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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Etowah County, AL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Etowah County, AL from April 29, 1958 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 35901 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
138
Wind Reports
477
Tornado Reports
35
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Etowah County, AL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Etowah County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of golfball sized hail in Hokes Bluff. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hokes Bluff, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail in Rainbow City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rainbow City, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of golf ball size hail in Keener.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Keener, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of quarter size hail in Hokes Bluff.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Hokes Bluff, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball size hail in Gadsden.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Goodyear-Gadsden, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Various reports of quarter size hail across Gadsden.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gadsden, AL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Attalla.
NWS Hail Report Location: Attalla, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
5:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Altoona, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Glencoe, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glencoe, AL
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Glencoe, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Howelton, AL
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2021
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A COUPLE REPORTS OF HAIL AT QUARTER SIZE IN THE GADSDEN AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Gadsden Mall, AL
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2020
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Walnut Grove, AL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2018
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOST OF THE HAIL WAS PEA TO DIME SIZE BUT A FEW PIECES WERE NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE. THE HAIL LASTED ALMOST 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Gadsden Municipal, 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 Etowah County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Sallie Springs Road near Glencoe. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Glencoe, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down along Bristo Cove Road near Riverside. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Southside, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Gadsden area_ some involving road blockage and at least one damaging a residence. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Goodyear-Gadsden, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking Chester Todd Road west of Alabama Highway 179 in Etowah County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Aurora, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down blocking Highway 179 west of Alabama Highway 179. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Aurora, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported sown along Owls Hollow Road near Glenn Gap Road northeast of Gadsden. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Wilsonia, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported down along Owls Hollow Road near Glenn Gap Road northeast of Gadsden. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Wilsonia, AL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SW Wilsonia. Trees and power lines reported down along Owls Hollow Road near Glenn Gap Road northeast of Gadsden. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Wilsonia, AL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees down_ at least one involving power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Gadsden Steam Plan, AL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down reports in the Gadsden area_ some involving power lines and partial or complete road blockage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Gadsden, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trre and lines down blocking Gallant Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ramsey, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Bridlewood Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rainbow City, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and line down blocking Duck Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Ridgeville, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Road blacked and lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rainbow City, AL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down blocking Sallie Springs Rd and Macon Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Glencoe, 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 Etowah County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2023
9:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** AN EF0 TORNADO DOWNED TREES AND DAMAGED STRUCTURES IN SARDIS CITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Sardis City, AL
UNK category
Jan 1, 2022
3:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO DOWNED SOME TREES AND CAUSED ROOF AND OUTBUILDING DAMAGE NEAR PINEVIEW AVENUE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Glencoe, AL
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO STARTED ALONG PLEASANT HILL ROAD AND HIGHWAY 205 IN FAR NORTHERN ETOWAH COUNTY... NORTH OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAINBORO. TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED... SOME OF WHICH FELL ON HOMES. THIS TORNADO THEN CROSSED INTO SOUTHERN MARSHALL COUNTY. THE NWS HUNTSVILLE OFFICE RATED THIS PART OF THE TRACK AS EF-2... RELATED TO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DONE TO HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Sardis City, AL
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
11:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MANY HOMES SUFFERED EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO FALLING AND SNAPPED TREES. NUMEROUS POWER POLES WERE ALSO SNAPPED ALONG ITS TRACK FROM ATTALLA INTO REECE CITY. THE TORNADO WIDENED AND STRENGTHENED AS IT MOVED INTO REECE CITY WITH A WIDE SWATH OF HARDWOOD TREES SNAPPED AND FELLED ALONG ON BOTH SIDES OF HIGHWAY 11 NEAR BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH AND CLIFFORD DRIVE. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS WERE 115 MPH (F2).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Ridgeville, AL
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
11:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DOZENS OF TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED... AS WELL AS MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A FARM BUILDING AND A POWER SUBSTATION NORTH OF GRAY CREEK DRIVE. THE TORNADO DAMAGE PATH WAS 5.52 MILES LONG AND WAS 525 YARDS WIDE AT ITS WIDEST POINT. THE MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AROUND 95 MPH (F1).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Ramsey, AL
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
11:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 NNE GLENCOE. A NWS SURVEY TEAM HAS DETERMINED DAMAGE IN GLENCOE WAS CAUSED BY AN EF1 TORNADO... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 3.76 MILES AND A WIDTH OF 95 YARDS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG RABBITTOWN ROAD... WHERE A NUMBER OF HOMES SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Glencoe, AL
UNK category
Apr 15, 2019
11:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS SURVEY TEAM HAS DETERMINED DAMAGE IN GLENCOE WAS CAUSED BY AN EF1 TORNADO... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 2.55 MILES AND A WIDTH OF 100 YARDS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG RABBITTOWN ROAD... WHERE A NUMBER OF HOMES SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Glencoe, AL
UNK category
Mar 22, 2018
1:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE NEAR HIGHWAY 77... GREEN VALLEY ROAD... SLASHAM ROAD... AND S VALLEY ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Southside, AL
UNK category
Mar 22, 2018
1:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED IN RIDDLES BEND AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Southside, AL
EF1 category
Apr 29, 2014
12:17 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado touched down along Egypt Road near Vaughn Lane snapping a few trees. The tornado tracked north-northeast and intensified near Shady Grove Road where a single-wide manufactured home was destroyed. Near the intersection of Mountainboro Road and Carlisle Cut Off, a house was shifted off its foundation, but the house itself sustained only minor roof damage. A wood barn in a field was also heavily damaged. Just south of Lawson Gap Road, several trailers were damaged with one losing its roof and portion of its exterior walls. Trees were snapped or uprooted on the west side of Mountainboro Road. The tornado was at its peak intensity along Mountainboro Road between Shady Grove Road and Lawson Gap Road, with maximum winds between 90 and 100 mph. The tornado continued north, causing additional damage along Skyhaven Drive, where a two-story house lost a portion of its roof covering. Several trees were snapped or uprooted around this location as well. To the north, off Douglas Drive, a manufactured single-wide home lost most of its roof, its entire garage/car port and a good portion of one exterior wall. The tornado crossed U.S. Highway 431, snapping several trees near the intersection of Highway 205. Between Cox Gap Road and Gaines Street several large trees were snapped or uprooted and displayed a convergent path toward the center line of the tornado. The tornado crossed Sardis Road snapping a few trees near the intersection of Sardis Cut Off Road before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 WNW Rockledge, AL
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2014
11:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just south of Brow Road, about 4.5 miles east of Sardis City, snapping and uprooting many trees. The tornado rapidly intensified as it tracked northeast. Severe damage occurred along Liberty Hill Road where a home was lifted off its block foundation and moved about 60-80 feet from its original location. Despite this, most of the exterior walls (and even a portion of the roof) remained intact. Numerous trees around this property were snapped near the base indicating very strong winds. Several manufactured homes were completely destroyed in this area as well. Two other homes sustained significant roof loss and exterior wall damage. Along Horton Gap Road, a two-story home was destroyed with just a few interior walls left standing. Much of the debris was thrown several hundred yards away from its original location and trees were ripped out of the ground and thrown. Just northeast of this location, a large wood-framed chicken house was destroyed. At these locations, the tornado was at its peak intensity with winds estimated between 135 and 155 mph. On either side of the center line track, damage was seen along Owens Road (west of the track) and Roden Road (east of the track), as a result of inflow into the storm. Structural damage along these roads resulted in loss of roof and exterior walls/side panels as well as numerous trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed into Dekalb County near the intersection of Gene Burns Rd and County Road 4.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 E Whitesboro, AL
EF1 category
Mar 18, 2013
2:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down in Marshall County in Boaz and moved eastward into Etowah County about a half of a mile west of Oak Drive where it snapped and uprooted several pine trees. From there it moved to the east and crossed Broadwell Road and overturned a tractor trailer and a camper. The tornado continued eastward, snapping and uprooting trees along the path. Several barns and small outbuildings sustained roof damage. As the tornado crossed Chumley Road, two mobile homes were overturned while more trees were uprooted. The most extensive damage occurred as the tornado approached Rowen Road. A mobile home was lifted and overturned leaving one person seriously injured and two others with minor injuries. In this same area, two additional mobile homes were destroyed. As the tornado crossed Brow Road, a one story brick home had one third of its roof removed and wind-blown debris was observed on all four sides of the home. The tornado continued further east for approximately 300 yards before dissipating as it approched Sand Valley Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.18 NNE Sardis City, AL
EF0 category
Sep 4, 2011
2:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado, associated with Tropical Storm Lee, with estimated peak winds of 80 MPH touched down in Rainbow City. After touching down near Hill St, the tornado took a turn to the northwest, crossing U.S. Highway 411 west of Bland St. The tornado turn back to the north and lifted near Irene St., west of Alabama Highway 77. Ten to 15 pine trees were snapped and a few hardwood trees were uprooted. Several HVAC units were blown off the roof of Rainbow City Hall on U.S. Highway 411 and minor structural damage occurred at the Spring Lake Lodge Apartments.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .72 W Rainbow City, AL
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
6:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down in eastern Jefferson County, north northeast of Trussville. The tornado moved northeast through portions of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah and Cherokee Counties, before it moved into Georgia, across Polk, Floyd and Bartow (See Storm Data Peachtree City) Counties. The tornado moved into southeastern Etowah County, east of Cannon Gap Rd, where it caused mainly tree damage consistent with an EF1 rating and winds of 100 mph. This tornado just clipped the corner of the county. The tornado crossed back into Calhoun County, just south of US Hwy 278. ||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: 6.67 SE Hokes Bluff, AL
F0 category
Mar 19, 2003
1:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Etowah County, AL
Etowah County · 36,870 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a heavily wooded area near the top of the ridge that forms Lookout Mountain in northeast Etowah County. The tornado was photographed by a person in southwest Cherokee County and observed by several people on the west side of the ridge. Besides trees, no other damage occurred since it was in an extremely remote area.Beg: 34 08.438/85 52.998 End: 34 08.935/85 51.960
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Tabor, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Etowah County

