Hail history for Dale County, AL

Dale County has 65 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 5, 2017.

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 65 since 1958

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 5, 2017

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 Dale County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 65 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 13, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2019	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 24, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported on Pine Ave.

March 1, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported by the public.

April 22, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail reported by the public.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	4	6	8	16	22	7

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 Dale County

Has it ever hailed in Dale County?

Yes — 65 hail events have been recorded for Dale County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dale County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dale County, AL is March 13, 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 Dale County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 5, 2017. 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.