Hail history for Elmore County, AL

Elmore County has 111 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 69 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 11, 2007.

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 111 since 1966

1″ or larger 69 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 11, 2007

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 Elmore County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 111 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 10, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 9, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
April 6, 2022	0.75″	Penny
April 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A social media photo confirmed that tennis ball size hail fell along Highway 14 west of Tallassee.

April 11, 2007 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Reported in the Friendship Community.

April 11, 2007 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Reported between Wetumpka and Elmore.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	10	22	45	18	12

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 Elmore County

Has it ever hailed in Elmore County?

Yes — 111 hail events have been recorded for Elmore County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 69 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Elmore County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Elmore County, AL is May 10, 2024, with 2.5″ (tennis 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 Elmore County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 11, 2007. 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.