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Hail history for Childersburg, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Childersburg on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 17, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Childersburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Childersburg 1 hail report · closest near the center of Childersburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Childersburg by year
When hail season peaks near Childersburg
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Childersburg
Apr 17, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mignon (9 mi from Childersburg)
Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vincent (8 mi from Childersburg)
Jun 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Creswell (3 mi from Childersburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail damaged the windshields of some cars, on US-280 between Harpersville and Childersburg.Mar 25, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kymulga (4 mi from Childersburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail covering the ground along Highway 76 east of Childersburg.Aug 9, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fayetteville (9 mi from Childersburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Childersburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF2 | Winterboro 9 mi from Childersburg |
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF1 | Harpersville 9 mi from Childersburg |
| Jan 23, 2012 | EF0 | Kymulga 4 mi from Childersburg |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Vincent 6 mi from Childersburg |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Coosa Pines 7 mi from Childersburg |
| Feb 28, 2011 | EF0 | Nottingham 9 mi from Childersburg |
| Apr 8, 2006 | F0 | Childersburg 1 mi from Childersburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Childersburg
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Childersburg since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Feb 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Sycamore, Logan Martin Dam 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Alpine 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Sylacauga 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Alpine, Sycamore 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Wilsonville, Sylacauga Merkle Airport, Oldfield 4 wind reports |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oldfield 1 wind report |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Sylacauga 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kymulga 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sylacauga 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wilsonville, Rahatchie, Sylacauga 4 wind reports |
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 Childersburg; 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 Childersburg.
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