Hail History

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Hail history for Pinson, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 11, 2008
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pinson on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Pinson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Chalkville, Trussville, Ayres
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Pinson		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter		Morris
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pinson		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 Pinson by year

30610760830931041131213114151162171819120321122123324125126

When hail season peaks near Pinson

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (8).

Jan4Feb5Mar9Apr5May8Jun4Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pinson

Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (10 mi from Pinson)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail was reported on Ruffner Road, in Irondale.

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (9 mi from Pinson)

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (8 mi from Pinson)

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

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morris (8 mi from Pinson)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trussville (8 mi from Pinson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pinson

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 26, 2026EF0Trussville
6 mi from Pinson		1.6 mi long, 65 yd wide
Nov 25, 2025EF0Majestic
6 mi from Pinson		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 25, 2021EF1Airport Highlands
8 mi from Pinson		4.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF0Mt Olive
10 mi from Pinson		3.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF1Morris
9 mi from Pinson		7.2 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF3Ketona
6 mi from Pinson		13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF1Margaret
9 mi from Pinson		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Clay
7 mi from Pinson		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF4Sanie
9 mi from Pinson		28.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Huffman
6 mi from Pinson		4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 22, 2006F2Locust Fork
10 mi from Pinson		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Gardendale
8 mi from Pinson		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pinson

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pinson since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 22, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 9, 202652 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedArgo
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202641 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat, Clay
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedFultondale, Ayres, Trussville
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
Feb 26, 202675 mph, estimatedAyres, Chalkville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202560 mph, estimatedCrocker Jct, Fultondale, Bradford
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedDixiana, Center Pt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202561 mph, measuredBirmingham Airport, Fultondale, Trussville
4 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 Pinson; 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 Pinson.

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