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Hail history for Kimberly, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kimberly on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Kimberly
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Ayres 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Morris 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Kimberly |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Kimberly by year
When hail season peaks near Kimberly
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (6).
Largest hail storms near Kimberly
Aug 9, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Blount Spgs (8 mi from Kimberly)
Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (2 mi from Kimberly)
Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (2 mi from Kimberly)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyota (6 mi from Kimberly)
Mar 25, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crocker Jct (9 mi from Kimberly)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf Ball size hail reported just south of the city of Gardendale.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kimberly
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | EF0 | Majestic 4 mi from Kimberly |
| Mar 31, 2021 | EF0 | Hayden 9 mi from Kimberly |
| Mar 17, 2021 | EF0 | Mt Olive 8 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 8, 2019 | EF0 | Blount Spgs 10 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF1 | Morris 2 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF0 | Nyota 5 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Warrior 4 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | Nyota 5 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF1 | Corner 8 mi from Kimberly |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF1 | Hayden 5 mi from Kimberly |
| May 6, 2009 | EF0 | Blount Spgs 10 mi from Kimberly |
| May 6, 2009 | EF1 | Warrior 5 mi from Kimberly |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kimberly
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kimberly since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 14, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Warrior 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Partridge Crossro 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Fultondale, Ayres, Warrior 4 wind reports |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 46 mph, estimated | Morris 1 wind report |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Ayres 1 wind report |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Crocker Jct, Fultondale, Bradford 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Blount Spgs 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dixiana 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hayden 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Castle, Majestic 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 Kimberly; 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 Kimberly.
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