Hail history for Autauga County, AL

Autauga County has 89 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 22, 2005.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 89 since 1958

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 22, 2005

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Autauga County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Autauga County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 89 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 4, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 3, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 10, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 9, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 26, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Autauga County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 4, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Marble to nickel-size hail was reported in Prattville.

April 22, 2005 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to the size of softballs fell across extreme northeast Autauga County near Marbury.

April 25, 2003 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Supercell 3 continued on its east southeast motion and moved across a large part of Autauga County. A large swath of golf ball size hail occurred and affected locations including Jones, Autaugaville, Booth, Independence, and Prattville. The largest hail observed was softball size. Significant hail damage occurred. Numerous automobiles and homes were damaged by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	4	5	16	43	11	9

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Autauga County

Has it ever hailed in Autauga County?

Yes — 89 hail events have been recorded for Autauga County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Autauga County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Autauga County, AL is July 4, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Autauga County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 22, 2005. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.