:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville and moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties. The tornado then moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree City) Counties. The tornado moved into southwestern Cherokee County south of Estes Crossroads, along CR 19. As the tornado continued northeast, it strengthened as it moved south of Gnatville, to an EF2 rating with winds of 120 mph. Extensive tree damage was noted along CR 6 and several mobile homes sustained significant damage off of CR 447. The tornado strengthened further to an EF3 rating with winds of 150 mph as it crossed AL Hwy 9 south of Coloma. A single family home was destroyed on CR 31. The tornado weakened slightly as it crossed Frog Mountain, but continued to knock down trees and damage an outbuilding. The tornado re-strengthened as it crossed CR 45 north of Rock Run. Damage along CR 29 south of Forney was consistent with an EF3 rating and winds of 160 mph. Several well built homes were completely destroyed. The tornado weakened as it moved toward the Alabama/Georgia stateline, but continued to cause significant tree damage consistent with an EF1 rating and winds of 105 mph. The tornado crossed into Polk County Georgia at CR 28, south of Hanson. ||This tornado was produced by a supercell thunderstorm that began in Newton County Mississippi at 13:54 pm CST, and eventually dissipated in Macon County, North Carolina at approximately 21:18 pm CST. This supercell spawned several strong to violent tornadoes along its long path, which included another violent EF4 tornado that crossed portions of Tuscaloosa and western suburbs of the Birmingham.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.65 WSW Gnatville, AL
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
9:50 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of CR-6 and CR-31, just west of AL-9, about 5 miles north of Piedmont. From there, it moved just north of due east, across AL-9, and then roughly parallel to CR-10 for about 3 miles, before lifting near Hurricane Creek. Some metal roof paneling was torn off a barn and one-half of a roof was torn off a brick home. Two other homes and another barn also sustained damage. Numerous trees in the area were also snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 E Gnatville, AL
F1 category
Mar 5, 1963
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Spring Garden, AL
Cherokee County · 10,254 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

Spring Garden, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population171
Households65
Housing units65
Income
Median household income$58,264
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached0
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes65
Housing mix
Single-family share--
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share100%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied65
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$9,999
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built--
Older-home share--
Vehicle context
Households with cars65
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 34 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Spring Garden, AL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 25, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Spring Garden?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Spring Garden, AL is 2.00″. It was reported near Piedmont, AL on June 17, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Spring Garden — 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 Spring Garden address?

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