Hail History

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Hail history for Birmingham, AL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 27, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 11, 2008
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles220

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Birmingham on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Birmingham ranks #90 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Birmingham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 27, 20251 in
quarter		Irondale
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Birmingham		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 Birmingham by year

40640780830941061141211314215116217181932022122212312412526

When hail season peaks near Birmingham

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (9).

Jan6Feb7Mar9Apr5May13Jun4Jul2AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Birmingham

Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (6 mi from Birmingham)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail was reported on Ruffner Road, in Irondale.

Apr 5, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Red Gap Jct (8 mi from Birmingham)

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (1 mi from Birmingham)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near Finley Blvd. and 29th Street.

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (5 mi from Birmingham)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail was reported in Tarrant.

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountain Brook (3 mi from Birmingham)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Birmingham

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 10, 2023EF1Magella
6 mi from Birmingham		3.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Dec 10, 2023EF1Homewood
4 mi from Birmingham		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 17, 2022EF1Quito
10 mi from Birmingham		4.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 25, 2021EF1Airport Highlands
6 mi from Birmingham		4.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jan 25, 2021EF3Walker Chapel
5 mi from Birmingham		10.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Dec 25, 2015EF2Midfield
8 mi from Birmingham		0.9 mi long, 130 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
3 mi from Birmingham		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF3Ketona
8 mi from Birmingham		13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Cahaba Hgts
6 mi from Birmingham		7.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Cahaba Hgts
8 mi from Birmingham		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 11, 2011EF1Homewood
5 mi from Birmingham		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Huffman
8 mi from Birmingham		4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Birmingham

220 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Birmingham since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 22, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedBluff Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedLiberty Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202652 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat, Samford University, Mountain Brook
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedVestavia Hills, The Summit
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202641 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedHomewood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedVestavia Hills, Magella, Duncan
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202660 mph, estimatedRed Gap Jct
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 Birmingham; 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 Birmingham.

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