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Hail history for Gadsden, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gadsden on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 31, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Gadsden ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Gadsden
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hokes Bluff, Southside 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Gadsden |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Southside 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Gadsden |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Williams, East Gasden, Sibert 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Gadsden |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gadsden by year
When hail season peaks near Gadsden
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Gadsden
May 1, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ord (4 mi from Gadsden)
Mar 31, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Markton (7 mi from Gadsden)
Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gadsden (0 mi from Gadsden)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at the EMA office.Jun 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Duck Spgs (9 mi from Gadsden)
Mar 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sonoma (6 mi from Gadsden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gadsden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glencoe 5 mi from Gadsden |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF1 | Ivalee 9 mi from Gadsden |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF2 | Alabama City 4 mi from Gadsden |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF1 | Glencoe 5 mi from Gadsden |
| Mar 19, 2018 | EF1 | Reads Mill 9 mi from Gadsden |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF1 | Rockledge 10 mi from Gadsden |
| Sep 4, 2011 | EF0 | Rainbow City 5 mi from Gadsden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gadsden
138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gadsden since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Mar 18, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Reece City 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Southside, Glencoe, Goodyear-Gadsden 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wilsonia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Gadsden, Gadsden Steam Plan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Rainbow City, Glencoe, Ridgeville 6 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 40 mph, estimated | Gadsden 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Williams, Ivalee, East Gasden 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rainbow City, Reece City, Hokes Bluff 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rainbow City 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Gadsden 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 Gadsden; 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 Gadsden.
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