Hail history for Ardmore, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ardmore since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ardmore
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2019
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 29, 2011
16 reports on 15 days since 1984 · #106 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Ardmore
- 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 Ardmore
The latest hail report in and around Ardmore is from February 19, 2019, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ardmore logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #106 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ardmore accounts for 8% of the 199 reports filed in Limestone County.
13% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 29, 2011 near 0.69 S Ardmore.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (31% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ardmore 0.4
- Limestone County 6.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ardmore 8
- Limestone County 46
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ardmore 13%
- Limestone 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2011 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Ardmore | Limestone | $5K | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.89 SW Ardmore Arpt | Limestone | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Ardmore | Limestone | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Ardmore | Limestone | — | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Limestone | — | 20:15 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 8 50%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Ardmore | Limestone | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.89 SW Ardmore Arpt | Limestone | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Ardmore | Limestone | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Holland Gin | Limestone | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Ardmore | Limestone | — | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Ardmore | Limestone | $5K | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Ardmore | Limestone | — | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.95 ENE Holland Gin | Limestone | — | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Ardmore | Limestone | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Ardmore | Limestone | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Ardmore | Limestone | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Ardmore | Limestone | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ardmore
- Elkmont 15 km · 17
- Harvest 16 km · 32
- Hazel Green 25 km · 31
- Athens 26 km · 71
- Meridianville 26 km · 18
- Madison 31 km · 44
- Moores Mill 32 km · 22
- Huntsville 35 km · 266
Questions about hail in Ardmore
How often does it hail in Ardmore, Alabama?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ardmore since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #106 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ardmore?
Most reports come in March, April, February. March alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ardmore?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 29, 2011 near 0.69 S Ardmore. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ardmore?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 2019 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ardmore had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ardmore since November 3, 2021. The last one was on February 19, 2019.
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.