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Hail history for Pleasant Grove, AL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pleasant Grove on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in March and February.
Recent hail near Pleasant Grove
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Pleasant Grove in the last two years.
Hail days near Pleasant Grove by year
When hail season peaks near Pleasant Grove
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (8) and February (6).
Largest hail storms near Pleasant Grove
Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Graysville (10 mi from Pleasant Grove)
Apr 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birmingham (9 mi from Pleasant Grove)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported near Finley Blvd. and 29th Street.Mar 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bessemer (4 mi from Pleasant Grove)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported on the northwest side of Bessemer.Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brownville (9 mi from Pleasant Grove)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Thomas Jct (6 mi from Pleasant Grove)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pleasant Grove
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | EF1 | Magella 8 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Mar 17, 2021 | EF1 | Ben Vines Gap 4 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Dec 14, 2020 | EF0 | Brownville 9 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Jun 22, 2017 | EF1 | Red Ore 5 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Dec 25, 2015 | EF2 | Midfield 5 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF2 | Ishkooda 9 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF2 | Mulga Mine 7 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Dec 10, 2012 | EF1 | Thomas Jct 8 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF0 | Hopkins 8 mi from Pleasant Grove |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF1 | Oakwood 6 mi from Pleasant Grove |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pleasant Grove
164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pleasant Grove since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 8, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Bluff Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Adamsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Homewood 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Birmingham 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Sylvan Springs, Maytown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Magella, Duncan, Spaulding 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Magella 1 wind report |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Woodward, Bluff Park, Concord 4 wind reports |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Short Creek, Adamsville, Ensley 3 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Adamsville 1 wind report |
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 Pleasant Grove; 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
- Bessemer
35 hail days - Homewood
50 hail days - Birmingham
49 hail days - Hoover
48 hail days - Vestavia Hills
51 hail days - Pelham
43 hail days - Alabaster
40 hail days - Dixiana
32 hail days
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 Pleasant Grove.
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