Hail history for Cullman, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cullman since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cullman
- Last hail
- Apr 10, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 19, 2018
46 reports on 35 days since 1963 · #14 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Cullman
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Cullman is from April 10, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cullman logged 22 reports on 15 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 #14 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cullman accounts for 17% of the 265 reports filed in Cullman County.
13% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on March 19, 2018 near 3.09 SW Cullman.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 1998, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cullman 1.1
- Cullman County 6.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cullman 15
- Cullman County 60
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cullman 13%
- Cullman 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.09 SW Cullman | Cullman | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 N Cullman | Cullman | $50K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Oct 25, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Cullman | Cullman | $65K | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.9 SW Cullman | Cullman | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.37 SSW Mt View | Cullman | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 28%
- 1–2 in 27 59%
- 2 in + 6 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.37 SSW Mt View | Cullman | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.67 WNW St Bernard | Cullman | 00:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 N Cullman | Cullman | 00:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 NW St Bernard | Cullman | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Cullman | Cullman | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.09 SW Cullman | Cullman | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.9 SW Cullman | Cullman | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 WSW Cullman | Cullman | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Cullman | Cullman | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Cullman | Cullman | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cullman | Cullman | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Cullman | Cullman | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cullman
- South Vinemont 7 km · 12
- Good Hope 8 km · 12
- West Point 13 km · 20
- Hanceville 14 km · 19
- Fairview 17 km · 16
- Holly Pond 21 km · 17
- Falkville 23 km · 16
- Baileyton 23 km · 12
Questions about hail in Cullman
How often does it hail in Cullman, Alabama?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cullman since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cullman?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cullman?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 19, 2018 near 3.09 SW Cullman. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cullman?
The most recent report in this data is from April 10, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cullman had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 10, 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.