Hail history for Cleburne County, AL

Cleburne County has 50 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on February 18, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 50 since 1970

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · February 18, 2009

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 Cleburne County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 50 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 18, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
March 25, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2018	3.0″	Tea cup
July 21, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2018	2.0″	Hen egg
March 19, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 18, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel-size hail was estimated from a social media picture near Choccolocco.

July 21, 2018 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea Cup sized hail reported in the Hollis Crossroads Community.

February 18, 2009 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail was reported in the Trickem community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	10	24	10	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 Cleburne County

Has it ever hailed in Cleburne County?

Yes — 50 hail events have been recorded for Cleburne County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cleburne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cleburne County, AL is August 18, 2024, 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 Cleburne County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on February 18, 2009. 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.