Hail history for Coosa County, AL

Coosa County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 18, 2023.

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 61 since 1988

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 18, 2023

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 Coosa County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 18, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
March 26, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 18, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Up to golf ball-size hail was reported near Kellyton.

May 18, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail removed leaves from trees with vegetation covering roadways.

March 26, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch size hail reported near Shelton Lake.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	11	29	6	13

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 Coosa County

Has it ever hailed in Coosa County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for Coosa County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1988, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Coosa County?

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

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 18, 2023. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.