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Hail history for Auburn, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Auburn on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 15, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Auburn ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Auburn
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Opelika 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Auburn |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Auburn by year
When hail season peaks near Auburn
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Auburn
Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Auburn (2 mi from Auburn)
Dec 30, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell Xrd (8 mi from Auburn)
Apr 24, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ridge Grove (3 mi from Auburn)
Mar 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Opelika (7 mi from Auburn)
May 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Opelika (7 mi from Auburn)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Auburn
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2018 | EF0 | Opelika 7 mi from Auburn |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF0 | Beehive 7 mi from Auburn |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF1 | Auburn Opelika 4 mi from Auburn |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Society Hill 10 mi from Auburn |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Mitchell Xrd 8 mi from Auburn |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF0 | Beehive 6 mi from Auburn |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF0 | Mitchell Xrd 8 mi from Auburn |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF0 | Pepperell 7 mi from Auburn |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF1 | Middle Brooks Xrds 8 mi from Auburn |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF1 | Waverly 9 mi from Auburn |
| Apr 6, 2016 | EF0 | Beehive 6 mi from Auburn |
| Apr 6, 2016 | EF0 | Mitchell Xrd 6 mi from Auburn |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Auburn
69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Auburn since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on May 3, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Opelika, Opelika Sportsple 2 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mitchell Xrd, Pepperell 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Loachapoka, Auburn, Opelika 3 wind reports |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Middle Brooks Xrds 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bottle 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beehive, Mitchell Xrd 2 wind reports |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Opelika 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Beehive 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
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 Auburn; 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.
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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 Auburn.
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