Hail History

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Hail history for Gardendale, 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 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gardendale on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Gardendale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Chalkville, Ayres
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Gardendale		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter		Morris
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Gardendale		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 Gardendale by year

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When hail season peaks near Gardendale

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (9).

Jan5Feb9Mar10Apr3May7Jun2Jul2AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Gardendale

Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (10 mi from Gardendale)

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

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Graysville (9 mi from Gardendale)

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (10 mi from Gardendale)

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

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (5 mi from Gardendale)

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

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (6 mi from Gardendale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gardendale

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 25, 2025EF0Majestic
5 mi from Gardendale		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 25, 2021EF1Airport Highlands
9 mi from Gardendale		4.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF0Mt Olive
2 mi from Gardendale		3.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Jan 25, 2021EF3Walker Chapel
4 mi from Gardendale		10.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF1Morris
6 mi from Gardendale		7.2 mi long, 800 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
9 mi from Gardendale		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF3Ketona
5 mi from Gardendale		13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Huffman
7 mi from Gardendale		4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007EF1Oakwood
10 mi from Gardendale		0.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Gardendale
1 mi from Gardendale		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Roebuck Plaza
10 mi from Gardendale		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gardendale

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gardendale since 2006, on 86 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
2 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 3, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedPartridge Crossro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedFultondale, Adamsville, Ayres
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedAyres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202646 mph, estimatedMorris
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 202675 mph, estimatedAyres
1 wind report		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 Gardendale; 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 Gardendale.

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