Hail History

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Hail history for Fairfield, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 12, 20241.1 in
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 3, 2012
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles210

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairfield on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and February.

Recent hail near Fairfield

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fairfield in the last two years.

Hail days near Fairfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Fairfield

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and February (6).

Jan6Feb6Mar7Apr5May5Jun3Jul1AugSep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Fairfield

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (6 mi from Fairfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near Finley Blvd. and 29th Street.

Mar 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bessemer (5 mi from Fairfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported on the northwest side of Bessemer.

Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parkwood (10 mi from Fairfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported at several locations, for several minutes, in the southern suburbs of Birmingham, including Hoover and Vestavia Hills.

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountain Brook (9 mi from Fairfield)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brownville (8 mi from Fairfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairfield

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 10, 2023EF1Magella
5 mi from Fairfield		3.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Dec 10, 2023EF1Homewood
7 mi from Fairfield		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF1Ben Vines Gap
7 mi from Fairfield		2.8 mi long, 650 yd wide
Jan 25, 2021EF3Walker Chapel
9 mi from Fairfield		10.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Dec 14, 2020EF0Brownville
9 mi from Fairfield		4.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 22, 2017EF1Red Ore
4 mi from Fairfield		8.3 mi long, 255 yd wide
Dec 25, 2015EF2Midfield
3 mi from Fairfield		0.9 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF2Ishkooda
10 mi from Fairfield		5.1 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF2Mulga Mine
9 mi from Fairfield		5.5 mi long, 1,800 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
5 mi from Fairfield		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Cahaba Hgts
9 mi from Fairfield		7.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 11, 2011EF1Homewood
8 mi from Fairfield		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairfield

210 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairfield since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 8, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedBluff Park, Lake Cyrus
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedSamford University
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedVestavia Hills
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedAdamsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedHomewood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedSylvan Springs, Maytown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedVestavia Hills, Magella, Duncan
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedMagella
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 Fairfield; 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 Fairfield.

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