Hail history for Randolph County, AL

Randolph County has 99 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on March 19, 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 99 since 1982

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · March 19, 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 Randolph County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 99 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 17, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2018	2.75″	Baseball
March 19, 2018	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 17, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel-size hail fell near County Road 127.

July 21, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail reported near the Morrison Crossroads Community.

March 19, 2003 · 4.0″ (softball)

A large hail storm affected southern Randolph County from near Wadley to Roanoke to near the Georgia State Line. Hail ranging from nickel size to grapefruit size was reported. The grapefruit size hail fell in the Friendship Community and collected up to a foot deep.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	26	50	18	2

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 Randolph County

Has it ever hailed in Randolph County?

Yes — 99 hail events have been recorded for Randolph County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Randolph County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Randolph County, AL is May 17, 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 Randolph County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on March 19, 2003. 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.