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Hail history for Chilton County, AL
Chilton County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 57 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 18, 2013.
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.
When it hails in Chilton County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Chilton County's peak: March.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Chilton County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.88″ (nickel)
Social media video of nickel-size hail in the Lomax area of Clanton.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Baseball size hail reported in the city of Verbena.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
The supercell continued on an almost eastward path through Chilton County. A swath of hail up to 3 inches in diameter was reported. The hail covered the ground in a few locations. The largest hail fell just northwest of Maplesville while most of the remainder of the county experienced hail up to 1.50 inches in diameter. Several trees were also blown down near Clanton and near Maplesville.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 8 |
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 Chilton County
Has it ever hailed in Chilton County?
Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Chilton County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 57 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Chilton County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Chilton County, AL is May 18, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Chilton County?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 18, 2013. 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
- Jefferson County 490
- Madison County 471
- Cullman County 265
- Tuscaloosa County 264
- Mobile County 242
- Lauderdale County 212
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.