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Hail history for Margaret, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Margaret on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Margaret
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Moody, Trussville 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Margaret |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Margaret by year
When hail season peaks near Margaret
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Margaret
May 9, 2024 · 4.5 in (softball) · Inland Jct (9 mi from Margaret)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media images from two locations approximately one mile apart showed measured hailstones of 4 to 4.5 inches in diameter in the Holly Springs community.Feb 26, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Moody (6 mi from Margaret)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to 2-inch hail fell in the Moody area.Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trussville (8 mi from Margaret)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Odenville (5 mi from Margaret)
Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springville (5 mi from Margaret)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Margaret
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | EF0 | Moody 10 mi from Margaret |
| Mar 14, 2019 | EF0 | St Clair Spgs 7 mi from Margaret |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF0 | Springville 9 mi from Margaret |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF2 | Inland Jct 9 mi from Margaret |
| Feb 21, 2014 | EF0 | Sanie 2 mi from Margaret |
| Jan 23, 2012 | EF1 | Margaret 3 mi from Margaret |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Clay 5 mi from Margaret |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | Sanie 3 mi from Margaret |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | Branchville 4 mi from Margaret |
| Dec 10, 2008 | EF1 | Acmar 4 mi from Margaret |
| Aug 25, 2008 | EF1 | St Clair Spgs 7 mi from Margaret |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Margaret
114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Margaret since 2006, on 75 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Margaret, Odenville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Argo, Moody, Chula Vista 8 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2026 | damage reported | Clay 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Odenville 1 wind report |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Chalkville 1 wind report |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chalkville 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Springville 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Trussville, Moody 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cooks Spgs 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Trussville, Moody 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 Margaret; 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 Margaret.
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