Hail History

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Hail history for Alexander City, AL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 18, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 26, 2011
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alexander City on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Alexander City

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

Hail days near Alexander City by year

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When hail season peaks near Alexander City

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (3).

1JanFeb3Mar5Apr3MayJunJul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Alexander City

Mar 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jacksons Gap (9 mi from Alexander City)

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexander City (1 mi from Alexander City)

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Our Town (8 mi from Alexander City)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell along AL-63, near the Our Town community. Several windows were broken out and vehicles were damaged.

May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cottage Grove (9 mi from Alexander City)

Apr 19, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexander City (1 mi from Alexander City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alexander City

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2025EF3Martin Lake North
7 mi from Alexander City
20.4 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF0Socapatoy
8 mi from Alexander City
2.3 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 12, 2023EF0Bevelle
4 mi from Alexander City
0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF2Our Town
8 mi from Alexander City
25.8 mi long, 1,500 yd wide
Jan 4, 2023EF1Bevelle
4 mi from Alexander City
3.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 13, 2020EF1Hackneyville
5 mi from Alexander City
2.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 14, 2014EF0Bevelle
3 mi from Alexander City
1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF2Our Town
5 mi from Alexander City
22.6 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Dec 22, 2011EF0Alexander City
4 mi from Alexander City
1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF1Our Town
9 mi from Alexander City
6.3 mi long, 493 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF1Martin Lake North
6 mi from Alexander City
6.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 17, 2008EF1Socapatoy
9 mi from Alexander City
5.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alexander City

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alexander City since 2006, on 46 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedRussell Field Airpo
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedAlexander City
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedAlexander City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAlexander City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 21, 202660 mph, estimatedKellyton, Alexander City
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedAlexander City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202464 mph, estimatedBevelle
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202460 mph, estimatedSturdivant, Jacksons Gap, Kellyton
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202458 mph, estimatedCottage Grove
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedRussel Mills
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 Alexander 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.

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 Alexander City.

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