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Hail history for Hokes Bluff, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hokes Bluff on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 1, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Hokes Bluff
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hokes Bluff 1 hail report · closest near the center of Hokes Bluff |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Southside 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hokes Bluff |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | East Gasden, Hokes Bluff 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hokes Bluff |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hokes Bluff by year
When hail season peaks near Hokes Bluff
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Hokes Bluff
May 1, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ord (4 mi from Hokes Bluff)
Apr 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hokes Bluff (5 mi from Hokes Bluff)
Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gadsden (8 mi from Hokes Bluff)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at the EMA office.Mar 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sonoma (6 mi from Hokes Bluff)
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballplay (4 mi from Hokes Bluff)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hokes Bluff
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glencoe 4 mi from Hokes Bluff |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF1 | Glencoe 4 mi from Hokes Bluff |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Hokes Bluff 6 mi from Hokes Bluff |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Maxwellborn 8 mi from Hokes Bluff |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | Gnatville 9 mi from Hokes Bluff |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hokes Bluff
110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hokes Bluff since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Mar 18, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Reece City, Ballplay 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Southside, Glencoe, Goodyear-Gadsden 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wilsonia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Gadsden, Gadsden Steam Plan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Rainbow City, Glencoe, Crudup 4 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 40 mph, estimated | Gadsden 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Gasden 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hokes Bluff 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tredegar, Gadsden 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff; 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 Hokes Bluff.
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