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Hail history for Ladonia, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 15, 20240.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 18, 2013

Hail days since 200629

Days with hail 1 inch or larger20

Tornadoes within 10 miles16

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles156

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ladonia on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Ladonia

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ladonia in the last two years.

Hail days near Ladonia by year

When hail season peaks near Ladonia

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (7) and April (7).

Largest hail storms near Ladonia

Mar 18, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Avondale (5 mi from Ladonia)

National Weather Service description (English): The public and broadcast media reported large hail 1 to 2 inches in diameter across the Columbus area. The hail fell for 10 minutes and covered the ground.

Jan 21, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Green Is Hills (6 mi from Ladonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media and the Muscogee County 911 Center reported numerous reports of large hail across the northern part of the county, ranging in size from 1.00 to 1.75 inches.

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crawford (7 mi from Ladonia)

Jul 21, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ladonia (1 mi from Ladonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail and winds estimated near 60 mph in the town of Ladonia.

Dec 30, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smiths Station (4 mi from Ladonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf Ball size hail reported in the town of Smiths Station.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ladonia

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Kaolin 7 mi from Ladonia	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Avondale 7 mi from Ladonia	2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019	EF3	Double Churches 7 mi from Ladonia	8.9 mi long, 750 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017	EF1	Muscogee 7 mi from Ladonia	3.3 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017	EF0	Prince Xrd 8 mi from Ladonia	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017	EF1	Smiths Station 5 mi from Ladonia	0.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 15, 2016	EF0	J C Meadows Xrds 6 mi from Ladonia	0.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 29, 2014	EF3	Prince Xrd 9 mi from Ladonia	11.1 mi long, 1,200 yd wide
Apr 29, 2014	EF1	Hugley 9 mi from Ladonia	0.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009	EF2	Girard 3 mi from Ladonia	1.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009	EF1	Columbus 5 mi from Ladonia	2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009	EF1	Ladonia 4 mi from Ladonia	1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ladonia

156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ladonia since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Sep 19, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 19, 2026	66 mph, measured	Columbus Metropolitan A, Phenix Drag Strip, Edgewood 14 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026	damage reported	Avondale, Carter Acres, Columbus Metropolit 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Ladonia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, estimated	J C Meadows Xrds, Double Churches 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Smiths, Phenix City, Motts 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Motts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Crawford 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Columbus 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Double Churches, Columbus Metro 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 2024	52 mph, estimated	Baker Village 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 Ladonia; 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 Ladonia.

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