Hail history for Clayton, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clayton since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clayton
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 5, 2017
11 reports on 11 days since 1967 · #178 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Clayton
- 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 Clayton
The latest hail report in and around Clayton is from June 13, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on June 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clayton logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 37% of the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #178 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clayton accounts for 15% of the 72 reports filed in Barbour County.
9% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 5, 2017 near 0.69 N Alston.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clayton 0.1
- Barbour County 0.7
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clayton 3
- Barbour County 10
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clayton 9%
- Barbour County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Alston | Barbour | — | 01:26 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clayton | Barbour | $6K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1967 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Barbour | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Clayton | Barbour | — | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Clayton | Barbour | — | 12:42 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 7 64%
- 1–2 in 3 27%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Clayton | Barbour | — | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Alston | Barbour | — | 01:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Alston | Barbour | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clayton | Barbour | $6K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Clayton | Barbour | — | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Clayton | Barbour | — | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Clayton | Barbour | — | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Baker Hill | Barbour | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Clayton | Barbour | $3K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Clayton | Barbour | $10K | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1967 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Barbour | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clayton
Questions about hail in Clayton
How often does it hail in Clayton, Alabama?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clayton since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #178 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clayton?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clayton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 5, 2017 near 0.69 N Alston. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clayton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clayton 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 June 13, 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.