Hail HistoryHail history for Lee County, AL
62 hail reports in Lee County since 2006 on 38 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 18, 2013.
Cities in Lee County
Recent hail in Lee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Opelika, Salem 2 hail reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Salem 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Lee County by year
When hail season peaks in Lee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lee County
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lee County since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on May 3, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Opelika, Opelika Sportsple 3 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | J C Meadows Xrds 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Smiths, Pepperell, Mitchell Xrd 5 wind reports |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Salem 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Motts 1 wind report |
| 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 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Salem 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bottle 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 Lee 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).