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 153 hail storms within 25 miles of Madison, AL. Of those, 112 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. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 56 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Madison| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 3 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 20 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 89 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 41 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 events |
| 2025 | 56 events |
| 2024 | 10 events |
| 2023 | 55 events |
| 2022 | 14 events |
2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Madison, with 56 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| 2025-05-25 | ODEN RIDGE, AL | Moderate | 0.75" | Three quarter of an inch in diameter fell just north of Eva. |
| 2025-05-25 | HARTSELLE, AL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail was reported at this location via the MPING observing network. |
NOAA has recorded 500 high-wind events within 25 miles of Madison, AL in the past five years. Of those, 473 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 94 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 57 events |
| Significant | 416 events |
| Moderate | 26 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 | CADDO, AL | 45 | Moderate | A tree was reported down across the road near 26463 CR 460. |
| 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 | GANDYS COVE, AL | 60 | Significant | A tree was knocked down blocking one lane of the roadway at 200 J Lassalle Lane. |
| 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. |
| 2026-04-29 | MT TABOR, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down across the roadway at 849 Mt. Tabor Road. |
| 2026-04-29 | FLORETTE, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down into the roadway on Greasy Cove Road at the sharp curve near Pine Burr. |
| 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. |
| 2026-02-26 | GANDYS COVE, AL | 49 | Significant | A tree was knocked down blocking the roadway at the intersection of Gum Springs Road and Bert Stinson Road. Time estimated by radar. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Madison was on March 16, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Madison averages roughly 31 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 112 of the 153 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Madison in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Madison-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 Madison. 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 Madison 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 ValidationMadison 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.