Hail History

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Hail history for Harvest, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 10, 2009
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles30
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles304

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harvest on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 10, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Harvest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Sardis Spgs, Harvest, Gladstone
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Harvest		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.25 in
half dollar		French Mill, Nebo, Madison
9 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Harvest		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 20250.75 in
penny		Madison
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Harvest		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 Harvest by year

3061074084093103117123131143151621711811920121222423124225126

When hail season peaks near Harvest

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (8).

Jan3Feb7Mar9Apr8May6Jun5Jul4Aug1Sep2OctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Harvest

Apr 10, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Oakwood College (10 mi from Harvest)

National Weather Service description (English): Tea cup size hail fell along Wynn Drive. Car windshields were damaged in the area.

Apr 24, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Madison (9 mi from Harvest)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media photos and phone reports of hail of 1.5 to 2.5 inches in diameter near the intersection of Hughes Road and Gillispie Road and near Leathertree Lane.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Danville (1 mi from Harvest)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail produced light to moderate damage to several cars and roof damage to a few homes.

Feb 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Capshaw (7 mi from Harvest)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in the East Limestone community.

Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thach (10 mi from Harvest)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along Interstate 65.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harvest

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF2Madison
9 mi from Harvest		3.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 8, 2024EF0Monrovia
8 mi from Harvest		1.7 mi long, 95 yd wide
May 8, 2024EF0Oakwood College
9 mi from Harvest		3.5 mi long, 145 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF0Sardis Spgs
8 mi from Harvest		1.1 mi long, 123 yd wide
Jul 18, 2023EF0Jeff
4 mi from Harvest		2.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 22, 2022EF0Hazel Green
9 mi from Harvest		3.1 mi long, 110 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF1Monrovia
5 mi from Harvest		1.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF0Mt Leventov
7 mi from Harvest		3.2 mi long, 37 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF1New Sharon
9 mi from Harvest		4.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 20, 2015EF0Pisgah
5 mi from Harvest		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF1New Sharon
9 mi from Harvest		8.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 17, 2013EF0Holland Gin
10 mi from Harvest		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harvest

304 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harvest since 2006, on 141 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 27, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedArdmore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedHarvest
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedHarvest
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedAthens, Harvest
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedHuntsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 18, 202564 mph, estimatedCapshaw, Monrovia, Oakwood College
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202560 mph, estimatedNew Sharon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202549 mph, estimatedFletcher Chapel
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202560 mph, estimatedCarey, Jeff
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedMadison
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 Harvest; 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 Harvest.

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