Hail history for Wilcox County, AL

Wilcox County has 36 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 5, 2017.

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 36 since 1985

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 5, 2017

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 Wilcox County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 36 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 16, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 2, 2012	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 24, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in Coy, AL.

March 30, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail fell just south of Camden. Some residences suffered roof damage and a few vehicles were damaged by the large hail.

November 1, 1997 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported near Lower Peach Tree.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	10	14	4	5

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 Wilcox County

Has it ever hailed in Wilcox County?

Yes — 36 hail events have been recorded for Wilcox County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wilcox County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wilcox County, AL is June 16, 2023, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Wilcox County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 5, 2017. 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.