Hail History

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Hail history for Hartselle, AL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Oct 8, 2014
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles304

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hartselle on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Oct 8, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Hartselle

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20260.88 in
nickel		Danville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hartselle		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 20262 in
hen egg		Danville, Five Pts, Hartselle
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Hartselle		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20251 in
quarter		Hartselle
1 hail report · closest near the center of Hartselle		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Hartselle
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hartselle		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251 in
quarter		Hartselle
1 hail report · closest near the center of Hartselle		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 Hartselle by year

7060720830911011212113114215163171181191202122223124325226

When hail season peaks near Hartselle

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and March (7).

Jan2Feb7Mar11Apr5May5Jun1JulAug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hartselle

Jun 15, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Oakworth (9 mi from Hartselle)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail shattered westward facing windows just south of Russell Village. Large tree limbs were also blown down.

Oct 8, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Somerville (8 mi from Hartselle)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported by Morgan county sheriff's office from cutoff road at HIghway 36 to Hhighway 36 and Highway 67 intersections.

Feb 26, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Danville (9 mi from Hartselle)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of just over 2 inches in diameter was reported in Danville.

Mar 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Somerville (6 mi from Hartselle)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Highway 36.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union Grove (1 mi from Hartselle)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported and produced slight to moderate damage to six vehicles and roofs of two homes as per emergency management.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hartselle

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Neel
6 mi from Hartselle		11.0 mi long, 540 yd wide
Mar 25, 2023EF2Priceville
6 mi from Hartselle		4.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 26, 2022EF1Oden Ridge
9 mi from Hartselle		0.7 mi long, 65 yd wide
Dec 6, 2021EF?Hartselle Airport
4 mi from Hartselle		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF1Massey
8 mi from Hartselle		10.4 mi long, 550 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0North Vinemont
10 mi from Hartselle		3.6 mi long, 550 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0North Vinemont
10 mi from Hartselle		3.6 mi long, 550 yd wide
Nov 29, 2016EF3Danville
9 mi from Hartselle		6.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 31, 2016EF2Hartselle
2 mi from Hartselle		9.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 14, 2015EF0Brooksville
4 mi from Hartselle		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 14, 2015EF1Cole Spgs
8 mi from Hartselle		4.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009EF0Pumpkin Center
9 mi from Hartselle		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hartselle

304 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hartselle since 2006, on 118 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedFlint City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 12, 2026damage reportedDecatur
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedHartselle, Falkville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedFlint City, Somerville, Priceville
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedSomerville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedHartselle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedSomerville, Hartselle
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedTrinity
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedPriceville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 29, 202645 mph, estimatedCole Spgs
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 Hartselle; 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 Hartselle.

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