Verified NWS Local Storm Reports

Alabama Hail Storm — Thursday, February 26, 2026

Every verified storm report NWS spotters filed in Alabama on Thursday, February 26, 2026 — hail up to 2" (golf ball size). The same ground-truth data insurance adjusters trust.

2"
Largest hail (golf ball)
14
Hail reports
14
Towns hit
1
Wind & tornado reports
2" hail — 8 NW Russellville, Colbert Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1" hail — 3 S Moulton, Lawrence Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1" hail — Fayette, Fayette Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1.75" hail — 9 SSW Cherokee, Colbert Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1" hail — 8 WNW Littleville, Colbert Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1" hail — 3 W Cropwell, St. Clair Co. (Feb 26, 2026)2" hail — 1 NE Moody, St. Clair Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1" hail — 2 NE Trussville, Jefferson Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1.75" hail — Trussville, Jefferson Co. (Feb 26, 2026)Tornado — 1 WSW Trussville, Jefferson Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1.75" hail — Grayson Valley, Jefferson Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1.25" hail — Pinson, Jefferson Co. (Feb 26, 2026)1" hail — 2 SSW Powellville, Walker Co. (Feb 26, 2026)0.88" hail — 3 W Curry, Walker Co. (Feb 26, 2026)0.88" hail — 3 SSE McDowell Campgrou, Walker Co. (Feb 26, 2026)8 NW Russellville3 S MoultonFayette9 SSW Cherokee8 WNW Littleville3 W Cropwell

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Hail by town — Thursday, February 26, 2026

8 NW RussellvilleColbert Co.1 reportmax 2"golf ball
1 NE MoodySt. Clair Co.1 reportmax 2"golf ball
9 SSW CherokeeColbert Co.1 reportmax 1.75"golf ball
TrussvilleJefferson Co.1 reportmax 1.75"golf ball
Grayson ValleyJefferson Co.1 reportmax 1.75"golf ball
PinsonJefferson Co.1 reportmax 1.25"quarter
3 S MoultonLawrence Co.1 reportmax 1"quarter
FayetteFayette Co.1 reportmax 1"quarter
8 WNW LittlevilleColbert Co.1 reportmax 1"quarter
3 W CropwellSt. Clair Co.1 reportmax 1"quarter
2 NE TrussvilleJefferson Co.1 reportmax 1"quarter
2 SSW PowellvilleWalker Co.1 reportmax 1"quarter
3 W CurryWalker Co.1 reportmax 0.88"penny
3 SSE McDowell CampgrouWalker Co.1 reportmax 0.88"penny

All verified reports

Time (UTC)LocationEvent
11:55 PM8 NW RussellvilleColbert Co.2" hail
11:48 PM3 S MoultonLawrence Co.1" hail
11:42 PMFayetteFayette Co.1" hail
11:34 PM9 SSW CherokeeColbert Co.1.75" hail
10:20 PM8 WNW LittlevilleColbert Co.1" hail
10:17 PM3 W CropwellSt. Clair Co.1" hail
9:58 PM1 NE MoodySt. Clair Co.2" hail
9:47 PM2 NE TrussvilleJefferson Co.1" hail
9:45 PMTrussvilleJefferson Co.1.75" hail
9:41 PM1 WSW TrussvilleJefferson Co.Tornado
9:40 PMGrayson ValleyJefferson Co.1.75" hail
9:33 PMPinsonJefferson Co.1.25" hail
8:41 PM2 SSW PowellvilleWalker Co.1" hail
8:22 PM3 W CurryWalker Co.0.88" hail
8:12 PM3 SSE McDowell CampgrouWalker Co.0.88" hail

About this storm

How big was the hail in Alabama on Thursday, February 26, 2026?

The largest verified hail report that day measured 2" — golf ball sized. NWS spotters filed 14 hail reports across 14 towns.

Is that big enough to damage a roof?

Hail around 1" (quarter size) and up can bruise or crack asphalt shingles — that's the threshold insurance adjusters take seriously. Damage is often invisible from the ground, which is why an inspection matters even when the roof "looks fine."

How long do homeowners have to file a claim for this storm?

Most homeowner policies allow one to two years from the storm date — some as little as six months. This storm was 142 days ago, so the filing window is open for most policies.

How do I check if a specific address was hit?

Run a free roof report on Rooftops AI: type the address and you get the roof's measurements plus its verified hail history — every NWS-logged report near that exact property, with dates, sizes, and distances.

Data: NWS Local Storm Reports via Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Local Storm Reports are preliminary, spotter-submitted observations and may be revised by the National Weather Service. Rooftops AI is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the NWS. Insurance filing windows vary by policy and state — homeowners should confirm with their carrier.