Hail history for Bessemer, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bessemer since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bessemer
- Last hail
- Mar 2, 2012
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 8, 1978
46 reports on 37 days since 1955 · #13 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Bessemer
- 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 Bessemer
The latest hail report in and around Bessemer is from March 2, 2012, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bessemer logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #13 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bessemer accounts for 9% of the 490 reports filed in Jefferson County.
2% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 8, 1978.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bessemer 0.6
- Jefferson County 9.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bessemer 8
- Jefferson County 91
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bessemer 2%
- Jefferson County 5%
- 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 8, 1978 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Jefferson | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.75 SE Brownville | Jefferson | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NW Bessemer | Jefferson | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bessemer | Jefferson | $5K | 11:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bessemer | Jefferson | $95K | 10:17 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 20 43%
- 1–2 in 25 54%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.75 SE Brownville | Jefferson | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 ENE Mc Calla | Jefferson | — | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Spaulding | Jefferson | — | 00:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Spaulding | Jefferson | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Spaulding | Jefferson | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NW Bessemer | Jefferson | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Bessemer | Jefferson | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Hueytown | Jefferson | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Bessemer | Jefferson | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Bessemer | Jefferson | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Hueytown | Jefferson | — | 04:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Hueytown | Jefferson | $1K | 18:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bessemer
- Helena 12 km · 23
- Pleasant Grove 14 km · 12
- Hoover 15 km · 47
- Alabaster 22 km · 31
- Pelham 22 km · 12
- Birmingham 24 km · 122
- Adamsville 26 km · 17
- Montevallo 30 km · 10
Questions about hail in Bessemer
How often does it hail in Bessemer, Alabama?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bessemer since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bessemer?
Most reports come in April, March, February. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bessemer?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 8, 1978. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bessemer?
The most recent report in this data is from March 2, 2012 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bessemer had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bessemer since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 2, 2012.
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.