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Hail history for Calera, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Calera on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Calera
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Calera in the last two years.
Hail days near Calera by year
When hail season peaks near Calera
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Calera
May 22, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dargin (3 mi from Calera)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail reported near Calera Middle School.Mar 15, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Maylene (9 mi from Calera)
Jul 5, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Varnons (5 mi from Calera)
Jun 14, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wessington (7 mi from Calera)
Apr 4, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alabaster Shelby Airport (5 mi from Calera)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Calera
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF0 | Minooka 3 mi from Calera |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF1 | South Calera 2 mi from Calera |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF1 | South Newala 4 mi from Calera |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Wilton 9 mi from Calera |
| Dec 29, 2021 | EF1 | Minooka 4 mi from Calera |
| Dec 29, 2021 | EF0 | Shelby 9 mi from Calera |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF1 | Wessington 9 mi from Calera |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF1 | Roberta 3 mi from Calera |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF0 | South Newala 5 mi from Calera |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF0 | Calera 2 mi from Calera |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF0 | Shelby Spgs 6 mi from Calera |
| Mar 26, 2011 | EF1 | Aldrich 10 mi from Calera |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Calera
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Calera since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 17, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | damage reported | Alabaster Veteran, Maylene, University of Montevall 7 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | American Village 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | University of Mont, Calera 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Calera 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Montevallo, Saginaw, Calera 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dargin, Columbiana, Alabaster 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Shelby 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Montevallo, Columbiana 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Columbiana 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Alabaster Shelby Airport 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 Calera; 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 Calera.
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