Hail history for Montgomery County, AL

Montgomery County has 123 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 67 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 23, 1971.

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 123 since 1958

1″ or larger 67 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 23, 1971

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 Montgomery County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 123 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 30, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 27, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 15, 2024	1.1″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
January 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 30, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel-size hail was reported in the Pinedale area of southeast city of Montgomery.

April 25, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The storm continued moving east southeast and crossed northern Montgomery County. A swath of hail fell from northern Montgomery to near Mathews. Hail was reported up to baseball size along the path. A three story building along Interstate 85 received minor roof damage. A few trees were also blown down.

April 2, 2000 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

One to two inch diameter hail was reported in and around the city of Montgomery.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	10	17	28	44	6	12

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 Montgomery County

Has it ever hailed in Montgomery County?

Yes — 123 hail events have been recorded for Montgomery County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 67 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Montgomery County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Montgomery County, AL is May 30, 2025, 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 Montgomery County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 23, 1971. 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.