Hail history for Centre, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centre since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Centre
- Last hail
- Apr 10, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 17, 2016
22 reports on 16 days since 1980 · #61 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Centre
- 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 Centre
The latest hail report in and around Centre is from April 10, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Centre logged 16 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #61 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Centre accounts for 20% of the 109 reports filed in Cherokee 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 June 17, 2016 near 0.17 NNW Blaine.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Centre 0.8
- Cherokee County 3.5
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Centre 10
- Cherokee County 33
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Centre 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.17 NNW Blaine | Cherokee | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Centre | Cherokee | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.54 NE Centre | Cherokee | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Centre | Cherokee | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Centre | Cherokee | 12:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 32%
- 1–2 in 15 68%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.77 WNW Centre | Cherokee | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.29 W Moshat | Cherokee | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Centre | Cherokee | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 SE Leesburg | Cherokee | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.17 NNW Blaine | Cherokee | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.48 SW Centre | Cherokee | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Centre | Cherokee | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Centre | Cherokee | 03:26 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Centre | Cherokee | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.54 NE Centre | Cherokee | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Centre | Cherokee | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.16 WSW Moshat | Cherokee | 15:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Centre
- Cedar Bluff 11 km · 17
- Sand Rock 13 km · 10
- Collinsville 22 km · 16
- Piedmont 26 km · 16
- Crossville 33 km · 20
- Glencoe 33 km · 11
- Fort Payne 34 km · 48
- Gadsden 36 km · 42
Questions about hail in Centre
How often does it hail in Centre, Alabama?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centre since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #61 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Centre?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Centre?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 17, 2016 near 0.17 NNW Blaine. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Centre?
The most recent report in this data is from April 10, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Centre 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 10, 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.