Alabama Hail Storm February 2026: Was Your Roof Hit?

Severe hailstorms swept across Alabama in late February 2026, leaving homeowners from Birmingham to Huntsville wondering if their roofs took damage. If you live in Alabama, your property may have been hit without you even knowing it.

What Happened

Late February 2026 brought a powerful storm system through central and northern Alabama. Multiple counties reported hail ranging from quarter-sized to golf-ball-sized stones. The National Weather Service confirmed radar-detected hail events across a wide swath of the state.

Cities that saw significant storm activity include:

Birmingham and the surrounding metro area

Huntsville and Madison County

Tuscaloosa and western Alabama

Decatur and the Tennessee Valley region

Gadsden and northeastern Alabama

Why You Should Check Your Roof

Hail damage is not always visible from the ground. Even quarter-sized hail (1 inch) can crack shingles, dislodge granules, and create weak spots that lead to leaks months later. Golf-ball-sized hail (1.75 inches) causes visible dents and can compromise your roof's ability to protect your home.

The biggest risk is waiting too long. Insurance companies typically require claims to be filed within a specific window after a storm event. If you wait until you notice a leak, the damage may have spread and your claim window may have closed.

How to Check If Your Address Was Affected

Hailscore uses 10 years of real NOAA NEXRAD radar data to calculate a storm damage risk score for any address in the United States. We have over 261,000 radar-detected hail events in Alabama alone, dating back to 2015.

Here is how it works:

Enter your Alabama address at myhailscore.com

We scan radar data within 5 miles of your property

You get a score from 0 to 100 based on hail frequency, size, wind exposure, and more

If your score is High or Very High, a professional inspection is recommended

The check is free, instant, and requires no signup.

What Your Score Means

0 to 20 (Low): Minimal hail activity near your property. Routine maintenance is sufficient.

21 to 50 (Moderate): Some hail events detected. Monitor your roof and consider an inspection if it is over 10 years old.

51 to 75 (High): Significant hail activity. Hidden damage may already be present. A professional inspection is recommended.

76 to 100 (Very High): Severe and repeated hail exposure. Professional inspection is strongly recommended before your next storm season.

Alabama's Hail History

Alabama is no stranger to severe hail. Our database contains 261,000+ radar-detected hail events across the state from 2015 to 2025. The peak months are typically May through August, but February and March storms are not uncommon and can be just as damaging.

The Birmingham metro area, Huntsville, and the Tennessee Valley corridor see the highest concentration of hail events in the state.

Next Steps for Alabama Homeowners

Check your address at myhailscore.com to see your risk score

Document any visible damage with photos from the ground

Contact your insurance company if your score is High or Very High

Schedule a professional roof inspection before filing a claim

Do not wait for a leak to find out your roof was damaged. The February 2026 storms were significant, and thousands of Alabama homes may have damage that is not visible from the ground.

Check your Alabama address now →