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Clay County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Clay County, Alabama recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 21 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 41 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 20 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Clay County, Alabama showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Clay County, Alabama. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Clay County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Clay County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

41
Events (12 mo)
21
Hail
20
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 1, 2026 wind event near Clay County, Clay County, Alabama, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 1, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Clay County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Clay County

Current NEXRAD radar over Clay County, Alabama with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Clay County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 959 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waldo, or near Talladega, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 915 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Winterboro, or 9 miles northeast of Sylacauga, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mount Cheaha to 6 miles east of Sycamore to Strickland Crossroads. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Cheaha, or 8 miles northwest of Lineville, moving south at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ohatchee to near Sycamore to Gap Of The Mountain. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Alpine Bay Resort to Abernant. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grant Town, or 8 miles southwest of Oxford, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Oxford, Munford, Grant Town, Mount Cheaha, Camp Mac, Jenifer, and Lake Chinnabee.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, July 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Mount Cheaha, or 8 miles northwest of Lineville. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lincoln to near Barfield. Movement was north at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Winterboro, or 9 miles northeast of Sylacauga. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fosters Cross Roads, or near Wedowee, moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 301 PM EDT/201 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Abbeville, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Abbeville, Fort Gaines, Georgetown, Shorterville, Walter F.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Monday, June 1, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lineville to near Jemison. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“Trees down around Ashland and Lineville... including Country Club Road and also Springhill Rd. (BMX)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Clay County Count

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hillabee Creek, or 7 miles northeast of Alexander City, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 4, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 308 PM EDT/208 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms in the Florida Panhandle, southeast Alabama, and extreme southwest Georgia. These storms are drifting around 5 to 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, hail up to penny sized, and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 506 PM EDT/406 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Abbeville to near Arlington to 9 miles south of Leary. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail in the strongest storms. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 627 PM EDT/527 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ozark to near Abbeville to near Columbia. Movement was north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 527 PM EDT/427 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hartford to near Pinckard to near Dothan to 11 miles east of Ashford. Movement was north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 458 PM EDT/358 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Abbeville, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Clay County, Alabama
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 354 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ranburne to near Wedowee to near Goldville. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 303 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Forney to near Piedmont to near Munford to near Sycamore. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 125 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ashland to near Goldville to Alexander City to Western Lake Martin. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 455 PM EST/355 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Webb to near Ashford. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 439 PM EST/339 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blakely, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Thursday, February 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 527 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waldo, or 9 miles east of Talladega, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ironaton and Gunthertown.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, February 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 602 PM EST/502 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Abbeville to 6 miles northwest of Headland to near Newton. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, September 26, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Wedowee, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Clay County, AL?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 41 severe weather events in Clay County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Clay County recently?

Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Clay County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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