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Hail history for Headland, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Headland on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Headland
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Blackwood 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Headland |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Headland by year
When hail season peaks near Headland
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Headland
Mar 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dothan (10 mi from Headland)
Jan 9, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dothan (10 mi from Headland)
Jul 28, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kinsey (5 mi from Headland)
Jan 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Dothan (8 mi from Headland)
May 6, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Headland (0 mi from Headland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Headland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | EF1 | Headland Municipal Airport 4 mi from Headland |
| Mar 12, 2026 | EF1 | Newville 5 mi from Headland |
| Mar 12, 2026 | EF1 | Kinsey 4 mi from Headland |
| Jan 25, 2026 | EF1 | Pleasant Plains 7 mi from Headland |
| Mar 31, 2025 | EF0 | Midland City 10 mi from Headland |
| Apr 3, 2023 | EF1 | Kelly Springs 10 mi from Headland |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF0 | Kirkland Crossroads 5 mi from Headland |
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF0 | Midland City 10 mi from Headland |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF1 | Tumbleton 7 mi from Headland |
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF0 | Kinsey 4 mi from Headland |
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF0 | Headland 3 mi from Headland |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF1 | Kirkland Crossroads 7 mi from Headland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Headland
224 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Headland since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 14, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Napier Field 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Headland, Newville, Sylvan Grove 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Headland, Dothan, Headland Municipa 5 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Headland, Napier Field 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Headland, Dothan, Kinsey 5 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Napier Field 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Headland, Napier Field, Dothan 16 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Headland, Napier Field, Balkum 3 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kinsey, Grandberry Crossroads 2 wind reports |
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 Headland; 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
- Dothan
18 hail days - Ozark
16 hail days - Fort Novosel
22 hail days - Daleville
21 hail days - Blakely
5 hail days - Hartford
7 hail days - Enterprise
16 hail days - Clayton
5 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 Headland.
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