Hail history for Bibb County, AL

Bibb County has 72 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 25, 2003.

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 72 since 1976

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 25, 2003

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 Bibb County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 72 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 15, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2019	0.75″	Penny
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 26, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail covering the ground, some as large as half dollar size.

April 25, 2003 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

The supercell entered Bibb County and continued strengthening. A swath of large hail fell along the entire path. Several locations reported hail covering the ground up to a foot deep. The largest hail was reported from south of Brent to the Randolph and Lawley areas where the hail ranged from ping pong ball to softball size. Many automobiles and homes were damaged.

May 3, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported in Randolph by the police department.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	5	24	27	11	3

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 Bibb County

Has it ever hailed in Bibb County?

Yes — 72 hail events have been recorded for Bibb County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bibb County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bibb County, AL is March 26, 2023, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Bibb County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 25, 2003. 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.