Hail history for Cherokee, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cherokee since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cherokee
- Last hail
- May 20, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 20, 2025
22 reports on 19 days since 1989 · #62 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Cherokee
- 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 Cherokee
The latest hail report in and around Cherokee is from May 20, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cherokee logged 11 reports on 9 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 #62 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cherokee accounts for 15% of the 145 reports filed in Colbert 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 May 20, 2025 near 0.69 N Cherokee.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 32% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cherokee 0.6
- Colbert County 3.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cherokee 9
- Colbert County 40
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cherokee 0%
- Colbert 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Cherokee | Colbert | 20:24 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 45%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Cherokee | Colbert | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Cherokee | Colbert | 11:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NE Mt Hester | Colbert | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Rosalie | Jackson | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Huntsville | Madison | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cherokee
- Waterloo 20 km · 16
- Tuscumbia 24 km · 21
- Florence 29 km · 58
- Muscle Shoals 30 km · 23
- Littleville 32 km · 11
- Russellville 35 km · 38
- Red Bay 39 km · 30
- Leighton 41 km · 18
Questions about hail in Cherokee
How often does it hail in Cherokee, Alabama?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cherokee since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #62 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cherokee?
Most reports come in July, March, May. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cherokee?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 20, 2025 near 0.69 N Cherokee. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cherokee?
The most recent report in this data is from May 20, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cherokee had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 20, 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.