Hail History

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Hail history for Midfield, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 18, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 3, 2012
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles209

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Midfield on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Midfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Parkwood, Elvira
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Midfield
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 Midfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Midfield

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).

Jan6Feb6Mar7Apr8May5Jun3Jul1AugSep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Midfield

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (7 mi from Midfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near Finley Blvd. and 29th Street.

Mar 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bessemer (4 mi from Midfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported on the northwest side of Bessemer.

Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parkwood (8 mi from Midfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported at several locations, for several minutes, in the southern suburbs of Birmingham, including Hoover and Vestavia Hills.

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountain Brook (9 mi from Midfield)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brownville (6 mi from Midfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Midfield

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 10, 2023EF1Magella
4 mi from Midfield
3.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Dec 10, 2023EF1Homewood
7 mi from Midfield
1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF1Ben Vines Gap
8 mi from Midfield
2.8 mi long, 650 yd wide
Dec 14, 2020EF0Brownville
7 mi from Midfield
4.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 22, 2017EF1Red Ore
3 mi from Midfield
8.3 mi long, 255 yd wide
Dec 25, 2015EF2Midfield
1 mi from Midfield
0.9 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF2Ishkooda
9 mi from Midfield
5.1 mi long, 600 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
6 mi from Midfield
1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Cahaba Hgts
9 mi from Midfield
7.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 11, 2011EF1Homewood
7 mi from Midfield
0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 11, 2008EF0Vestavia Hills
9 mi from Midfield
0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007EF1Oakwood
8 mi from Midfield
0.9 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Midfield

209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Midfield since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 8, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedBluff Park, Lake Cyrus
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedSamford University
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedVestavia Hills, The Summit
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedHomewood
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedSylvan Springs, Maytown
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedVestavia Hills, Magella, Duncan
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedMagella
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202660 mph, estimatedWoodward, Bluff Park, Concord
6 wind reports
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 Midfield; 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 Midfield.

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