Hail history for Alabaster, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alabaster since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alabaster
- Last hail
- Jan 12, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 24, 1996
31 reports on 25 days since 1991 · #29 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Alabaster
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Alabaster
The latest hail report in and around Alabaster is from January 12, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on January 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alabaster logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #29 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alabaster accounts for 16% of the 196 reports filed in Shelby County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median Alabama town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 24, 1996 near 5 S Alabaster.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alabaster 1.0
- Shelby County 5.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alabaster 14
- Shelby County 55
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alabaster 0%
- Shelby County 3%
- Median Alabama town on this site 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Alabaster | Shelby | $15K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Shelby | — | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 NE Maylene | Shelby | — | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.28 SW Alabaster Shelby Arp | Shelby | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Turner | Shelby | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 52%
- 1–2 in 15 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Turner | Shelby | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.21 WSW Alabaster Shelby Arp | Shelby | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.12 WSW Alabaster Shelby Arp | Shelby | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Scotrock | Shelby | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Maylene | Shelby | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 NE Scotrock | Shelby | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Scotrock | Shelby | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 WNW Siluria | Shelby | 00:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Scotrock | Shelby | 07:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.73 E Alabaster | Shelby | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.96 E Brantleyville | Shelby | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.65 NNE Alabaster | Shelby | 01:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alabaster
Questions about hail in Alabaster
How often does it hail in Alabaster, Alabama?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alabaster since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alabaster?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alabaster?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 24, 1996 near 5 S Alabaster. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alabaster?
The most recent report in this data is from January 12, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alabaster had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was January 12, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.