Hail History

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Hail history for Dixiana, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 9, 2024
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles92

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dixiana on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Dixiana

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Chalkville, Trussville, Ayres
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Dixiana
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter
Morris
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dixiana
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 Dixiana by year

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When hail season peaks near Dixiana

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).

Jan4Feb2Mar7Apr5May7Jun4Jul1AugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dixiana

May 9, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Springville (9 mi from Dixiana)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to hen egg size was observed in areas of St. Clair County west of Springville.

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (10 mi from Dixiana)

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (9 mi from Dixiana)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyota (10 mi from Dixiana)

Feb 26, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chalkville (6 mi from Dixiana)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong to golf ball-sized hail in the Chalkville and Clay areas.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dixiana

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 26, 2026EF0Trussville
9 mi from Dixiana
1.6 mi long, 65 yd wide
Nov 25, 2025EF0Majestic
7 mi from Dixiana
4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 31, 2016EF1Adville
10 mi from Dixiana
0.3 mi long, 275 yd wide
Apr 29, 2014EF0Springville
8 mi from Dixiana
0.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 29, 2014EF2Inland Jct
8 mi from Dixiana
14.3 mi long, 1,300 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF0Nyota
10 mi from Dixiana
1.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF3Ketona
10 mi from Dixiana
13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF1Margaret
7 mi from Dixiana
1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Clay
6 mi from Dixiana
2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF4Sanie
8 mi from Dixiana
28.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Huffman
10 mi from Dixiana
4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 22, 2006F2Locust Fork
7 mi from Dixiana
1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dixiana

92 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dixiana since 2006, on 57 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedArgo
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 2026damage reportedClay
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedAyres, Trussville, Trafford
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedAyres
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202646 mph, estimatedMorris
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 202675 mph, estimatedAyres, Chalkville
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202560 mph, estimatedBradford, Chalkville
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedDixiana, Center Pt
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedTrussville, Center Pt
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202564 mph, estimatedTrussville, Center Pt, New Castle
4 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 Dixiana; 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 Dixiana.

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