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Hail history for Orange Beach, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orange Beach on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 10, 2021. Hail is most common here in January and August.
Recent hail near Orange Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Orange Beach in the last two years.
Hail days near Orange Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Orange Beach
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (2) and August (1).
Largest hail storms near Orange Beach
Apr 10, 2021 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Orange Beach (2 mi from Orange Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Two separate reports of softball size hail in Orange Beach. Significant hail damage reported to numerous vehicles and metal roofs in the area. This also set the record as the largest hail stone ever reported in Baldwin County.Aug 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elberta (9 mi from Orange Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported falling from a thunderstorm near Elberta. No damage was reported from the large hail.May 21, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Foley (10 mi from Orange Beach)
Jan 13, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Inerarity Pt (8 mi from Orange Beach)
Jan 21, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Elberta (8 mi from Orange Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Orange Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | EF1 | Elberta 10 mi from Orange Beach |
| Oct 29, 2022 | EF1 | Gulf Shrs 9 mi from Orange Beach |
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF0 | Oak 8 mi from Orange Beach |
| Oct 7, 2017 | EF0 | Gulf Shrs 8 mi from Orange Beach |
| Oct 7, 2017 | EF0 | Orange Beach 0 mi from Orange Beach |
| Sep 4, 2011 | EF1 | Gulf Beach 9 mi from Orange Beach |
| Sep 4, 2011 | EF1 | Lillian 10 mi from Orange Beach |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Elberta 10 mi from Orange Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orange Beach
28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orange Beach since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 12, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Miflin 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Oak 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Romar Beach, Josephine 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Miflin 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Romar Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Wynnehaven Beach 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Orange Beach 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Romar Beach 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 69 mph, measured | Miflin, Gulf Shrs 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Gulf Shrs 1 wind report |
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 Orange Beach; 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 Orange Beach.
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