Hail History

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Hail history for Muscle Shoals, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 1, 2017
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles827

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Muscle Shoals on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 1, 2017. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Recent hail near Muscle Shoals

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Crooked Oak
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Muscle Shoals		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Jacksonburg, North Florence, Woodlawn
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Muscle Shoals		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 Muscle Shoals by year

3061072081093105117121131141511621721811922012112212324125126

When hail season peaks near Muscle Shoals

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (12) and June (8).

Jan1Feb12Mar5Apr4May8Jun2Jul2AugSepOct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Muscle Shoals

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leighton (9 mi from Muscle Shoals)

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elkwood (2 mi from Muscle Shoals)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. The hail damaged several vehicles.

Jun 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colbert Hgts (6 mi from Muscle Shoals)

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (5 mi from Muscle Shoals)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at the University of North Alabama campus. Time estimated based on radar.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (4 mi from Muscle Shoals)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Muscle Shoals

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Ford City
8 mi from Muscle Shoals		12.1 mi long, 575 yd wide
Apr 5, 2025EF1Pride
8 mi from Muscle Shoals		8.4 mi long, 275 yd wide
Apr 5, 2025EF1Pride
7 mi from Muscle Shoals		17.8 mi long, 280 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF1Valdosta
3 mi from Muscle Shoals		4.3 mi long, 215 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF1Woodlawn
8 mi from Muscle Shoals		13.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Emco Listerhill Jct
7 mi from Muscle Shoals		7.0 mi long, 750 yd wide
Mar 24, 2023EF2Florence
4 mi from Muscle Shoals		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jan 1, 2022EF0Norala Jct
2 mi from Muscle Shoals		2.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF2Colbert Hgts
8 mi from Muscle Shoals		8.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF1Spring Vly
6 mi from Muscle Shoals		1.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jul 14, 2015EF1Sheffield
3 mi from Muscle Shoals		9.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 13, 2014EF1Tuscumbia
2 mi from Muscle Shoals		3.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Muscle Shoals

827 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Muscle Shoals since 2006, on 210 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Feb 15, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedSheffield, Underwood-Petersv
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedLeighton, Underwood-Petersvil, Saint Florian
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedSaint Florian
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedFlorence, Underwood-Petersv
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 31, 202664 mph, estimatedSt Florian, East Florence
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202649 mph, estimatedLeighton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 202563 mph, estimatedNorala Jct, Muscle Shoals Airport, Woodlawn
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202549 mph, estimatedOakland, Pickavick Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202549 mph, estimatedKimbrough Xrds, St Florian
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202560 mph, estimatedPetersville, St Florian, Kimbrough Xrds
3 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 Muscle Shoals; 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 Muscle Shoals.

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