Hail History

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Hail history for Decatur, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 20, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.25 inApr 10, 2009
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles31
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles242

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Decatur on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Apr 10, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Decatur ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Decatur

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 20, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Stewerds Store, Petey
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Decatur		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Griffin Addition, Caddo
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Decatur		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Griffin Addition, Basham, Caddo
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Decatur		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 Decatur by year

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When hail season peaks near Decatur

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (8).

Jan2Feb8Mar8Apr7May2Jun1Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Decatur

Apr 10, 2009 · 4.25 in · Decatur (0 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail was reported in Decatur.

Jun 15, 2009 · 3.75 in · Trinity (6 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): Oblately shaped hail, measuring up to the size of 3.75 inches by 2.0 inches, fell just south of Old Highway 24 west of Trinity.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodville (6 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail occurred in this vicinity and produced slight to moderate damage to several vehicles.

Apr 19, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Ridge (10 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported west of Hartselle in the Oak Ridge community.

Oct 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Decatur (0 mi from Decatur)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Decatur

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Neel
10 mi from Decatur		11.0 mi long, 540 yd wide
May 20, 2025EF?Flower Hill
10 mi from Decatur		1.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 20, 2025EF?Lawngate
9 mi from Decatur		1.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 20, 2025EF2Stewerds Store
8 mi from Decatur		9.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF1Trinity
7 mi from Decatur		7.5 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF1Whiteside
1 mi from Decatur		5.8 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 26, 2020EF?Whiteside
2 mi from Decatur		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF1Lawngate
9 mi from Decatur		9.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 23, 2017EF1Trinity
7 mi from Decatur		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2016EF?Oakland
4 mi from Decatur		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2015EF0Brooksville
9 mi from Decatur		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 5, 2014EF1Murphree Place
7 mi from Decatur		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Decatur

242 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Decatur since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jul 1, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedFlint City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedDecatur
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedTrinity
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedFlint City, Athens, Trinity
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202652 mph, measuredMooresville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedTrinity
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedAthens
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedTrinity
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedPriceville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedAthens
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Decatur; 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 Decatur.

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