Hail history for Perry County, AL

Perry County has 47 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 25, 2003.

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 47 since 1960

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 25, 2003

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 Perry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 47 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 14, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 14, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
April 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 17, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
March 23, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
March 18, 2013	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 16, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported a few miles north of Marion.

February 18, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Reported on AL-183, northeast of Uniontown.

April 25, 2003 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The supercell thunderstorm moved along the Bibb and Perry County line throwing large hail into extreme northern Perry County. Hail ranging from penny size up to the size of lemons was reported. The hail fell from north of North Perry, to north of Heiberger, and into the Talladega National Forest near Oakmulgee.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	2	2	33	5	4

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 Perry County

Has it ever hailed in Perry County?

Yes — 47 hail events have been recorded for Perry County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Perry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Perry County, AL is June 14, 2023, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Perry County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 25, 2003. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.