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Hail history for Columbiana, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbiana on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 5, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Columbiana
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Columbiana in the last two years.
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Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (4).
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Jul 5, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Varnons (7 mi from Columbiana)
May 22, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dargin (10 mi from Columbiana)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Columbiana (0 mi from Columbiana)
May 28, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Shelby (6 mi from Columbiana)
Mar 26, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Calera (10 mi from Columbiana)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbiana
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Nelson 6 mi from Columbiana |
| Dec 29, 2021 | EF0 | Shelby 9 mi from Columbiana |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF0 | Shelby Spgs 4 mi from Columbiana |
| Dec 22, 2011 | EF0 | Columbiana 0 mi from Columbiana |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF1 | Wilsonville 7 mi from Columbiana |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbiana
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbiana since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 17, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Calera 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Shelby Shores at L 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Beeswax Creek Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Calera 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Calera 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Saginaw, Wilsonville, Lay Lake 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Dargin, Columbiana, Wilsonville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Shelby 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Columbiana 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Columbiana 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 Columbiana; 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.
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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 Columbiana.
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