Bay Minette, AL Hail Storm – March 2025

Bay Minette, AL saw a concluded hail storm on March 24, 2025, with a peak confirmed hail size of 1 inch. The storm crossed the area in the morning and produced a single alert tied to dual-polarization radar confidence.

What Happened

The event was centered on Bay Minette and remained a single-zone storm report. The only alert came at 8:28 AM CDT on March 24, with dual-polarization radar indicating 1-inch hail within the warning area. No additional alerts were listed for this storm.

The hail size reached the severe threshold. Radar confidence was tied to dual-polarization signatures rather than multiple overlapping reports. The storm is now concluded.

The timing points to a short morning hail window rather than a drawn-out outbreak. The warning area covered Bay Minette during the alert period, and the verified hail size remained at 1 inch.

Damage Assessment

One-inch hail is enough to affect roof surfaces, gutters, vents, window screens, soft metal trim, and exposed outdoor equipment. Asphalt shingles can show bruising, granule loss, and edge wear. Metal roofs can show dents on seams, flashing, and fasteners. Vehicle impacts can appear as scattered dents on horizontal surfaces, mirrors, and hood panels.

In a single-zone report like this, field crews should focus on the most exposed surfaces first. Light exterior damage can be easy to miss from the ground. Small dents on aluminum trim, downspouts, and AC fins may be the first visible signs before roof damage is confirmed. Siding, porch covers, and carports also deserve a close look where hail size reaches 1 inch.

If a property has older roofing or already weakened components, a 1-inch hail hit can produce mixed damage across one site. Some structures may show little obvious impact. Others may show more concentrated wear on south- and west-facing exposures, roof edges, and flat accessory surfaces. Nearby trees may show leaf and bark scarring, broken small limbs, or stripped foliage in the hardest-hit spots.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with a roof-to-ground sequence. Check the roof plane, ridge caps, flashing, vents, gutters, downspouts, siding, windows, and detached structures in that order. On vehicles, inspect horizontal panels first, then glass, mirrors, trim, and emblems. Document each surface with wide shots and close photos. Mark the location of impact patterns before moving to the next elevation.

For Bay Minette work, pay close attention to aluminum components and soft metals. One inch of hail can leave clear dents without puncturing the surface. That can complicate the first-pass assessment. Use consistent spacing when testing roof slopes and compare impact marks across similar exposures. If the property includes screened porches, pool cages, or HVAC units, add those to the first inspection pass.