Hail history for Alexander City, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander City since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alexander City
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 18, 2024
34 reports on 30 days since 1955 · #26 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Alexander City
- 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 Alexander City
The latest hail report in and around Alexander City is from August 18, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 18, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alexander City logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 75% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #26 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alexander City accounts for 30% of the 115 reports filed in Tallapoosa 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 18, 2024 near 2.32 E Alexander City.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1998, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alexander City 0.7
- Tallapoosa County 2.5
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alexander City 12
- Tallapoosa County 23
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alexander City 0%
- Tallapoosa County 7%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 E Alexander City | Tallapoosa | — | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 NNE Our Town | Tallapoosa | — | 06:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alexander City | Tallapoosa | — | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Alexander City | Tallapoosa | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alexander City | Tallapoosa | $10K | 15:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 44%
- 1–2 in 19 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Russel Mills | Tallapoosa | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 E Alexander City | Tallapoosa | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.5 S Russel Mills | Tallapoosa | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.2 ENE Alexander City | Tallapoosa | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 NNE Our Town | Tallapoosa | 06:19 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Bevelle | Tallapoosa | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alexander City | Tallapoosa | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.82 E Bevelle | Tallapoosa | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.87 WNW Alexander City | Tallapoosa | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 E Alexander City | Tallapoosa | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.92 N Bevelle | Tallapoosa | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.61 WSW Sturdivant | Tallapoosa | 13:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alexander City
Questions about hail in Alexander City
How often does it hail in Alexander City, Alabama?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander City since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alexander City?
Most reports come in April, March, August. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alexander City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 18, 2024 near 2.32 E Alexander City. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alexander City?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alexander City had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was August 18, 2024.
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.