Storm event · Monroe County, Alabama
Hail damage in Excel, AL on Mar 25, 2019
On Mar 25, 2019, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Excel, AL — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Excel has 3 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 30/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Mar 25, 2019 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2019 | 1" | Excel, AL |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Excel on Mar 25, 2019).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Mar 25, 2019, up to 1") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Excel, AL on Mar 25, 2019?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Excel on Mar 25, 2019. It's one of 3 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Excel on Mar 25, 2019 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the Mar 25, 2019 storm?
Often yes. Most Alabama policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Mar 25, 2019) and hail size (1") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Alabama?
Most Alabama homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Mar 25, 2019 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Excel, AL. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.