Hail history for Lee County, AL

Lee County has 128 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 66 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 18, 2013.

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 128 since 1965

1″ or larger 66 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 18, 2013

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 Lee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 128 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 11, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
January 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2022	0.75″	Penny
December 30, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Up to 1.5-inch hail was reported at Wacoochee Elementary School.

December 30, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf Ball size hail reported in the town of Smiths Station.

April 25, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The long track, steady state supercell maintained its fairly slow track east southeast across southern Lee County. Hail was reported up to baseball size near Beauregard. Several automobiles and homes were damaged. A few trees were also blown down along the path.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	11	30	46	23	17

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 Lee County

Has it ever hailed in Lee County?

Yes — 128 hail events have been recorded for Lee County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 66 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lee County, AL is March 31, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Lee County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 18, 2013. 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.