Hail History

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Hail history for Homewood, AL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 27, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 11, 2008
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles224

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Homewood on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Homewood ranks #248 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Homewood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 27, 20251 in
quarter
Irondale
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Homewood
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Parkwood, New Hope
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Homewood
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 Homewood by year

406307708409410711412113142151162171811932012122212312422526

When hail season peaks near Homewood

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (9).

Jan6Feb6Mar9Apr7May13Jun4Jul1AugSep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Homewood

Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (8 mi from Homewood)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail was reported on Ruffner Road, in Irondale.

Apr 5, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Red Gap Jct (9 mi from Homewood)

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (3 mi from Homewood)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near Finley Blvd. and 29th Street.

Mar 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bessemer (10 mi from Homewood)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported on the northwest side of Bessemer.

Apr 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hope (9 mi from Homewood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homewood

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 10, 2023EF1Magella
3 mi from Homewood
3.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Dec 10, 2023EF1Homewood
1 mi from Homewood
1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 17, 2022EF1Quito
8 mi from Homewood
4.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 25, 2021EF1Airport Highlands
9 mi from Homewood
4.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jan 25, 2021EF3Walker Chapel
9 mi from Homewood
10.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Jun 22, 2017EF1Red Ore
9 mi from Homewood
8.3 mi long, 255 yd wide
Dec 25, 2015EF2Midfield
7 mi from Homewood
0.9 mi long, 130 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
5 mi from Homewood
1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Quito
7 mi from Homewood
2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Cahaba Hgts
3 mi from Homewood
7.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Cahaba Hgts
5 mi from Homewood
0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 11, 2011EF1Homewood
2 mi from Homewood
0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Homewood

224 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Homewood since 2006, on 127 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 22, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedBluff Park, Lake Cyrus
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedLiberty Park
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202652 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat, Samford University, Mountain Brook
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedVestavia Hills, The Summit
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202641 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedHomewood
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedVestavia Hills, Magella, Duncan
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202660 mph, estimatedRed Gap Jct
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 Homewood; 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

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 Homewood.

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