Hail History

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Hail history for Oneonta, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 9, 2024
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles100

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oneonta on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Oneonta

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20262 in
hen egg		Clarence, Wynnville
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Oneonta		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 Oneonta by year

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When hail season peaks near Oneonta

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and April (5).

Jan2Feb6Mar5Apr4May3Jun2JulAugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Oneonta

May 9, 2024 · 4.5 in (softball) · Inland Jct (9 mi from Oneonta)

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.

Jun 9, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Allgood (3 mi from Oneonta)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of 1.5 to 2-inch diameter hail were received via EMA and broadcast media in the Allgood and southern Oneonta areas.

Feb 26, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clarence (9 mi from Oneonta)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to two-inch hail fell in the Susan Moore area.

Apr 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oneonta (0 mi from Oneonta)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail and minor roof damage on 2nd Avenue in Oneonta.

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oneonta (0 mi from Oneonta)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oneonta

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 17, 2021EF1Tidwell
5 mi from Oneonta		12.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF2Tidwell
5 mi from Oneonta		5.6 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Hendrix
7 mi from Oneonta		0.8 mi long, 115 yd wide
Apr 8, 2019EF1Royal
9 mi from Oneonta		6.3 mi long, 1,175 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF0Allgood
4 mi from Oneonta		2.6 mi long, 115 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF1Armstead
5 mi from Oneonta		10.8 mi long, 1,175 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF0Altoona
6 mi from Oneonta		2.7 mi long, 1,175 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF0Whitney
9 mi from Oneonta		3.8 mi long, 1,175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0Champion
7 mi from Oneonta		1.6 mi long, 880 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF1Caldwell
8 mi from Oneonta		4.8 mi long, 880 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF1Allgood
4 mi from Oneonta		7.8 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009EF2Mattawana
6 mi from Oneonta		6.3 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oneonta

100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oneonta since 2006, on 65 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedOneonta
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedOneonta
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedOneonta, Clarence
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 202658 mph, estimatedWynnville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202560 mph, estimatedClarence, Altoona
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedOneonta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202564 mph, estimatedTaits Gap
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedHoods Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202558 mph, estimatedOneonta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedOneonta
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 Oneonta; 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 Oneonta.

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