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Hail history for Limestone County, AL
128 hail reports in Limestone County since 2006 on 47 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 29, 2011.
Cities in Limestone County
Recent hail in Limestone County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Athens, Sardis Spgs, Blackburn 6 hail reports |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Wheeler Lake North 1 hail report |
| May 20, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Peets Corner, Stewerds Store, Petey 6 hail reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wheeler Lake North 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 Limestone County by year
When hail season peaks in Limestone County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Limestone County
358 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Limestone County since 2006, on 152 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jul 1, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Ardmore 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Lester, Harvest, Athens 8 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Mooresville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Athens 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Athens, Harvest 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Athens, Rogersville, Lester 7 wind reports |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Capshaw, Union Hill, Holbert Spgs 5 wind reports |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wheeler Lake North 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ripley 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Carey 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 Limestone 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).