Hail history for Clarke County, AL

Clarke County has 121 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 63 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on December 5, 1977.

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 121 since 1975

1″ or larger 63 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · December 5, 1977

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 Clarke County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 121 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
January 9, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 24, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Clarke County Emergency Management reported baseball size hail just south of Thomasville.

April 24, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail in Barlow Bend.

May 10, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail from a thunderstorm damaged numerous vehicles and several roofs just south of Thomasville. The local EMA director was on the phone with the National Weather Service reporting the hail, when his windshield was busted out by the baseball size hail. The large hail lasted for several minutes and caused widespread damage in the south part of town.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	17	25	32	26	19

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 Clarke County

Has it ever hailed in Clarke County?

Yes — 121 hail events have been recorded for Clarke County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 63 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clarke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clarke County, AL is May 13, 2024, 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 Clarke County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on December 5, 1977. 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.