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Hail history for Forestdale, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forestdale on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 25, 2021. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Forestdale
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Forestdale in the last two years.
Hail days near Forestdale by year
When hail season peaks near Forestdale
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (9) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Forestdale
Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Graysville (6 mi from Forestdale)
Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (6 mi from Forestdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported near Finley Blvd. and 29th Street.Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (7 mi from Forestdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail was reported in Tarrant.Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountain Brook (9 mi from Forestdale)
Jun 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodlawn (7 mi from Forestdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported at several locations in Birmingham.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forestdale
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | EF1 | Magella 9 mi from Forestdale |
| Dec 10, 2023 | EF1 | Homewood 10 mi from Forestdale |
| Feb 17, 2022 | EF1 | Bessie 8 mi from Forestdale |
| Mar 17, 2021 | EF1 | Ben Vines Gap 8 mi from Forestdale |
| Mar 17, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Olive 7 mi from Forestdale |
| Jan 25, 2021 | EF3 | Walker Chapel 4 mi from Forestdale |
| Dec 25, 2015 | EF2 | Midfield 9 mi from Forestdale |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF2 | Mulga Mine 6 mi from Forestdale |
| Dec 10, 2012 | EF1 | Thomas Jct 4 mi from Forestdale |
| Jan 23, 2012 | EF3 | Ketona 10 mi from Forestdale |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF1 | Oakwood 3 mi from Forestdale |
| Apr 8, 2006 | F1 | Gardendale 7 mi from Forestdale |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forestdale
160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forestdale since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 8, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Birmingham 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Birmingham Internat, Mountain Brook 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Birmingham Internat 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Adamsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Homewood 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Birmingham 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Maytown 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Magella, Duncan, Fultondale 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Magella 1 wind report |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Magella 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 Forestdale; 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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40 hail days
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 Forestdale.
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