Hail history for Dothan, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dothan since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dothan
- Last hail
- Jun 9, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jan 9, 2024
37 reports on 31 days since 1970 · #20 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Dothan
- 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 Dothan
The latest hail report in and around Dothan is from June 9, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on January 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dothan logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #20 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dothan accounts for 40% of the 93 reports filed in Houston County.
3% 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 January 9, 2024 near 0.91 SW Dothan.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (24% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dothan 1.0
- Houston County 1.6
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dothan 14
- Houston County 20
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dothan 3%
- Houston County 2%
- 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 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.91 SW Dothan | Houston | 05:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dothan | Houston | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dothan | Houston | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dothan | Houston | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dothan | Houston | 00:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 30%
- 1–2 in 25 68%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Dothan | Houston | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Olympia Spa Resort | Houston | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 SW Dothan | Houston | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 E Brannon Stand | Houston | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Dothan | Houston | 05:53 local · NCEI |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.91 SW Dothan | Houston | 05:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.37 ENE Hollis Dairy Rd | Houston | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 W Cowarts | Houston | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 ENE Kelly Springs | Houston | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.63 WSW Kinsey | Houston | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Dothan | Houston | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Taylor | Houston | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dothan
- Ashford 17 km · 14
- Daleville 30 km · 11
- Ozark 33 km · 25
- Abbeville 39 km · 14
- Enterprise 43 km · 23
Questions about hail in Dothan
How often does it hail in Dothan, Alabama?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dothan since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dothan?
Most reports come in March, May, June. March alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dothan?
2.75 in (baseball size) on January 9, 2024 near 0.91 SW Dothan. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dothan?
The most recent report in this data is from June 9, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dothan had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 9, 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.