Hail history for Elkmont, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkmont since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elkmont
- Last hail
- Nov 22, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 28, 2014
17 reports on 12 days since 1986 · #100 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Elkmont
- 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 Elkmont
The latest hail report in and around Elkmont is from November 22, 2019, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elkmont logged 12 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #100 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elkmont accounts for 9% of the 199 reports filed in Limestone County.
6% 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 April 28, 2014 near Elkmont.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (35% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elkmont 0.6
- Limestone County 6.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elkmont 7
- Limestone County 46
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elkmont 6%
- Limestone County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | Elkmont | Limestone | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 SSW Elkmont | Limestone | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Elkmont | Limestone | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elkmont | Limestone | $3K | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 1986 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Limestone | — | 13:40 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 5 29%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Elkmont | Limestone | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 SSW Elkmont | Limestone | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | Elkmont | Limestone | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Elkmont | Limestone | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkmont | Limestone | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkmont | Limestone | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Elkmont | Limestone | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NE Hays Mill | Limestone | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Elkmont | Limestone | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 E Elkmont | Limestone | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Elkmont | Limestone | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Elkmont | Limestone | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elkmont
- Ardmore 15 km · 16
- Athens 17 km · 71
- Harvest 22 km · 32
- Anderson 27 km · 15
- Rogersville 30 km · 14
- Madison 32 km · 44
- Lexington 36 km · 12
- Hazel Green 37 km · 31
Questions about hail in Elkmont
How often does it hail in Elkmont, Alabama?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkmont since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #100 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elkmont?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elkmont?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 28, 2014 near Elkmont. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elkmont?
The most recent report in this data is from November 22, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elkmont had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkmont since November 3, 2021. The last one was on November 22, 2019.
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.