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Hail history for Arab, AL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 1, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 2, 2025

Ane haili ijiin 200627

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon21

Tornado ijiin 10 mile25

Wind reports within 10 miles209

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arab on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Arab

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Baileyton 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Arab	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Baileyton, Joppa, Brooklyn 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Arab	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Crossroads, Mt Carmel 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Arab	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Arab meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Arab

Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (7).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Arab

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arab (6 mi from Arab)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Scant City community.

Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arab (0 mi from Arab)

Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union Grove (6 mi from Arab)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golfball size hail in the Union Grove community.

Mar 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union Grove (6 mi from Arab)

Mar 19, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arab (0 mi from Arab)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail covered the ground.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arab

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 20, 2025	EF1	Allen Xrds 8 mi from Arab	3.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020	EF0	Hopewell 7 mi from Arab	1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020	EF1	Red Hill 8 mi from Arab	3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020	EF1	Joppa 4 mi from Arab	0.6 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020	EF0	Arab 3 mi from Arab	1.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020	EF2	Union Grove 6 mi from Arab	0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018	EF0	Strawberry 6 mi from Arab	0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 31, 2017	EF1	Arab 4 mi from Arab	2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 29, 2016	EF1	Oleander 8 mi from Arab	1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	Nixon Chapel 10 mi from Arab	4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	Red Hill 7 mi from Arab	5.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	Gum Pond 9 mi from Arab	5.3 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arab

209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arab since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Mar 5, 2013.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 21, 2026	damage a reported	Union Grove 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026	damage a reported	Baileyton, Eva, Union Grove 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026	damage a reported	Baileyton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Union Grove 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage a reported	Baileyton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 25, 2026	45 mph, a estimat	Center Grove, Ryan Xrds 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Joppa, Oleander 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 2025	49 mph, a estimat	Center Grove 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 2025	49 mph, a estimat	Nixon Chapel 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	49 mph, a estimat	Baileyton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Arab; 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.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Arab.

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