Hail history for Bullock County, AL

Bullock County has 28 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 13 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 28 since 1980

1″ or larger 13 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · 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 Bullock County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 28 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 26, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2011	0.88″	Nickel
August 30, 2006	0.75″	Penny
December 28, 2005	0.75″	Penny
December 28, 2005	0.75″	Penny
December 28, 2005	0.75″	Penny
April 22, 2005	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2005	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

December 28, 2005 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny size hail was reported east of Union Springs near the intersection of US 82 and SR 51.

April 22, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail reported in the county.

March 26, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The left moving supercell that moved through Pike, Barbour, and Russell Counties threw hail out of its core across extreme southeastern Bullock County. The hail affected the Smuteye and Pickett communities but mainly fell in rural areas. The largest hail reported was golf ball size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	11	13	2	0

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 Bullock County

Has it ever hailed in Bullock County?

Yes — 28 hail events have been recorded for Bullock County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 13 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bullock County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bullock County, AL is June 26, 2011, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Bullock County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 22, 2005. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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

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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.