Hail history for Anniston, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anniston since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Anniston
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 5, 2017
23 reports on 19 days since 1975 · #51 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Anniston
- 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 Anniston
The latest hail report in and around Anniston is from June 17, 2022, 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 June 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Anniston logged 9 reports on 6 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 #51 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Anniston accounts for 15% of the 154 reports filed in Calhoun 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 April 5, 2017 near 1.8 NW De Armanville.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (22% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Anniston 0.5
- Calhoun County 4.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Anniston 6
- Calhoun County 34
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Anniston 0%
- Calhoun County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.8 NW De Armanville | Calhoun | — | 04:42 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 SSE Saks | Calhoun | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 ENE Hobson City | Calhoun | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Anniston | Calhoun | $3K | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Anniston | Calhoun | $10K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 30%
- 1–2 in 16 70%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 E Hobson City | Calhoun | 00:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.8 NW De Armanville | Calhoun | 04:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.73 SW De Armanville | Calhoun | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.21 SE Hobson City | Calhoun | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 E Hobson City | Calhoun | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 SSE Saks | Calhoun | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 ENE Hobson City | Calhoun | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 SSE Anniston | Calhoun | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 SE Hobson City | Calhoun | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Anniston | Calhoun | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 11, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Anniston | Calhoun | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Anniston | Calhoun | 14:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Anniston
- Oxford 10 km · 30
- Alexandria 11 km · 12
- Jacksonville 16 km · 23
- Munford 21 km · 13
- Heflin 23 km · 16
- Ohatchee 24 km · 12
- Lincoln 31 km · 23
- Glencoe 33 km · 11
Questions about hail in Anniston
How often does it hail in Anniston, Alabama?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anniston since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Anniston?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Anniston?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 5, 2017 near 1.8 NW De Armanville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Anniston?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Anniston 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 June 17, 2022.
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.