Hail history for Lamar County, AL

Lamar County has 130 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 79 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 29, 2020.

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 130 since 1958

1″ or larger 79 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 29, 2020

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 Lamar County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 130 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 9, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
March 17, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-size hail fell around Vernon.

May 9, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A photo of baseball size hail near Kennedy was relayed via social media.

March 29, 2020 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Very large hail reported near County Road 17.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	5	5	29	45	35	9

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 Lamar County

Has it ever hailed in Lamar County?

Yes — 130 hail events have been recorded for Lamar County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 79 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lamar County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lamar County, AL is April 28, 2026, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Lamar County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 29, 2020. 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.