Hail history for Lowndes County, AL

Lowndes County has 54 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on July 22, 2018.

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 54 since 1974

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · July 22, 2018

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 Lowndes County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 54 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 17, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
July 22, 2018	3.5″	Softball
January 21, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
February 24, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2012	0.75″	Penny
February 24, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
March 10, 2010	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 17, 2022 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail in Lowndesboro.

July 22, 2018 · 3.5″ (softball)

Large hail ranging in size from 1 inch to 3.5 inches near the town of Letohatchee.

May 10, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported in the Farmersville community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	8	7	30	7	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 Lowndes County

Has it ever hailed in Lowndes County?

Yes — 54 hail events have been recorded for Lowndes County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lowndes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lowndes County, AL is June 17, 2022, 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 Lowndes County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on July 22, 2018. 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

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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.