Gadsden, AL 186
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Rainbow City, AL 49
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Hokes Bluff, AL 43
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Sardis City, AL 43
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Glencoe, AL 39
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Attalla, AL 38
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Lookout Mountain, AL 38
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Southside, AL 31
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Altoona, AL 21
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Reece City, AL 21
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Gallant, AL 19
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Walnut Grove, AL 19
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Ballplay, AL 18
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Coats Bend, AL 15
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Carlisle-Rockledge, AL 13
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Egypt, AL 12
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U.S. Census Data · County

Etowah County, AL area census snapshot

People & households
Population103,208
Households39,160
Housing units47,487
Income
Median household income$53,070
$100k+ households29.2%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached36,870
Attached single-family264
Small multifamily3,615
Large multifamily1,630
Mobile homes4,945
Housing mix
Single-family share77.6%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share11.1%
Mobile-home share10.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied28,881
Renter-occupied10,279
Vacant units8,327
Home value & age
Median home value$160,600
Owner homes $300k+13.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars37,567
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Etowah County

35901 160
Gadsden, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35121 156
Oneonta, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
36272 112
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35952 110
Egypt, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35954 98
Attalla, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35903 91
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35961 88
Collinsville, AL Hail, wind & tornado reports
35956 80
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36271 59
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35904 50
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Etowah County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 138 hail, 477 wind, and 35 tornado reports in Etowah County, 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 Etowah County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Etowah County is 4.50″. It was reported near Etowah County, AL on February 21, 1993.

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

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

I am selling a home in Etowah County — 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 Etowah County address?

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