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Hail history for Hamilton, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hamilton on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Hamilton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearces Mill 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Hamilton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hamilton by year
When hail season peaks near Hamilton
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Hamilton
Apr 27, 2011 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Hamilton (1 mi from Hamilton)
Mar 12, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bexar (10 mi from Hamilton)
Apr 19, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hamilton (1 mi from Hamilton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail grew to the size of golf balls in the city of Hamilton.Mar 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bexar (10 mi from Hamilton)
Mar 9, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barnesville (9 mi from Hamilton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported along Highway 19 in the Byrd Community.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hamilton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | EF0 | Hamilton Airport 6 mi from Hamilton |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF1 | Wiginton 7 mi from Hamilton |
| Jan 3, 2015 | EF0 | Pleasant Ridge 3 mi from Hamilton |
| Oct 13, 2014 | EF0 | Bexar 8 mi from Hamilton |
| Oct 13, 2014 | EF0 | Beaverton 9 mi from Hamilton |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF0 | Pleasant Ridge 3 mi from Hamilton |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | Barnesville 9 mi from Hamilton |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | Guin 8 mi from Hamilton |
| Apr 7, 2006 | F1 | Hamilton 5 mi from Hamilton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hamilton
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hamilton since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 12, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Weston 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Pikeville 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Hamilton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Pigeye 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Shottsville, Barnesville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Barnesville, Hamilton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamilton Airport 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 Hamilton; 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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18 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 Hamilton.
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