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Hail history for Pickens County, AL
37 hail reports in Pickens County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 16, 2023.
Recent hail in Pickens County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Ethelsville 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Gordo 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 Pickens County by year
When hail season peaks in Pickens County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pickens County
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pickens County since 2006, on 56 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Reform 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Reform, Carrollton, Aliceville 3 wind reports |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ethelsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Aliceville, Pickensville, Carrollton 3 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ethelsville, Gordo, Reform 3 wind reports |
| May 18, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Reform No Pickens Airport 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Coal Fire 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gordo 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Owens 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Aliceville, Gordo 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 Pickens 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).