Hail History

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Hail history for Pelham, 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)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles156

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pelham on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Pelham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Parkwood, New Hope, Elvira
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pelham
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 Pelham by year

30620760840921091151211314115162171811912012112222312412526

When hail season peaks near Pelham

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (7).

1Jan4Feb6Mar13Apr7May7Jun3JulAugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pelham

Apr 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hope (6 mi from Pelham)

Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parkwood (6 mi from Pelham)

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.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brownville (9 mi from Pelham)

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Maylene (6 mi from Pelham)

Jul 5, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Varnons (10 mi from Pelham)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pelham

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2022EF1Nelson
10 mi from Pelham
4.5 mi long, 135 yd wide
Dec 14, 2020EF0Brownville
9 mi from Pelham
4.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Simmsville
9 mi from Pelham
6.5 mi long, 600 yd wide
Oct 15, 2012EF0Greenwood
9 mi from Pelham
0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Quito
7 mi from Pelham
2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Cahaba Hgts
10 mi from Pelham
0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF0Siluria
4 mi from Pelham
1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 25, 2010EF1Turner
5 mi from Pelham
2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009EF0Maylene
6 mi from Pelham
3.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2009EF0Scotrock
2 mi from Pelham
2.0 mi long, 800 yd wide
Mar 26, 2009EF0Maylene
6 mi from Pelham
3.7 mi long, 35 yd wide
Apr 11, 2008EF0Vestavia Hills
7 mi from Pelham
0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pelham

156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pelham since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 17, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 22, 2026damage reportedAlabaster Veteran, Maylene
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedBluff Park, Lake Cyrus
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedVestavia Hills
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202656 mph, measuredBessemer Airport
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202660 mph, estimatedSaginaw, Alabaster, Vestavia Hills
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202652 mph, estimatedAlabaster
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 202660 mph, estimatedBluff Park, Vestavia Hills
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202558 mph, estimatedVestavia Hills
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedVestavia Hills
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202560 mph, estimatedAlabaster Shelby Airport, Vestavia Hills, Simmsville
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 Pelham; 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 Pelham.

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