Hail storm map for January 3, 2026: max 1.25" hail across AL, GA, ~362 structures in swath.
ALGA
A low hail event swept across AL, GA on January 3, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 1.25". An estimated 362 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Georgia took the brunt with ~347 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. NOAA logged 6 hail reports and 7 wind reports for the day.
| State | ≥1.00" | ≥1.75" | ≥2.50" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 347 | 0 | 0 |
| Alabama | 15 | 0 | 0 |
No NOAA hail reports with observer comments for this day.
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:17 | (O87)SHELTER COVE AR | HUMBOLDT | A one-foot diameter tree was uprooted and fell into powerlines near Lariat Court in Shelter Cove. The tree fell on a fence and nearly hit an outbuilding. |
| 11:17 | SHELTER COVE | HUMBOLDT | Three trees down on Hillside Drive in Shelter Cove. Winds were estimated at between 60 and 70 mph. |
| 11:20 | SHELTER COVE | HUMBOLDT | Many branches and small trees down along Shelter Cove Road between Shelter Cove and Briceland. |
| 11:23 | SHELTER COVE | HUMBOLDT | Tree down on King Peak Road blocking a quarter of the roadway. |
| 11:50 | MYERS FLAT | HUMBOLDT | Trees down blocking Highway 254 in the Myers Flat area. |
| 12:39 | WESTPORT | MENDOCINO | Oak tree down across the road at the intersection of Branscomb Road and Highway 1. |
| 12:39 | GARBERVILLE ARPT | HUMBOLDT | Roadways blocked by trees at the Garberville Airport. |