Hail History

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Hail history for Athens, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 28, 2014
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles227

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Athens on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 28, 2014. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Athens

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Athens, Sardis Spgs, Blackburn
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Athens		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20252 in
hen egg		Peets Corner, Stewerds Store, Petey
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Athens		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 Athens by year

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When hail season peaks near Athens

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (8) and April (7).

1Jan4Feb8Mar7Apr5May5Jun1Jul3AugSep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Athens

Apr 28, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Elkmont (9 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported north of Athens.

Mar 31, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ripley (9 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to hen egg sized hail was reported covering the ground.

May 20, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Peets Corner (7 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail with a diameter of 2 inches was reported via mPING.

Feb 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Capshaw (9 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in the East Limestone community.

Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thach (9 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Interstate 65.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Athens

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF2Stewerds Store
6 mi from Athens		9.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 20, 2025EF1Reid
3 mi from Athens		2.8 mi long, 160 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1Athens
2 mi from Athens		3.9 mi long, 160 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF0Sardis Spgs
5 mi from Athens		1.1 mi long, 123 yd wide
Dec 29, 2019EF0Lawngate
7 mi from Athens		5.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2015EF0Pisgah
9 mi from Athens		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 5, 2014EF1Murphree Place
6 mi from Athens		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF1Gipsy
8 mi from Athens		2.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 17, 2013EF0Tanner
3 mi from Athens		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF0Spencer
9 mi from Athens		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF0O Neal
4 mi from Athens		5.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF2Stewerds Store
3 mi from Athens		10.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Athens

227 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Athens since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Apr 3, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedAthens, Trinity
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedAthens
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedAthens, Harvest
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedAthens, Elkmont
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 18, 202564 mph, estimatedCapshaw
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202560 mph, estimatedCarey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202549 mph, estimatedBlackburn, Athens
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedCross Key
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202560 mph, estimatedCross Key
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202481 mph, estimatedRipley
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 Athens; 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 Athens.

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