Hail history for Chambers County, AL

Chambers County has 86 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 19, 2006.

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 86 since 1973

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 19, 2006

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 Chambers County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 86 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
January 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	0.75″	Penny
April 24, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 26, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail reported on the southeast side of Lafayette.

April 24, 2021 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail reported in the city of Lanett. Based on earlier reports of large hail south of the town of Waverly and radar derived hail products, this storm was likely producing large hail along its entire track across south Chambers County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	6	20	36	16	7

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 Chambers County

Has it ever hailed in Chambers County?

Yes — 86 hail events have been recorded for Chambers County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chambers County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chambers County, AL is March 26, 2023, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Chambers County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 19, 2006. 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.