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Hail history for Foley, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Foley on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jan 22, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Foley
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Foley in the last two years.
Hail days near Foley by year
When hail season peaks near Foley
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Foley
Jan 22, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Foley (0 mi from Foley)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous pictures of ping pong to hen egg size hail in Foley.Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Foley (1 mi from Foley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball hail was reported falling from a thunderstorm near Foley. No reports of damage were received as the hail fell mostly over open fields.Aug 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elberta (5 mi from Foley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported falling from a thunderstorm near Elberta. No damage was reported from the large hail.Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Foley (3 mi from Foley)
May 21, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Foley (2 mi from Foley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Foley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | EF1 | Elberta 6 mi from Foley |
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF1 | Summerdale 6 mi from Foley |
| Jun 19, 2023 | EF1 | Weeks Bay 8 mi from Foley |
| Oct 29, 2022 | EF0 | Bon Secour 8 mi from Foley |
| Oct 29, 2022 | EF1 | Magnolia Spgs 6 mi from Foley |
| Oct 29, 2022 | EF1 | Gulf Shrs 9 mi from Foley |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF1 | Summerdale 5 mi from Foley |
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF0 | Oak 3 mi from Foley |
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF0 | Elberta 7 mi from Foley |
| Jun 21, 2017 | EF0 | Summerdale 4 mi from Foley |
| Mar 9, 2011 | EF2 | Silverhill 10 mi from Foley |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Elberta 5 mi from Foley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Foley
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Foley since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Apr 10, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Miflin 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Oak 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Romar Beach 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Miflin 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Foley, Romar Beach 2 wind reports |
| May 10, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Foley 2 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Summerdale 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 90 mph, estimated | Robertsdale 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 69 mph, measured | Miflin, Summerdale, Gulf Shrs 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Gulf Shrs 1 wind report |
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 Foley; 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 Foley.
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