Hail History

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Hail history for Emerald Mountain, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20262.75 in (baseball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 6, 2026
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles86

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Emerald Mountain on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 6, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Emerald Mountain

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 6, 20262.75 in
baseball
Waugh, Mitylene, Mt Meigs
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Emerald Mountain
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 Emerald Mountain by year

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When hail season peaks near Emerald Mountain

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (4).

JanFeb4Mar6Apr4May2Jun1JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Emerald Mountain

Apr 11, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tallassee (9 mi from Emerald Mountain)

May 6, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Waugh (6 mi from Emerald Mountain)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball-size hail was reported along Interstate 85 at Exit 10 by a trained spotter.

Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mitylene (7 mi from Emerald Mountain)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball sized hail was reported near the UAM campus, Eastchase shopping center, and Wynlakes Golf Club, on the east side of the city of Montgomery.

Apr 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Claud (5 mi from Emerald Mountain)

Jun 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Claud (9 mi from Emerald Mountain)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Emerald Mountain

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 16, 2025EF1Tysonville
10 mi from Emerald Mountain
7.5 mi long, 450 yd wide
Dec 29, 2024EF0Tysonville
8 mi from Emerald Mountain
2.6 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 27, 2023EF2Tysonville
6 mi from Emerald Mountain
15.4 mi long, 1,450 yd wide
Jan 4, 2023EF1Mitylene
9 mi from Emerald Mountain
1.9 mi long, 130 yd wide
Nov 30, 2022EF2Man
7 mi from Emerald Mountain
2.5 mi long, 700 yd wide
Nov 30, 2022EF2Ware
6 mi from Emerald Mountain
6.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF2Wetumpka
8 mi from Emerald Mountain
4.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF0Good Hope
10 mi from Emerald Mountain
5.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF0Ware
2 mi from Emerald Mountain
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 19, 2019EF2Wetumpka
10 mi from Emerald Mountain
18.1 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF1Man
5 mi from Emerald Mountain
0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF0Ware
1 mi from Emerald Mountain
0.2 mi long, 90 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Emerald Mountain

86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Emerald Mountain since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Sep 11, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage reportedEmerald Mountain
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedEmerald Mountain
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedWetumpka
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedChisholm, Man
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWetumpka
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedChisholm
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 25, 202660 mph, estimatedClaud
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 10, 202658 mph, estimatedWetumpka
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202558 mph, estimatedWetumpka
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedMitylene
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 Emerald Mountain; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Emerald Mountain.

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