Hail history for Greene County, AL

Greene County has 43 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 10, 2004.

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 43 since 1968

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 10, 2004

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 Greene County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 43 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 11, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar
March 23, 2013	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 23, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2011	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-size hail covered the ground near Union.

May 2, 2003 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Penny to golf ball size hail was reported from several areas around Eutaw. This was the second hail storm within 30 minutes to affect Greene County.

May 2, 2003 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Penny size hail was reported in Mantua. Golf ball size hail was observed in and around the Knoxville area. The hail may have been larger in surrounding rural areas.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	6	25	5	4

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 Greene County

Has it ever hailed in Greene County?

Yes — 43 hail events have been recorded for Greene County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greene County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greene County, AL is May 8, 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 Greene County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 10, 2004. 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.