Hail History

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Hail history for Horton, AL

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 10, 2025
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles179

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Horton on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 10, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Horton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 21, 20261 in
quarter		Albertville
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Horton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Rabbit Town, Guntersville, Albertville
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Horton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20252.25 inSaratoga, Albertville, Lattiwood
14 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Horton		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 Horton by year

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When hail season peaks near Horton

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and March (9).

JanFeb9Mar12Apr4May5JunJul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Horton

Apr 10, 2025 · 2.25 in · Saratoga (7 mi from Horton)

National Weather Service description (English): Two and one quarter of an inch in diameter hail fell at 1205 Glendale Drive.

Apr 24, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mountainview (9 mi from Horton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Guntersville. The observer reported shredded leaves and dents on vehicles.

Apr 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gadsden (8 mi from Horton)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported about 3 miles southeast of Boaz, but in Etowah County.

Mar 28, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snead (8 mi from Horton)

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saratoga (8 mi from Horton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported along US 431 southeast of Albertville.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Horton

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 16, 2025EF1Douglas
5 mi from Horton		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF0Boaz
9 mi from Horton		3.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF0Snead
9 mi from Horton		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF2Walnut Grove
9 mi from Horton		12.2 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF0Hopewell
9 mi from Horton		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Red Hill
8 mi from Horton		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF2Boaz
8 mi from Horton		2.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 8, 2019EF1Hyatt
3 mi from Horton		6.1 mi long, 219 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF2Horton
1 mi from Horton		3.8 mi long, 690 yd wide
Mar 18, 2013EF0Boaz
8 mi from Horton		2.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Nixon Chapel
6 mi from Horton		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Highpoint
4 mi from Horton		4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Horton

179 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Horton since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jan 11, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedAurora, Boaz, Albertville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedDouglas, Aurora
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedDouglas, Guntersville, Albertville
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedDouglas, Snead
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedHighmound
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBoaz
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 202660 mph, estimatedSaratoga
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202549 mph, estimatedNixon Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedBoaz
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedSnead
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 Horton; 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 Horton.

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