Hail history for Fairview, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairview since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fairview
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 28, 2011
16 reports on 13 days since 1987 · #110 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Fairview
- 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 Fairview
The latest hail report in and around Fairview is from April 24, 2021, 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, Fairview logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 13% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #110 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fairview accounts for 6% of the 265 reports filed in Cullman County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on February 28, 2011 near 1.5 SSW Fairview.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 1999, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairview 0.5
- Cullman County 6.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairview 7
- Cullman County 60
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairview 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSW Fairview | Cullman | $1K | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Fairview | Cullman | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fairview | Cullman | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fairview | Cullman | $3K | 00:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cullman | — | 18:30 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 8 50%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Fairview | Cullman | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Fairview | Cullman | — | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairview | Cullman | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSW Fairview | Cullman | $1K | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 SSW County Line | Cullman | — | 06:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Fairview | Cullman | — | 06:05 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 W Fairview | Cullman | — | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Fairview | Cullman | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fairview | Cullman | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairview | Cullman | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairview | Cullman | — | 08:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairview | Cullman | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fairview
- Baileyton 6 km · 12
- Holly Pond 11 km · 17
- Cullman 17 km · 46
- South Vinemont 17 km · 12
- Arab 19 km · 31
- Blountsville 21 km · 16
- Hanceville 22 km · 19
- Good Hope 23 km · 12
Questions about hail in Fairview
How often does it hail in Fairview, Alabama?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairview since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #110 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairview?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairview?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on February 28, 2011 near 1.5 SSW Fairview. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairview?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fairview had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairview since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 24, 2021.
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.