Hail History

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Hail history for Tarrant, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 11, 2008
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles192

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tarrant on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Tarrant

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Chalkville, Trussville, Ayres
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Tarrant		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20251 in
quarter		Irondale
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Tarrant		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 Tarrant by year

606207708409310411412113141151162171819320221122123224125126

When hail season peaks near Tarrant

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (8).

Jan5Feb7Mar8Apr5May11Jun4Jul3AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Tarrant

Apr 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruffner (5 mi from Tarrant)

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

Apr 5, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Red Gap Jct (8 mi from Tarrant)

Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (5 mi from Tarrant)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near Finley Blvd. and 29th Street.

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham Airport (0 mi from Tarrant)

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

Feb 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountain Brook (5 mi from Tarrant)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tarrant

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 26, 2026EF0Trussville
8 mi from Tarrant		1.6 mi long, 65 yd wide
Nov 25, 2025EF0Majestic
9 mi from Tarrant		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 10, 2023EF1Homewood
8 mi from Tarrant		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 25, 2021EF1Airport Highlands
4 mi from Tarrant		4.8 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 17, 2021EF0Mt Olive
7 mi from Tarrant		3.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Jan 25, 2021EF3Walker Chapel
3 mi from Tarrant		10.4 mi long, 900 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Thomas Jct
5 mi from Tarrant		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF3Ketona
3 mi from Tarrant		13.9 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 11, 2011EF1Homewood
9 mi from Tarrant		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Huffman
4 mi from Tarrant		4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Gardendale
5 mi from Tarrant		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 8, 2006F1Roebuck Plaza
6 mi from Tarrant		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tarrant

192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tarrant since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 22, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedLiberty Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202652 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat, Samford University, Mountain Brook
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedThe Summit
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202641 mph, measuredBirmingham Internat
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedAdamsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedHomewood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBirmingham
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedMagella, Fultondale, Ayres
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202660 mph, estimatedRed Gap Jct
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 Tarrant; 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 Tarrant.

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