Hail History

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Hail history for Guntersville, AL

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 10, 2025
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles198

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Guntersville on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 10, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Guntersville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 21, 20261 in
quarter		Albertville
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Guntersville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Rabbit Town, Guntersville, Albertville
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Guntersville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20252.25 inSaratoga, Albertville, Lattiwood
14 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Guntersville		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 Guntersville by year

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When hail season peaks near Guntersville

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and March (10).

JanFeb10Mar11Apr4May4JunJul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Guntersville

Apr 10, 2025 · 2.25 in · Saratoga (9 mi from Guntersville)

National Weather Service description (English): Two and one quarter of an inch in diameter hail fell at 1205 Glendale Drive.

Apr 10, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Guntersville Muni Airport (4 mi from Guntersville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported in the Claysville area.

Apr 24, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mountainview (2 mi from Guntersville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Guntersville. The observer reported shredded leaves and dents on vehicles.

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arab (9 mi from Guntersville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Scant City community.

Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union Grove (9 mi from Guntersville)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced golfball size hail in the Union Grove community.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Guntersville

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 11, 2020EF2Union Grove
9 mi from Guntersville		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 8, 2019EF1Hyatt
9 mi from Guntersville		6.1 mi long, 219 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF2Horton
9 mi from Guntersville		3.8 mi long, 690 yd wide
Oct 3, 2014EF0Poplar Spgs
9 mi from Guntersville		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Highpoint
8 mi from Guntersville		4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Highpoint
7 mi from Guntersville		5.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Warrenton
4 mi from Guntersville		17.3 mi long, 880 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Hyatt
8 mi from Guntersville		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Grant
9 mi from Guntersville		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Big Spgs
8 mi from Guntersville		4.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Henryville
4 mi from Guntersville		2.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Guntersville Muni Airport
2 mi from Guntersville		6.9 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Guntersville

198 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Guntersville since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jan 11, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedAlbertville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedDouglas, Grant, Guntersville
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedUnion Grove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedDouglas
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 4, 202649 mph, estimatedMeltonsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 202660 mph, estimatedSaratoga
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 202555 mph, estimatedGuntersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202549 mph, estimatedGuntersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedMountainview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202496 mph, estimatedCottonville, Hebron, Scant City
4 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 Guntersville; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Guntersville.

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