Hail History

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Hail history for Prichard, AL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 17, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Dec 23, 2015
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prichard on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Dec 23, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Prichard

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Prichard in the last two years.

Hail days near Prichard by year

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When hail season peaks near Prichard

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (4).

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Largest hail storms near Prichard

Dec 23, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Navco (8 mi from Prichard)

Mar 29, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Satsuma (8 mi from Prichard)

Jun 9, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mobile Bates (7 mi from Prichard)

Jun 17, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Orchard (8 mi from Prichard)

Aug 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Satsuma (8 mi from Prichard)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Prichard

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?Hurricane
9 mi from Prichard
May 29, 2025EF0Orchard
8 mi from Prichard
2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 27, 2024EF0Spring Hill
7 mi from Prichard
0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF0Mobile Brookley
9 mi from Prichard
2.7 mi long, 110 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF0Spring Hill
4 mi from Prichard
2.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF0Orchard
7 mi from Prichard
2.5 mi long, 180 yd wide
May 6, 2022EF1Mertz
5 mi from Prichard
0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF1Saraland
4 mi from Prichard
10.0 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF0Orchard
9 mi from Prichard
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2020EF1Mobile Bates
9 mi from Prichard
3.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 7, 2019EF0Prichard
2 mi from Prichard
0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 7, 2019EF0Chickasaw
1 mi from Prichard
0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prichard

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prichard since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jul 17, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 2026damage reportedSemmes
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202660 mph, measuredBrookley Field ASOS
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202460 mph, estimatedCottage Hill
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202461 mph, measuredMobile Aerospace Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202470 mph, estimatedSpring Hill, Tillmans Corner
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202460 mph, estimatedMobile Bates, Cottage Hill, Whistler
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202460 mph, estimatedSpring Hill
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202360 mph, estimatedSpring Hill
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202360 mph, estimatedNavco
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202360 mph, estimatedSpanish Ft
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 Prichard; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Prichard.

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