Hail History

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Hail history for Abbeville, AL

Last hail within 10 milesJan 21, 20171 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 17, 2008
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Abbeville on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 17, 2008. Hail is most common here in February and May.

Recent hail near Abbeville

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

Hail days near Abbeville by year

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When hail season peaks near Abbeville

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (1) and May (1).

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Largest hail storms near Abbeville

Feb 17, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Screamer (9 mi from Abbeville)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of quarter to golfball size hail across the northern portion of the county.

Jul 5, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Scottsboro Xrds (7 mi from Abbeville)

Aug 28, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Abbeville (1 mi from Abbeville)

Jan 21, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Wills Crossroads (5 mi from Abbeville)

Jun 17, 2015 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Scottsboro Crossroads (9 mi from Abbeville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Abbeville

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 12, 2026EF1Murphy Station
5 mi from Abbeville
1.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 14, 2023EF1Graball
2 mi from Abbeville
2.1 mi long, 160 yd wide
Apr 19, 2020EF1Danzey
9 mi from Abbeville
6.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 4, 2019EF0Lawrenceville
4 mi from Abbeville
0.1 mi long, 35 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF0Miller
10 mi from Abbeville
0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF1Hardwickburg
8 mi from Abbeville
0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 19, 2015EF1Capps
5 mi from Abbeville
2.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 1, 2011EF0Wills Crossroads
4 mi from Abbeville
1.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007EF0Fort Gaines
10 mi from Abbeville
6.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Abbeville

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Abbeville since 2006, on 81 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedLawrenceville, Screamer
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedAbbeville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLawrenceville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202663 mph, estimatedAbbeville, Screamer
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedAbbeville Municipal Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAbbeville, Screamer
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202558 mph, estimatedGraball
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202558 mph, estimatedGraball
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202558 mph, estimatedCapps
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202458 mph, estimatedShorterville
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 Abbeville; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Abbeville.

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