Hail history for Cullman County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Cullman County since 1963, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cullman County
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.38 in
- softball · Mar 19, 2018
265 reports on 145 days since 1963 · #3 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Cullman 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 Cullman County
The latest hail report in Cullman County is from February 26, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on February 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cullman County logged 124 reports on 60 hail days, about 6.2 reports a year. That is 3.1 times the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #3 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Cullman County holds 3% of all 8,105 hail reports in Alabama.
6% 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 5.38 in (softball) on March 19, 2018 near 0.77 NW Walter, which ties or sets the Alabama record.
Reports were down 59% in 2016–2025 (36) compared with 2006–2015 (88). The busiest year was 2006, with 17 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cullman County 6.2
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cullman County 60
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cullman County 6%
- Median Alabama county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2018 | 5.38 insoftball | 0.77 NW Walter | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Battleground | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1995 | 3.75 inteacup | Cullman To | $650K | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.09 SW Cullman | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 N Cullman | $50K | 18:10 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 111 42%
- 1–2 in 139 52%
- 2 in + 15 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 SE Holly Pond | $10K | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 E Holly Pond | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.79 SE Holly Pond | $15K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 E Berlin | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.76 NW Longview | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.39 WNW Corinth | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 WSW Joppa | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 N Brooklyn | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW West Pt | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.31 NE Baileyton | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 N Holly Pond | — | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Berlin | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Cullman County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Cullman | 46 | 2.75 in |
| West Point | 20 | 2.00 in |
| Hanceville | 19 | 1.75 in |
| Holly Pond | 17 | 1.75 in |
| Fairview | 16 | 1.75 in |
| Baileyton | 12 | 1.75 in |
| Good Hope | 12 | 1.75 in |
| South Vinemont | 12 | 1.75 in |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | 5 | 5 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Joppa | 5 | 4 | May 2, 2025 |
| Berlin | 4 | 4 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Colony | 3 | 3 | Apr 24, 2010 |
| Garden City | 2 | 2 | May 24, 2001 |
Questions about hail in Cullman County
How often does it hail in Cullman County, Alabama?
265 hail reports have been logged in Cullman County since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.2 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cullman County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cullman County?
5.38 in (softball size) on March 19, 2018 near 0.77 NW Walter. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cullman County?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cullman County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 reports. The most recent was February 26, 2026.
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.