Hail history for Monroe County, AL

Monroe County has 82 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 45 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 24, 2021.

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 82 since 1968

1″ or larger 45 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 24, 2021

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 Monroe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 82 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 17, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 17, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
April 17, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 17, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 24, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail reported.

April 24, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported via MPING two miles southwest of Mexia.

May 3, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail fell in the community. Some vehicles in the area of the large hail were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	10	23	23	8	16

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 Monroe County

Has it ever hailed in Monroe County?

Yes — 82 hail events have been recorded for Monroe County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 45 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Monroe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Monroe County, AL is May 1, 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 Monroe County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 24, 2021. 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.