Hail History

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Hail history for Headland, AL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 21, 20260.25 in (pea)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 27, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 200613
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon8
Tornado ijiin 10 mile25
Wind reports within 10 miles224

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Headland on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Headland

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 21, 20260.25 in
pea
Blackwood
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Headland
NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Headland meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Headland

Of 13 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (3).

2JanFeb1Mar1Apr4MayJun3Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Headland

Mar 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dothan (10 mi from Headland)

Jan 9, 2024 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Dothan (10 mi from Headland)

Jul 28, 2014 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Kinsey (5 mi from Headland)

Jan 30, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Dothan (8 mi from Headland)

May 6, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Headland (0 mi from Headland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Headland

DateRatingWherePath
May 25, 2026EF1Headland Municipal Airport
4 mi from Headland
3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 12, 2026EF1Newville
5 mi from Headland
2.0 mi long, 387 yd wide
Mar 12, 2026EF1Kinsey
4 mi from Headland
7.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 25, 2026EF1Pleasant Plains
7 mi from Headland
8.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2025EF0Midland City
10 mi from Headland
0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 3, 2023EF1Kelly Springs
10 mi from Headland
1.6 mi long, 105 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF0Kirkland Crossroads
5 mi from Headland
2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 31, 2021EF0Midland City
10 mi from Headland
0.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 24, 2021EF1Tumbleton
7 mi from Headland
4.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 18, 2021EF0Kinsey
4 mi from Headland
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 18, 2021EF0Headland
3 mi from Headland
1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2020EF1Kirkland Crossroads
7 mi from Headland
11.6 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Headland

224 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Headland since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 14, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 22, 202644 mph, a measuredNapier Field
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 202643 mph, a measuredHeadland, Newville, Sylvan Grove
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202640 mph, a measuredHeadland, Dothan, Headland Municipa
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202646 mph, a measuredHeadland, Napier Field
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202640 mph, a measuredHeadland, Dothan, Kinsey
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202646 mph, a measuredNapier Field
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202657 mph, a measuredHeadland, Napier Field, Dothan
16 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202643 mph, a measuredHeadland, Napier Field, Balkum
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage a reportedSmyrna
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, a estimatKinsey, Grandberry Crossroads
2 wind reports
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 Headland; 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 Headland.

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