Hail history for Winston County, AL

Winston County has 119 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 64 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on February 13, 2000.

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 119 since 1967

1″ or larger 64 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · February 13, 2000

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 Winston County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 119 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 13, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 14, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2019	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 13, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A social media photo showed nickel-size hail that fell in the Double Springs area.

October 6, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls reported on Albert Avenue in Haleyville.

March 31, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail damaged several vehicles near the community of Helicon.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	3	40	35	33	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 Winston County

Has it ever hailed in Winston County?

Yes — 119 hail events have been recorded for Winston County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 64 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Winston County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Winston County, AL is March 13, 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 Winston County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on February 13, 2000. 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

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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.