Hail history for Crenshaw County, AL

Crenshaw County has 38 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 24, 1984.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 38 since 1978

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · March 24, 1984

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 Crenshaw County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 38 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
March 3, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
March 3, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2007	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 16, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Dime to Quarter size hail covering the ground.

April 24, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Social media pictures of golf ball size hail in Forest Hill, AL.

April 24, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Crenshaw County EMA reports golf ball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	4	12	14	2	5

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 Crenshaw County

Has it ever hailed in Crenshaw County?

Yes — 38 hail events have been recorded for Crenshaw County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1978, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crenshaw County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crenshaw County, AL is December 10, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Crenshaw County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 24, 1984. 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.