Hail history for Hale County, AL

Hale County has 59 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 39 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on February 13, 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 59 since 1988

1″ or larger 39 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · February 13, 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 Hale County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 59 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
October 12, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
April 15, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
March 25, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 18, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to the size of quarters reported on County Road 49.

October 12, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Photos of large hail along Highway 80 near the town of Gallion.

May 2, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A large swath of hail moved through the heart of Hale County. Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported along the path. Several automobiles received windshield damage from the large hail. Several trees and power lines were also blown down during this storm near Greensboro. This was the third large hail producing storm to affect Hale County during the afternoon hours.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	3	34	15	5

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 Hale County

Has it ever hailed in Hale County?

Yes — 59 hail events have been recorded for Hale County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1988, including 39 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hale County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hale County, AL is May 18, 2023, 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 Hale County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on February 13, 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.