Hail history for Calhoun County, AL

Calhoun County has 154 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 106 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 2, 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 154 since 1967

1″ or larger 106 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 2, 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 Calhoun County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 154 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2022	0.75″	Penny
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 2, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Social media video of at least half dollar-size hail in Alexandria relayed via broadcast media.

March 28, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell, causing damage to at least one automobile.

May 2, 2003 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Very large hail fell across extreme northern Calhoun County. A majority of the hail was golf ball size and covered the ground in a few locations. A few reports were received that a couple of the pieces of hail were softball size. Most of the hail was thrown out of a storm located farther north in Cherokee County and little rain was observed with this storm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	8	23	54	54	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 Calhoun County

Has it ever hailed in Calhoun County?

Yes — 154 hail events have been recorded for Calhoun County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 106 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Calhoun County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Calhoun County, AL is May 2, 2025, 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 Calhoun County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 2, 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.