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Hail history for Shelby County, AL
106 hail reports in Shelby County since 2006 on 55 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 10, 2009.
Cities in Shelby County
- Alabaster
40 hail days - Pelham
43 hail days - Helena
39 hail days - Calera
21 hail days - Chelsea
26 hail days - Meadowbrook
45 hail days - Lake Purdy
42 hail days - Brook Highland
42 hail days - Montevallo
23 hail days - Columbiana
18 hail days - Highland Lakes
34 hail days - Indian Springs
48 hail days
Recent hail in Shelby County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | New Hope, Elvira 2 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 Shelby County by year
When hail season peaks in Shelby County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Shelby County
281 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Shelby County since 2006, on 130 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 17, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | damage reported | Alabaster Veteran, Maylene, University of Montevall 7 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | American Village 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Shelby Shores at L, Vandiver, Sterrett 4 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Laurel 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Vandiver, Beeswax Creek Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | University of Mont, Calera 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Calera 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Saginaw, Montevallo, Quito 10 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dargin, Columbiana, Wilsonville 5 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Calcis 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 Shelby 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).