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Hail history for Winston County, AL
53 hail reports in Winston County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 6, 2014.
Cities in Winston County
Recent hail in Winston County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Posey Field Airport 1 hail report |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Double Spgs Airport 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Winston County by year
When hail season peaks in Winston County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Winston County
141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Winston County since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Mar 24, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Haleyville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ashridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Double Spgs 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Mary 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Haleyville, Forkville, Double Spgs 3 wind reports |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Forkville 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Haleyville, Double Spgs, Houston 4 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Haleyville 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lynn 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Grayson, Haleyville 2 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 Winston County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).