Hail history for Gadsden, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gadsden since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gadsden
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 10, 2025
42 reports on 40 days since 1967 · #17 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Gadsden
- 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 Gadsden
The latest hail report in and around Gadsden is from June 1, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gadsden logged 16 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #17 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gadsden accounts for 31% of the 136 reports filed in Etowah 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 April 10, 2025 near 0.88 NE East Gasden.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gadsden 0.8
- Etowah County 3.5
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gadsden 15
- Etowah County 35
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gadsden 0%
- Etowah 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE East Gasden | Etowah | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Attalla | Etowah | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 ESE Gadsden | Etowah | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Attalla | Etowah | $3K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gadsden | Etowah | $5K | 20:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 29%
- 1–2 in 30 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.95 WSW Southside | Etowah | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE East Gasden | Etowah | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Southside | Etowah | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.81 SSW East Gasden | Etowah | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.79 SE Attalla | Etowah | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 NE East Gasden | Etowah | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Attalla | Etowah | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Ord | Etowah | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 SE Noccalula Falls | Etowah | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Gadsden | Etowah | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 NE Noccalula Falls | Etowah | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Reeseville | Etowah | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gadsden
- Glencoe 10 km · 11
- Rainbow City 11 km · 14
- Ohatchee 24 km · 12
- Boaz 25 km · 18
- Alexandria 30 km · 12
- Ashville 30 km · 10
- Crossville 31 km · 20
- Collinsville 32 km · 16
Questions about hail in Gadsden
How often does it hail in Gadsden, Alabama?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gadsden since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gadsden?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gadsden?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 10, 2025 near 0.88 NE East Gasden. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gadsden?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gadsden had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 1, 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.