Hail history for Cedar Bluff, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Bluff since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cedar Bluff
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 10, 2009
17 reports on 13 days since 1969 · #96 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Cedar Bluff
- 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 Cedar Bluff
The latest hail report in and around Cedar Bluff is from August 3, 2020, 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, Cedar Bluff logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 75% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #96 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cedar Bluff accounts for 16% of the 109 reports filed in Cherokee County.
12% 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 10, 2009 near 0.39 NE Cedar Bluff.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (41% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cedar Bluff 0.7
- Cherokee County 3.5
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cedar Bluff 10
- Cherokee County 33
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cedar Bluff 12%
- Cherokee 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.39 NE Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | $1K | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.02 WNW Lawrence | Cherokee | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | — | 12:21 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 35%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNW Howells Xrds | Cherokee | 09:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 W Lawrence | Cherokee | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 NNW Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.39 NE Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 SW Lawrence | Cherokee | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.68 SW Howells Xrds | Cherokee | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.02 WNW Lawrence | Cherokee | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Cedar Bluff | Cherokee | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cedar Bluff
- Centre 11 km · 22
- Sand Rock 17 km · 10
- Collinsville 26 km · 16
- Fort Payne 28 km · 48
- Piedmont 33 km · 16
- Rainsville 38 km · 21
- Crossville 38 km · 20
- Geraldine 41 km · 18
Questions about hail in Cedar Bluff
How often does it hail in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Bluff since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #96 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cedar Bluff?
Most reports come in April, August, June. April alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cedar Bluff?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 10, 2009 near 0.39 NE Cedar Bluff. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cedar Bluff?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cedar Bluff had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cedar Bluff since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 3, 2020.
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.