Hail history for Bear Creek, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bear Creek since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bear Creek
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 8, 1998
14 reports on 14 days since 1992 · #133 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Bear Creek
- 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 Bear Creek
The latest hail report in and around Bear Creek is from April 2, 2025, 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 April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bear Creek logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #133 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bear Creek accounts for 9% of the 152 reports filed in Marion County.
14% 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 8, 1998 near 6 E Hackleburg.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (36% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bear Creek 0.3
- Marion County 4.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bear Creek 7
- Marion County 43
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bear Creek 14%
- Marion 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6 E Hackleburg | Marion | $55K | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.31 NNW Bear Creek | Marion | $10K | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 ENE Bear Creek | Marion | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 W Goddard | Marion | — | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 WSW Bear Creek | Marion | — | 10:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 ENE Bear Creek | Marion | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 W Goddard | Marion | — | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 WSW Bear Creek | Marion | — | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Shady Grove | Franklin | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.31 NNW Bear Creek | Marion | $10K | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Bear Creek | Marion | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Bear Creek | Marion | — | 00:38 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Bear Creek | Marion | — | 01:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Bear Creek | Marion | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6 E Hackleburg | Marion | $55K | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Bear Creek | Marion | $5K | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Bear Creek | Marion | $8K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bear Creek
- Haleyville 9 km · 35
- Hackleburg 11 km · 20
- Phil Campbell 11 km · 15
- Hamilton 27 km · 36
- Russellville 28 km · 38
- Double Springs 32 km · 20
- Guin 35 km · 11
- Winfield 36 km · 27
Questions about hail in Bear Creek
How often does it hail in Bear Creek, Alabama?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bear Creek since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #133 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bear Creek?
Most reports come in March, April, January. March alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bear Creek?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 8, 1998 near 6 E Hackleburg. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bear Creek?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bear Creek 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 April 2, 2025.
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.