Hail history for Dallas County, AL

Dallas County has 101 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 68 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 2, 2000.

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 101 since 1959

1″ or larger 68 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 2, 2000

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 Dallas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 101 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	0.75″	Penny
April 16, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2022	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Social media picture of quarter-size hail in Burnsville.

February 13, 2007 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Reported in the Valley Grande community.

April 2, 2000 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Golfball to softball size hail fell from near Sardis to near Polk. The large hail knocked out several car windows and also several windows in homes. One home had severe siding damage from the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	7	17	14	41	13	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 Dallas County

Has it ever hailed in Dallas County?

Yes — 101 hail events have been recorded for Dallas County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 68 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dallas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dallas County, AL is May 10, 2025, 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 Dallas County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 2, 2000. 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.