Hail History

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Hail history for Roanoke, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 17, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 5, 2017
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles52

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Roanoke on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Roanoke

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 17, 20250.88 in
nickel		West
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Roanoke		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 Roanoke by year

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When hail season peaks near Roanoke

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (3).

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Largest hail storms near Roanoke

Apr 5, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Roanoke (1 mi from Roanoke)

Jan 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stroud (9 mi from Roanoke)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just east of the Stroud community. The hail continued to fall all the way to the Georgia state-line.

Apr 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stroud (8 mi from Roanoke)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported on Highway 434 from Five Points to Stroud.

Mar 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Five Pts (8 mi from Roanoke)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported in Five Points.

May 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Roanoke (1 mi from Roanoke)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Roanoke

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 3, 2023EF0Happyland
7 mi from Roanoke		4.4 mi long, 500 yd wide
Dec 20, 2017EF0Dickert
3 mi from Roanoke		3.2 mi long, 16 yd wide
Feb 18, 2009EF1Wehadkee
8 mi from Roanoke		0.8 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Roanoke

52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Roanoke since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Apr 16, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedHappyland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedDickert, Five Pts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202558 mph, estimatedFive Pts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202558 mph, estimatedRoanoke Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedRoanoke
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202455 mph, estimatedAntioch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202458 mph, estimatedWest
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202358 mph, estimatedDickert, Happyland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202358 mph, estimatedDickert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202360 mph, estimatedGlenn
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 Roanoke; 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 Roanoke.

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