Hail history for Falkville, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Falkville since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Falkville
- Last hail
- Feb 8, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 7, 1984
16 reports on 15 days since 1965 · #111 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Falkville
- 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 Falkville
The latest hail report in and around Falkville is from February 8, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Falkville logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #111 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Falkville accounts for 8% of the 198 reports filed in Morgan 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 7, 1984.
The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Falkville 0.3
- Morgan County 5.8
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Falkville 5
- Morgan County 54
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Falkville 13%
- Morgan County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1984 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Morgan | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1999 | 2.50 intennis ball | Priceville | Morgan | — | 11:11 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 W Moulton | Lawrence | — | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacon | Morgan | $2K | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| Nov 21, 1965 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Morgan | — | 16:45 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 6 38%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.79 NE Priceville | Morgan | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Falkville | Morgan | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Falkville | Morgan | — | 05:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Morgan City | Morgan | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Stevenson | Jackson | — | 22:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Trinity | Morgan | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Falkville | Morgan | — | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 W Moulton | Lawrence | — | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacon | Morgan | $2K | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Falkville | Morgan | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1999 | 2.50 intennis ball | Priceville | Morgan | — | 11:11 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Priceville | Morgan | — | 10:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Falkville
- Hartselle 8 km · 26
- Somerville 15 km · 11
- West Point 16 km · 20
- South Vinemont 16 km · 12
- Decatur 23 km · 62
- Cullman 23 km · 46
- Fairview 26 km · 16
- Trinity 29 km · 25
Questions about hail in Falkville
How often does it hail in Falkville, Alabama?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Falkville since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #111 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Falkville?
Most reports come in May, April, January. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Falkville?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 7, 1984. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Falkville?
The most recent report in this data is from February 8, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Falkville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Falkville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on February 8, 2017.
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.