Hail history for Escambia County, AL

Escambia County has 69 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 17, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 69 since 1961

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 17, 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 Escambia County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 69 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 17, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported just south of T.R. Miller High School.

April 20, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter to golf ball sized hail reported by public to media.

May 9, 2006 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail falling out of a thunderstorm damaged several vehicles in and around the Brewton area. The large hail lasted for about ten minutes. An unofficial weather gage measured a wind gust of 46 MPH during the storm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	7	17	22	8	14

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 Escambia County

Has it ever hailed in Escambia County?

Yes — 69 hail events have been recorded for Escambia County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Escambia County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Escambia County, AL is June 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 Escambia County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 17, 2023. 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.