Hail History

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Hail history for Demopolis, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 7, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 6, 2026
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Demopolis on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 6, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Demopolis

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 7, 20260.88 in
nickel
Old Spring Hill
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Demopolis
NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20262.75 in
baseball
Forkland, Arcola
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Demopolis
NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20251 in
quarter
Alfalfa
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Demopolis
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 Demopolis by year

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When hail season peaks near Demopolis

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and March (3).

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Largest hail storms near Demopolis

Feb 27, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Allenville (9 mi from Demopolis)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported on AL-69 south of US-80.

May 6, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Forkland (6 mi from Demopolis)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media photo was received showing baseball-size hail along U.S. Highway 43 between Forkland and Demopolis.

Oct 12, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Prairieville (7 mi from Demopolis)

National Weather Service description (English): Photos of large hail along Highway 80 near the town of Gallion.

Mar 26, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jefferson (10 mi from Demopolis)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch size hail reported in the Jefferson community northwest of Linden.

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Demopolis (5 mi from Demopolis)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Demopolis

DateRatingWherePath
May 22, 2026EF1Alfalfa
5 mi from Demopolis
1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 22, 2026EF0Prairieville
6 mi from Demopolis
0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 16, 2025EF1Oak Grove
9 mi from Demopolis
9.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF2Arcola
9 mi from Demopolis
17.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF1Old Spring Hill
8 mi from Demopolis
5.9 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF0Gallion
7 mi from Demopolis
3.0 mi long, 195 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF0Shortleaf
3 mi from Demopolis
0.8 mi long, 175 yd wide
Feb 6, 2020EF1Old Spring Hill
4 mi from Demopolis
1.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Gallion
8 mi from Demopolis
8.7 mi long, 220 yd wide
Feb 7, 2018EF1Old Spring Hill
5 mi from Demopolis
10.1 mi long, 1,100 yd wide
Nov 23, 2014EF0Forkland
8 mi from Demopolis
2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 25, 2012EF1Spocari
3 mi from Demopolis
5.9 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Demopolis

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Demopolis since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 18, 2026damage reportedOld Spring Hill
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 6, 202658 mph, estimatedAllenville, Belmont, Arcola
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 202558 mph, estimatedShortleaf
1 wind report
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Jun 16, 202358 mph, estimatedJefferson
1 wind report
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May 4, 202158 mph, estimatedDemopolis
1 wind report
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Feb 6, 202058 mph, estimatedPrairieville
1 wind report
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Jan 11, 202058 mph, estimatedForkland
1 wind report
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Jun 27, 201952 mph, estimatedShortleaf
1 wind report
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Mar 25, 201958 mph, estimatedGallion
1 wind report
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Jul 15, 201558 mph, estimatedShortleaf
1 wind report
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 Demopolis; 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 Demopolis.

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