Is this a sign my Hard Drive is failing?

I was using my iBook today and thought I heard something a little different coming from the HD (just barely audible). So the first thing I did was go to the Disk Utility.
Here is what it said:
Volume Header needs minor repair_
The volume Macintosh HD needs to be repaired.
Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit
1 HFS volume checked
Volume needs repair
I understand there is a repair utility on the OS X install disc, so my question is, is this and issue that can be repaired by that utility or say DiskWarrior, or is my HD going to crash at any time?
Thanks a lot for your help.

Xipher,
I had a similar problem. When running Disk Utility, it failed Repair Disk when it came to "Checking Catalog File" and then reported, "Keys Out of Order Rebuilding Catalog B Tree". The SMART status all the time was "Verified". I took it to an Apple store and in 2 minutes it was diagnosed as a failed Hard Disk and sent in for repairs (free-still under warranty!). Pop over to an Apple store if you are near one and see if they can get you sorted.
Good Luck...and Happy New Year, Chris

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