Hail history for Fort Payne, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Payne since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fort Payne
- Last hail
- Apr 6, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 12, 2010
48 reports on 41 days since 1967 · #11 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Fort Payne
- 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 Fort Payne
The latest hail report in and around Fort Payne is from April 6, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fort Payne logged 19 reports on 17 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #11 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fort Payne accounts for 24% of the 197 reports filed in DeKalb 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 12, 2010 near 1.49 SSW River Park.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 1998, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fort Payne 0.9
- DeKalb County 5.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fort Payne 17
- DeKalb County 53
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fort Payne 0%
- DeKalb County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSW River Park | Dekalb | $50K | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Section | Jackson | $20K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW New Market | Madison | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ft Payne | Dekalb | $5K | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henagar | Dekalb | $10K | 19:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 22 46%
- 1–2 in 26 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.95 WNW Ft Payne | Dekalb | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | River Park | Dekalb | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNW River Park | Dekalb | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Ft Payne | Dekalb | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NE Ft Payne | Dekalb | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Ft Payne | Dekalb | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 WSW Fisher Xrds | Dekalb | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 WNW Ft Payne | Dekalb | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.2 NE River Park | Dekalb | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 SSE Ft Payne Isbell Arpt | Dekalb | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNW Adamsburg | Dekalb | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 E Fisher Xrds | Dekalb | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fort Payne
- Rainsville 14 km · 21
- Sylvania 16 km · 12
- Sand Rock 26 km · 10
- Collinsville 27 km · 16
- Ider 27 km · 12
- Cedar Bluff 28 km · 17
- Pisgah 29 km · 13
- Geraldine 31 km · 18
Questions about hail in Fort Payne
How often does it hail in Fort Payne, Alabama?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Payne since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fort Payne?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fort Payne?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 12, 2010 near 1.49 SSW River Park. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fort Payne?
The most recent report in this data is from April 6, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fort Payne 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 April 6, 2022.
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.