Hail history for Morgan County, AL

Morgan County has 198 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 109 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) 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 198 since 1955

1″ or larger 109 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · 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 Morgan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 198 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
February 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
February 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel-sized hail was reported in Danville.

June 15, 2009 · 3.75″ (softball)

Oblately shaped hail, measuring up to the size of 3.75 inches by 2.0 inches, fell just south of Old Highway 24 west of Trinity.

April 10, 2009 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail was reported in Decatur.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	3	18	28	74	40	29

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 Morgan County

Has it ever hailed in Morgan County?

Yes — 198 hail events have been recorded for Morgan County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 109 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Morgan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Morgan County, AL is April 29, 2026, 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 Morgan County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), 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.