Alabama hail data & season
Alabama has recorded 266 hail events since 2024, including 222 in the last 12 months, with hail up to 4″. Alabama's busiest hail month is May.
Data as of June 24, 2026 · source: NOAA SPC / Iowa Environmental Mesonet, analyzed by StormyLeads
222
Events (12 mo)
266
Events (all time)
4"
Biggest hail
300
Businesses tracked
Biggest Alabama hail storms
| Location | Hail size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PLEASANT RIDGE | 4″ | February 12, 2024 |
| 3 S Birdine | 2.75″ | May 6, 2026 |
| Greene | 2.75″ | May 6, 2026 |
| 1 WNW Waugh | 2.75″ | May 6, 2026 |
| DOTHAN | 2.75″ | January 9, 2024 |
| 3 SE Woodville | 2.5″ | June 1, 2026 |
| Dallas | 2.5″ | May 6, 2026 |
| 1 SE Auburn Univ Montgo | 2.5″ | May 6, 2026 |
| Fairhope | 2″ | May 7, 2026 |
| CLARENCE | 2″ | February 26, 2026 |
When Alabama hail season peaks
Alabama hail events by month (all years in our dataset).
Hardest-hit Alabama areas
Alabama hail FAQ
When does hail season start in Alabama?
Alabama hail season runs broadly March through June. In StormyLeads' data the busiest month for Alabama is May. Across the US, about 80% of significant hail falls March–June, peaking in May; the northern Plains run slightly later into July.
How much hail does Alabama get?
StormyLeads has detected 266 hail events in Alabama since 2024, including 222 in the last 12 months. The largest reported hail reached 4 inches in diameter.
What was the biggest recent hail storm in Alabama?
The largest hail StormyLeads has recorded in Alabama was 4" near PLEASANT RIDGE on February 12, 2024. The full top-10 by hail size is listed above.
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