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Hail history for Etowah County, AL
72 hail reports in Etowah County since 2006 on 37 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 19, 2018.
Cities in Etowah County
- Gadsden
31 hail days - Rainbow City
27 hail days - Southside
27 hail days - Attalla
28 hail days - Glencoe
28 hail days - Hokes Bluff
24 hail days
Recent hail in Etowah County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hokes Bluff, Southside 2 hail reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Southside 1 hail report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | East Gasden, Tabor, Williams 5 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Etowah County by year
When hail season peaks in Etowah County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Etowah County
221 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Etowah County since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Mar 18, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Aurora 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Ballplay, Reece City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Aurora, Goodyear-Gadsden, Southside 5 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wilsonia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Gadsden, Gadsden Steam Plan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Crudup, Glencoe, Rainbow City 6 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 40 mph, estimated | Gadsden 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ivalee, Gallant, East Gasden 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Boaz, Reece City, Rainbow City 4 wind reports |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Altoona 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Etowah County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).