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Hail history for Tallapoosa County, AL
Tallapoosa County has 115 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 73 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 26, 2011.
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.
When it hails in Tallapoosa County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Tallapoosa County's peak: March.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Tallapoosa County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Quarter-size hail was reported at Reeltown Baptist Church. Hail damage was reported to a few roof tops in the area.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Baseball size hail reported in Camp Hill with numerous vehicle windows shattered.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
The supercell thunderstorm that produced hail across Elmore County strengthened and continued to produce hail all the way across Tallapoosa County. The largest hail reported was 3 inches in diameter. Several vehicles suffered hail damage.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 47 | 14 | 19 |
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 Tallapoosa County
Has it ever hailed in Tallapoosa County?
Yes — 115 hail events have been recorded for Tallapoosa County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 73 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Tallapoosa County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Tallapoosa County, AL is November 25, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Tallapoosa County?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 26, 2011. 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
- Jefferson County 490
- Madison County 471
- Cullman County 265
- Tuscaloosa County 264
- Mobile County 242
- Lauderdale County 212
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.