Hail History

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Hail history for Arab, AL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 2, 2025
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles25
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles209

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arab on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Arab

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20261 in
quarter		Baileyton
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Arab		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Baileyton, Joppa, Brooklyn
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Arab		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20250.75 in
penny		Crossroads, Mt Carmel
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Arab		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 Arab by year

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When hail season peaks near Arab

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (7).

JanFeb7Mar9Apr2May1Jun3Jul3AugSep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Arab

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arab (6 mi from Arab)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Scant City community.

Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arab (0 mi from Arab)

Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union Grove (6 mi from Arab)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golfball size hail in the Union Grove community.

Mar 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union Grove (6 mi from Arab)

Mar 19, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arab (0 mi from Arab)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail covered the ground.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arab

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Allen Xrds
8 mi from Arab		3.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF0Hopewell
7 mi from Arab		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Red Hill
8 mi from Arab		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF1Joppa
4 mi from Arab		0.6 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF0Arab
3 mi from Arab		1.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF2Union Grove
6 mi from Arab		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0Strawberry
6 mi from Arab		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 31, 2017EF1Arab
4 mi from Arab		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 29, 2016EF1Oleander
8 mi from Arab		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Nixon Chapel
10 mi from Arab		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Red Hill
7 mi from Arab		5.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF4Gum Pond
9 mi from Arab		5.3 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arab

209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arab since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Mar 5, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedUnion Grove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedBaileyton, Eva, Union Grove
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedBaileyton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedUnion Grove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBaileyton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 25, 202645 mph, estimatedCenter Grove, Ryan Xrds
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202660 mph, estimatedJoppa, Oleander
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 202549 mph, estimatedCenter Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202549 mph, estimatedNixon Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202549 mph, estimatedBaileyton
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 Arab; 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 Arab.

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