Hail history for Cherokee County, AL

Cherokee County has 109 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 65 of them 1″ or larger and 4 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 109 since 1967

1″ or larger 65 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 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 Cherokee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 109 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 10, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
November 30, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 27, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 10, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Centre.

April 10, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball sized hail was reported in and around Cedar Bluff.

May 2, 2003 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to the size of softballs fell across western and southern Cherokee County. Many locations reported the hail was covering the ground. Most of the hail fell across rural areas.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	4	12	59	28	4

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 Cherokee County

Has it ever hailed in Cherokee County?

Yes — 109 hail events have been recorded for Cherokee County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 65 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cherokee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cherokee County, AL is April 10, 2025, 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 Cherokee 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.