Hail history for Henry County, AL

Henry County has 33 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 17 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 14, 2023.

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 33 since 1962

1″ or larger 17 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 14, 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 Henry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 33 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 14, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
January 21, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 28, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
May 6, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2011	0.75″	Penny
July 5, 2008	1.0″	Quarter
February 17, 2008	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 14, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Tennis ball to baseball sized hail was reported in the Haleburg area.

February 17, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There were numerous reports of quarter to golfball size hail across the northern portion of the county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	5	7	13	5	1

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 Henry County

Has it ever hailed in Henry County?

Yes — 33 hail events have been recorded for Henry County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 17 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Henry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Henry County, AL is June 14, 2023, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Henry County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 14, 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.