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Hail history for Phenix City, AL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 15, 20240.88 in (5-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Mar 18, 2013

Ane haili ijiin 200630

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon21

Tornado ijiin 10 mile14

Wind reports within 10 miles158

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Phenix City on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Phenix City ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Phenix City

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Phenix City in the last two years.

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Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (7) and April (7).

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Mar 18, 2013 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Avondale (1 mi from Phenix City)

National Weather Service description (English): The public and broadcast media reported large hail 1 to 2 inches in diameter across the Columbus area. The hail fell for 10 minutes and covered the ground.

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Benning (10 mi from Phenix City)

National Weather Service description (English): The weather observer for the Fort Benning military reservation observed half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail. The public also observed golf ball-sized hail in the area as well. The Chattahoochee County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail in Cusseta. The weather observer at Fort Benning also observed wind gusts to 43 mph. Some small tree limbs were blown down in the area.

Jan 21, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Green Is Hills (3 mi from Phenix City)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media and the Muscogee County 911 Center reported numerous reports of large hail across the northern part of the county, ranging in size from 1.00 to 1.75 inches.

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ladonia (5 mi from Phenix City)

Jul 21, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ladonia (5 mi from Phenix City)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail and winds estimated near 60 mph in the town of Ladonia.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Phenix City

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 6, 2025	EF1	Flat Rock 9 mi from Phenix City	2.6 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Kaolin 3 mi from Phenix City	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Avondale 3 mi from Phenix City	2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019	EF3	Double Churches 8 mi from Phenix City	8.9 mi long, 750 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017	EF1	Muscogee 3 mi from Phenix City	3.3 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017	EF1	Smiths Station 8 mi from Phenix City	0.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009	EF2	Girard 2 mi from Phenix City	1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009	EF1	Columbus 1 mi from Phenix City	2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009	EF1	Ladonia 6 mi from Phenix City	1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007	EF1	Smiths 3 mi from Phenix City	1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007	EF0	Ladonia 3 mi from Phenix City	0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007	EF2	Bibb City 3 mi from Phenix City	9.4 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Phenix City

158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Phenix City since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 10, 2006.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 19, 2026	66 mph, a measured	Columbus Metropolitan A, Phenix Drag Strip, Edgewood 14 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026	damage a reported	Avondale, Carter Acres, Columbus Metropolit 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Ladonia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	55 mph, a estimat	Double Churches 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Smiths, Phenix City, Motts 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Motts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Columbus 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Double Churches, Columbus Metro 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 2024	52 mph, a estimat	Baker Village 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Nankipooh 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 Phenix City; 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 Phenix City.

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