Hail history for Walker County, AL

Walker County has 181 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 118 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on April 21, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 181 since 1956

1″ or larger 118 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · April 21, 2006

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 Walker County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 181 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
February 26, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 13, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 18, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 2, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

February 26, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel-size hail estimated from social media picture, along Hwy 195 in Thach.

October 24, 2010 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail reported all around the city of Dora. Numerous reports of vehicle damage.

April 21, 2006 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail was reported bewteen Saragossa and Townley. No damage was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	11	8	23	52	67	18

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 Walker County

Has it ever hailed in Walker County?

Yes — 181 hail events have been recorded for Walker County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 118 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Walker County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Walker County, AL is February 26, 2026, 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 Walker County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 21, 2006. 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.