Hail History

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Hail history for Anniston, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 2, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 5, 2017
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Anniston on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Anniston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alexandria
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Anniston		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 Anniston by year

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When hail season peaks near Anniston

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (4).

1Jan2Feb3Mar2Apr6May4Jun1Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Anniston

Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobson City (3 mi from Anniston)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported in the Golden Springs area, east of Anniston.

May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobson City (3 mi from Anniston)

Mar 31, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexandria (8 mi from Anniston)

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobson City (3 mi from Anniston)

Mar 19, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Abel (9 mi from Anniston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Anniston

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Saks
4 mi from Anniston		3.5 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0Weaver
6 mi from Anniston		0.8 mi long, 138 yd wide
Aug 25, 2008EF1Old Davisville
9 mi from Anniston		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 25, 2008EF1Choccolocco
8 mi from Anniston		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 4, 2008EF0Fort Mc Clellan
4 mi from Anniston		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Anniston

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Anniston since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 15, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedDe Armanville, Weaver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202658 mph, estimatedMahlep
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202558 mph, estimatedWeaver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedAnniston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202570 mph, estimatedSaks, Fort Mc Clellan
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202540 mph, estimatedHobson City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedBynum, Hobson City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202558 mph, estimatedAnniston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202577 mph, measuredAnniston Calhou, Hobson City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedAnniston Calhou, Reilly AFB
2 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 Anniston; 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 Anniston.

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