Hail History

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Hail history for Sheffield, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 1, 2017
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles818

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sheffield on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 1, 2017. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Recent hail near Sheffield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Crooked Oak
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sheffield		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Jacksonburg, North Florence, Woodlawn
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Sheffield		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 Sheffield by year

2061072081092105116122131141511621711811922012112222324125126

When hail season peaks near Sheffield

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (11) and June (8).

1Jan1Feb11Mar4Apr3May8Jun2Jul2AugSepOct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Sheffield

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Decatur (9 mi from Sheffield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Highway 67 in Decatur.

Jun 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colbert Hgts (6 mi from Sheffield)

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (3 mi from Sheffield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at the University of North Alabama campus. Time estimated based on radar.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (3 mi from Sheffield)

Mar 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersville (6 mi from Sheffield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sheffield

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Ford City
9 mi from Sheffield		12.1 mi long, 575 yd wide
Apr 5, 2025EF1Pride
7 mi from Sheffield		8.4 mi long, 275 yd wide
Apr 5, 2025EF1Pride
6 mi from Sheffield		17.8 mi long, 280 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF1Valdosta
3 mi from Sheffield		4.3 mi long, 215 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF1Woodlawn
9 mi from Sheffield		13.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Emco Listerhill Jct
9 mi from Sheffield		7.0 mi long, 750 yd wide
Mar 24, 2023EF2Florence
4 mi from Sheffield		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jan 1, 2022EF0Norala Jct
5 mi from Sheffield		2.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF2Colbert Hgts
9 mi from Sheffield		8.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF1Spring Vly
8 mi from Sheffield		1.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jul 14, 2015EF1Sheffield
1 mi from Sheffield		9.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 13, 2014EF1Tuscumbia
2 mi from Sheffield		3.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sheffield

818 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sheffield since 2006, on 209 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Feb 15, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedSheffield, Underwood-Petersv
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersvi
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedLeighton, Underwood-Petersvil, Saint Florian
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedSaint Florian
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 2026damage reportedUnderwood-Petersv
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedFlorence, Underwood-Petersv
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 31, 202664 mph, estimatedSt Florian, East Florence
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 202563 mph, estimatedNorala Jct, Muscle Shoals Airport, Woodlawn
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202549 mph, estimatedOakland, Pickavick Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202560 mph, estimatedJacksonburg, Kimbrough Xrds, St Florian
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 Sheffield; 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 Sheffield.

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