Hail History

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Hail history for Russellville, AL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Feb 12, 2024
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles183

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Russellville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Feb 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Russellville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20262 in
hen egg		Crooked Oak, Frankfort, Russellville
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Russellville		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 Russellville by year

20607081092103111121131141151163171181920212212332425126

When hail season peaks near Russellville

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and March (5).

Jan2Feb5Mar6Apr2May4Jun2JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Russellville

Feb 12, 2024 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Pleasant Ridge (3 mi from Russellville)

National Weather Service description (English): An unusually shaped hail stone fell in Russellville and was photographed and reported via social media. This stone consisted of multiple spikes and a lengthwise diameter of approximately 4 inches based upon comparison of a quarter within the photograph. Several other reports of hail stones were received with a diameter of 1 to 2 inches, also consisting of interesting conglomerations, spikes and knobs. Time estimated by radar.

Apr 7, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Decatur (1 mi from Russellville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail two inches in diameter produced damage to several vehicles and minor roof damage to three homes.

Feb 26, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Crooked Oak (7 mi from Russellville)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to 2 inch diameter hail was measured on Wagon Mountain Road.

Oct 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gravel Hill (1 mi from Russellville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Russellville.

Mar 14, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Russellville (0 mi from Russellville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Russellville

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 15, 2025EF0Pleasant Hill
7 mi from Russellville		2.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 15, 2025EF2Waco
4 mi from Russellville		3.9 mi long, 170 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF1Pleasant Grove
9 mi from Russellville		0.6 mi long, 70 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF2Colbert Hgts
9 mi from Russellville		8.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Nov 6, 2018EF0Littleville
4 mi from Russellville		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF1Reedtown
1 mi from Russellville		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 19, 2018EF1Belgreen
8 mi from Russellville		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 18, 2017EF1Crooked Oak
6 mi from Russellville		1.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 29, 2016EF1Crooked Oak
8 mi from Russellville		6.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF1Russellville
2 mi from Russellville		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 22, 2006F0Littleville
8 mi from Russellville		4.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Russellville

183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Russellville since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Feb 20, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedLittleville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedRussellville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 202649 mph, estimatedBelgreen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 202560 mph, estimatedGravel Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202549 mph, estimatedCrooked Oak
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202549 mph, estimatedLittleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202555 mph, estimatedCrooked Oak, Reedtown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202545 mph, estimatedColbert Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202549 mph, estimatedColbert Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202555 mph, estimatedLittleville
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 Russellville; 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 Russellville.

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