Hail history for Foley, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foley since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Foley
- Last hail
- Mar 9, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jan 22, 2017
22 reports on 18 days since 1973 · #63 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Foley
- 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 Foley
The latest hail report in and around Foley is from March 9, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Foley logged 14 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 75% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #63 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Foley accounts for 12% of the 178 reports filed in Baldwin County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on January 22, 2017 near 0.69 S Foley.
Reports were up 80% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (23% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Foley 0.7
- Baldwin County 3.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Foley 11
- Baldwin County 41
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Foley 5%
- Baldwin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Foley | Baldwin | 09:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foley | Baldwin | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foley | Baldwin | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Foley | Baldwin | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Foley | Baldwin | 18:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 18%
- 1–2 in 17 77%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elberta | Baldwin | 02:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foley | Baldwin | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Foley | Baldwin | 10:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 SSW Foley Muni Arpt | Baldwin | 06:56 local · NCEI |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Elberta | Baldwin | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Foley | Baldwin | 09:51 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Foley | Baldwin | 09:04 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Elberta | Baldwin | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foley | Baldwin | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Foley | Baldwin | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Foley | Baldwin | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Foley | Baldwin | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Foley
- Robertsdale 18 km · 11
- Daphne 32 km · 13
- Loxley 33 km · 14
- Dauphin Island 51 km · 10
- Mobile 52 km · 65
- Theodore 52 km · 17
- Bay Minette 56 km · 20
Questions about hail in Foley
How often does it hail in Foley, Alabama?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foley since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Foley?
Most reports come in March, April, January. March alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Foley?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on January 22, 2017 near 0.69 S Foley. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Foley?
The most recent report in this data is from March 9, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Foley had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 9, 2024.
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.