Hail history for Russell County, AL

Russell County has 88 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 53 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 11, 2007.

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 88 since 1967

1″ or larger 53 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 11, 2007

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 Russell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 88 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 26, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 26, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny-size hail was reported in the Seale area.

April 11, 2007 · 4.0″ (softball)

A swath of very large hail, some of it as big as grapefruits, fell across the eastern portion of Russell County, including the cities of Seale, Fort Mitchell, and Holy Trinity. The ground was covered with hail in several locations. At least 4 homes and 15 cars were damaged.

December 28, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball size hail fell in and around Fort Mitchell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	9	12	35	23	6

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 Russell County

Has it ever hailed in Russell County?

Yes — 88 hail events have been recorded for Russell County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 53 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Russell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Russell County, AL is May 26, 2025, 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 Russell County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 11, 2007. 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.