Hail history for Etowah County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Etowah County since 1961, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Etowah County
- Last hail
- Jul 1, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Feb 21, 1993
136 reports on 92 days since 1961 · #20 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Etowah 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 Etowah County
The latest hail report in Etowah County is from July 1, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Etowah County logged 69 reports on 35 hail days, about 3.5 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #20 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Etowah County holds 2% 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 4.50 in (softball) on February 21, 1993.
Reports were down 32% in 2016–2025 (28) compared with 2006–2015 (41). The busiest year was 2018, with 9 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Etowah County 3.5
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Etowah County 35
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Etowah County 6%
- Median Alabama county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1993 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 N Keener | $75K | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1977 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1961 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | — | 11:30 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 42 31%
- 1–2 in 85 63%
- 2 in + 8 6%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hokes Bluff | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 N Markton | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.95 WSW Southside | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NNE Williams | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.51 N Tabor | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 N Hokes Bluff | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE East Gasden | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 WNW Sibert | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.54 S Duck Spgs | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.21 NE Glencoe | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 NW Tumlin Gap | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Southside | 20:37 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Etowah County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 42 | 1.75 in |
| Rainbow City | 14 | 2.00 in |
| Glencoe | 11 | 2.75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballplay | 9 | 8 | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Hokes Bluff | 9 | 9 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Lookout Mountain | 7 | 7 | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Southside | 7 | 5 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Sardis City | 6 | 6 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Altoona | 5 | 4 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Egypt | 3 | 3 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Gallant | 3 | 3 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Ivalee | 3 | 3 | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Reece City | 3 | 3 | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Bristow Cove | 2 | 2 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 2 | 2 | Mar 26, 2011 |
| New Union | 2 | 2 | Apr 24, 2010 |
| Tidmore Bend | 2 | 2 | Mar 26, 2011 |
| Walnut Grove | 2 | 2 | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Attalla | 1 | 1 | Apr 10, 2025 |
Questions about hail in Etowah County
How often does it hail in Etowah County, Alabama?
136 hail reports have been logged in Etowah County since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.5 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Etowah County?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Etowah County?
4.50 in (softball size) on February 21, 1993. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Etowah County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 1, 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 Etowah County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was July 1, 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.