Hail History

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Hail history for Northport, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 18, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 1, 2007
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles110

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northport on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 1, 2007. Hail is most common here in March and February.

Recent hail near Northport

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

Hail days near Northport by year

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When hail season peaks near Northport

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (8) and February (6).

Jan6Feb8Mar4Apr4May6Jun1JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Northport

Feb 13, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tuscaloosa (3 mi from Northport)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was observed just south of Tuscaloosa, which broke several vehicle windows.

Mar 1, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Northport (1 mi from Northport)

Jul 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tuscaloosa (2 mi from Northport)

Jun 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Box Spgs (6 mi from Northport)

May 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cottondale (8 mi from Northport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northport

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2025EF1Samantha
8 mi from Northport		11.5 mi long, 600 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF1Fox
7 mi from Northport		3.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Fox
6 mi from Northport		9.9 mi long, 230 yd wide
Jan 23, 2012EF2Shirley
8 mi from Northport		0.5 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 6, 2009EF1Shirley
8 mi from Northport		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northport

110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northport since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 27, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202647 mph, measuredTuscaloosa Regional
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedStokes, Northport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202558 mph, estimatedSamantha
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2025100 mph, estimatedSamantha, River View
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedRosedale, Coker
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202458 mph, estimatedRosedale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202449 mph, estimatedCottondale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202468 mph, measuredTuscaloosa Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202445 mph, estimatedRiver View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202460 mph, estimatedCoker
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 Northport; 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 Northport.

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