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Hale 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 Hale County, Alabama recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 28 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 41 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 13 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 Hale County, Alabama showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Hale County, Alabama. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Hale County hail map

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

41
Events (12 mo)
28
Hail
13
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 5, 2026 hail event near 3 NE Arcola, Hale County, Alabama, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 5, 2026 hail event (1.5") near 3 NE Arcola. 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 Hale County

Current NEXRAD radar over Hale County, Alabama with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Hale 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 — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 5 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 10 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", 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.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wedgeworth, or 9 miles east of Eutaw, moving northeast at 10 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 · Hale County

“At 605 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Duffys Bend, or 11 miles north of Demopolis, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale 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 Hale 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 132 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Talladega Springs to near Eoline to Tuscaloosa National Airport. Movement was south 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 · Hale County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1059 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forkland, or 10 miles north of Demopolis, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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 · Hale County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 332 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moundville, or 11 miles south of Tuscaloosa. 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 · Hale County

“At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sawyerville, or 8 miles northwest of Greensboro. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 · Hale County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eutaw, moving east at 45 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 · Hale County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Moundville to 7 miles east of Marion. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Pickensville to near Aliceville to near Allison to near Faunsdale. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Faunsdale, or 8 miles east of Demopolis, moving southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“Trees down in various parts of northern Hale County... some blocking roads. (BMX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Havana

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 421 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dug Hill, or 9 miles southeast of Livingston, moving east 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 · Hale County

Thursday, May 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 224 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Coatopa, or 15 miles southeast of York, moving east at 65 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 · Hale County

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 least ping pong ball size hail reported near the Lock Five Community. (BMX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Arcola

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NE Arcola. Report of trees down with large hail in the Lock Five community. Photo of a camper on its side submitted by the (BMX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Arcola

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 845 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near The University Of West Alabama, or near Livingston, moving east at 50 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 · Hale County

“At 745 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Benevola, or 9 miles southeast of Aliceville, moving east at 40 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 · Hale County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Heiberger, or 11 miles northeast of Greensboro, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bogue Chitto, or 10 miles southeast of Uniontown, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 159 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Eoline to Butler. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

“At 105 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Knoxville to near Kewanee. Movement was east 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 · Hale County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 548 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brooksville to Emelle. Movement was southeast 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 · Hale County

Sunday, January 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, January 25, 2026 storm activity in Hale 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 831 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bull City to near Greensboro. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hale County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, November 25, 2025 storm activity in Hale 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 212 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Low Gap, or 14 miles south of Tuscaloosa, moving east at 30 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 · Hale County

“At 144 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bull City to near Evansville. Movement was east at 30 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 · Hale 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 Hale County, AL?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 41 severe weather events in Hale 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 Hale County recently?

Yes — 28 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Hale County?

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