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Hail history for Spanish Fort, AL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 22, 2023
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Spanish Fort on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 22, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Spanish Fort

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 23, 20251 in
quarter		Steelwood
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Spanish Fort		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 Spanish Fort by year

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When hail season peaks near Spanish Fort

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (3).

Jan1Feb1Mar1Apr4May3Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Spanish Fort

Jul 22, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Malbis (6 mi from Spanish Fort)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail lasted at least 5 minutes in duration. There was damage to numerous vehicles and roofs in the neighborhood. Many older roofs are having to be replaced. The hail was also wind driven and estimated the winds gusted up to 50 mph. There were several large branches downed in the area.

Jun 22, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Daphne (5 mi from Spanish Fort)

Jun 27, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Malbis (4 mi from Spanish Fort)

Jul 2, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Loxley (9 mi from Spanish Fort)

May 1, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Daphne (5 mi from Spanish Fort)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spanish Fort

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 9, 2024EF1Steelwood
6 mi from Spanish Fort		1.9 mi long, 230 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF1Steelwood
8 mi from Spanish Fort		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF0Belforest
10 mi from Spanish Fort		5.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 16, 2023EF0Loxley
8 mi from Spanish Fort		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF0Mobile Brookley
9 mi from Spanish Fort		2.7 mi long, 110 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF0Daphne
5 mi from Spanish Fort		0.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF1Spanish Ft
1 mi from Spanish Fort		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 6, 2022EF1Mertz
8 mi from Spanish Fort		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 6, 2022EF1Daphne
5 mi from Spanish Fort		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 7, 2019EF0Prichard
9 mi from Spanish Fort		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Spanish Fort

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Spanish Fort since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202657 mph, measuredMontrose
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202660 mph, measuredBrookley Field ASOS
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 2026damage reportedSpanish Fort
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 202670 mph, estimatedLoxley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 202567 mph, measuredFairhope, Montrose, Belforest
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202458 mph, estimatedFairhope
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202460 mph, measuredSpanish Ft
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202461 mph, measuredMobile Aerospace Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202472 mph, measuredMobile Brookley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202360 mph, estimatedLoxley
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 Spanish Fort; 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 Spanish Fort.

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