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Hail history for Pinson, AL

Haili ijiin 10 mileFeb 26, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 11, 2008

Ane haili ijiin 200638

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon28

Tornado ijiin 10 mile13

Wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pinson on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Pinson

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Feb 26, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Chalkville, Trussville, Ayres 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Pinson	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Morris 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pinson	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 38 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (8).

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Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (10 mi from Pinson)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail was reported on Ruffner Road, in Irondale.

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (9 mi from Pinson)

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (8 mi from Pinson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail was reported in Tarrant.

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (8 mi from Pinson)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trussville (8 mi from Pinson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pinson

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Feb 26, 2026	EF0	Trussville 6 mi from Pinson	1.6 mi long, 65 yd wide
Nov 25, 2025	EF0	Majestic 6 mi from Pinson	4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 25, 2021	EF1	Airport Highlands 8 mi from Pinson	4.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021	EF0	Mt Olive 10 mi from Pinson	3.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014	EF1	Morris 9 mi from Pinson	7.2 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012	EF3	Ketona 6 mi from Pinson	13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012	EF1	Margaret 9 mi from Pinson	1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	Clay 7 mi from Pinson	2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	Sanie 9 mi from Pinson	28.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010	EF1	Huffman 6 mi from Pinson	4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 22, 2006	F2	Locust Fork 10 mi from Pinson	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006	F1	Gardendale 8 mi from Pinson	2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pinson

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pinson since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 22, 2017.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 9, 2026	52 mph, a measured	Birmingham Internat 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	damage a reported	Argo 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 2026	41 mph, a measured	Birmingham Internat, Clay 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Fultondale, Ayres, Trussville 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	52 mph, a estimat	Ayres 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 2026	46 mph, a estimat	Morris 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 2026	75 mph, a estimat	Ayres, Chalkville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Crocker Jct, Fultondale, Bradford 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Dixiana, Center Pt 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	61 mph, a measured	Birmingham Airport, Fultondale, Trussville 4 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 Pinson; 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 Pinson.

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