Hail History

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Hail history for Florence, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 1, 2017
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles887

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Florence on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 1, 2017. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Florence ranks #421 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Florence

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Holloway
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Florence		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Jacksonburg, North Florence, Woodlawn
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Florence		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 Florence by year

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When hail season peaks near Florence

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (11) and June (9).

1Jan1Feb11Mar4Apr5May9Jun3Jul2AugSepOct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Florence

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elkwood (5 mi from Florence)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. The hail damaged several vehicles.

Jun 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colbert Hgts (9 mi from Florence)

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (1 mi from Florence)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at the University of North Alabama campus. Time estimated based on radar.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (0 mi from Florence)

Mar 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersville (4 mi from Florence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Florence

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Ford City
8 mi from Florence		12.1 mi long, 575 yd wide
Apr 5, 2025EF1Pride
10 mi from Florence		8.4 mi long, 275 yd wide
Apr 5, 2025EF1Pride
8 mi from Florence		17.8 mi long, 280 yd wide
Apr 5, 2025EF1Wilson Lake
10 mi from Florence		11.0 mi long, 280 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF1Valdosta
6 mi from Florence		4.3 mi long, 215 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF1Woodlawn
6 mi from Florence		13.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Emco Listerhill Jct
10 mi from Florence		7.0 mi long, 750 yd wide
Mar 24, 2023EF2Florence
1 mi from Florence		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jan 1, 2022EF0Norala Jct
6 mi from Florence		2.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF1Spring Vly
10 mi from Florence		1.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jul 14, 2015EF1Sheffield
3 mi from Florence		9.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 13, 2014EF1Tuscumbia
5 mi from Florence		3.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Florence

887 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Florence since 2006, on 224 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Feb 15, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 22, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersv
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedSheffield, Underwood-Petersv
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersvi
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersvi, Saint Florian
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersvil
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersvil, Saint Florian
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedSaint Florian
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersv
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedSaint Florian, Florence, Underwood-Petersv
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 31, 202664 mph, estimatedBlackburn, St Florian, East Florence
3 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 Florence; 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 Florence.

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