Hail History

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Hail history for Cullman, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20065.38 inMar 19, 2018
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles234

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cullman on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.38 in on Mar 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Cullman

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20262 in
hen egg		Longview, Berlin
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Cullman		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		West Pt
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cullman		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20252 in
hen egg		Mt View, Bethel, Berlin
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cullman		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Cullman by year

4063073083093103114121134143151611711811912022122123224225126

When hail season peaks near Cullman

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and March (9).

Jan3Feb9Mar13Apr5May4Jun2Jul2Aug1Sep4OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cullman

Mar 19, 2018 · 5.38 in · Walter (9 mi from Cullman)

National Weather Service description (English): This giant hail stone is now the state of Alabama record as of 3/19/2018 for the largest diameter of 5.38 inches. The stone weighed 9.8 ounces, had a circumference of 13.75 inches and volume of 19.80 cubic inches. This fell as part of a large hail swath from northwest through central and into southeast Cullman County which contained numerous reports of tennis ball sized or larger hail.

Mar 31, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Trimble (8 mi from Cullman)

Apr 28, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Bernard (2 mi from Cullman)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media post and photo indicated an approximate 2 inch diameter hailstone in the Larkwood subdivision in Cullman.

Apr 10, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mt View (4 mi from Cullman)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media report of 2 inch diameter hail. Size estimated from picture and time estimated from radar.

Feb 26, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Longview (7 mi from Cullman)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter was estimated by a photo on CR 1269. Time estimated by radar.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cullman

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 28, 2021EF1Berlin
6 mi from Cullman		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF1Berlin
6 mi from Cullman		8.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Good Hope
7 mi from Cullman		5.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Welti
7 mi from Cullman		0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF2Walter
8 mi from Cullman		2.5 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF1White City
7 mi from Cullman		11.1 mi long, 112 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0North Vinemont
9 mi from Cullman		3.6 mi long, 550 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0North Vinemont
10 mi from Cullman		3.6 mi long, 550 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF0Vinemont
5 mi from Cullman		10.1 mi long, 215 yd wide
Jul 14, 2015EF0Enon
10 mi from Cullman		0.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF3White City
7 mi from Cullman		8.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Centerville
9 mi from Cullman		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cullman

234 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cullman since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on May 28, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedHolly Pond
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 202645 mph, estimatedLoretto, Hanceville, Good Hope
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202660 mph, estimatedWalter, Simcoe, Wheeler Lake South
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202549 mph, estimatedTrimble, Steppville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202549 mph, estimatedNorth Vinemont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedWest Pt, Trimble, Bethel
24 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202545 mph, estimatedBerlin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202560 mph, estimatedCullman, Welti
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202560 mph, estimatedSimcoe
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202560 mph, estimatedWest Pt, Hanceville, Simcoe
15 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 Cullman; 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.

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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 Cullman.

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