Jefferson County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Jefferson County, Alabama has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 5 tornado reports among 90 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 23 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 62 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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.
Jefferson County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Jefferson County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Jefferson County
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.
See the specifics — free →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 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 330 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over eastern Birmingham, moving north 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...”
“At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Morris, or 7 miles northwest of Gardendale, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Mountain Brook SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Samford University SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 210 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northern Birmingham. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 333 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mountain Brook. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Abernant to North Bibb to near West Blocton to Centreville. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Bull City to American Village. Movement was southeast at 15 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Large tree fell across part of road. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 W The Summit SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Argo SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A few 911 reports of trees down in far northeastern Jefferson County. Time estimated by radar. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 S Clay SPC verified report
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Gorgas Steam Plant to near Odenville. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Adamsville SPC verified report
Friday, July 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tarrant, or over Fultondale, moving 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...”
“At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Helena, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 359 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Concord to near Helena to near West Blocton. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“Trees down along Ridge Road at Roseland Drive and Oxmoor Road. (BMX)”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown E Homewood SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1254 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Concord, or near Hueytown, moving southwest 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...”
“A large tree was downed onto a sporty Honda Civic. (BMX)”
- Hail 0.88" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Birmingham SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 330 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Morris, or near Gardendale. 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...”
“Trees down on Mt. Olive Road. Time estimated. (BMX)”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Partridge Crossro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Sylvan Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Maytown SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1140 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Gardendale to near Argo to near Bald Rock. Movement was northeast 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...”
“At 1108 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Hoover Metropolitan Stadium to Inverness to near Chelsea. Movement was north 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
9 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down blocking one lane at Caldwell Mill and Camp Horner Road. (BMX)”
“Multiple trees were downed around Fultondale... with several blocked roadways... including KC Dement Ave... Stouts Rd... and 34th St N. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Inverness SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Fultondale SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Bessemer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Birmingport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Adamsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Pinson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Pinson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Trafford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Warrior SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 912 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Branchville to Mulga to near Vance. Movement was east at 30 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...”
“At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Gardendale to near West Jefferson to near Bankhead Lock And Dam. Movement was east 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees were knocked down around a cul-de-sac on Stonehenge place with a couple falling on homes. (BMX)”
“Large tree down on Shannon Road near Bessemer. Time estimated from radar. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown Irondale SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Shannon SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 104 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bankhead Lock And Dam to near Knoxville. Movement was 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...”
“At 156 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Crossville to near Steele to Argo to Irondale. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Power line down on Haversham Drive. (BMX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 W Homewood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Center Point SPC verified report
Monday, March 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1135 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Concord, or near Hueytown, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 734 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sumiton to near Clay to near Hokes Bluff. Movement was southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 8, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“An EF-0 tornado with winds up to 80 mph was confirmed in western Jefferson County. Path length 5.83 miles and width 200 yards. (BMX)”
“Trees down in the Bessemer area... some involving power lines. (BMX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 NNE Bull City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bessemer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NW North Johns SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Bull City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Hueytown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Morris SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hoover SPC verified report
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 26, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75", 2 tornado reports
“Numerous reports of damage along Hwy 11 near Roosevelt Blvd and Mary Taylor Rd. Video confirmation of a tornado from social media. (BMX)”
“A damage assessment conducted by NWS meteorologists confirms an EF-0 tornado in Trussville... AL. The tornado began along the intersection of Highway 11 and Mary Taylor (BMX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SW Trussville SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 WSW Trussville SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" Grayson Valley SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Pinson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Pinson SPC verified report
Sunday, January 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 916 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of heavy rain along a line extending from Birmingham to Centreville. 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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 217 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake View, or 11 miles southwest of Bessemer, 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...”
“Reports of several trees down across the Vestavia area. Time estimated from radar. (BMX)”
- Hail 0.5" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Vestavia Hills SPC verified report
Monday, November 24, 2025
7 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“An EF1 tornado downed numerous trees in Mt Olive. Some fell on homes causing major damage. (BMX)”
“An EF0 tornado downed trees near West Jefferson and Graysville. (BMX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 NW Mount Olive SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 NNW Birmingport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Ensley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Mount Olive SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Grayson Valley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Adamsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Birmingport SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jefferson County, AL?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 90 severe weather events in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County recently?
Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Jefferson 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.