Hail history for Brewton, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brewton since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brewton
- Last hail
- May 10, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 9, 2006
24 reports on 21 days since 1985 · #48 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Brewton
- 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 Brewton
The latest hail report in and around Brewton is from May 10, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 10, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brewton logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 63% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #48 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brewton accounts for 35% of the 69 reports filed in Escambia County.
4% 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 May 9, 2006 near Brewton.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brewton 0.7
- Escambia County 1.4
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brewton 11
- Escambia County 18
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brewton 4%
- Escambia 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Brewton | Escambia | $40K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Brewton | Escambia | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brewton | Escambia | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Appleton | Escambia | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Brewton | Escambia | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 33%
- 1–2 in 15 63%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Appleton | Escambia | — | 02:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Brewton | Escambia | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Brewton | Escambia | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Appleton | Escambia | — | 11:08 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Appleton | Escambia | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Brewton | Escambia | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Brewton | Escambia | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Brewton | Escambia | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Appleton | Escambia | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Brewton | Escambia | — | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Brewton | Escambia | — | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Brewton | Escambia | $40K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brewton
- Evergreen 37 km · 12
- Monroeville 51 km · 23
- Red Level 56 km · 12
Questions about hail in Brewton
How often does it hail in Brewton, Alabama?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brewton since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #48 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brewton?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brewton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 9, 2006 near Brewton. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brewton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brewton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 10, 2024.
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.