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Hail history for Leeds, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leeds on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Leeds
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Moody, Chalkville, Trussville 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Leeds |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Leeds by year
When hail season peaks near Leeds
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Leeds
Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (9 mi from Leeds)
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 (7 mi from Leeds)
Apr 10, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Vandiver (6 mi from Leeds)
Feb 26, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Moody (5 mi from Leeds)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to 2-inch hail fell in the Moody area.Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trussville (5 mi from Leeds)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leeds
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | EF0 | Trussville 7 mi from Leeds |
| Feb 17, 2022 | EF1 | Cooley 7 mi from Leeds |
| Feb 17, 2022 | EF0 | Moody 2 mi from Leeds |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF1 | Airport Highlands 9 mi from Leeds |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF1 | New London 7 mi from Leeds |
| Feb 21, 2014 | EF0 | Sanie 8 mi from Leeds |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Clay 9 mi from Leeds |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | Sanie 9 mi from Leeds |
| May 3, 2009 | EF1 | Dunavant 4 mi from Leeds |
| May 3, 2009 | EF1 | Prescott 5 mi from Leeds |
| May 3, 2009 | EF1 | New London 8 mi from Leeds |
| Dec 10, 2008 | EF1 | Acmar 7 mi from Leeds |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leeds
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leeds since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 11, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Vandiver, Sterrett, Camp Winnataska 3 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2026 | damage reported | Liberty Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Argo, Vandiver, Moody 7 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2026 | damage reported | Clay 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Trussville 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Red Gap Jct 1 wind report |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Chalkville 1 wind report |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Leeds, Chalkville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Calcis 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Jefferson Park 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 Leeds; 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 Leeds.
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