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Hail history for Opelika, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Opelika on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Opelika ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Opelika
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Opelika, Salem 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Opelika |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Salem 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Opelika |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Opelika by year
When hail season peaks near Opelika
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Opelika
Mar 18, 2013 · 3 in (tea cup) · Griffen Mill (10 mi from Opelika)
Apr 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Andrews (5 mi from Opelika)
Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Auburn (5 mi from Opelika)
Jul 21, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Chewacla (5 mi from Opelika)
Dec 30, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell Xrd (7 mi from Opelika)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Opelika
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | EF0 | Chewacla 6 mi from Opelika |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF0 | Danway 10 mi from Opelika |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF0 | Cusseta 8 mi from Opelika |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF0 | Pine Grove 9 mi from Opelika |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF0 | Cusseta 9 mi from Opelika |
| Jul 21, 2018 | EF0 | Opelika 1 mi from Opelika |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF1 | Auburn Opelika 3 mi from Opelika |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF0 | Mitchell Xrd 6 mi from Opelika |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF0 | Pepperell 2 mi from Opelika |
| Apr 6, 2016 | EF0 | Mitchell Xrd 8 mi from Opelika |
| Apr 1, 2016 | EF0 | Mitchell Xrd 8 mi from Opelika |
| Mar 1, 2016 | EF0 | Roanoke Jct 3 mi from Opelika |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Opelika
76 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Opelika since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on May 3, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Opelika, Opelika Sportsple 3 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pepperell, Cusseta 2 wind reports |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Salem 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn, Opelika 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Salem 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bottle 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beehive, Mitchell Xrd 2 wind reports |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Opelika 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 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 Opelika; 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 Opelika.
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