Hail History

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Hail history for Fultondale, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 11, 2008
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles173

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fultondale on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Fultondale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Chalkville, Ayres
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Fultondale		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20251 in
quarter		Irondale
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fultondale		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter		Morris
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Fultondale		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 Fultondale by year

606207708409310211312113141151162171819320321122123224225126

When hail season peaks near Fultondale

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (10).

Jan5Feb7Mar10Apr3May11Jun3Jul3AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Fultondale

Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (6 mi from Fultondale)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail was reported on Ruffner Road, in Irondale.

Apr 5, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Red Gap Jct (10 mi from Fultondale)

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

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

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (2 mi from Fultondale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail was reported in Tarrant.

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (10 mi from Fultondale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fultondale

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 26, 2026EF0Trussville
9 mi from Fultondale		1.6 mi long, 65 yd wide
Nov 25, 2025EF0Majestic
8 mi from Fultondale		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 10, 2023EF1Homewood
9 mi from Fultondale		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 25, 2021EF1Airport Highlands
6 mi from Fultondale		4.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF0Mt Olive
5 mi from Fultondale		3.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Jan 25, 2021EF3Walker Chapel
2 mi from Fultondale		10.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
6 mi from Fultondale		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF3Ketona
3 mi from Fultondale		13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Huffman
5 mi from Fultondale		4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007EF1Oakwood
9 mi from Fultondale		0.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Gardendale
3 mi from Fultondale		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Roebuck Plaza
7 mi from Fultondale		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fultondale

173 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fultondale since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 22, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202652 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat, Mountain Brook
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202641 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat
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)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedFultondale, Adamsville, Ayres
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202660 mph, estimatedRed Gap Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedMagella, Ayres
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202658 mph, estimatedMagella, Morris
2 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 Fultondale; 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 Fultondale.

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