Hail History

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Hail history for Mount Olive, AL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles101

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Olive on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Mount Olive

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter		Morris
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Mount Olive		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 Mount Olive by year

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When hail season peaks near Mount Olive

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (7).

Jan2Feb7Mar9Apr1May7Jun1Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mount Olive

Mar 2, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sayre (10 mi from Mount Olive)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple cars were damaged due to the hail.

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Graysville (7 mi from Mount Olive)

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (7 mi from Mount Olive)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail was reported in Tarrant.

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (6 mi from Mount Olive)

Mar 25, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crocker Jct (3 mi from Mount Olive)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf Ball size hail reported just south of the city of Gardendale.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Olive

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 25, 2025EF0Majestic
6 mi from Mount Olive		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 17, 2022EF1Bessie
8 mi from Mount Olive		4.7 mi long, 1,100 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF0Mt Olive
1 mi from Mount Olive		3.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Jan 25, 2021EF3Walker Chapel
5 mi from Mount Olive		10.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF1Morris
6 mi from Mount Olive		7.2 mi long, 800 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
9 mi from Mount Olive		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF3Ketona
7 mi from Mount Olive		13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Huffman
9 mi from Mount Olive		4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 11, 2007EF1Sayre
9 mi from Mount Olive		0.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 1, 2007EF1Oakwood
8 mi from Mount Olive		0.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Gardendale
3 mi from Mount Olive		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Olive

101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Olive since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 22, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedWarrior
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202652 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202641 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedAdamsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedPartridge Crossro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedFultondale, Adamsville, Ayres
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedAyres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202646 mph, estimatedMorris
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202560 mph, estimatedAdamsville, Crocker Jct, Fultondale
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedAdamsville
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 Mount Olive; 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 Mount Olive.

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