Hail history for Clanton, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clanton since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clanton
- Last hail
- May 18, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 18, 2013
35 reports on 28 days since 1955 · #23 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Clanton
- 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 Clanton
The latest hail report in and around Clanton is from May 18, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clanton logged 22 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #23 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clanton accounts for 38% of the 93 reports filed in Chilton County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 18, 2013 near 1.74 E Falakto.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (37% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clanton 1.1
- Chilton County 2.4
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clanton 16
- Chilton County 32
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clanton 11%
- Chilton 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.74 E Falakto | Chilton | — | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 1955 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Chilton | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.5 NNW Falakto | Chilton | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1998 | 2.25 inhen egg | Clanton | Chilton | $8K | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 ESE Clanton Gragg Arpt | Chilton | — | 14:50 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 10 29%
- 1–2 in 21 60%
- 2 in + 4 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.77 SSE Lomax | Chilton | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.42 ENE Lomax | Chilton | 05:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Clanton | Chilton | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NE Clanton | Chilton | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Clanton Gragg Arpt | Chilton | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Falakto | Chilton | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE Clanton Gragg Arpt | Chilton | 22:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.74 E Falakto | Chilton | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 ESE Clanton Gragg Arpt | Chilton | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.5 NNW Falakto | Chilton | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNW Falakto | Chilton | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.67 NNE Clanton Gragg Arpt | Chilton | 14:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clanton
- Thorsby 12 km · 10
- Jemison 18 km · 16
- Marbury 24 km · 18
- Shelby 29 km · 11
- Calera 33 km · 18
- Pine Level 33 km · 13
- Montevallo 38 km · 10
- Fayetteville 40 km · 10
Questions about hail in Clanton
How often does it hail in Clanton, Alabama?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clanton since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clanton?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clanton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 18, 2013 near 1.74 E Falakto. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clanton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clanton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 18, 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.