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Hail history for Clayton, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clayton on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Clayton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Clayton in the last two years.
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Apr 5, 2017 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Alston (1 mi from Clayton)
May 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Andrew (8 mi from Clayton)
Apr 22, 2006 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Clayton (7 mi from Clayton)
Jun 25, 2008 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Alston (0 mi from Clayton)
Jun 13, 2023 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Clayton (0 mi from Clayton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clayton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | EF0 | Clayton Muni Airport 3 mi from Clayton |
| Nov 30, 2022 | EF0 | Lindsey 10 mi from Clayton |
| Mar 9, 2022 | EF1 | Clayton Muni Airport 3 mi from Clayton |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF2 | Batesville 9 mi from Clayton |
| Apr 27, 2017 | EF0 | Hells Xrds 5 mi from Clayton |
| Apr 27, 2017 | EF0 | Alston 1 mi from Clayton |
| Dec 24, 2015 | EF0 | Garmon Xrds 8 mi from Clayton |
| Nov 15, 2006 | F0 | Mt Andrew 8 mi from Clayton |
| Jan 13, 2006 | F0 | Clayton 8 mi from Clayton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clayton
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clayton since 2006, on 19 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Alston 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 85 mph, a estimat | Clayton Muni Airport, Hobdy 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Alston 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Alston 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Alston 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Alston 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Alston 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lindsey 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Texasville, Pratts 2 wind reports |
| Jan 23, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Clayton Muni Airport 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 Clayton; 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 Clayton.
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