Hail history for Bay Minette, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bay Minette since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bay Minette
- Last hail
- Dec 24, 2008
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 6, 2003
20 reports on 17 days since 1977 · #70 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Bay Minette
- 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 Bay Minette
The latest hail report in and around Bay Minette is from December 24, 2008, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bay Minette logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 25% of the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #70 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bay Minette accounts for 11% of the 178 reports filed in Baldwin 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 6, 2003 near Bay Minette.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bay Minette 0.1
- Baldwin County 3.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bay Minette 2
- Baldwin County 41
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bay Minette 0%
- Baldwin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | $5K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 40%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | $5K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bay Minette | Baldwin | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bay Minette
- Loxley 23 km · 14
- Daphne 31 km · 13
- Saraland 31 km · 13
- Robertsdale 38 km · 11
- Mobile 39 km · 65
- Semmes 45 km · 13
- Citronelle 49 km · 25
- Theodore 54 km · 17
Questions about hail in Bay Minette
How often does it hail in Bay Minette, Alabama?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bay Minette since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bay Minette?
Most reports come in April, May, August. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bay Minette?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 6, 2003 near Bay Minette. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bay Minette?
The most recent report in this data is from December 24, 2008 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bay Minette had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bay Minette since November 3, 2021. The last one was on December 24, 2008.
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.