Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 144 hail storms within 25 miles of Decatur, AL. Of those, 103 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 54 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Decatur| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Catastrophic | 1 event | Baseball+ size, structural roof damage likely |
| Destructive | 7 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 20 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 75 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 41 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 events |
| 2025 | 54 events |
| 2024 | 10 events |
| 2023 | 48 events |
| 2022 | 12 events |
2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Decatur, with 54 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Decatur typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | 8 W Hartselle, AL | Moderate | 0.88" | Nickel size hail was reported in the Danville area. |
| 2026-04-29 | DANVILLE, AL | Moderate | 0.88" | Nickel-sized hail was reported in Danville. |
| 2026-03-16 | 1 NE Triana, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 2026-03-16 | 2 W Madison, AL | Moderate | 0.75" | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 2026-02-26 | WREN, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Wind blown hail broke windows at a residence in the Aldridge Grove Community. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-26 | FIVE PTS, AL | Severe | 1.50" | A UAH meteorology student reported 1.5 inch diameter hail off a dash cam video in Five Points. |
| 2026-02-26 | DANVILLE, AL | Destructive | 2.00" | Hail of just over 2 inches in diameter was reported in Danville. |
| 2026-02-26 | CORINTH, AL | Moderate | 0.88" | Nickel sized hail was reported. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-26 | WREN, AL | Significant | 1.00" | One inch hail was reported. |
| 2026-02-26 | POOL, AL | Severe | 1.50" | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported via mPING. |
| 2026-02-26 | HARTSELLE, AL | Significant | 1.25" | Half dollar sized hail was reported via mPING. |
| 2026-02-26 | HARTSELLE, AL | Significant | 1.25" | Half dollar sized hail was reported. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-26 | LONGVIEW, AL | Destructive | 2.00" | Hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter was estimated by a photo on CR 1269. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-26 | ATHENS, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was reported on Lucas Ferry Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-26 | BLACKBURN, AL | Moderate | 0.75" | Penny sized hail was reported via mPING. |
| 2026-02-26 | ATHENS, AL | Significant | 1.25" | Half dollar sized hail was reported. |
| 2026-02-26 | SARDIS SPGS, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Hail of just over one inch in diameter was reported. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-26 | ATHENS, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was reported via mPING. |
| 2026-02-26 | HARVEST, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was reported in Harvest. |
| 2026-02-26 | SARDIS SPGS, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was reported via mPING. |
NOAA has recorded 500 high-wind events within 25 miles of Decatur, AL in the past five years. Of those, 474 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 94 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 62 events |
| Significant | 412 events |
| Moderate | 26 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 4 NNW Triana, AL | 58 | Significant | 58 MPH gust reported at HSV International Airport ASOS. |
| 2026-08-17 | 4 NW Triana, AL | 61 | Significant | Huntsville International Airport ASOS measured a wind gust of 61 mph. |
| 2026-08-17 | 4 WNW Mooresville, AL | 52 | Significant | 52 MPH wind gust measured at KDCU. |
| 2026-07-03 | 4 SSW Madison, AL | 66 | Severe | ASOS station KHSV Huntsville. |
| 2026-05-31 | ROGERSVILLE, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree and a powerline were reported down at the intersection of Rose Street and CR 26. Time was estimated from radar. |
| 2026-05-31 | WHEELER LAKE SOUTH, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was reported down blocking both lanes at the intersection of CR 91 and CR 631. Time was estimated from radar. |
| 2026-05-31 | THORTONTOWN, AL | 55 | Significant | Two trees were down where Felker Drive intersects highway 72. Time was estimated from radar. |
| 2026-05-31 | OLIVER, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was reported down on CR 165 near 18275 highway 72. Time was estimated from radar. |
| 2026-05-31 | CADDO, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down across the road near 26463 CR 460. |
| 2026-05-29 | COLE SPGS, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down near 600 Holmes Drake road. |
| 2026-05-25 | BELL SPGS, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down near 100 Watts road. |
| 2026-05-25 | WINTON, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down near 401 Turney road. |
| 2026-05-25 | LEESDALE, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down near the intersection of E Upper River road and Mussle Camp road. |
| 2026-05-24 | MT TABOR, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down in the roadway near 250 Kaylee Loop road. |
| 2026-05-23 | PUMPKIN CENTER, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down onto the roadway near the intersection of Iron Man Road and Pine Hill Lane. Time estimated. |
| 2026-05-23 | ECHOLS XRDS, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down onto the roadway with complete blockage near the intersection of East Upper River Road and Mussle Camp Road. Time estimated. |
| 2026-05-22 | WHEELER LAKE SOUTH, AL | 60 | Significant | Trees were knocked down at 500 CR 1375 blocking the roadway. |
| 2026-05-22 | ODEN RIDGE, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down in the road near 935 Six Mile Creek road. |
| 2026-05-22 | GANDYS COVE, AL | 60 | Significant | A tree was knocked down blocking one lane of the roadway at 200 J Lassalle Lane. |
| 2026-04-29 | MASSEY, AL | 49 | Significant | A large tree was knocked down at the intersection of West Lacon Road and State Crusher Road. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Decatur was on March 16, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Decatur averages roughly 29 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 103 of the 144 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Decatur in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Decatur-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in AL cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Decatur. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Decatur took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationDecatur sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.