Hail History

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Hail history for Columbiana, AL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 26, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 5, 2012
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbiana on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 5, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Columbiana

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

Hail days near Columbiana by year

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When hail season peaks near Columbiana

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (4).

Jan1Feb3Mar5Apr4May3Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Columbiana

Jul 5, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Varnons (7 mi from Columbiana)

May 22, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dargin (10 mi from Columbiana)

Mar 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Columbiana (0 mi from Columbiana)

May 28, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Shelby (6 mi from Columbiana)

Mar 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Calera (10 mi from Columbiana)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbiana

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2022EF1Nelson
6 mi from Columbiana		4.5 mi long, 135 yd wide
Dec 29, 2021EF0Shelby
9 mi from Columbiana		1.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 24, 2016EF0Shelby Spgs
4 mi from Columbiana		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Dec 22, 2011EF0Columbiana
0 mi from Columbiana		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF1Wilsonville
7 mi from Columbiana		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbiana

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbiana since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Feb 17, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 22, 2026damage reportedCalera
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedShelby Shores at L
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBeeswax Creek Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedCalera
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedCalera
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202660 mph, estimatedSaginaw, Wilsonville, Lay Lake
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedDargin, Columbiana, Wilsonville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202558 mph, estimatedShelby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedColumbiana
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202558 mph, estimatedColumbiana
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 Columbiana; 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 Columbiana.

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