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Hail history for Dekalb County, AL
104 hail reports in Dekalb County since 2006 on 56 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 15, 2011.
Cities in Dekalb County
Recent hail in Dekalb County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Powell 1 hail report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Powell 1 hail report |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | High Pt 1 hail report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Valley Head, Kilpatrick 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Dekalb County by year
When hail season peaks in Dekalb County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Dekalb County
488 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Dekalb County since 2006, on 171 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 21, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | damage reported | Fyffe 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Pine Ridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Valley Head, Mentone 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Fyffe, Pine Ridge, Henagar 17 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Lakeview, Geraldine, Shiloh 8 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Rainsville, Powell 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Ider 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Henagar, Geraldine 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Powell 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 55 mph, estimated | Adamsburg 2 wind reports |
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 Dekalb County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).