Hail history for Cleveland, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleveland since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cleveland
- Last hail
- May 18, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 19, 2006
17 reports on 15 days since 1973 · #98 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Cleveland
- 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 Cleveland
The latest hail report in and around Cleveland is from May 18, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cleveland logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #98 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cleveland accounts for 14% of the 124 reports filed in Blount 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 April 19, 2006 near 2 NE Cleveland.
The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cleveland 0.3
- Blount County 3.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cleveland 6
- Blount County 40
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cleveland 0%
- Blount County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Cleveland | Blount | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Cleveland | Blount | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 W Cleveland | Blount | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleveland | Blount | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleveland | Blount | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 59%
- 1–2 in 7 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 W Cleveland | Blount | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleveland | Blount | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Cleveland | Blount | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NE Cleveland | Blount | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Cleveland | Blount | — | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Cleveland | Blount | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Cleveland | Blount | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleveland | Blount | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Countywide | Blount | $4K | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Cleveland | Blount | — | 03:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Cleveland | Blount | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleveland | Blount | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cleveland
- Blountsville 8 km · 16
- Oneonta 9 km · 17
- Susan Moore 16 km · 11
- Holly Pond 19 km · 17
- Hanceville 20 km · 19
- Douglas 29 km · 14
- Baileyton 29 km · 12
- Fairview 30 km · 16
Questions about hail in Cleveland
How often does it hail in Cleveland, Alabama?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleveland since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cleveland?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cleveland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 19, 2006 near 2 NE Cleveland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cleveland?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cleveland 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 18, 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.