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 136 hail storms within 25 miles of Huntsville, AL. Of those, 102 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 egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 56 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Huntsville| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 5 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 18 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 79 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 34 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 events |
| 2025 | 43 events |
| 2024 | 8 events |
| 2023 | 56 events |
| 2022 | 13 events |
2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Huntsville, with 56 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Huntsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | Grant, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Media received report from viewer of quarter-size hail in Grant, AL. |
| 2026-06-01 | 3 SE Woodville, AL | Destructive | 2.50" | The hailstone was reported from Kennamers Cove relayed through broadcast media. |
| 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 | ATHENS, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was reported on Lucas Ferry Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2026-02-26 | HAZEL GREEN, AL | Significant | 1.25" | Half dollar sized hail was reported. |
| 2026-02-26 | ATHENS, AL | Significant | 1.25" | Half dollar sized hail was reported. |
| 2026-02-26 | GLADSTONE, AL | Moderate | 0.75" | Penny sized hail was reported via mPING. |
| 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. |
| 2026-02-26 | GLADSTONE, AL | Moderate | 0.75" | Penny sized hail was reported via mPING. |
| 2026-02-26 | GLADSTONE, AL | Moderate | 0.88" | Nickel sized hail was reported. |
| 2026-02-26 | UNION GROVE, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was reported via mPING. |
| 2026-02-26 | MINT SPG, AL | Significant | 1.25" | Up to half dollar sized hail was reported on the 500 block of Ollie Howard Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2025-05-20 | HUNTSVILLE PARK, AL | Severe | 1.75" | Hail with a diameter of 1.75 inches was reported via mPING. |
| 2025-05-20 | HUNTSVILLE PARK, AL | Severe | 1.50" | Hail with a diameter of 1.5 inches was reported via mPING. |
| 2025-05-20 | TRIANA, AL | Significant | 1.25" | Hail with a diameter of 1.25 inches was reported via mPING. |
| 2025-05-20 | ATHENS, AL | Moderate | 0.75" | Hail with a diameter up to 3/4 inch was reported via mPING. |
NOAA has recorded 490 high-wind events within 25 miles of Huntsville, AL in the past five years. Of those, 462 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 55 events |
| Significant | 407 events |
| Moderate | 27 events |
| Minor | 1 event |
| 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. |
| 2026-07-03 | 4 NW New Market, AL | 20 | Minor | Mesonet station AS808 New Market. |
| 2026-05-31 | HOLLYTREE, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down at the intersection of CR 4 and AL Hwy 65 in the Holly Tree community. |
| 2026-05-31 | LETCHER, AL | 62 | Significant | Multiple trees were reported down along CR 8. Time was estimated from radar. |
| 2026-05-25 | CENTER GROVE, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down near the intersection of Center Grove road and Apple Gove 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 | 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 | ODEN RIDGE, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down in the road near 935 Six Mile Creek road. |
| 2026-05-22 | OLEANDER, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down near the intersection of Bean Rock Road and McDermont Road. |
| 2026-05-20 | GARTH, AL | 49 | Significant | Tree limbs were knocked down onto power lines at 2657 AL Highway 65. Time was estimated by radar. |
| 2026-05-06 | FOSTERS MILL, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was knocked down at Central Elementary School. Time estimated. |
| 2026-04-28 | HOWELL HILL, TN | 60 | Significant | Trees were knocked down at Old Lincoln Road and Bugger Hollow Road. |
| 2026-04-28 | FLINTVILLE, TN | 60 | Significant | Trees were knocked down on Mason Road at Wells Lee Road. |
| 2026-04-04 | UNION HILL, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down blocking the roadway at the intersection of Union Hill Road and McAnnally Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2025-12-18 | VALHERMOSO SPGS, AL | 60 | Significant | Trees were reported down on Williams Cove road blocking one lane. Trees were 14-15 inches in diameter. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Huntsville was on September 21, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Huntsville averages roughly 27 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 102 of the 136 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Huntsville in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Huntsville-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 Huntsville. 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 Huntsville 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 ValidationHuntsville 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.