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Hail risk snapshot · Birmingham, AL

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Current risk outlook

Hail risk for Birmingham, AL.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view summarizes historical hail frequency and size patterns that can impact roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Live risk outlook

ELEVATED

Elevated

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Elevated (63/100) · Rain 70% · Max wind 5 to 10 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

82

/ 100

Hail risk score82/100

For typical homes located in Birmingham, AL.

Baseline context

Hail risk derived from NOAA SPC historical reports.

Compare other local risks

See how Birmingham scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

All hazards combined

42/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

33/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

17/100

Storm surge risk

Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability

0/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

65/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

65/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

45/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

22/100

Local hazard map

Birmingham, AL

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Hail intelligence snapshot

SPC hail outlook

Day 1: Marginal

Day 2: None

Day 3: None

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Hail alerts (NWS)

No hail-related alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

Forecast hail mentions

No hail mentions in the latest forecast.

Source: NWS forecast discussion.

Recent hail reports

No recent hail reports available.

Source: SPC severe reports.

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5-day hail outlook

Today

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 70%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 8%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 0 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 25%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Historical hail exposure

Historical hail exposure in Birmingham

  • Hail risk reflects historical hail reports (frequency + size).
  • Large hail can damage shingles, roof membranes, siding, and vehicles.
  • Storm-track corridors can make neighboring areas behave very differently.

Hail FAQs for Birmingham

Is hail a threat near Birmingham?

Hail risk depends on severe-storm frequency and storm-track corridors. The score summarizes historical hail reports in the area.

How does hail damage roofs?

Large hail can crack shingles, bruise membranes, and accelerate leaks and long-term wear.