Hail history for Marshall County, AL

Marshall County has 202 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 117 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 10, 2009.

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 202 since 1967

1″ or larger 117 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 10, 2009

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 Marshall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 202 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 2, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 2, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 10, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 10, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 10, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 2, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported in the Albertville community. Time was estimated from radar.

April 10, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported at Pine Island Point. This report was obtained from the Gleam newspaper in Guntersville.

April 10, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail fell in Grant. Tragically, a dog was outside during the storm and was killed by the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	7	28	86	50	26

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 Marshall County

Has it ever hailed in Marshall County?

Yes — 202 hail events have been recorded for Marshall County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 117 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marshall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marshall County, AL is May 2, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Marshall County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 10, 2009. 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.