Hail History

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Hail history for Red Bay, AL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 19, 2018
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Red Bay on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Red Bay

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20261 in
quarter		Tishomingo Co Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Red Bay		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Fairview
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Red Bay		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20252 in
hen egg		Vina
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Red Bay		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 Red Bay by year

206074082091011111221311415116117318191202122123124125226

When hail season peaks near Red Bay

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).

Jan2Feb6Mar7Apr6May1JunJul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Red Bay

Apr 19, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Red Bay Muni Airport (0 mi from Red Bay)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to baseball sized hail was reported in downtown portions of Red Bay.

Mar 19, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Burntout (7 mi from Red Bay)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported near Burntout.

May 2, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Vina (6 mi from Red Bay)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch in diameter hail was reported via social media at this location.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fisk (1 mi from Red Bay)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 231 and Elkwood Section road. The hail damaged several vehicles and windows and roofs of three homes.

Mar 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dennis (10 mi from Red Bay)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Dennis.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Red Bay

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 15, 2025EF1Eastman
9 mi from Red Bay		1.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF1Vina
7 mi from Red Bay		6.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 5, 2025EF0Coker Spur
6 mi from Red Bay		2.4 mi long, 158 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF0Golden
4 mi from Red Bay		1.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF1Seven Pines
5 mi from Red Bay		6.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF0Pogo
7 mi from Red Bay		1.9 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF0Tishomingo Co Airport
6 mi from Red Bay		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 22, 2017EF0Tishomingo Co Airport
7 mi from Red Bay		2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 22, 2017EF0Pogo
6 mi from Red Bay		6.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 18, 2016EF0Vina
6 mi from Red Bay		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Belmont
8 mi from Red Bay		9.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Red Bay

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Red Bay since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 28, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 2026damage reportedBelmont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedVina, Red Bay, Golden
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 202649 mph, estimatedVina
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202560 mph, estimatedRed Bay Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202594 mph, estimatedVina, Fairview, Tishomingo Co Airport
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 5, 202560 mph, estimatedCoker Spur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202460 mph, estimatedRed Bay
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202369 mph, estimatedTishomingo Co Airport, Red Bay Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202360 mph, estimatedPleasant Site
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202360 mph, estimatedRed Bay
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 Red Bay; 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 Red Bay.

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