Hail History

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Hail history for Hanceville, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20065.38 inMar 19, 2018
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles178

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hanceville on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.38 in on Mar 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Hanceville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Berlin
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hanceville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Berlin
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hanceville		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hanceville by year

40630708409210111212113214315161171181192012122123124125126

When hail season peaks near Hanceville

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (7).

Jan1Feb7Mar10Apr4May3Jun2Jul1AugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hanceville

Mar 19, 2018 · 5.38 in · Walter (6 mi from Hanceville)

National Weather Service description (English): This giant hail stone is now the state of Alabama record as of 3/19/2018 for the largest diameter of 5.38 inches. The stone weighed 9.8 ounces, had a circumference of 13.75 inches and volume of 19.80 cubic inches. This fell as part of a large hail swath from northwest through central and into southeast Cullman County which contained numerous reports of tennis ball sized or larger hail.

Apr 28, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Bernard (9 mi from Hanceville)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media post and photo indicated an approximate 2 inch diameter hailstone in the Larkwood subdivision in Cullman.

Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walter (6 mi from Hanceville)

Aug 17, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanceville (1 mi from Hanceville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golfball size occurred in the Center community.

Oct 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cullman (9 mi from Hanceville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hanceville

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 28, 2021EF1Berlin
9 mi from Hanceville		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF1Berlin
10 mi from Hanceville		8.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Good Hope
6 mi from Hanceville		5.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Welti
5 mi from Hanceville		0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF2Walter
6 mi from Hanceville		2.5 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF1White City
2 mi from Hanceville		11.1 mi long, 112 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF3White City
2 mi from Hanceville		8.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Garden City
9 mi from Hanceville		0.4 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Blount Spgs
8 mi from Hanceville		1.4 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Garden City
8 mi from Hanceville		0.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF3Bangor
7 mi from Hanceville		28.0 mi long, 1,232 yd wide
Apr 24, 2010EF2Midway
4 mi from Hanceville		5.8 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hanceville

178 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hanceville since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 24, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedHolly Pond
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedBlount Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202645 mph, estimatedLoretto, Hanceville, Good Hope
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202660 mph, estimatedWalter, Good Hope
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202549 mph, estimatedSteppville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedBlountsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedCullman, Berlin, Bolte
13 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202545 mph, estimatedBerlin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202549 mph, estimatedWelti
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202549 mph, estimatedLoretto
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 Hanceville; 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 Hanceville.

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