Hail history for Auburn, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Auburn since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Auburn
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 23, 1983
40 reports on 35 days since 1980 · #18 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Auburn
- 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 Auburn
The latest hail report in and around Auburn is from August 11, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Auburn logged 21 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #18 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Auburn accounts for 31% of the 129 reports filed in Lee County.
3% 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 April 23, 1983.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Auburn 1.1
- Lee County 3.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Auburn 17
- Lee County 37
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Auburn 3%
- Lee County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1983 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Lee | — | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 SE Auburn | Lee | — | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Loachapoka | Lee | $23K | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lee | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lee | — | 17:41 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 21 53%
- 1–2 in 18 45%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Auburn | Lee | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 4.4 W Mitchell Xrd | Lee | 09:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.66 E Beehive | Lee | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 E Beehive | Lee | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 W Beehive | Lee | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Auburn | Lee | 12:14 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 NNW Mitchell Xrd | Lee | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Loachapoka | Lee | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 SE Ridge Grove | Lee | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Loachapoka | Lee | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 W Beehive | Lee | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 SSW Auburn | Lee | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Auburn
- Opelika 12 km · 37
- Notasulga 18 km · 11
- Tuskegee 28 km · 13
- La Fayette 34 km · 19
- Dadeville 36 km · 14
- Valley 37 km · 12
- Smiths Station 38 km · 20
- Tallassee 39 km · 19
Questions about hail in Auburn
How often does it hail in Auburn, Alabama?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Auburn since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Auburn?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Auburn?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 23, 1983. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Auburn?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 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 Auburn had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.