Hail history for Fayette, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayette since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fayette
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 14, 2019
18 reports on 18 days since 1970 · #86 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Fayette
- 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 Fayette
The latest hail report in and around Fayette is from February 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on February 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fayette logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #86 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fayette accounts for 29% of the 63 reports filed in Fayette 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 March 14, 2019 near 1.38 N Fayette.
The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (39% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fayette 0.3
- Fayette County 1.8
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fayette 7
- Fayette County 31
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fayette 0%
- Fayette County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.34 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fayette | Fayette | $5K | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fayette | Fayette | $20K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fayette | — | 18:18 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 44%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.34 WSW Fayette | Fayette | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.34 N Fayette | Fayette | — | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Fayette | Fayette | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Fayette | Fayette | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Fayette | Fayette | — | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Fayette | Fayette | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fayette | Fayette | $5K | 20:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fayette
Questions about hail in Fayette
How often does it hail in Fayette, Alabama?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayette since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fayette?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fayette?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 14, 2019 near 1.38 N Fayette. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fayette?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fayette had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was February 26, 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.