Hail history for Anderson, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anderson since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Anderson
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 3, 1984
15 reports on 11 days since 1984 · #122 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Anderson
- 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 Anderson
The latest hail report in and around Anderson is from February 26, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on February 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Anderson logged 9 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 13% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #122 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Anderson accounts for 7% of the 212 reports filed in Lauderdale County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 3, 1984.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (33% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Anderson 0.5
- Lauderdale County 5.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Anderson 5
- Lauderdale County 47
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Anderson 7%
- Lauderdale 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Lauderdale | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 SW Anderson | Lauderdale | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Anderson | Lauderdale | $10K | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Anderson | Lauderdale | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Whitehead | Lauderdale | — | 16:29 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 5 33%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Anderson | Lauderdale | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Whitehead | Lauderdale | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Anderson | Lauderdale | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Anderson | Lauderdale | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 N Anderson | Lauderdale | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Anderson | Lauderdale | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 SW Anderson | Lauderdale | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Anderson | Lauderdale | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Anderson | Lauderdale | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Anderson | Lauderdale | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Anderson | Lauderdale | 12:19 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Anderson | Lauderdale | 15:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Anderson
- Rogersville 10 km · 14
- Lexington 10 km · 12
- Killen 24 km · 15
- Elkmont 27 km · 17
- Town Creek 30 km · 11
- Athens 33 km · 71
- Leighton 34 km · 18
- Florence 37 km · 58
Questions about hail in Anderson
How often does it hail in Anderson, Alabama?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anderson since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #122 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Anderson?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Anderson?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 3, 1984. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Anderson?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Anderson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was February 26, 2026.
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.