Hail history for Butler County, AL

Butler County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 3, 1998.

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 41 since 1985

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 3, 1998

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 Butler County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 27, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
March 30, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
February 15, 2016	0.75″	Penny
July 17, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2011	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 27, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping Pong Size hail estimated from photo.

April 24, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Social media report of golf ball size hail.

May 3, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported in the community. The hail damaged several vehicles where the large hail fell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	14	16	6	2

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 Butler County

Has it ever hailed in Butler County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Butler County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Butler County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Butler County, AL is May 27, 2024, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Butler County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 3, 1998. 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.