Hail history for Clay County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Clay County since 1980, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clay County
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 21, 2018
57 reports on 47 days since 1980 · #53 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Clay County
- 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 Clay County
The latest hail report in Clay County is from June 25, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clay County logged 22 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about half the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #53 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Clay County holds 1% of all 8,105 hail reports in Alabama.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Alabama county. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 21, 2018 near 5.05 NE Delta.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2005, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clay County 1.1
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clay County 15
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clay County 2%
- Median Alabama county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 3, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5.05 NE Delta | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lineville | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.69 ESE Barfield | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Ashland | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ashland | 17:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 34 60%
- 1–2 in 22 39%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.15 SSW Ashland | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Ashland | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Ashland | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 ENE Weathers | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Barfield | 21:29 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Lineville | 21:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5.05 NE Delta | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lineville | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.69 ESE Barfield | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Ashland | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Shady Grove | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lineville | 15:07 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Clay County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 9 | 8 | Apr 10, 2009 |
| Millerville | 3 | 3 | Jul 6, 2005 |
| Hollins | 1 | 1 | May 12, 2001 |
Questions about hail in Clay County
How often does it hail in Clay County, Alabama?
57 hail reports have been logged in Clay County since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clay County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clay County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 21, 2018 near 5.05 NE Delta. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clay County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clay County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 25, 2023.
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.