Hail history for Marion County, AL

Marion County has 152 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 84 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 27, 1996.

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 152 since 1963

1″ or larger 84 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 27, 1996

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 Marion County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 152 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 13, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
October 12, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Marion 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)

At least quarter-size hail covered roads in the Pea Ridge community, near County Road 42 and County Road 37.

March 23, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-size hail fell at the Winfield Travel Plaza.

April 8, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported west of Bear Creek. Numerous cars were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	10	35	52	43	10

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 Marion County

Has it ever hailed in Marion County?

Yes — 152 hail events have been recorded for Marion County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marion County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marion County, AL is April 28, 2026, 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 Marion County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 27, 1996. 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.