Hail History

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Hail history for Attalla, AL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 19, 2018
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles135

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Attalla on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Attalla

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20260.88 in
nickel		Southside
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Attalla		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 20260.88 in
nickel		Southside
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Attalla		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Williams, East Gasden, Sibert
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Attalla		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 Attalla by year

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When hail season peaks near Attalla

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (7).

JanFeb7Mar8Apr2May6Jun1Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Attalla

May 1, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ord (9 mi from Attalla)

Mar 31, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Markton (9 mi from Attalla)

Mar 19, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Williams (10 mi from Attalla)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail reported in the Riddle Bend area.

Apr 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gadsden (10 mi from Attalla)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported about 3 miles southeast of Boaz, but in Etowah County.

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Steele (9 mi from Attalla)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Attalla

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 29, 2021EF0Glencoe
10 mi from Attalla		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Ivalee
4 mi from Attalla		5.5 mi long, 525 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF2Alabama City
2 mi from Attalla		12.2 mi long, 875 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF1Glencoe
10 mi from Attalla		3.8 mi long, 95 yd wide
Apr 29, 2014EF1Rockledge
6 mi from Attalla		6.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 4, 2011EF0Rainbow City
6 mi from Attalla		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Attalla

135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Attalla since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Mar 18, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedReece City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedSouthside, Glencoe, Goodyear-Gadsden
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedWilsonia
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedGadsden, Gadsden Steam Plan
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedRainbow City, Glencoe, Ridgeville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 7, 202640 mph, estimatedGadsden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWilliams, Gallant, Ivalee
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedRainbow City, Reece City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedRainbow City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedGadsden
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 Attalla; 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 Attalla.

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