Hail History

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Hail history for Choccolocco, AL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 18, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 5, 2017
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Choccolocco on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Choccolocco

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Choccolocco in the last two years.

Hail days near Choccolocco by year

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When hail season peaks near Choccolocco

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (6).

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Largest hail storms near Choccolocco

Apr 5, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chulafinnee (9 mi from Choccolocco)

Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobson City (5 mi from Choccolocco)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported in the Golden Springs area, east of Anniston.

May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobson City (8 mi from Choccolocco)

Mar 31, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Weaver (9 mi from Choccolocco)

Mar 19, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Heflin (7 mi from Choccolocco)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Choccolocco

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 25, 2008EF2Chulafinnee
5 mi from Choccolocco		0.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Aug 25, 2008EF1Old Davisville
2 mi from Choccolocco		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 25, 2008EF1Choccolocco
2 mi from Choccolocco		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF1Heflin
4 mi from Choccolocco		3.8 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Apr 4, 2008EF0Fort Mc Clellan
6 mi from Choccolocco		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Choccolocco

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Choccolocco since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 15, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedDe Armanville, Heflin, Weaver
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedHeflin, Chulafinnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202560 mph, estimatedHeflin, Weaver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedAnniston, Heflin
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202570 mph, estimatedSaks, Fort Mc Clellan
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202540 mph, estimatedHobson City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedHobson City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202558 mph, estimatedAnniston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202577 mph, measuredAnniston Calhou, Hobson City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedAnniston Calhou, Reilly AFB
2 wind reports		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 Choccolocco; 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 Choccolocco.

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